Chinese electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer BYD, which is the world’s No. 1 EV maker, has officially become the first car manufacturer globally to reach the production milestone of 13 million NEVs. The milestone 13th million unit – a Yangwang U7 – rolled off the production line on July 21, symbolising not only a remarkable… Continue reading BYD becomes first carmaker to produce 13 million EVs
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Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), which has been having a great run of the Indian passenger vehicle market for the past two years, has maintained its strong growth trajectory in FY2026’s first quarter. Between April and June 2025, the company, which sells 12 models that straddle the MPV, SUV, hatchback, sedan and pickup segments, clocked wholesales… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), which has been having a great run of the Indian passenger vehicle market for the past two years, has maintained its strong growth trajectory in FY2026’s first quarter. Between April and June 2025, the company, which sells 12 models that straddle the MPV, SUV, hatchback, sedan and pickup segments, clocked wholesales… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota Innova Hycross captures 61% of Innova sales in Q1 FY2026
Volkswagen Is Hit Hard by Trump’s Tariffs
The German automaker said U.S. import duties erased about $1.5 billion from its profit in the first half of the year, and it lowered its forecasts for the full year. Go to Source
The Country Where 76% of Cars Sold Are Electric
Subsidies, hydroelectricity and a manufacturing powerhouse neighbor are moving the cars into Nepal faster than almost anywhere else. Go to Source
A breakthrough and a burden? What the U.S.-EU trade deal means for the auto sector
A general view of production lines at the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant on June 4, 2025 in Rastatt, Germany. Florian Wiegand | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed the framework trade agreement with the European Union as the biggest trade deal ever made and one that promises to be “great… Continue reading A breakthrough and a burden? What the U.S.-EU trade deal means for the auto sector
Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms
Tesla vehicles are lined up at a vehicle storage yard at an industrial port, on the day U.S. President Donald Trump struck a trade deal with Japan that lowers tariffs on auto imports, in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 2025. Kim Kyung-hoon | Reuters Japanese automakers may have sidestepped crushing U.S. tariffs, but the… Continue reading Trump’s tariff deal offers scant relief for Japan automakers as bigger threat looms
Sona Comstar Issues Clarification on Governance, Shareholding, and Misinformation
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) has released a formal clarification addressing recent misinformation circulating in the media. The company stated that Rani Kapur has had no role in the organization since 2019 and holds no position or ownership stake, making any claims regarding her influence or consent on company matters legally baseless. Sona… Continue reading Sona Comstar Issues Clarification on Governance, Shareholding, and Misinformation
CCI approves Renault’s deal to buyout JV with Nissan in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Renault Group’s plan to take full control of Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL), marking a significant shift in the global alliance’s India strategy. On Monday, the CCI said it has cleared the proposed acquisition of equity shares and non-convertible redeemable preference shares held by Nissan… Continue reading CCI approves Renault’s deal to buyout JV with Nissan in India
Govt Proposes 2nd Phase Of Fuel Efficiency Norms For CVs, Brings LCVs Under Regulation
The Ministry of Power on Monday released the draft proposal for implementing future fuel efficiency norms for commercial vehicles. The draft proposes a new methodology for establishing baselines for fuel consumption, critically expands regulatory coverage to include all fuel types beyond just diesel, and notably brings Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) under its ambit for the… Continue reading Govt Proposes 2nd Phase Of Fuel Efficiency Norms For CVs, Brings LCVs Under Regulation