The 19th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA commenced on January 7, 2026, with the Physical Round of eBAJA and hBAJA competitions at the NATRAX facility in Madhya Pradesh. The event, themed “Torque to Triumph,” will run through January 11, followed by a recruitment meet in Indore. A total of 90 electric BAJA (eBAJA) teams and 21… Continue reading BAJA SAEINDIA 2026 Launches 19th Edition with Electric and Hydrogen Categories at NATRAX
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EV Sales in India Hit Record 2.27 Million in CY2025, All 4 Segments Scale New Highs
India EV Inc has entered CY2026 on a good note. Total retail sales in CY2025 were 2.27 million units, up 16% YoY (CY2024: 19,50,763 units). While this is much lower than the 27% growth achieved in CY2024, the EV penetration level in overall automobile sales in India has risen to 8% from 7.47% in CY2024… Continue reading EV Sales in India Hit Record 2.27 Million in CY2025, All 4 Segments Scale New Highs
Gov mulls new tests for elderly drivers and lower drink drive limit
The UK government is proposing the biggest road safety shake-up in a generation as part of an effort to cut road deaths by at least 65% by 2035. Called the Road Safety Strategy, Labour’s plans include new measures such as cognitive and sight tests for the elderly, minimum hour rules for learner drivers and the lowering of… Continue reading Gov mulls new tests for elderly drivers and lower drink drive limit
New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said. Go to Source
Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes
At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company’s chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year. Go to Source
Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20 billion from investors including Nvidia, Cisco, Fidelity
Elon Musk attends the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Elon Musk’s xAI said it raised $20 billion in a funding round, exceeding its prior target of $15 billion. CNBC reported in November that a financing would value the artificial intelligence startup at about $230 billion. After… Continue reading Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20 billion from investors including Nvidia, Cisco, Fidelity
Ford reports best annual U.S. vehicle sales since 2019
Visitors to the OC Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center check out the newly unveiled Ford Expedition in Anaheim on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Leonard Ortiz | Medianews Group | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor on Tuesday said its U.S. vehicle sales last year increased 6% to achieve the company’s best annual sales… Continue reading Ford reports best annual U.S. vehicle sales since 2019
SIAT 2026 set to Spotlight ‘Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility’
The Indian and global automotive community will converge at Pune later this month for SIAT 2026, the 19th edition of the ‘Symposium on International Automotive Technology’, being organised by The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in association with SAE International and SAE India from 28th to 30th January 2026 at the Pune International Exhibition… Continue reading SIAT 2026 set to Spotlight ‘Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility’
Shriram Mobility Reports Record Truck Rentals and Vehicle Sales in 2025
India’s mobility and logistics sector concluded 2025 with strong performance indicators, as truck rental rates climbed to record levels and vehicle sales across multiple categories reached their highest-ever annual figures, according to the Shriram Mobility Bulletin. Truck rental rates increased substantially across major transportation corridors during December. The Delhi-Mumbai route recorded a 12% year-on-year increase… Continue reading Shriram Mobility Reports Record Truck Rentals and Vehicle Sales in 2025
How Bosch and BMW are keeping the hydrogen dream alive
We often hear about technology crossing over from motorsport. But if hydrogen fuel cells ever do make it to mainstream cars, it’s looking as though trucks, not racing, will play a major part in establishing the technology first. Bosch sees hydrogen as a major contributor to decarbonisation in the future and has recently put an articulated… Continue reading How Bosch and BMW are keeping the hydrogen dream alive