India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has projected that achieving the government’s 5% biodiesel blending target by 2030 will require an investment of Rs 2500 Cr. The economic feasibility of this target depends on the development of a robust supply chain and government incentives, such as tax subsidies, to improve uptake by oil marketing companies (OMCs).… Continue reading India Needs Rs 2500 Crore Investment to Achieve 5% Biodiesel Blending by 2030: Ind-Ra
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Altmin to Set Up India’s First LFP Cathode Giga-Factory with Rs 750 Crore Investment
Altmin Private Limited has announced the establishment of India’s first Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cathode giga-factory, with an investment of ₹750 crore. The foundation stone for the facility was laid at Divitipally, marking a step towards strengthening India’s battery materials manufacturing sector. The new plant will have an initial production capacity of 8 GWh,… Continue reading Altmin to Set Up India’s First LFP Cathode Giga-Factory with Rs 750 Crore Investment
NueGo Introduces India’s First Electric Sleeper AC Bus for Intercity Travel
NueGo, the electric intercity bus service by GreenCell Mobility, has introduced India’s first electric AC sleeper bus service. The launch marks a step towards sustainable long-distance travel, with operations planned across key routes in the country. The newly introduced sleeper buses will operate on major intercity routes, including Delhi–Amritsar, Bangalore–Chennai, Hyderabad–Rajahmundry, Chennai–Madurai, Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam, and… Continue reading NueGo Introduces India’s First Electric Sleeper AC Bus for Intercity Travel
Jio-bp Demonstrates Split Fuel Car Technology in Mumbai
Jio-bp unveiled its Split Fuel Car at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre on March 11, 2025, allowing customers to directly observe how the company’s high-performance fuels affect engine performance. The demonstration vehicle featured two separate fuel tanks powering different halves of a 6-cylinder engine. One tank contained Jio-bp’s ACTIVE Technology fuel while the other used standard… Continue reading Jio-bp Demonstrates Split Fuel Car Technology in Mumbai
Toyota planning electric Yaris – but now is ‘not the right moment’
An electric successor to the Toyota Yaris is in the company’s plans – but now is not the right moment for it, bosses have told Autocar. The supermini is the Japanese brand’s best seller in the UK and second best in Europe. It sold some 22,000 examples here last year, making up around 21% of its sales. When… Continue reading Toyota planning electric Yaris – but now is ‘not the right moment’
Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit Record February High, Grow 1.9%: SIAM
The Indian automobile industry showed mixed performance in February 2025, with passenger vehicles hitting record February sales while two-wheelers witnessed a significant decline, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today. Total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles reached 23,46,258 units in February 2025. Passenger vehicle sales grew… Continue reading Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit Record February High, Grow 1.9%: SIAM
Tata Motors Launches New Passenger Vehicle Range in Sri Lanka
Tata Motors, in collaboration with DIMO, launched a new range of passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka today. The lineup includes both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EV), featuring the Tata Punch, Nexon, and Curvv SUVs, along with the Tiago.ev electric hatchback. The event also included a preview of Tata’s expanded EV portfolio,… Continue reading Tata Motors Launches New Passenger Vehicle Range in Sri Lanka
Tata Motors Launches New Passenger Vehicle Range in Sri Lanka
Tata Motors, in collaboration with DIMO, launched a new range of passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka today. The lineup includes both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EV), featuring the Tata Punch, Nexon, and Curvv SUVs, along with the Tiago.ev electric hatchback. The event also included a preview of Tata’s expanded EV portfolio,… Continue reading Tata Motors Launches New Passenger Vehicle Range in Sri Lanka
Tata Nexon hits 800,000 sales, work underway on next-gen model
The Tata Nexon, the stylish compact SUV that helped set off Tata Motors’ resurgence, has achieved the 800,000 wholesales milestone in the domestic market. As per SIAM and industry wholesales estimates, from launch 89 months ago through till end-February 2025, the Tata Nexon has clocked cumulative sales of 804,491 units. And, in line with its… Continue reading Tata Nexon hits 800,000 sales, work underway on next-gen model
BMW X3
Four powertrains will be offered in the UK. The 20 uses a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid four-cylinder petrol unit tuned for 205bhp, while the 20d features a 2.0-litre diesel four, which also gets a mild-hybrid system and puts out 197bhp. The diesel returns an official claimed 43.5-48.7mpg, depending on spec. The plug-in hybrid 30e is new, using the 2.0-litre… Continue reading BMW X3