India is on track to achieve its 20% ethanol blending with petrol target before October 2025, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Today India is blending 19% ethanol. It has saved foreign exhange and substantial farmer revenue has also been generated. This has also significantly cut Co2 emissions. We are on our way to acheive… Continue reading India on Track to Achieve 20% Ethanol Blending Before October 2025: PM Modi
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Porsche 911 Dakar set to return with GTS hybrid powertrain
Porsche is set to bring back the 911 Dakar with hybrid power and the promise of even greater on- and off-road performance. Senior sources have told Autocar that the upgraded model is under development at the firm’s Weissach engineering centre and it is planned to form part of the German car maker’s facelifted 992-series 911… Continue reading Porsche 911 Dakar set to return with GTS hybrid powertrain
REVEALED: Top 10 UVs in first 10 months of FY2025, Tata Punch rules but Hyundai Creta closes in
The utility vehicle (UV) segment, which comprises SUVs and MPVs, is where most of the growth in the overall passenger vehicle is happening. In CY2024, with wholesales of 2.74 million units, the UV segment not only achieved 17% YoY growth but also increased its share of overall PV sales to 64% from 57% in CY2023.… Continue reading REVEALED: Top 10 UVs in first 10 months of FY2025, Tata Punch rules but Hyundai Creta closes in
Denso looks to double India revenues to Rs 20,000 crore by 2030
Japanese Tier-1 major Denso, which is a top component maker supplying a variety of parts, ranging from air-conditioning and thermal management systems to filters, horns and spark plugs, among others, to leading passenger vehicle, two-wheeler and commercial vehicle OEMs in India, is targeting robust growth in the future. The company is targeting a CAGR of… Continue reading Denso looks to double India revenues to Rs 20,000 crore by 2030
Revealed: Top 10 cars in first 10 months of FY2025
Even as utility vehicles continue to command the majority share of the passenger vehicle market in India, the passenger car sub-segment has its own set of popular models which provide the bulk of sales. Of the estimated 1.11 million (11,12,868) passenger cars and sedans sold in India between April 2024 and January 2025, these Top… Continue reading Revealed: Top 10 cars in first 10 months of FY2025
How a CEO’s exit and a Jeep ‘comeback’ led to Stellantis being the only automaker to advertise during Super Bowl 59
Actor Harrison Ford touts Jeep and Americana while taking a dig at another Detroit automaker during Stellantis Stellantis DETROIT — A CEO’s exit, electric vehicles making the industry run around like “headless chickens” and a company’s U.S. revival all came together to make Ram and Jeep parent Stellantis the only automaker with a Super Bowl… Continue reading How a CEO’s exit and a Jeep ‘comeback’ led to Stellantis being the only automaker to advertise during Super Bowl 59
Smart #3 Brabus
Aside from the more overt sporting cues (clock the Alcantara steering wheel, microfibre seats and lashings of red), the Brabus interior is identical to that of the standard #3. It’s a spacious and airy environment, with plenty of room to stretch out in each row and rear head room not unduly impacted by the sloping roofline, plus… Continue reading Smart #3 Brabus
Escorts Kubota Sees FY25 Tractor Industry Volumes up 6-7%
After a sluggish first half, the domestic tractor industry is experiencing a strong resurgence, fueled by positive rural sentiment. Three days after M&M guided for a 15% jump in industry sales for the final quarter, rival Escorts Kubota has followed suit. “Overall, year-to-date, in nine months, the industry has shown a growth of 5%. In… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Sees FY25 Tractor Industry Volumes up 6-7%
Apollo Tyres plans Rs 1,500 Crore Capex for FY26
Apollo Tyres, one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, has ramped up its investment in capacity expansion and maintenance. The company has earmarked a significantly higher capex of Rs 1,500 crore for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). Of this, Rs 700 crore will be dedicated to maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency and technological upgrades, while Rs 800… Continue reading Apollo Tyres plans Rs 1,500 Crore Capex for FY26
Eicher Motors Appoints Siddhartha Lal as Executive Chairman, Govindarajan as MD
In a significant leadership transition announced today, Eicher Motors Limited (EML) has appointed Siddhartha Lal as its new Executive Chairman, marking the end of S. Sandilya’s 25-year tenure as Chairman. The appointment is particularly noteworthy given Lal’s instrumental role in transforming Royal Enfield from a struggling motorcycle division into a global powerhouse in the mid-size… Continue reading Eicher Motors Appoints Siddhartha Lal as Executive Chairman, Govindarajan as MD