Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced exports of 2,900 units of the e VITARA, Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, to 12 European countries in August 2025, marking India’s entry into the global electric vehicle export market from its manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The shipments departed from Pipavav Port in Gujarat and were destined for the United… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Ships 2,900 e VITARA Electric Vehicles to 12 European Countries
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Mahindra Trucks & Buses Sales Drop 9% to 1,701 Units in August
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Trucks & Buses business sold 1,701 vehicles in August 2025, marking a 9% decline compared to the same month last year, as the commercial vehicle industry faced headwinds from regulatory uncertainty and weather-related disruptions. The August performance reflected broader challenges in India’s commercial vehicle sector, where proposed changes to the Goods… Continue reading Mahindra Trucks & Buses Sales Drop 9% to 1,701 Units in August
GST Speculation Hits Tata Motors, Hyundai, M&M and Maruti Auto Sales in August
In a rare display of synchronized weakness, all of India’s major car makers, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Mahindra, and Tata Motors, reported significant year-on-year sales declines in August 2025, painting a picture of an industry caught in the grip of policy uncertainty despite what should have been favorable festival timing. Speculation around GST cuts is… Continue reading GST Speculation Hits Tata Motors, Hyundai, M&M and Maruti Auto Sales in August
BYD India Reaches 10,000 Vehicle Deliveries Milestone
BYD has achieved a significant milestone in the Indian market with the delivery of its 10,000th electric vehicle, marking a notable achievement for the company’s operations in the country. The milestone delivery was celebrated at an event in New Delhi, with company executives highlighting the achievement as evidence of growing consumer acceptance of electric vehicles… Continue reading BYD India Reaches 10,000 Vehicle Deliveries Milestone
Q&A: Mahindra’s Nalinikanth Gollagunta on Upcoming Festive Season, ‘Bold’ Design Choices
Mahindra & Mahindra is in the midst of its most ambitious transformation yet, backed by a ₹27,000 crore investment plan, a new greenfield plant, new vehicle platform, and a sharpened focus on both electrification and global expansion. In an exclusive conversation, Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of M&M’s Automotive Division and Executive Director of Mahindra Electric Automobile… Continue reading Q&A: Mahindra’s Nalinikanth Gollagunta on Upcoming Festive Season, ‘Bold’ Design Choices
India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
India’s truck rental industry recorded a 3-4% decline in rates during August 2025, marking the second consecutive month of decreasing prices amid concerns over escalating trade tensions with the United States. The downturn stems primarily from a 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, which industry analysts warn could lead to a prolonged… Continue reading India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
India’s truck rental industry recorded a 3-4% decline in rates during August 2025, marking the second consecutive month of decreasing prices amid concerns over escalating trade tensions with the United States. The downturn stems primarily from a 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, which industry analysts warn could lead to a prolonged… Continue reading India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Transport Department of Rajasthan to establish 21 automated driving license test tracks across 20 major cities in the state. The initiative, funded through the company’s corporate social responsibility program, was formalized on August 31, 2025, in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Transport Department of Rajasthan to establish 21 automated driving license test tracks across 20 major cities in the state. The initiative, funded through the company’s corporate social responsibility program, was formalized on August 31, 2025, in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
E20 Push: Govt, Automakers Offer Safety Net—Queries Stay
Confusion, speculations, and lack of clarity—that’s what every petrol user in India faces with the use of E20 fuel today. It has become a talking point at petrol pumps, on social media, and among cab drivers. But has any engine actually broken down? The answer is no. Still, questions about mileage drop, warranties, and insurance… Continue reading E20 Push: Govt, Automakers Offer Safety Net—Queries Stay