Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s EV Reality Check, Nissan Comeback Plan, Ola’s Aggarwal Sells Shares

This week’s auto headlines converged around four themes that are likely to shape the market’s near-term direction: electrification, product pipelines, regulation and exports. On electrification, Maruti Suzuki, which is preparing to introduce its first battery-electric model, openly acknowledged that EV adoption in India remains constrained by gaps between claimed and real-world driving range, uneven charging… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s EV Reality Check, Nissan Comeback Plan, Ola’s Aggarwal Sells Shares

1 lakh PUCC issued in 3 days, 12k fined for flouting norms

Delhi authorities conducted a rigorous three-day drive against polluting vehicles. Over one lakh Pollution Under Control certificates were issued. New Delhi: More than one lakh Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates were issued in Delhi during a three-day enforcement drive between Dec 17 and 19, as authorities intensified action against polluting vehicles, Transport minister Pankaj Singh… Continue reading 1 lakh PUCC issued in 3 days, 12k fined for flouting norms

German Manager Magazine: Turning away from the end of combustion engines: Lars Klingbeil issues a warning to German car manufacturers004612

Following the EU proposal to relax CO₂ limits for cars, Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (47, SPD) warned German car manufacturers against sticking to the combustion engine. “However, the car companies should not misunderstand this: If they now think that they can continue to rely on diesel and petrol engines for a long time, then… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Turning away from the end of combustion engines: Lars Klingbeil issues a warning to German car manufacturers004612

New EV policy to offer subsidies & incentives

Delhi will introduce a new Electric Vehicle policy from the next financial year. The government plans to offer subsidies to make EVs affordable. New Delhi: Delhi govt will roll out a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy from the next financial year, with a focus on subsidies, vehicle scrappage incentives and neighbourhood-level charging facilities to curb… Continue reading New EV policy to offer subsidies & incentives

Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks

watch now Lucid Motors gets rave reviews from critics. But it’s sorely lacking customers. That’s a problem the company can’t afford. The Arizona-based EV maker has top-shelf tech, deep-pocketed backers, and highly praised cars. However, it has struggled to meet production targets, and has been unable to steal the spotlight away from established luxury brands… Continue reading Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks

The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)

Ostensibly, plant lovers should be the easiest to shop for. Just get them a plant, right? Wrong. (Well, most of the time.) I review indoor hydroponic gardens for WIRED and have been a proud plant parent for almost 30 years, so I can say that even if you have a running mental catalog of all… Continue reading The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)

Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Market to Reach USD 23.55 Billion by 2031, Driven by EV and Energy Storage Demand | Valuates Reports

Global Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Market Size BANGALORE, India, Dec. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery market was valued at approximately USD 8.45 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 23.55 billion by 2031, growing at a robust CAGR of about 16.0% during the forecast period. This… Continue reading Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Market to Reach USD 23.55 Billion by 2031, Driven by EV and Energy Storage Demand | Valuates Reports

Rivian’s AI pivot is about more than chasing Tesla

Transportation Autonomous Cars Electric Cars The EV maker was known for its outdoor-themed off-roaders. Why is it now chasing Elon Musk down an AI rabbit hole? by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 20, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Transportation Autonomous Cars Electric Cars The EV maker was known for its outdoor-themed off-roaders. Why is it now chasing… Continue reading Rivian’s AI pivot is about more than chasing Tesla

Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation

Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV… Continue reading Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation