The American automotive landscape could be fundamentally reshaped under new US president Donald Trump, as he promises to suppress the growth of EVs and green energy in favour of fossil fuels and hike taxes on imported vehicles and parts. Both shifts will affect European car makers, too. Those exporting from the EU and the UK are bracing themselves for… Continue reading How Trump plans to transform the American car industry
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Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 concludes with innovations and record participation
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, India’s largest mobility-focused event, concluded successfully, bringing together key stakeholders from across the mobility ecosystem. Held from January 17 to 22, 2025, the multi-venue event recorded a significant turnout, highlighting India’s growing role in sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. This year’s expo saw a notable increase in attendance… Continue reading Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 concludes with innovations and record participation
Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Akash Passey, President, ZF Group – Region India
In this conversation, Passey talks about the German Tier-1 major’s ‘One ZF’ philosophy of showcasing its entire range of future-oriented mobility solutions at the Auto Expo 2025 – The Components Show. At the recently-concluded Auto Expo 2025, Autocar Professional exclusively spoke with top industry executives to gauge their future technology and business strategies for the Indian market which is… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Akash Passey, President, ZF Group – Region India
Indus Towers to expand into EV charging infrastructure
Indus Towers Limited, a prominent telecom tower infrastructure provider in India, has announced plans to enter the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure sector. The company received board approval to explore business opportunities in this emerging market, marking a strategic diversification from its core telecom infrastructure business. The company has already initiated pilot EV charging stations… Continue reading Indus Towers to expand into EV charging infrastructure
Renault 5 named What Car? Car of the Year
The Renault 5 has been named What Car? Car of the Year for 2025. The electric hatchback impressed the judges from Autocar’s sibling title for being comfortable, desirable and “very well priced”. It’s the first Renault to take top honours at the annual ‘motoring Oscars’ since the original Scenic won in 1997 and marks the French brand’s fourth… Continue reading Renault 5 named What Car? Car of the Year
Shares of cash-strapped Nikola nosedive on report of potential sale
U.S. Nikola’s logo is pictured at an event held to present CNH’s new full-electric and Hydrogen fuel-cell battery trucks in partnership with U.S. Nikola event in Turin, Italy, December 3, 2019. Massimo Pinca | Reuters DETROIT – Shares of Nikola closed Thursday down 27.8% after a report that the embattled electric truck maker is exploring… Continue reading Shares of cash-strapped Nikola nosedive on report of potential sale
GM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V DETROIT – General Motors on Thursday revealed a new $80,000 performance version of its all-electric Cadillac Lyriq, as the Detroit automaker targets becoming the top-selling luxury EV brand this year in the U.S. Cadillac expects to achieve that target with an expanding lineup of electric vehicles such as the performance Lyriq-V, Escalade… Continue reading GM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025
Tata Motors and BVG Foundation collaborate to launch good samaritan road safety app
Tata Motors Limited, a prominent player in India’s automotive industry, has teamed up with BVG Foundation, a nonprofit organisation, to launch the Good Samaritan Road Safety App. The initiative aims to improve road safety and streamline emergency responses in Maharashtra by leveraging technology and community participation. The Good Samaritan Road Safety App is designed… Continue reading Tata Motors and BVG Foundation collaborate to launch good samaritan road safety app
Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices by up to Rs 32,500 in February
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) said it will increase the prices of vehicles from February 1 amid rising input costs and operational expenses. The price hike ranges from Rs 5,000 to Rs 32,500 across all models. “While the company is committed to optimise costs and reduce the impact on the customers, we are constrained to pass… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices by up to Rs 32,500 in February
INDEA and XLRI showcase automotive design education at Mobility Expo
The Indian School for Design of Automobiles (INDEA), affiliated with XLRI Centre for Automobile Design & Management, participated in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, highlighting its vision for automotive design education in India. As the country’s first dedicated school for automobile design and management, INDEA aims to align academic training with industry requirements in… Continue reading INDEA and XLRI showcase automotive design education at Mobility Expo