TVS Motor Company has announced GST benefits of up to ₹9,600 on its motorcycle range under the “GST Benefit Bonanza” campaign. The benefits are being offered through reduced ex-showroom prices across the company’s two-wheeler portfolio. The price reductions vary across different models in TVS’s lineup. The TVS NTORQ 150 receives the highest GST benefit of… Continue reading TVS Motor Announces GST Benefits Across Motorcycle Portfolio
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EVs Beyond Subsidies – The Changing Face of Commercial 3W Buyer Sentiment
India’s electric three-wheeler sector has been one of the earliest beneficiaries of government policy. Schemes such as FAME II helped reduce entry barriers by offering upfront incentives, sparking demand, and encouraging manufacturers to scale up. But that phase is drawing to a close. Subsidies are being phased down, and the conversation among buyers is shifting.… Continue reading EVs Beyond Subsidies – The Changing Face of Commercial 3W Buyer Sentiment
The Evolution of Software in Vehicles and Trends: How Cockpits Are Revolutionizing the User Experience in Modern-Day Vehicles
The automotive industry in India is at an inflection point where software has become the single biggest driver of value and differentiation. For decades, vehicles competed on metrics like horsepower, torque, and build quality. Today, the competitive edge lies increasingly in intelligence, connectivity, and seamless digital experiences enabled by software. At the centre of this… Continue reading The Evolution of Software in Vehicles and Trends: How Cockpits Are Revolutionizing the User Experience in Modern-Day Vehicles
Skoda Kylaq crosses 30,000 sales in eight months, goes ahead of Kia Syros
One of the big beneficiaries of the GST cut in new vehicle prices is the ultra-competitive compact SUV segment, whose newest models include the Skoda Kylaq and the Kia Syros which entered the market in January 2025. Eight months down the line, these two models’ combined wholesales at 55,703 units account for a 6% share… Continue reading Skoda Kylaq crosses 30,000 sales in eight months, goes ahead of Kia Syros
The Atomic age: celebrating 25 years of Ariel
But it’s absolutely Atomy. Or Atomish. Atomic, perhaps? The driving position is good, and the one-piece seat is more supportive than I remember, especially around the shoulders. But fire it up and get rolling and the experience is, if you had to describe it in a word, fizzy. The Atom 1 had a 1.8-litre Rover… Continue reading The Atomic age: celebrating 25 years of Ariel
Indian Forging Industry Explores EV Transition and Growth Opportunities at Annual Convention
The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) held its Annual Convention in Pune, gathering industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to examine the evolving automotive landscape and the forging sector’s role in India’s mobility transformation. The convention featured keynote addresses focusing on critical industry developments. Dr. K. C. Vora, Program Director at Automotive CoE NAMTECH, Gandhinagar,… Continue reading Indian Forging Industry Explores EV Transition and Growth Opportunities at Annual Convention
Azad India Mobility Secures Manufacturing Facility for Electric Bus Production
Azad India Mobility Limited (formerly Indian Bright Steel Co Limited) has announced approval of a lease agreement for manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, marking the company’s expansion into electric bus production. The board approved the transaction during a meeting held on September 26, 2025. The company will lease land, plant, and machinery from Azad Coach Builders… Continue reading Azad India Mobility Secures Manufacturing Facility for Electric Bus Production
Ahead of EV tax credit deadline, IRS delays create ‘anxiety’ for car dealers
Internal Revenue Service headquarters on April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC. J. David Ake | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Internal Revenue Service has been slow in recent weeks to approve and pay federal tax credits for electric vehicles, according to auto dealers and industry analysts — creating confusion for car dealers and… Continue reading Ahead of EV tax credit deadline, IRS delays create ‘anxiety’ for car dealers
Chinese driverless tech startup Momenta is raising funds at a roughly $6 billion valuation
A car equipped with Momenta technology on display at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany in September 2025. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Momenta, a Chinese driverless technology startup, is raising a fresh round of funding that could value the company at around $6 billion, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC. The valuation… Continue reading Chinese driverless tech startup Momenta is raising funds at a roughly $6 billion valuation
Tesla’s continuing sales slump in Europe weighs on stock price
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, attends the Viva Technology conference at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on June 16, 2023. Gonzalo Fuentes | Reuters Tesla shares fell more than 4% on Thursday after data out of Europe showed a continuing sales slump for the automaker, despite strong demand for fully… Continue reading Tesla’s continuing sales slump in Europe weighs on stock price