VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), the joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, has reported impressive sales growth of 9.5% year-on-year for August 2025, selling 7,167 units compared to 6,543 units in August 2024. The performance was primarily driven by an exceptional surge in exports, which jumped 132.5% to 593 units from 255 units… Continue reading VECV Posts Strong 9.5% Growth in August 2025 Sales, Exports Surge 132.5%
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Audi Concept C revealed with futuristic looks
Audi has officially showcased the Concept C, just ahead of its first public appearance at the Munich Motor Show. The stunning hardtop roadster previews the brand’s new design philosophy as well as a future production model that is expected to share its underpinnings with the redesigned Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman. Embodying bold minimalism, the… Continue reading Audi Concept C revealed with futuristic looks
Ashok Leyland Clarifies Battery Investment Plans, Says No Direct CALB Funding Expected
Ashok Leyland issued clarifications on Monday regarding its battery manufacturing investment announcement, specifying that Chinese partner CALB Group will not provide direct funding for the initiative. The company emphasized that its ₹5,000 crore investment will be phased over the next decade, with production planned to commence in 2027. The Chennai-based commercial vehicle manufacturer outlined that… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Clarifies Battery Investment Plans, Says No Direct CALB Funding Expected
Vietnam’s VinFast Displays Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities During National Day Celebrations
Vietnam’s domestic automaker VinFast presented a range of specialized vehicles during the country’s 80th National Day celebrations, highlighting the nation’s expanding automotive manufacturing capabilities. The display included both defensive and ceremonial vehicles, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s industrial development. At the Vietnam Exposition Center in Hanoi, VinFast exhibited the Lac Hong 900 LX armored… Continue reading Vietnam’s VinFast Displays Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities During National Day Celebrations
Explainer: What Ashok Leyland’s Long-Term Battery Deal Means for India’s EV Supply Chain
Ashok Leyland, India’s second-largest commercial vehicle maker, has announced a Rs 5,000 crore investment over the next 7–10 years to manufacture next-generation batteries for both automotive and energy storage applications in partnership with China’s CALB Group, one of the world’s leading battery technology companies. This exclusive long-term collaboration comes as India-China relations improve, creating opportunities… Continue reading Explainer: What Ashok Leyland’s Long-Term Battery Deal Means for India’s EV Supply Chain
Tesla European Sales Decline Continues Amid Intensifying EV Competition – Reuters
Tesla’s challenging year in European markets persisted through August, with the electric vehicle manufacturer recording significant registration declines across several key territories despite overall automotive market growth in the region. According to market data released Monday, Tesla registrations plummeted 47.3% in France during August compared to the same period in 2024, even as the broader… Continue reading Tesla European Sales Decline Continues Amid Intensifying EV Competition – Reuters
BNP Paribas Reports Mixed August Performance for Indian Auto Sector
The Indian automotive sector displayed contrasting trends in August 2025, with two-wheeler manufacturers posting strong growth while passenger vehicle sales declined, according to a new report from BNP Paribas Securities India. The report, authored by research analyst Kumar Rakesh, indicates that domestic passenger vehicle wholesale volumes fell approximately 8% year-on-year in August, with most original… Continue reading BNP Paribas Reports Mixed August Performance for Indian Auto Sector
India Proposes Higher Taxes on Luxury Electric Vehicles – Reuters
An Indian tax panel has recommended significant increases in consumer taxes on luxury electric vehicles priced above $46,000, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters, a proposal that could affect sales for international automakers including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and BYD. The recommendation comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursues tax system reforms while promoting… Continue reading India Proposes Higher Taxes on Luxury Electric Vehicles – Reuters
Landmark Cars Opens Fourth Mahindra Showroom in Hyderabad
Landmark Cars Limited, a premium automotive retail network, has signed an agreement with Mahindra & Mahindra to open a new showroom in Serilingampally, Hyderabad, marking the company’s fourth Mahindra dealership in the city and expanding its total Hyderabad outlets to 10 across 138 nationwide locations. The dealership will be established through Landmark Mobility Private Ltd,… Continue reading Landmark Cars Opens Fourth Mahindra Showroom in Hyderabad
Tesla Model Y India deliveries to commence this month
Tesla has gathered 600 bookings of the Model Y in India since sales commenced in mid-July. The first batch of cars, shipped from the company’s Shanghai factory, is scheduled to arrive in early September, with deliveries initially limited to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Gurugram according to Bloomberg. According to people familiar with the matter, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Model Y India deliveries to commence this month