Dr. Reji Mathai, Director, ARAI India’s EV transition cannot be built on technology alone; it must rest on a robust, globally aligned regulatory framework that protects consumers while enabling innovation. Delivering the closing address on day one of the ET Auto Conclave 2025, Dr. Reji Mathai, Director, ARAI, unpacked how India’s EV standards are formulated… Continue reading India’s EV rules must balance speed, safety and global alignment: ARAI Director Reji Mathai
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New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality
“An electric Caterham of any shape and size has to stay true to what sets us apart from everyone else: being lightweight, simple and offering an unparalleled driving experience; that’s our DNA.” Caterham Project V design and interior When it comes to the car’s design, Jannarelly outlined that “a Caterham Seven’s design is simple and… Continue reading New Caterham Project V electric sports car edges closer to reality
EU plans special parking rights for ‘Made in Europe’ small cars
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Mahindra Opens Pre-Bookings for XUV 7XO Premium SUV on December 15
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has announced that pre-bookings for its upcoming premium SUV, the XUV 7XO, will open at 12:00 PM on December 15, 2025. The company, which describes itself as India’s leading SUV manufacturer, will accept advance reservations with a booking amount of Rs 21,000. The XUV 7XO, positioned as a premium offering in… Continue reading Mahindra Opens Pre-Bookings for XUV 7XO Premium SUV on December 15
Eastman Auto and Power Limited Files for IPO via Confidential Route
Eastman Auto and Power Limited (EAPL), an energy-transition and power-electronics company, has submitted its confidential Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), marking its intention to go public. The company, established in 2000 as part of the JRS Eastman Group, has developed into a diversified energy-solutions provider specializing… Continue reading Eastman Auto and Power Limited Files for IPO via Confidential Route
Project to Resurrect Dead Grandmas Sparks Controversy
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images If a stranger told you there’s a chance your Grandma could live forever, would you take it? It may seem like an odd question, but it’s one which AI company 2wai is staking its entire existence on. As spotted by The Independent, a recently released commercial… Continue reading Project to Resurrect Dead Grandmas Sparks Controversy
Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws
President Donald Trump signed a highly anticipated executive order on Thursday that sets in motion a plan to establish a national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence while undercutting states’ abilities to enact their own rules. The order, titled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” creates an AI litigation task force within the Justice… Continue reading Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
South Korean crypto entrepreneur and prosecuted fraudster Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a US federal judge in the Southern District of New York on Thursday. Kwon cut a solemn figure as he was escorted into the courtroom by US Marshals, his head bowed, his cheeks sunken as if he’d lost… Continue reading Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Warnings Mount in Congress Over Expanded US Wiretap Powers
Privacy and surveillance experts and United States lawmakers from both parties on Thursday warned that the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s continued access to Americans’ communications without a warrant under a controversial surveillance law risks turning a foreign intelligence tool into a standing engine for domestic spying. Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, four witnesses—a former… Continue reading Warnings Mount in Congress Over Expanded US Wiretap Powers
New Mercedes sustainability scheme promises significant CO2 cut
Mercedes-Benz has revealed details of a new engineering programme aimed at reducing the embedded carbon footprint of its future cars by rethinking how components are designed, manufactured and recycled. Called Tomorrow XX, the initiative sets out what the German company describes as a “technical pathway to lower upstream CO2 output” – although most elements remain… Continue reading New Mercedes sustainability scheme promises significant CO2 cut