The policy is expected to be detailed in government documents that also formally implement tariffs on imported trucks. The White House is poised to ease tariffs on the US auto industry, a move that would deliver a major win for carmakers that have aggressively lobbied to stem the fallout from record-level import duties. Trump earlier… Continue reading US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push
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Steelbird launches bluetooth smart helmet for connected riders
The SBH-32 Aeronautics is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 technology, delivering up to 48 hours of talk time and 110 hours of standby. Helmet manufacturer Steelbird Hi-Tech India on Friday said it has launched the SBH-32 Aeronautics, an advanced Bluetooth smart helmet designed for the era of connected mobility, on the occasion of Diwali. Available in… Continue reading Steelbird launches bluetooth smart helmet for connected riders
Kinetic Watts & Volts opens first exclusive EV dealership in Pune
Kinetic Watts & Volts plans to open several new dealerships across major cities in the coming months as part of its retail expansion strategy. Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric vehicle arm of the Kinetic Group, on Thursday inaugurated its first exclusive EV dealership in India at Tingre Nagar, Pune. The new 3S (Sales,… Continue reading Kinetic Watts & Volts opens first exclusive EV dealership in Pune
Greaves Electric Mobility teams up with Shriram Green Finance to ease retail financing for EVs
The partnership leverages GEML’s growing electric vehicle portfolio and Shriram Finance’s vast lending network to accelerate EV adoption across key states and cities. Greaves Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd. (GEML) on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Shriram Green Finance, the EV financing arm of Shriram Finance, to make electric vehicles more accessible across the country.… Continue reading Greaves Electric Mobility teams up with Shriram Green Finance to ease retail financing for EVs
What you need to know before hitting the road with your electric vehicle
Leading electric car market plans to end sales tax (VAT) exemption for zero-emission vehicles by 2027, government announces. Taking your electric vehicle (EV) beyond city limits is no longer unusual. With longer-range models, intercity drives are becoming more common but unlike a trip in an ICE car, an EV road journey requires some extra planning.… Continue reading What you need to know before hitting the road with your electric vehicle
Norway proposes widening EV tax to include mass-market Tesla models
ಭಾರತದ ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಿಕ್ ಕಾರುಗಳು & ಬ್ಯಾಟರಿಗಳ ಮೇಲಿನ ಸಬ್ಸಿಡಿಗೆ ಚೀನಾ ವಿರೋಧ Norway plans to eliminate its main subsidy for electric vehicles over the next two years, the government said on Wednesday, adding thousands of dollars to the cost of new cars like Tesla’s Model Y, the country’s top-selling automobile. Fully electric vehicles accounted for a record 98.3… Continue reading Norway proposes widening EV tax to include mass-market Tesla models
CEO of Tesla-rival company issues ‘software warning’ to all EV makers: ‘Automakers who don’t…’
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Tesla logo on the hood of a car in Oslo, Norway November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Victoria Klesty/File Photo Major automakers must develop their own software architectures or risk losing market share by the early 2030s, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has warned. Speaking on a podcast, Scaringe said that right now,… Continue reading CEO of Tesla-rival company issues ‘software warning’ to all EV makers: ‘Automakers who don’t…’
Greater wall of China throws shadow on Indian manufacturing
The lighter rare earths are currently being used by Indian manufacturers as a stopgap measure to tide over prevailing curbs on exports of heavy rare earth magnets by Beijing. China’s new export curbs, extending now also to components containing rare earth magnets, is likely to worsen the operational crisis at Indian companies across automotive, consumer… Continue reading Greater wall of China throws shadow on Indian manufacturing
Varroc appoints Avinash Chintawar as Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence
Avinash Chintawar Varroc, a leading global Tier-1 automotive supplier, has announced the appointment of Avinash Chintawar as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 15 October 2025. In his new role, Chintawar will report to Mr. Arjun Jain, Whole-Time Director and CEO – Business I. As COO, Chintawar will oversee the Operations Vertical within Business I,… Continue reading Varroc appoints Avinash Chintawar as Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence
Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26 per cent in September Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26 per cent in September from a year ago to a record 2.1 million units, driven by strong demand in China and a late US tax-credit rush, market research firm… Continue reading Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September