The Mona M03, XPengs first model under a new mass-market brand built with ride-hailing giant DiDi, is central to the automakers push into Chinas more affordable EV segment. Firefly, a compact electric vehicle brand owned by China’s Nio, is seeking growth in right-hand drive markets that are free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs and… Continue reading Nio’s Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs
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Western region drives India’s Q2 auto surge as PV sales cross 10 lakh units: SIAM
The overall performance underscores the resilience of India’s automobile market, which continues to expand despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties. The Indian automobile market maintained strong momentum in the second quarter of FY26, with all major vehicle segments registering healthy sales, according to government data from across states and union territories. In Q2 FY26, passenger vehicle sales… Continue reading Western region drives India’s Q2 auto surge as PV sales cross 10 lakh units: SIAM
CNG supply to get restored by Tuesday noon, 60% pumps operational: MGL
It can be noted that gas supply to the pumps has been impacted since damage to a pipeline in central Mumbais Wadala, impacting auto rickshaws, taxis and also some public transport. Mahanagar Gas (MGL) on Monday said compressed natural gas supply to pumps in the financial capital will be restored by Tuesday noon. Nearly 60… Continue reading CNG supply to get restored by Tuesday noon, 60% pumps operational: MGL
Why electric vehicles still can’t make dent in petrol-diesel base
Amit Bhatt, India MD of International Council on Clean Transportation, said any new tech takes time to get adopted. An analysis of total registered vehicles in Delhi, categorised by fuel type, shows a mixed uptake for electric vehicles (EVs). While EVs are increasing in categories like three-wheelers, goods vehicles, e-buses and e-rickshaws, their penetration is… Continue reading Why electric vehicles still can’t make dent in petrol-diesel base
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Enlight Metals strengthens automotive supply chain with new OEM partnerships
The company plans to expand its digital sourcing and logistics infrastructure, with investments in predictive procurement tools, sustainability tracking and data-driven supply chain management. Pune-based Enlight Metals, a metal aggregator, on Monday said it has entered into strategic partnerships with leading automobile manufacturers, including Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Mahindra, as the company looks to deepen… Continue reading Enlight Metals strengthens automotive supply chain with new OEM partnerships
Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America – without Tesla
BLive EZY has partnered with EV manufacturers including TVS, Ampere, and Kinetic to source vehicles for its expanding fleet. When Peruvian green energy entrepreneur Luis Zwiebach wanted to buy an electric vehicle in 2019, he flew 4,000 miles to California to test drive Tesla‘s Model 3 sedan. But Tesla lacked an official importer and he… Continue reading Electric vehicle sales are booming in South America – without Tesla
CJI urges Centre to craft long-term air-pollution plan with all stakeholders on board
The court had earlier asked for detailed reports from the governments of Punjab and Haryana on the measures taken to curb the practice of stubble burning. The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing a plea on stubble burning that has worsened air quality in Delhi-NCR, said the Centre must craft a long-term pollution-control plan that… Continue reading CJI urges Centre to craft long-term air-pollution plan with all stakeholders on board
EV incentives, cleaner fuel policies drive India’s green mobility shift
While EVs remain the long-term goal, policy planners are leveraging alternative fuels to achieve near-term decarbonisation. India’s automotive landscape is accelerating towards greener mobility, thanks to a series of policy interventions in the form of extended EV incentives and ethanol blending targets to new scrappage and recycling norms. As per an industry report, the government’s… Continue reading EV incentives, cleaner fuel policies drive India’s green mobility shift
India, Chile to likely hold talks on proposed trade pact in December
The largest Indian exports to Chile are auto and pharma. The biggest imports from Chile are minerals worth around $ 1.58 billion. Other products imported from Chile are copper and chemicals. The next round of negotiations between India and Chile on the proposed free trade agreement is expected to be held in December, an official… Continue reading India, Chile to likely hold talks on proposed trade pact in December