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Renault Unveils Boreal SUV for International Markets with Brazil, Turkey Production

Renault has announced the launch of its new Boreal SUV, designed specifically for international markets outside Europe, with production scheduled to begin in late 2025 at facilities in Brazil and Turkey as part of the company’s €3 billion investment plan to launch eight new vehicles globally. The announcement marks the fourth launch in Renault’s International… Continue reading Renault Unveils Boreal SUV for International Markets with Brazil, Turkey Production

Little Impact of China’s Rare Earth Blockage in June e2Wheeler Sales

India’s electric two-wheeler market continued its upward trajectory in June 2025, registering sales of 1,05,355 units. This marks a 31.69% year-on-year increase over the 80,003 units sold in June 2024, according to the latest data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The market share for electric two-wheelers climbed to 7.3% in June 2025,… Continue reading Little Impact of China’s Rare Earth Blockage in June e2Wheeler Sales

Atul Sood to Head Sales & Marketing at Kia India from July

Kia India announced the appointment of Atul Sood as Senior Vice President for Sales & Marketing, effective July 11, 2025. The appointment comes as the South Korean automaker seeks to strengthen its position in the competitive Indian passenger vehicle market. Sood brings nearly three decades of automotive industry experience to his new role, having most… Continue reading Atul Sood to Head Sales & Marketing at Kia India from July

Toyota Glanza Gets Six Airbags as Standard Feature Across All Variants

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced on July 11, 2025, that all variants of the Toyota Glanza will now include six airbags as standard equipment. The safety upgrade applies to the entire range of the hatchback model, which starts at Rs. 6.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has also introduced a limited-period “Prestige Package” accessory bundle available… Continue reading Toyota Glanza Gets Six Airbags as Standard Feature Across All Variants

Hyundai Unveils IONIQ 6 N Electric Performance Vehicle at Goodwood Festival

Hyundai Motor Company introduced the IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England, marking the company’s second high-performance electric vehicle following the IONIQ 5 N. The vehicle demonstrates Hyundai’s continued expansion into the electric performance segment. The IONIQ 6 N produces 650 PS (478 kW) of power and 770 Nm… Continue reading Hyundai Unveils IONIQ 6 N Electric Performance Vehicle at Goodwood Festival

Kinetic Green Plans Launch of Three Electric Scooters Over Next 18 Months

Kinetic Green, an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, announced plans to launch three new electric scooter models over the next 18 months, marking an expansion of its two-wheeler business segment. The company revealed the roadmap on July 11, 2025, citing the success of its E-Luna model as the foundation for growth. The first model in the… Continue reading Kinetic Green Plans Launch of Three Electric Scooters Over Next 18 Months

VinFast India Partners with BatX Energies for EV Battery Recycling

VinFast Auto India has signed a strategic partnership with BatX Energies to establish comprehensive battery recycling and repurposing services for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s operations in India. The agreement was announced on July 11, 2025, from Gurugram. Under the partnership, BatX Energies will provide high-voltage battery recycling, material recovery, and repurposing services for VinFast India’s… Continue reading VinFast India Partners with BatX Energies for EV Battery Recycling

Centre Issues Guidelines for Electric Truck Subsidies under PM E-Drive

The Union government has announced the guidelines and subsidies for electric trucks under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which offers demand incentives for electric vehicles and supports charging infrastructure. A total of Rs 500 crore has been allocated under the Rs 10,900-crore scheme to support 5,643 electric trucks in the financial year 2026. As per the… Continue reading Centre Issues Guidelines for Electric Truck Subsidies under PM E-Drive

JSW MG Motor India confident of selling 1,000 M9 electric MPVs in first year

Gurugram-headquartered JSW MG Motor India, which is gearing up to launch its latest all-electric model – the MG M9 EV – is betting big on the product’s capabilities to carve out a slice for itself in the fast-growing luxury MPV segment in the country. According to sources, the company aims to achieve the 1,000-unit sales… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India confident of selling 1,000 M9 electric MPVs in first year