The launch aligns with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari’s push for ethanol-based mobility to curb diesel usage and emissions. ThunderPlus, a Telangana-based EV charging company, and Trinity Cleantech on Monday said they have jointly unveiled the ME Energy Rapid Charger 150 — the world’s first ethanol-based, mobile 150 kW DC fast… Continue reading ThunderPlus, Trinity Cleantech launch ‘world’s first’ ethanol-based mobile fast charger
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Iron ore slips on declining steel production, rising inventories in China
Elsewhere, Chinas state-backed steel association announced that steel output would slip below 1 billion tons in 2025 as part of the governments pledge to reduce overcapacity. Iron ore futures prices softened on Monday, weighed down by declining steel production in China, rising port inventories, and concerns over weakening downstream demand. The most-traded January iron ore… Continue reading Iron ore slips on declining steel production, rising inventories in China
Lamborghini Delivers 8,140 Vehicles in First Nine Months of 2025
Automobili Lamborghini released its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, reporting figures that reflect both the company’s resilience and the impact of global economic challenges. The Italian luxury automaker delivered 8,140 vehicles during the period, generating a turnover of €2.41 billion and an operating profit of €592 million. While these figures represent… Continue reading Lamborghini Delivers 8,140 Vehicles in First Nine Months of 2025
Hero MotoCorp Sustains Festive Momentum with 6.36 Lakh October Dispatches; VIDA EVs Surge 117% YoY
Hero MotoCorp maintained its growth trajectory through the festive season, dispatching 6,35,808 units in October 2025, marking the second consecutive month of over six lakh wholesales. The company also recorded nearly 10 lakh (9.95 lakh) retail registrations on VAHAN, underscoring robust festive demand and improving consumer sentiment. Although October dispatches were 6.4% lower year-on-year compared… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Sustains Festive Momentum with 6.36 Lakh October Dispatches; VIDA EVs Surge 117% YoY
Entry Cars Jump to 20.5% of Portfolio as Alto, WagonR Stage Comeback
Maruti Suzuki’s entry car segment has staged a dramatic comeback, with Alto, S-Presso, WagonR, and Celerio collectively jumping to 20.5% of the company’s retail sales portfolio after the GST reduction—up sharply from 16.7% during the April-September period, Executive Director Partho Banerjee revealed. “From April to September, in the pre-GST era, the contribution of entry cars… Continue reading Entry Cars Jump to 20.5% of Portfolio as Alto, WagonR Stage Comeback
Maruti’s 50% Market Share Dream: Can Small Cars Be the Vehicle?
Maruti Suzuki’s retail market share grew by 2 percentage points in October, signaling potential progress toward parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation’s ambitious goal of capturing 50% of the Indian passenger vehicle market—a target that chairman R C Bhargava believes will be driven primarily by the resurgent small car segment. “We are already seeing a shift… Continue reading Maruti’s 50% Market Share Dream: Can Small Cars Be the Vehicle?
Rural India Outpaces Cities in Car Bookings Post-GST Cut
India’s smaller cities and rural markets are leading the automotive sector’s post-GST revival, with booking growth in tier 2, tier 3, and rural areas reaching 65% in the 18% GST segment—outpacing the 50% growth recorded in the top 100 cities, according to Maruti Suzuki’s latest sales data. “The response in the top 100 cities is… Continue reading Rural India Outpaces Cities in Car Bookings Post-GST Cut
₹70,000 Crore Investment Plan: Maruti’s Roadmap to 2030-31
Maruti Suzuki has committed ₹70,000 crore in capital investments through fiscal year 2030-31, CFO Arnab Roy disclosed, as the company expands manufacturing capacity to support both surging domestic demand and ambitious export targets reaching 750,000-800,000 vehicles annually. The investment program encompasses multiple capacity expansion initiatives at various stages of implementation. At the Kharkhoda facility in… Continue reading ₹70,000 Crore Investment Plan: Maruti’s Roadmap to 2030-31
CNG Revolution: 38% of New Victoris Bookings Choose Underbody Gas Variant
Maruti Suzuki’s newly launched Victoris mid-SUV has received more than 30,000 bookings, with 38% opting for the underbody CNG variant—a first-in-segment technology that’s resonating strongly despite the vehicle not yet reaching most showrooms, Executive Director Partho Banerjee revealed. “The underbody CNG which we have first time launched and it is the first in the segment,… Continue reading CNG Revolution: 38% of New Victoris Bookings Choose Underbody Gas Variant
@Renault: Renault Group and Geely strengthen their cooperation with the completion of a partnership in Brazil000784
Renault Group and Geely strengthen their cooperation with the completion of a partnership in Brazil Renault Group, Geely Holding Group and Geely Automobile Holdings1 (together referred to as “Geely”) have signed agreements under which Geely will take a 26.4% stake in Renault do Brasil. This transaction continues the strategic cooperation between Renault Group and Geely2.… Continue reading @Renault: Renault Group and Geely strengthen their cooperation with the completion of a partnership in Brazil000784