General Motors today announced plans to invest about $4 billion (Rs 33,324 crore) over the next two years in its domestic manufacturing plants to increase U.S. production of both gas and electric vehicles. The new investment will give GM the ability to assemble more than two million vehicles per year in the U.S. This announcement… Continue reading GM to invest $4 billion in its US manufacturing plants
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Minda Corporation Forms Joint Venture with Japan’s Toyodenso for Automotive Switches
Minda Corporation Limited has entered into a joint venture agreement with Japan-based Toyodenso Co. to manufacture automotive switches for the Indian market. The partnership establishes a 60:40 shareholding arrangement, with Minda Corporation holding the majority stake. The joint venture will focus on design, development, manufacturing and marketing of automotive switches for two-wheelers, passenger cars and… Continue reading Minda Corporation Forms Joint Venture with Japan’s Toyodenso for Automotive Switches
China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India
A significant threat of large-scale production disruption is looming over global automotive manufacturers due to China’s recent restrictions on the export of rare earth elements (REEs). The gravity of the situation is underscored by recent news that Suzuki Motor Corporation has halted production of its popular Swift model as of the end of May 2025,… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs: A Looming Threat to Global Carmakers and a Strategic Wake-Up Call for India
Pininfarina Announces Winners of 2024/2025 Global Design Contest at Cambiano Headquarters
Pininfarina has announced the winners of its 2024/2025 Global Design Contest during an award ceremony held at its headquarters in Cambiano, as part of the Pistons & Pretzels automotive culture event. The contest, one of the highlights of the company’s 95th anniversary celebrations, invited final-year students from international design schools to present concepts for future… Continue reading Pininfarina Announces Winners of 2024/2025 Global Design Contest at Cambiano Headquarters
TruAlt Bioenergy Receives OMC Status, Plans Launch of 100+ Flex-Fuel Retail Outlets
The company will enter India’s fuel retail sector with stations offering ethanol, Bio-CNG, petrol, diesel, EV charging, and battery swapping, beginning in Karnataka and Maharashtra, with a focus on cleaner alternatives. TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, one of India’s key players in the biofuels sector, has been granted authorisation to operate as an Oil Marketing Company (OMC).… Continue reading TruAlt Bioenergy Receives OMC Status, Plans Launch of 100+ Flex-Fuel Retail Outlets
Force Motors and BMW Group India Celebrate the Roll-Out of the 100,000th Engine from Chennai Plant
Force Motors has achieved a significant production milestone with the roll-out of the 100,000th engine from its engine assembly facility in Chennai. The engine, built for a BMW X5, symbolizes a decade of collaboration between Force Motors and BMW Group India, rooted in shared goals of engineering precision and domestic manufacturing. The event was attended… Continue reading Force Motors and BMW Group India Celebrate the Roll-Out of the 100,000th Engine from Chennai Plant
Bridgestone India Expands Retail Network with New Select Store in Tirupati
Bridgestone India, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, has opened a new Bridgestone Select Store—Raj Tyres—in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Located on Renigunta Road, opposite Auto Nagar, the store was inaugurated by Rajiv Sharma, Director – Integrated Consumer Business, Bridgestone India. The launch is part of Bridgestone India’s strategy to expand its retail presence through service-oriented outlets.… Continue reading Bridgestone India Expands Retail Network with New Select Store in Tirupati
Maruti Suzuki Cuts e-Vitara EV Production by Two-Thirds Amid Rare Earth Supply Disruption: Reuters
Maruti Suzuki has significantly reduced its production forecast for its debut electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, for the first half of the 2025-26 fiscal year, citing disruptions in the supply of rare earth materials. According to a company document reviewed by Reuters, the automaker plans to produce 8,221 units between April and September 2025—nearly a two-thirds… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Cuts e-Vitara EV Production by Two-Thirds Amid Rare Earth Supply Disruption: Reuters
Eastman Auto & Power Ltd Partners with Vande Bharat E-Vehicles for ₹50 Crore Battery Supply Deal
Eastman Auto & Power Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with Vande Bharat E-Vehicles on May 10, 2025, in New Delhi to supply lithium-ion batteries worth ₹50 crore annually for electric three-wheelers. The partnership between the energy storage sector leader and the electric vehicle manufacturer aims to accelerate India’s transition to sustainable transportation through advanced… Continue reading Eastman Auto & Power Ltd Partners with Vande Bharat E-Vehicles for ₹50 Crore Battery Supply Deal
Greaves Electric Mobility Appoints Vikas Singh as Managing Director
Greaves Electric Mobility Limited (GEML) has appointed Vikas Singh as its new managing director, effective June 2, 2025. He will lead the company’s next phase of expansion, with the current management team reporting to him. Singh has held leadership roles in Indian and multinational firms, bringing experience in managing growth across consumer-facing industries. His expertise… Continue reading Greaves Electric Mobility Appoints Vikas Singh as Managing Director