Renault, Ford announce strategic partnership to co-develop EVs, explore LCV alliance in Europe

The partnership aims to leverage Renault’s industrial scale and competitive EV assets while integrating Ford’s signature design language, driving dynamics and user-experience features. Renault Group and Ford Motor Company on Tuesday said they signed a major strategic partnership to accelerate their electric vehicle (EV) plans in Europe, marking one of the most significant cross-industry collaborations… Continue reading Renault, Ford announce strategic partnership to co-develop EVs, explore LCV alliance in Europe

Vingroup to invest $3 billion in Telangana across urban development, EVs and energy

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana for a $3 billion phased investment to develop a large-scale, multi-sector ecosystem in the state. The agreement was formalised during the Telangana Rising Global Summit and marks one of Vingroup’s largest overseas expansion commitments. Under the MoU, both parties will… Continue reading Vingroup to invest $3 billion in Telangana across urban development, EVs and energy

South Bengaluru emerging as Karnataka’s green capital

Till Oct this year, the region recorded 23,090 EV registrations, accounting for about 24.3 per centof the city’s total. As Karnataka accelerates its renewable energy transition, south Bengaluru is steadily emerging as the state’s clean-energy hub, driven by a sharp rise in both solar adoption and electric vehicle (EV) registrations. Unlike other regions of the… Continue reading South Bengaluru emerging as Karnataka’s green capital

Carmakers, rental and leasing firms urge EU to avoid mandatory EV fleet targets

Incentives were also needed for the second-hand EV market, given many leased cars are often resold after two or three years. Carmakers BMW and Toyota and auto rental and leasing firms from across Europe urged the European Commission on Monday not to set mandatory targets for electric vehicle purchases for corporate fleets, arguing it would… Continue reading Carmakers, rental and leasing firms urge EU to avoid mandatory EV fleet targets

AI-system to challan vehicles sans valid docus at Goa border checkposts

The move aims to curb the influx of unfit vehicles and ensure strict adherence to the Motor Vehicles Act. The state transport department’s AI-powered Goa Vehicle Authentication System (GoVA) will be operational at three major border checkposts — Keri, Patradevi and Pollem — from Dec 9. The system eliminates the need for manual checks by… Continue reading AI-system to challan vehicles sans valid docus at Goa border checkposts

Ashok Leyland Launches Compact Engine Series at EXCON 2025

Ashok Leyland has introduced two new compact engine series at EXCON 2025, targeting the construction equipment and industrial machinery sectors with enhanced performance and efficiency capabilities. The company unveiled the P15 engine series, available in 49 HP and 55 HP variants, alongside the H4 Unipack series offering 55 HP and 74 HP options. Both engine… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Launches Compact Engine Series at EXCON 2025