Indian Auto Retail Market Shows Mixed Performance in May 2025

India’s automobile retail sector posted a modest 5% year-on-year growth in May 2025, with two-wheelers leading the charge while passenger vehicles faced headwinds, according to the latest data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The two-wheeler category emerged as the star performer, registering a robust 7.31% year-on-year increase despite a 2.02% month-on-month… Continue reading Indian Auto Retail Market Shows Mixed Performance in May 2025

Auto industry sounds the alarm as China’s rare earth curbs start to bite

Workers transporting soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Oct. 31, 2010. Stringer | Reuters Automotive industry groups are increasingly worried about a rare earth shortage. Several European auto supplier plants and production lines have already been shut down due to China’s recent export controls, according to… Continue reading Auto industry sounds the alarm as China’s rare earth curbs start to bite

FMS 2025 Announces Professional Development Series Tutorials

Pre-Conference Tracks Offer Attendees Top Instructors, Certificates, and Clear Information on the Latest Innovations in Memory and Storage SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage, the world’s largest conference dedicated to high-performance memory and storage innovation, is proud to announce the return of its Professional Development Series (PDS).… Continue reading FMS 2025 Announces Professional Development Series Tutorials

Uno Minda Inaugurates New 4W Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana

Uno Minda has inaugurated its new greenfield manufacturing facility for four-wheeler alloy wheels in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The plant marks a strategic addition to the company’s production network and aims to support the growing demand in the Indian automotive sector. The inauguration was attended by Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited… Continue reading Uno Minda Inaugurates New 4W Alloy Wheel Manufacturing Plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana

bitBiome Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading CMO for Manufacturing and Supply of Products

TOKYO, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — bitBiome, Inc., a biotechnology company unlocking the potential of our planet’s microbes to power the future of the bioeconomy, today announced a new partnership that will enable large-scale enzyme, protein and ingredient manufacture.  This partnership ensures that bitBiome is a fully integrated front- and back-end company, offering the full… Continue reading bitBiome Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading CMO for Manufacturing and Supply of Products

Suzuki Halts Swift Production in Japan as China Restricts Rare Earth Exports

Suzuki Motor suspended production of its Swift compact car in Japan due to parts shortages caused by China’s restrictions on rare earth exports, marking the first time Chinese export controls have directly affected a Japanese automaker. The production halt, which excludes the Swift Sport model, ran from May 26 through June 6. Suzuki will partially… Continue reading Suzuki Halts Swift Production in Japan as China Restricts Rare Earth Exports

Hyundai Motor India Launches New VERNA SX+ Variant and Wireless Connectivity Adapter

Hyundai Motor India Limited announced the launch of a new SX+ variant for its VERNA sedan on Tuesday, alongside the introduction of a Wired to Wireless Adapter that enables wireless smartphone connectivity across seven vehicle models. The VERNA SX+ is available with both manual transmission and Hyundai’s iVT automatic transmission, priced at Rs 13.79 lakh… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Launches New VERNA SX+ Variant and Wireless Connectivity Adapter

Maruti Suzuki to Invest Over ₹925 Crore to Scale Solar Power to 319MWp by FY31

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has increased its solar energy capacity by 30 megawatt peak (MWp) through two new projects. A 20MWp solar power facility has been commissioned at the company’s new plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana, while an additional 10MWp has been added to the existing Manesar facility. With these developments, MSIL’s total installed solar power… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Invest Over ₹925 Crore to Scale Solar Power to 319MWp by FY31

Maruti Suzuki adds 30MWp solar capacity at Kharkhoda and Manesar facilities

“Through sustained efforts, the share of renewable source of energy in total electricity consumption is expected to reach nearly 85% by FY2030-31,” he added. Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has expanded its solar energy capacity by 30 megawatt-peak (MWp) with two new installations. A 20MWp solar project has been commissioned at its new manufacturing facility… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki adds 30MWp solar capacity at Kharkhoda and Manesar facilities

Terra Charge and AAI Launch EV Charging Station at Agartala Airport

Terra Charge, a charging point operator (CPO) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has inaugurated an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala, Tripura. This initiative is in partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and aims to improve EV infrastructure in the Northeast region. The launch event was… Continue reading Terra Charge and AAI Launch EV Charging Station at Agartala Airport