August 2025, which saw customer deliveries of 104,306 electric two-wheelers, up 17% YoY, has seen three of the Top 10 e-2W OEMs register their best-ever monthly retail sales. While August sales are not its best monthly figure since its market entry three years ago, the Pune-based Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions has clocked its… Continue reading Kinetic Green sales cross 8,000 units in January–August, premium family e-scooter coming
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Waymo to begin testing at San Jose airport this fall
Waymo partners with Uber to bring robotaxi service to Atlanta and Austin. Uber Technologies Inc. Alphabet’s Waymo unit will begin test-driving robotaxis at its first California-based airport, the company said Thursday. The autonomous car unit has been cleared to begin testing driverless rides at the San Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, California, this… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing at San Jose airport this fall
As consumers rush to get EVs, Ford sees a bright spot with a big, gas-powered SUV
watch now Ford’s redesigned three-row Expedition SUV is seeing explosive growth. The Detroit automaker reported Wednesday that it sold 8,724 Expeditions in August, up 53.7% from the same time last year and marking its best sales in 21 years. It’s sold 61,022 of the vehicles so far this year, a 13.1% increase from the same… Continue reading As consumers rush to get EVs, Ford sees a bright spot with a big, gas-powered SUV
Luxury carmaker Porsche to drop out of Germany’s DAX index as U.S. tariffs bite
The Porsche brand logo as lettering can be seen on the rear of a vehicle from the sports car manufacturer Porsche in Munich (Bavaria) on April 6, 2025. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Luxury carmaker Porsche will soon drop out of Germany’s blue-chip DAX index following a protracted share price slump, as… Continue reading Luxury carmaker Porsche to drop out of Germany’s DAX index as U.S. tariffs bite
FADA Warns of Rs 2,500-Crore Hit to Car Dealers from Cess Paid on Festive Inventory
India’s automobile dealers have sounded the alarm over a looming Rs 2,500-crore blow from cess already paid on festive season passenger vehicle inventory, warning that blocked credits could leave many retailers strapped for working capital. The warning comes days after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, slashed GST… Continue reading FADA Warns of Rs 2,500-Crore Hit to Car Dealers from Cess Paid on Festive Inventory
JLR plant workers told ‘not to return until Tuesday’ as hack hits production
Production issues at Jaguar Land Rover‘s Halewood plant, caused by a targeted cyber hack earlier this week, will last until at least Tuesday, it has been reported. Workers have been told not to return to work until 9 September, the Liverpool Echo reports. Production at the site is understood to have been halted since 1 September.… Continue reading JLR plant workers told ‘not to return until Tuesday’ as hack hits production
Autocar partners with Jaguar to relaunch young writers’ competition
Autocar has partnered with Jaguar and the Guild of Motoring Writers to relaunch the Sir William Lyons Trophy, a competition for young writers looking to make a start in automotive journalism. The winner will have their work published in a print edition of Autocar and will be offered a week’s work experience at our Twickenham… Continue reading Autocar partners with Jaguar to relaunch young writers’ competition
Mercedes G-Class cabriolet confirmed for worldwide comeback
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed plans for a return of the G-Class cabriolet nearly a decade after the last open-top version of the hardcore off-roader was phased out. In an announcement ahead of next week’s 2025 Munich motor show, where the new soft-top is expected to make a brief appearance as part of an update from Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius on… Continue reading Mercedes G-Class cabriolet confirmed for worldwide comeback
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Closes UK Subsidiary Through Voluntary Liquidation
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (NSE: TVSSCS, BSE: 543965) has informed stock exchanges about the closure of its UK-based step-down subsidiary through voluntary liquidation. The company notified both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India that Peter Thomas & Co (Refurbishing) Limited, incorporated in the United Kingdom, was struck off on August 26,… Continue reading TVS Supply Chain Solutions Closes UK Subsidiary Through Voluntary Liquidation
Setco Automotive Subsidiary Faces Credit Rating Downgrade to ‘D’ Grade
Setco Automotive Limited has informed stock exchanges that its subsidiary, Setco Auto Systems Private Limited, has received a significant credit rating downgrade from ICRA Limited. The rating agency revised the credit rating from [ICRA] B-(Stable) to [ICRA] D across all debt instruments, effective September 3, 2025. The downgrade affects the subsidiary’s entire debt portfolio valued… Continue reading Setco Automotive Subsidiary Faces Credit Rating Downgrade to ‘D’ Grade