PV sales dropped 8.8 per cent to 3,21,840 units in August 2025 in the domestic market, compared with 3,52,921 units in the same month last year, reflecting subdued sentiment. New Delhi: India’s auto industry witnessed a mixed performance in August 2025, with passenger vehicle sales declining even as two- and three-wheelers continued to post steady… Continue reading PV sales slide 8.8% in August; two- and three-wheelers hold the growth momentum: SIAM
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Delhi: Driving on wrong side is right up there, 1.8 lakh violations this year
Some areas see more wrong-side driving than others. Wrong-side driving is no longer seen as reckless in Delhi. It’s treated as routine. Cars, bikes and even autos cut into oncoming streams of traffic to save time from taking a far-away U-turn, putting themselves and oth-ers at risk. Be it underpasses, flyover loops, service lanes or… Continue reading Delhi: Driving on wrong side is right up there, 1.8 lakh violations this year
Indonesia reopens nickel mine in dive hotspot despite outcry
Gag Nikel was at first exempted but the government later suspended its operations, saying that possible environmental damage needed to be studied. The Indonesian government has allowed a nickel mining company to resume operations in an eastern archipelago, a minister said on Sunday, despite an outcry over damage it could cause to pristine islands. The… Continue reading Indonesia reopens nickel mine in dive hotspot despite outcry
Himachal CM Sukhu urges NABARD to fund solar projects, electric buses under RIDF
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu welcomed Deputy Managing Director of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Goverdhan Singh Rawat, during a meeting at his official residence in Oak Over, on Saturday. The Chief Minister appreciated the pivotal role played by NABARD’s Regional Office in strengthening coordination between the State… Continue reading Himachal CM Sukhu urges NABARD to fund solar projects, electric buses under RIDF
China unveils plan to ‘stabilise’ auto sector growth
China unveiled a plan on Saturday to “stabilise” growth in its auto sector in the face of a price war between competitors and export woes, state media reported. China unveiled a plan on Saturday to “stabilise” growth in its auto sector in the face of a price war between competitors and export woes, state media… Continue reading China unveils plan to ‘stabilise’ auto sector growth
India to need 2 lakh professionals to manage EV charging stations by 2030
Public charging points grew sharply, from just 25 in 2015 to nearly 30,000 by August Tata Power inaugurated Mumbai’s first premium MegaCharger hub near the city airport on Tuesday, adding to its 1,000-plus charging points in the city. The facility, developed with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, features eight fast DC chargers with 16 bays, aiming… Continue reading India to need 2 lakh professionals to manage EV charging stations by 2030
EU to bring forward review of 2035 vehicle emissions targets
The EU has set a target of a 100 per cent reduction of CO2 emissions for new cars and vans by 2035, which auto sector groups have said is no longer feasible. The European Commission will bring forward a review of its 2035 CO2 emission targets to the end of this year from 2026, EU… Continue reading EU to bring forward review of 2035 vehicle emissions targets
Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant
The ruling came days before a Tuesday groundbreaking ceremony for the $5 billion Rivian plant, which is supposed to eventually employ 7,500 people on a 2,000-acre site near Social Circle, about 45 miles east of downtown Atlanta. A judge has rejected an attempt by the state of Georgia and a local development agency to force… Continue reading Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant
New AMC system to flag irregularities by vehicle dealers
According to AMC, new notice generation system is expected to streamline compliance and curb fraudulent practices, ensuring that vehicle tax is paid correctly and promptly. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has flagged irregularities in how some vehicle dealers are handling online vehicle tax payments on behalf of their customers and warned of strict action against… Continue reading New AMC system to flag irregularities by vehicle dealers
India to need 2 lakh staff for EV charging by 2030
Finding electricians through ITIs or local institutes was not difficult, he said, but specialised EV skills remained limited. Tata Power inaugurated Mumbai’s first premium MegaCharger hub near the city airport on Tuesday, adding to its 1,000-plus charging points in the city. The facility, developed with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, features eight fast DC chargers with… Continue reading India to need 2 lakh staff for EV charging by 2030