Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has issued a clarification to stock exchanges denying reports about potential collaboration with Uno Minda for rare earth production. The company’s statement, dated July 14, 2025, addressed an article published in the Economic Times on July 10 that suggested both companies were exploring local rare earth production to reduce dependence on… Continue reading Mahindra Denies Plans for Rare Earth Production with Uno Minda
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Hyundai Motor India Launches New AMT Variant of AURA Sedan
Hyundai Motor India Limited announced the launch of a new variant of its AURA sedan today. The S AMT variant introduces automated manual transmission (AMT) technology to the entry-level sedan segment at a price of ₹8.07 lakh (ex-showroom). The new variant targets young Indian buyers seeking convenience features in an affordable sedan. According to Tarun… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Launches New AMT Variant of AURA Sedan
Indian Riders Finish Mid-Pack in Japan Round of Asia Road Racing Championship
Indian motorcycle racers Kavin Quintal and Johann Reeves competed in Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at Mobility Resort Motegi in Japan on July 14, with mixed results across two races in the Asia Production 250cc class. Quintal started Race 1 from 24th position and finished 15th out of the field,… Continue reading Indian Riders Finish Mid-Pack in Japan Round of Asia Road Racing Championship
Ola Electric Gives Bleak Volume, Revenue Outlook for FY25
India’s major electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric is likely to post almost flat volume and revenue during the financial year 2026, compared to the previous financial year, as the company has given its volume growth outlook in the range of negative 9.5% to positive 4.4%. The revenue is projected in the range of negative 9.5%… Continue reading Ola Electric Gives Bleak Volume, Revenue Outlook for FY25
Volvo XC90
The XC90’s seven-seats-as-standard approach to life in the large SUV niche is likely to go down well with its core clientele. There are two key points to note about its passenger versatility. One, you get those seven seats irrespective of powertrain choice. (In an equivalent Defender 110, Q7, X5 or GLE plug-in hybrid, the hybrid… Continue reading Volvo XC90
How steer-by-wire technology actually works
Steer by wire is coming of age quickly and on its way to the showrooms of various brands. Mercedes will be the first German manufacturer to introduce the technology with a ZF-developed system that does away with mechanical connections between the driver and road wheels, relying instead on sensors and electric actuators. Nio is also… Continue reading How steer-by-wire technology actually works
Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet
Five Lexus models were among the top 10 cars most likely to be stolen in 2024, according to government data – and the Range Rover, previously a high-profile target for car thieves, is now among the most protected. Last year, more than 61,000 cars were stolen across the UK. The Ford Fiesta – the country’s… Continue reading Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet
New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 will be a “completely different” car
Technical details of the facelifted ID 3 and ID 4 have yet to be revealed, though Autocar has been told Volkswagen’s best-selling electric models will benefit from the efficiency and performance gains brought to other more recently launched models, including the ID 7, through newer and more technically advanced electric motors and more contemporary battery… Continue reading New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 will be a “completely different” car
Ola Electric Reports 35% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 Despite Widening Losses
Ola Electric Mobility Limited reported a 35% increase in revenue to Rs 828 crores for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to Rs 611 crores in the previous quarter. However, the company’s net loss widened to Rs 428 crores from Rs 347 crores in the same period last year. The Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer’s… Continue reading Ola Electric Reports 35% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 Despite Widening Losses
China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Create Global Supply Chain Challenges
China’s export controls on rare earth elements continue to pose challenges for global supply chains, with seven of the 17 rare earth materials currently under export restrictions, according to analysis from Elara Securities. While material flows have resumed following Geneva talks, Beijing maintains control over dual-use materials that have defense applications. The export approval process… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Create Global Supply Chain Challenges