Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Trucks & Buses business sold 1,701 vehicles in August 2025, marking a 9% decline compared to the same month last year, as the commercial vehicle industry faced headwinds from regulatory uncertainty and weather-related disruptions. The August performance reflected broader challenges in India’s commercial vehicle sector, where proposed changes to the Goods… Continue reading Mahindra Trucks & Buses Sales Drop 9% to 1,701 Units in August
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GST Speculation Hits Tata Motors, Hyundai, M&M and Maruti Auto Sales in August
In a rare display of synchronized weakness, all of India’s major car makers, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Mahindra, and Tata Motors, reported significant year-on-year sales declines in August 2025, painting a picture of an industry caught in the grip of policy uncertainty despite what should have been favorable festival timing. Speculation around GST cuts is… Continue reading GST Speculation Hits Tata Motors, Hyundai, M&M and Maruti Auto Sales in August
BYD India Reaches 10,000 Vehicle Deliveries Milestone
BYD has achieved a significant milestone in the Indian market with the delivery of its 10,000th electric vehicle, marking a notable achievement for the company’s operations in the country. The milestone delivery was celebrated at an event in New Delhi, with company executives highlighting the achievement as evidence of growing consumer acceptance of electric vehicles… Continue reading BYD India Reaches 10,000 Vehicle Deliveries Milestone
First look: Leapmotor previews sub-£30k hatchback to rival ID 3
Leapmotor has previewed its upcoming Volkswagen ID 3 rival ahead of a debut at the Munich motor show next week. The Stellantis-backed Chinese brand published a series of shadowy teaser images to its Weibo account, giving a first look at the electric B05 hatchback that will join its European line-up early next year. Known in China as… Continue reading First look: Leapmotor previews sub-£30k hatchback to rival ID 3
Mercedes-Benz EQE saloon and SUV production to end in 2026
Mercedes-Benz plans to end production of the EQE saloon and EQE SUV in 2026 as part of a realignment of its electric cars. The decision follows internal reassessments of new electric model introductions and subsequent overlap within the German car maker’s line-up. The EQE saloon, currently produced at Mercedes’ factory in Bremen, Germany, and the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQE saloon and SUV production to end in 2026
Here’s how to get the $7,500 EV tax credit — even after the Sept. 30 deadline
Sinology | Moment | Getty Images A federal tax break for consumers who buy or lease electric vehicles will disappear after Sept. 30. However, consumers may have a little bit of wiggle room on that time frame, according to a new document released by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax credits, worth up to $7,500,… Continue reading Here’s how to get the $7,500 EV tax credit — even after the Sept. 30 deadline
Q&A: Mahindra’s Nalinikanth Gollagunta on Upcoming Festive Season, ‘Bold’ Design Choices
Mahindra & Mahindra is in the midst of its most ambitious transformation yet, backed by a ₹27,000 crore investment plan, a new greenfield plant, new vehicle platform, and a sharpened focus on both electrification and global expansion. In an exclusive conversation, Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of M&M’s Automotive Division and Executive Director of Mahindra Electric Automobile… Continue reading Q&A: Mahindra’s Nalinikanth Gollagunta on Upcoming Festive Season, ‘Bold’ Design Choices
India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
India’s truck rental industry recorded a 3-4% decline in rates during August 2025, marking the second consecutive month of decreasing prices amid concerns over escalating trade tensions with the United States. The downturn stems primarily from a 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, which industry analysts warn could lead to a prolonged… Continue reading India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
India’s truck rental industry recorded a 3-4% decline in rates during August 2025, marking the second consecutive month of decreasing prices amid concerns over escalating trade tensions with the United States. The downturn stems primarily from a 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, which industry analysts warn could lead to a prolonged… Continue reading India’s Truck Rental Rates Drop 3-4% Amid US Tariff Concerns
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Transport Department of Rajasthan to establish 21 automated driving license test tracks across 20 major cities in the state. The initiative, funded through the company’s corporate social responsibility program, was formalized on August 31, 2025, in the presence of Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Rajasthan Government to Automate Driver Testing