Employees at a clothing factory in Vo Cuong, Bac Ninh province, in Vietnam. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Trump administration’s plan to slap steep tariffs on goods from dozens of countries is expected to spike prices for consumers. Some items, like leather goods, will see a bigger jump than others. The overall impact on… Continue reading 20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs
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Price hikes, layoffs and import fees: How car giants are reacting to Trump’s tariffs
An employee mounts a VW logo on a new Volkswagen Tiguan at the VW main plant. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Auto giants have responded to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs by announcing plans to raise prices, impose import fees, pause production and even lay off staff. As part of plans designed… Continue reading Price hikes, layoffs and import fees: How car giants are reacting to Trump’s tariffs
UK government poised to relax EV targets in response to US tariffs
The UK government is poised to relax its mandated electric car sales targets next week, in a bid to help manufacturers contend with the impact of the US’s newly imposed car import tariffs. According to The Telegraph, prime minister Keir Starmer will accelerate the changes that are being made to the framework of the UK’s zero-emission… Continue reading UK government poised to relax EV targets in response to US tariffs
TVS Motor Expands EV Presence in Southeast Asia with ION Mobility Integration
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) announced the integration of ION Mobility’s assets, intellectual property, and workforce into its operations, strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) footprint in Southeast Asia. The region, known for its growing demand for motorbikes, presents significant opportunities for EV expansion. TVSM has been a strategic investor in ION Mobility, a full-stack EV company… Continue reading TVS Motor Expands EV Presence in Southeast Asia with ION Mobility Integration
Hyva to Showcase New Transport and Handling Solutions at BAUMA 2025
Hyva, now part of JOST World, is set to showcase its latest innovations at BAUMA 2025, the international trade fair for construction, building materials, and mining machinery. This will be Hyva’s first participation in the event under the JOST World banner. The company’s exhibition, scheduled from April 7 to 13 at outdoor stand FN921/2 in… Continue reading Hyva to Showcase New Transport and Handling Solutions at BAUMA 2025
Valeo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Pune to Boost EV Offerings
Automotive technology supplier Valeo has strengthened its footprint in India with the inauguration of new state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly lines at its Pune facility, underscoring its commitment to advancing electrification in the Indian automotive market. The expanded facility will focus on producing the innovative 3-in-1 Combo unit—an integrated solution combining On-Board Chargers, DC-DC Converters, and… Continue reading Valeo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Pune to Boost EV Offerings
Exclusive: Fresh Off Chennai Takeover, Renault’s Luca de Meo Signals Bigger Role for India
Just days after Renault formally took complete control of its Chennai manufacturing facility from Nissan, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo made a high-profile visit to India—his second in less than 15 months—underscoring the country’s rising strategic importance in the company’s global operations. Addressing employees at the Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI),… Continue reading Exclusive: Fresh Off Chennai Takeover, Renault’s Luca de Meo Signals Bigger Role for India
Ducati Enters Motocross Market with Desmo450 MX
Ducati has officially unveiled its Desmo450 MX, the company’s first-ever motocross bike, at an event in Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Italy. The motorcycle combines Ducati’s racing heritage with innovative technology developed through testing by professional riders Tony Cairoli and Alessandro Lupino during competitive racing events. The Desmo450 MX represents Ducati’s expansion into the off-road segment and… Continue reading Ducati Enters Motocross Market with Desmo450 MX
Electric 3W industry scales new high in FY2025 but misses 700,000 milestone by 900 units
So near, yet so far. Just like the overall Indian EV industry, which missed the 2-million retail sales mark by a whisker in FY2025, the electric three-wheeler industry has fallen short of the 700,000-units milestone by just 927 units. At 699,073 units sold, year-on-year growth for this segment was 11% (FY2024: 632,642 units) and accounted… Continue reading Electric 3W industry scales new high in FY2025 but misses 700,000 milestone by 900 units
Electric 3W industry scales new high in FY2025 but misses 700,000 milestone by 900 units
So near, yet so far. Just like the overall Indian EV industry, which missed the 2-million retail sales mark by a whisker in FY2025, the electric three-wheeler industry has fallen short of the 700,000-units milestone by just 927 units. At 699,073 units sold, year-on-year growth for this segment was 11% (FY2024: 632,642 units) and accounted… Continue reading Electric 3W industry scales new high in FY2025 but misses 700,000 milestone by 900 units