Rapido Partners with TotalEnergies India for auto captains’ well-being and savings

This collaboration will benefit over 4 lakh auto captains across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mysore, and Salem. Rapido has teamed up with TotalEnergies India Private Limited (TEMIPL) to enhance the earnings and well-being of its auto captains. Starting with immediate fuel savings of up to 12%, the partnership will also promote the use of Auto… Continue reading Rapido Partners with TotalEnergies India for auto captains’ well-being and savings

Autos, Hurricane Beryl weigh on US manufacturing output in July

Utilities production fell 3.7%. That followed a 2.6% increase in the prior month. Overall industrial production fell 0.6% in July after rising 0.3% in June. Production at U.S. factories fell in July amid a decline in motor vehicle output and disruptions from Hurricane Beryl. Factory output dropped 0.3% last month, the Federal Reserve said on… Continue reading Autos, Hurricane Beryl weigh on US manufacturing output in July

US retail sales beat expectations on autos boost

Excluding motor vehicle and parts, retail sales were up 0.4% from June, said the Commerce Department. Retail sales in the United States soared past analyst expectations in July, according to government data released Thursday, helped by the autos segment and bringing some relief to policymakers. US consumption has remained resilient despite high interest rates, and… Continue reading US retail sales beat expectations on autos boost

Stellantis shareholders sue automaker in US after disappointing earnings

Last week, Stellantis announced a potential 2,450 layoffs at a suburban Detroit truck assembly plant, where production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck is ending. Stellantis has been sued by shareholders in the United States who said the European-American automaker defrauded them by concealing rising inventories and other weakness, before posting disappointing earnings that caused… Continue reading Stellantis shareholders sue automaker in US after disappointing earnings

Shriram Finance in talks with climate-based funds to raise capital for EV financing

He expects the EV lending portfolio to be INR 5000 crore over the next two to three years. Shriram Finance, the country’s largest auto-focused, non-bank lender, has begun an initial round of discussions with climate focused private equity funds to raise capital for financing electric vehicles. Currently, the share of EVs in the INR 2.33… Continue reading Shriram Finance in talks with climate-based funds to raise capital for EV financing

UAW union launches pro-Harris campaign to mobilize workers across US

On Tuesday, the UAW filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk citing attempts to threaten and intimidate workers. The United Auto Workers is launching a U.S-wide effort to mobilize its one million active and retired workers to vote for Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 election, it… Continue reading UAW union launches pro-Harris campaign to mobilize workers across US

EVs gain momentum in India, market to reach USD 250 bn by 2030

This growth is anchored in both passenger and commercial vehicles, including two-wheelers and four-wheelers. India’s electric mobility sector is set to transform into a USD 250 billion market by 2030, driven by substantial investments in sustainable transportation. The ELECTRIFY30 report by Praxis Global Alliance forecasts a significant rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption across various… Continue reading EVs gain momentum in India, market to reach USD 250 bn by 2030

As India celebrates 77 years of freedom, her automakers have cause for cheer too

However, what is really gratifying that it is an Indian company — Tata Motors — which is truly leading the way in electrification of cars. New Delhi: Way back in 1947, a battered and bruised India was still recovering from the traumatic aftermath of Partition. Today, two-thirds of her population is under the age of… Continue reading As India celebrates 77 years of freedom, her automakers have cause for cheer too

Metalman Auto DRHP filing with SEBI: All you need to know

The equity shares offered through the Red Herring Prospectus are proposed to be listed on both BSE Limited (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). New Delhi: Metalman Auto Limited has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The company aims to… Continue reading Metalman Auto DRHP filing with SEBI: All you need to know

Texas sues GM for allegedly violating drivers’ privacy

The technology was allegedly installed on most GM vehicles starting with the 2015 model year. General Motors has been sued by the state of Texas, which accused the automaker of installing technology on more than 14 million vehicles to collect data about drivers, which it then sold to insurers and other companies without drivers’ consent.… Continue reading Texas sues GM for allegedly violating drivers’ privacy