Nitin Gadkari New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday urged automakers to collaborate on standardising charger designs to ensure interoperability across electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Drawing a parallel with the standardisation of mobile phone chargers, he noted that without such uniformity, both manufacturers and consumers could face challenges… Continue reading There is a need for standardising EV charging systems: Gadkari to OEMs
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Auto, electronics dealers pull plug on festive stock
For most other carmakers, however, it is still a ‘wait-and-watch’ policy, according to a dealer of multiple brands including Tata Motors, MG Motor India, and Hyundai. Automobile and consumer electronics dealers are treading cautiously ahead of the crucial festive season as they await an imminent cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and product prices.… Continue reading Auto, electronics dealers pull plug on festive stock
Lumax Turns Towards China for Technology, Collaborations
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. is turning toward China for technical collaborations and tap advanced New Energy Vehicle know‑how as it readies proof‑of‑concepts for Indian conditions and weighs selective on‑ground presence in the mainland. “One clear shift we are seeing is China emerging as a clear winner… These technologies are very, very competitively positioned in the… Continue reading Lumax Turns Towards China for Technology, Collaborations
Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
After starting the production of Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), eVitara, and Suzuki’s first lithium-ion battery, cell and electrode manufacturing in the Gujarat plant, Chairman RC Bhargava said the absence of domestic cell manufacturing is a major obstacle for India’s electric vehicle industry and heavy reliance on imports of raw materials is pulling… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
After starting the production of Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), eVitara, and Suzuki’s first lithium-ion battery, cell and electrode manufacturing in the Gujarat plant, Chairman RC Bhargava said the absence of domestic cell manufacturing is a major obstacle for India’s electric vehicle industry and heavy reliance on imports of raw materials is pulling… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava warns of “very high risk” from EV battery import dependence
Jaguar Transport Holdings Acquires Columbia Basin Railroad and Central Washington Railroad
JOPLIN, Mo., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC (“Jaguar”) announced today that it will begin operating the Columbia Basin Railroad (CBRW) and the Central Washington Railroad (CWA) on August 27, 2025, following the completion of its acquisition of the two rail lines. The transaction previously received formal approval from the Surface Transportation… Continue reading Jaguar Transport Holdings Acquires Columbia Basin Railroad and Central Washington Railroad
SIAM Automotive Taxation Conference: Experts call for stability in tax regime
The industry leaders also called for the need to streamline indirect and direct tax policies to improve sectoral competitiveness. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) held its second Automotive Taxation Conference with discussions on the role of tax policy in supporting the sector’s growth and contribution to the economy. The event brought policy and… Continue reading SIAM Automotive Taxation Conference: Experts call for stability in tax regime
Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd Completes Divestment of Vision Motors Private Limited
Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd (PVSL) has announced the completion of the divestment of its step-down subsidiary, Vision Motors Private Limited (VMPL), effective August 25, 2025. In a regulatory filing made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company confirmed that the sale of 100% of the… Continue reading Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd Completes Divestment of Vision Motors Private Limited
Shakti Upadhyay Resigns as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India
Shakti Upadhyay has resigned as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India, where he had been associated since 2018. Upadhyay initially joined the automaker as General Manager of Marketing and PR, later moving up to lead the function in April 2023. In this capacity, he was responsible for handling Kia’s overall marketing and communication… Continue reading Shakti Upadhyay Resigns as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India
Maruti Suzuki starts production of eVitara from Gujarat plant
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, on Tuesday kicked off the production of its first electric vehicle — the eVitara — at its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat. The production launch was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The eVitara, unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo last year, is the first of four battery electric… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki starts production of eVitara from Gujarat plant