Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch its first battery electric vehicle – eVitara – in India, where the adoption of EVs is yet gain significant momentum. The automaker believes that people’s interest in EVs is growing, but the market is still held back by three major issues – real-world driving range, charging infrastructure, and uncertainty… Continue reading Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India
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Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles
India’s largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, is reassessing the passenger vehicle industry’s forecast of electric vehicle penetration by the end of the decade after recent GST rationalisation widened the price gap between ICE models and EVs. GST 2.0 reduced the tax on small ICE cars [up to 4 metres in length] to a flat rate… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles
Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara
In a bid to make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers by addressing resale value concerns and higher initial acquisition cost, Maruti Suzuki plans to offer an assured buyback program and introduce Battery as a Service (BaaS) and subscription model for its first battery electric vehicle – eVitara. Partho Banerjee, the company’s senior executive officer… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara
Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh
Tata Motors has announced pricing for the top-tier Accomplished and Accomplished+ variants of the Sierra SUV, with prices beginning at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch marks the return of the iconic nameplate with a comprehensive range spanning five trim levels. The Accomplished variants feature over 230 features and are available in six color options across… Continue reading Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh
Weekly News Wrap: Mexico’s Tariff Shock, Kia’s Hybrid Push, Ferrari’s EV Plan and Volkswagen’s Workforce Reset
The Indian auto industry closed the second week of December navigating a mix of geopolitical disruption, strategic realignment and technology transition. A sudden tariff hike by Mexico threatened to disrupt nearly $1 billion worth of Indian vehicle exports, underscoring how trade policy risks are resurfacing as a major variable for automakers. At the same time,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Mexico’s Tariff Shock, Kia’s Hybrid Push, Ferrari’s EV Plan and Volkswagen’s Workforce Reset
Why Clearer Vision Could Be the Next Big Leap in Road Safety
While the human eye instinctively adapts to rapidly changing lighting conditions, vehicle cameras and their “brain” — the image signal processor (ISP) — face a far greater challenge. To keep these systems both cost-efficient and fast, automotive cameras typically use neither an iris nor an ND (neutral density) filter to regulate incoming light. In real… Continue reading Why Clearer Vision Could Be the Next Big Leap in Road Safety
TVS Apache Rules 150-200cc Segment, Set for Record Sales of 550,000 in FY2026
TVS Motor Co is witnessing a strong FY2026 and its cumulative 8-month two-wheeler wholesales comprising scooters, motorcycles and mopeds at 2.79 million units (27,92,046) are up 15% YoY (April-November 2024: 24,36,596 units). While TVS scooter sales (1.48 million units) are up 24% YoY and account for a 53% share, motorcycles (969,092 units) are up 11%… Continue reading TVS Apache Rules 150-200cc Segment, Set for Record Sales of 550,000 in FY2026
Made in India: The Next Frontier of Tech Sovereignty
Semiconductors have moved from being an industry to becoming an instrument of strategy. The pandemic, supply chain shocks, and geopolitical flashpoints have shown how access to chips determines a nation’s economic rhythm. In a multipolar world, self-reliance is not isolation; it is the ability to build trusted, resilient ecosystems that can withstand uncertainty. For India,… Continue reading Made in India: The Next Frontier of Tech Sovereignty
Ferrari’s EV Play Will Complement, Not Replace ICE Vehicles: CEO Vigna
Ferrari will add electric cars to its portfolio without abandoning combustion engines or hybrids, as it seeks to protect driving emotion and customer choice amid tightening global regulations, chief executive officer Benedetto Vigna said at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025. The Italian luxury sports carmaker, best known for its V12 engines and racing heritage, plans to… Continue reading Ferrari’s EV Play Will Complement, Not Replace ICE Vehicles: CEO Vigna
Ferrari CEO to IIT Bombay Students: “Redefine the Limits of What’s Possible”
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari’s identity is built on a balance that few companies manage to maintain between tradition and technological innovation, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. That equilibrium is not just a philosophy but the way Ferrari operates, he said. Speaking at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025, Vigna said Ferrari survives only by “audaciously… Continue reading Ferrari CEO to IIT Bombay Students: “Redefine the Limits of What’s Possible”