BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, has chosen Voestalpine, a globally leading steel and technology group, to supply its new passenger-car factory in Hungary. The Hungarian facility will be the Chinese EV maker’s first manufacturing plant in Europe. The agreement covers sheet steel, and makes Voestalpine one of the first confirmed supply partners… Continue reading BYD selects Voestalpine as steel supplier for its Hungarian plant
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Lotus plans to close UK plant in Norfolk and shift production to US
The company will pivot instead to Hyper Hybrid PHEVs with Lotus sports cars also in-line for an electrified drivetrain. The first Lotus plug-in hybrid will be the Eletre and will go on sale in the first quarter of next year, starting in China. Hethel was to build a planned electric sports car when Emira production ended… Continue reading Lotus plans to close UK plant in Norfolk and shift production to US
Skoda lays foundation stone of state-of-the-art paint shop at Mlada Boleslav plant
Skoda Auto has taken another significant step toward future-proofing its main plant in Mladá Boleslav by laying the foundation stone for an advanced paint shop. Scheduled to open in 2029, the facility will have a daily capacity of up to 1,600 vehicle bodies. Combined with existing facilities, the total daily painting capacity at the Mladá… Continue reading Skoda lays foundation stone of state-of-the-art paint shop at Mlada Boleslav plant
Skoda Kushaq sells 89,000 units four years after launch in India
Today, June 28, 2025, marks four years of the Skoda Kushaq midsize SUV’s presence in the Indian market. Since launch, the Kushaq has, as per SIAM wholesales data, has clocked cumulative sales of 88,913 units and accounted for a 77% share of the 115,436 SUVs Skoda Auto India has sold since FY2022 through till April-May… Continue reading Skoda Kushaq sells 89,000 units four years after launch in India
Kia India Launches Nationwide Ownership Service Camp Across 329 Cities
Kia India has launched a nationwide Ownership Service Camp aimed at enhancing aftersales support and customer engagement. The initiative will run until July 1, 2025, and will be held across 445 authorized service workshops in 329 cities. As part of the service camp, Kia is offering a complimentary 36-point vehicle health check that includes inspections… Continue reading Kia India Launches Nationwide Ownership Service Camp Across 329 Cities
Government Issues Notification to Mandate ABS, 2 Helmets in All 2-wheelers
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification that amends the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to mandate the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for all two-wheelers manufactured from January 1. The amendment also makes it compulsory for OEMs to supply two helmets to consumers at the time of purchase. An ABS is… Continue reading Government Issues Notification to Mandate ABS, 2 Helmets in All 2-wheelers
Government Issues Notification to Mandate ABS, 2 Helmets in All 2-wheelers
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification that amends the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to mandate the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for all two-wheelers manufactured from January 1. The amendment also makes it compulsory for OEMs to supply two helmets to consumers at the time of purchase. An ABS is… Continue reading Government Issues Notification to Mandate ABS, 2 Helmets in All 2-wheelers
Vedanta Metal Bazaar Records Rs 40,000 Crore in Total Sales on National MSME Day
Vedanta Limited, a major player in critical minerals, energy, and technology, announced that its digital non-ferrous metals marketplace, Vedanta Metal Bazaar, has achieved a total sales value of ₹40,000 crore (approximately $4.7 billion). The announcement was made on National MSME Day and highlights the platform’s growing role in enabling digital procurement of metals like aluminium,… Continue reading Vedanta Metal Bazaar Records Rs 40,000 Crore in Total Sales on National MSME Day
PLI, EVs, and Skill Development Highlighted at ASDC Annual Partners Forum 2025
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) hosted its Annual Partners Forum 2025 at The Grand Hotel, New Delhi, with the theme “Stronger Together, Transform Tomorrow.” The event brought together over 250 participants from industry, government, and academia to explore ways to shape the future of India’s automotive sector. The forum was inaugurated by Dr. Hanif… Continue reading PLI, EVs, and Skill Development Highlighted at ASDC Annual Partners Forum 2025
Should the Government Stop Subsidizing a Car Feature That ‘Everyone Hates’?
The E.P.A. under Trump is moving to eliminate credits to carmakers for the fuel-saving start-stop function. Go to Source