Which takes precedence: industry or company? This battle has always been at the heart of policy making when it comes to the automotive industry, and it’s about to get tougher. We all want car makers to survive. Without the historic names of Peugeot, Fiat, VW, Land Rover etc, there would be no automotive industry in… Continue reading Europe’s car industry torn between protecting jobs and China profits
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BEV Sales in Europe Jump 30% to 1.88 Million in CY2025, Hybrids up 14%, Decline Continues for Petrol, Diesel
New car sales in the European Union last year increased by 1.8% to 10.63 million units (CY2024: 10,822,831 units), with the growth facilitated by the sustained demand for both battery electric cars (BEVs) and hybrid-electric cars (HEVs). However, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels. Annual retail sales of battery electric cars rose to a… Continue reading BEV Sales in Europe Jump 30% to 1.88 Million in CY2025, Hybrids up 14%, Decline Continues for Petrol, Diesel
71 College Teams to Compete at SUPRA SAEINDIA Formula Student 2026
The 13th edition of SUPRA SAEINDIA Formula Student will take place from September 2-5, 2026, at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, bringing together 71 engineering college teams from across India. The competition challenges students to design, build, and validate formula-style racing vehicles according to international standards while developing skills in project management, teamwork,… Continue reading 71 College Teams to Compete at SUPRA SAEINDIA Formula Student 2026
New Mercedes S-Class revealed: fresh look, new tech, 530bhp V8
Mercedes-Benz has overhauled its flagship S-Class limousine in a bid to improve the performance, refinement and technical capability of a car that is a benchmark in the luxury car segment. The new S-Class arrives as Mercedes marks 140 years since company founder Carl Benz patented his design for the three-wheeled “vehicle with gas-engine drive”, which… Continue reading New Mercedes S-Class revealed: fresh look, new tech, 530bhp V8
Exclusive – Mercedes CEO Says Company Will Continue to Grow and Invest in India; Backs India–EU FTA
Mercedes-Benz is “absolutely convinced” about the scale of its future in India and will continue to grow and invest in the country, group chief executive officer Ola Kallenius said. The comments come amid a landmark India–EU trade deal that could potentially open up the biggest trading zone in the world. Speaking on the sidelines of… Continue reading Exclusive – Mercedes CEO Says Company Will Continue to Grow and Invest in India; Backs India–EU FTA
Why Biofuels, Not EVs, Will Drive India’s Auto Market Growth: Insight from Deputy DG Dr. Ojha
While the global automotive spotlight remains fixed on the “electric revolution,” senior Indian energy officials are signaling that the real winner on India’s roads may be grown in a field rather than manufactured in a Gigafactory. Dr. DK Ojha, Deputy Director General with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOPNG), suggests that biofuels; the fuels derived… Continue reading Why Biofuels, Not EVs, Will Drive India’s Auto Market Growth: Insight from Deputy DG Dr. Ojha
Two- and Three-Wheel EVs Key to India’s Clean Mobility Push: Bajaj Auto
Electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers are central to India’s shift to cleaner and more efficient urban mobility, a senior official at Bajaj Auto said, noting that dense traffic and space constraints make small electric vehicles far more effective than cars in cutting costs, fuel use and emissions. “India’s problem is not distance, it is density,” said… Continue reading Two- and Three-Wheel EVs Key to India’s Clean Mobility Push: Bajaj Auto
Govt to Come up with Compressed Biogas Policy Soon: Hardeep Singh Puri
Amid a strong push to transition to cleaner fuels from fossil fuels and scale up the availability of alternative fuels, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will soon come out with a policy to strengthen the Compressed Biogas (CBG) ecosystem, according to Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. “I just want to share something on the… Continue reading Govt to Come up with Compressed Biogas Policy Soon: Hardeep Singh Puri
Tata Motors Sees Commercial Vehicle Market Hitting New Peak; FY26 Volumes to Cross Million-Unit Mark
Tata Motors expects India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry to surpass its pre-Covid peak in FY26, supported by rising freight availability, consumption growth and a revival in infrastructure activity, according to Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Girish Wagh. The Indian commercial vehicle market last crossed the one-million-unit mark in FY19, with deliveries of 10,07,319 units.… Continue reading Tata Motors Sees Commercial Vehicle Market Hitting New Peak; FY26 Volumes to Cross Million-Unit Mark
Tata Motors Navigates Trade Headwinds as South Africa Weighs Steep Auto Tariffs
Tata Motors Ltd. is keeping a watchful eye on Pretoria. Just as the Indian automaker celebrated a staggering 70% year-on-year surge in its commercial vehicle (CV) exports, a new geopolitical challenge has emerged on the horizon: a potential overhaul of import taxes in South Africa. The company, which on Thursday reported its third-quarter financial results… Continue reading Tata Motors Navigates Trade Headwinds as South Africa Weighs Steep Auto Tariffs