Karnataka plans tax waivers for hybrid cars, incentives for electric vehicles: Report

Karnataka aims to reduce levies and give financial incentives to firms in the clean mobility space, which includes a significant cut for hybrid cars, in what will be a shot in the arm for Toyota, Reuters reported, citing a state government document draft.   Karnataka aims to do away with road tax and registration charges for… Continue reading Karnataka plans tax waivers for hybrid cars, incentives for electric vehicles: Report

SIAM-SAFE conference 2024 focuses on integrating smart mobility with safety and sustainability

The Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an initiative of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), organised the SIAM-SAFE Technical Conference 2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a focus on “Smart Mobility: Integrating Safety with Sustainability.” The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and experts to discuss advancements in vehicular technology, road safety,… Continue reading SIAM-SAFE conference 2024 focuses on integrating smart mobility with safety and sustainability

@Tata-JLR: THE BRITISH RED CROSS AND DEFENDER MOBILE MUSEUM CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP

1 The museum is believed to be the smallest currently in the UK. While a museum created in a phone box in Warley has previously claimed to be the smallest, we have verified that it is no longer open to the public. About Defender Defender embraces the impossible. Each member of the Defender family is… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: THE BRITISH RED CROSS AND DEFENDER MOBILE MUSEUM CELEBRATE 70 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP

SIAM organises Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) recently organised the SIAM Automotive HR Conclave titled “Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape.” The event focused on key trends affecting HR practices in the automotive sector and discussed strategies to support industry growth in alignment with India’s vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. The… Continue reading SIAM organises Shifting Gears: HR Strategies for a Disruptive Automotive Landscape

Euler Motors enters electric 4W SCV segment, launches StormEV at Rs 8.9 lakh

Electric commercial vehicle maker Euler Motors today launched its first four-wheel small commercial vehicle under the name “StormEV”, marking its entry into the segment that is expected see significant electrification. The vehicle comes at an introductory price range of Rs 8.99-12.99 lakh. The StormEV has around 1,250 kg payload capacity and comes in three variants.… Continue reading Euler Motors enters electric 4W SCV segment, launches StormEV at Rs 8.9 lakh

Could India displace China as a more benign global EV leader?

Earlier this month, Tata Motors said it would build electric cars with its better-known subsidiary JLR at a plant in Gujarat, India, for export globally. The resulting models from both brands will arrive next year, based on JLR’s EMA EV platform, which will also underpin smaller Range Rover models, including the electric follow-up to the Evoque. Meanwhile, Ford announced that… Continue reading Could India displace China as a more benign global EV leader?

Autocar magazine 25 September: on sale now

In this week’s issue, we take a look at Mercedes-AMG’s plans for a radical new electric car, give our verdict on the new Volkswagen Golf GTI, and go on a UK road trip in one of Britain’s best-selling cars. News Mercedes-AMG is hatching plans for a spectacular electric supercar inspired by the retro-styled Vision One-Eleven… Continue reading Autocar magazine 25 September: on sale now

Enjoy zero cost mobility with EVs and rooftop solar charging

Updated On Sep 25, 2024 at 10:13 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals The scheme is targeting solar panel installation across one crore households and has been allocated INR 75,021 crore. New Delhi: Sunlight is abundant in India, and with renewed government push for harnessing this free natural resource,… Continue reading Enjoy zero cost mobility with EVs and rooftop solar charging

UK Metals Expo 2024 Exceeds Expectations, Setting the Stage for Future Growth

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UK Metals Expo wrapped up two weeks ago with resounding success, surpassing all expectations. The overwhelmingly positive feedback has laid a strong foundation for an even larger show next year. In just three years, the Expo has established itself as a key event on the industry calendar, hosting 300… Continue reading UK Metals Expo 2024 Exceeds Expectations, Setting the Stage for Future Growth

Indian market regulator greenlights Hyundai Motor India IPOThe automaker plans to raise $3 billion at a roughly $20 billion valuation.

Hyundai Motor India has obtained approval for its initial public offering from the Securities and Exchange Board of India, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The South Korean automaker plans to raise $3 billion at a roughly $20 billion valuation, sources previously told Reuters. This would make it the first carmaker to go… Continue reading Indian market regulator greenlights Hyundai Motor India IPOThe automaker plans to raise $3 billion at a roughly $20 billion valuation.