India’s Electric Vehicle industry is on a roll this year, with all EV categories witnessing strong double-digit growth in the first six months. As per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, between January and June 2025, a total of 1.04 million EVs (10,47,788 units) across the two- and three-wheeler, passenger and commercial vehicle categories… Continue reading EV sales in India race past a million units in first-half CY2025
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EV sales in India race past a million units in first-half CY2025
India’s Electric Vehicle industry is on a roll this year, with all EV categories witnessing strong double-digit growth in the first six months. As per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, between January and June 2025, a total of 1.04 million EVs (10,47,788 units) across the two- and three-wheeler, passenger and commercial vehicle categories… Continue reading EV sales in India race past a million units in first-half CY2025
Waymo to begin testing in Philadelphia with safety drivers behind the wheel
A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle sits parked at an EVgo charging station in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Waymo said it will begin testing in Philadelphia, with a limited fleet of vehicles and human safety drivers behind the wheel. “This city is a… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing in Philadelphia with safety drivers behind the wheel
Tesla loses $68 billion in value after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party
Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Tesla stock fell nearly 7% on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to form a new political party. The electric vehicle company lost more than $68 billion in market cap. Musk said Saturday… Continue reading Tesla loses $68 billion in value after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party
Mercedes-AMG Plans to Discontinue Four-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed plans to phase out its 2.0-litre four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain globally due to dwindling customer demand and high emissions-related engineering costs. This 680hp, 1,020Nm hybrid powertrain – based on AMG’s ‘M139’ four-cylinder engine – is currently used in the C63 S E Performance (sold in India) and GLC 63 S E Performance… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Plans to Discontinue Four-Cylinder Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed
The Lamborghini Urus will continue as a plug-in hybrid for its next generation after the electric variant was pushed back to the middle of the next decade, CEO Stephan Winkelmann has told Autocar. Winkelmann blamed the decision on the unpredictability of ever-changing regulations – something that may also delay the arrival of the car maker’s… Continue reading Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed
JLR Reports Lower Q1 FY26 Sales as Legacy Jaguar Models Phase Out and US Tariffs Take Effect
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, reported its wholesale and retail sales figures for the first quarter of FY26 (April to June 2025), showing a year-on-year decline in both metrics. The company sold 87,286 wholesale units, marking a 10.7% drop from Q1 FY25, while retail sales stood at 94,420 units,… Continue reading JLR Reports Lower Q1 FY26 Sales as Legacy Jaguar Models Phase Out and US Tariffs Take Effect
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India to Oversee Bentley Operations in India from July 2025
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has officially added Bentley to its brand portfolio, taking over import, distribution, and service operations for the British luxury carmaker across India from 1 July 2025. The move brings Bentley under the same management umbrella as Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, and Porsche in the country. To oversee these… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India to Oversee Bentley Operations in India from July 2025
Royal Enfield Emerges as India’s Fastest Growing Legacy Motorcycle Brand
Royal Enfield has emerged as India’s fastest-growing traditional motorcycle brand among established players, recording exceptional sales growth of 16.88% in the first half of 2025, according to Vahan numbers. The motorcycle division of Eicher Motors sold 458,933 units during January-June 2025, compared to 392,659 units in the same period of 2024, significantly outperforming most legacy… Continue reading Royal Enfield Emerges as India’s Fastest Growing Legacy Motorcycle Brand
Early Monsoon Give Hope to Auto Dealers in India
As the first showers of the 2025 monsoon swept across India, arriving eight days ahead of schedule and covering the nation a full nine days early, they did more than just break the summer heat. For the country’s vast rural economy, the rains heralded a season of renewed optimism, translating directly into brisk business for… Continue reading Early Monsoon Give Hope to Auto Dealers in India