The Indian passenger vehicle market witnessed a sharp 11.2% month-on-month decline in November 2025, with domestic sales falling from 3,99,605 units in October to 3,54,969 units. While some correction was anticipated following the festive season peak, the magnitude of decline varied dramatically across segments, revealing interesting patterns about consumer behaviour, pricing dynamics, and the lingering… Continue reading Festive Hangover: Sales of Cars and SUVs Moderate Sharply in November After Festive High
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Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BMW electric vehicle drivers are the latest to gain access to certain Tesla Superchargers in the US (through the North American Charging Standard, or NACS). That makes it the 15th auto brand to get access, either through NACS adapters or a built-in NACS charging port.… Continue reading Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions
Rivian debuted new tech at its first “Autonomy and AI Day” in Palo Alto, California, Dec. 11, 2025. Credit: Rivian PALO ALTO, Calif. – Shares of Rivian Automotive declined 6.1% Thursday after the electric vehicle maker held its first “Autonomy and AI Day,” with plans to eventually launch self-driving EVs. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe and… Continue reading Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions
Kia Confirms Seltos Hybrid for India; Rollout Tied to Aggressive Localisation Push
Kia India has formally confirmed that a hybrid version of the new Seltos is part of its future powertrain roadmap. Still, the model will only enter the market once the company achieves meaningful localisation of hybrid components, ensuring the technology is priced competitively for Indian buyers. “There is a clear direction that we will introduce… Continue reading Kia Confirms Seltos Hybrid for India; Rollout Tied to Aggressive Localisation Push
Nissan is shopping for partners to build EVs, with one major caveat
Nissan is looking for a partner to co-develop new EVs with as it struggles to turn things around, but only on one condition. Nissan is still looking for EV partners After its plans with Honda fell through earlier this year, Nissan is still hoping to find a partnership to build next-generation EVs. As part of… Continue reading Nissan is shopping for partners to build EVs, with one major caveat
ASDC appoints Prabhu Nagaraj as Vice Chairperson, Rama Shankar Pandey as Treasurer
Prabhu Nagaraj The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the apex body responsible for skilling in India’s automotive sector, has announced two key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the country’s workforce readiness for emerging mobility technologies. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head – Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while… Continue reading ASDC appoints Prabhu Nagaraj as Vice Chairperson, Rama Shankar Pandey as Treasurer
ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has announced two leadership appointments to strengthen India’s automotive skilling ecosystem. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head of Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while Rama Shankar Pandey, former CEO of Tata Green Batteries and ASDC Governing Council Member, has been appointed… Continue reading ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
Exclusive: Hyundai to resurrect petrol-powered i30 N
Hyundai is preparing to resurrect the petrol-powered i30 N hot hatch, filling the gap left by the recent demise of the Ford Focus ST and Honda Civic Type R, a well-placed source has told Autocar. The original i30 N was launched in 2017 as the first model from Hyundai’s N performance brand. A close rival… Continue reading Exclusive: Hyundai to resurrect petrol-powered i30 N
India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown
India’s automobile retail sector demonstrated unexpected resilience in November 2025, posting a 2.14% year-on-year growth despite typically experiencing a post-festive slowdown, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The performance is particularly noteworthy given the high comparison base from November 2024, when Diwali and Dhanteras fell late in October, pushing… Continue reading India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown
Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights
India Auto Inc opened December on a strong footing, with wholesale volumes of SUVs, two-wheelers and tractors growing in double-digit in November. The uptrend was supported by post-festive demand, improving rural sentiment and steady traction from new model launches. Maruti Suzuki, meanwhile, pushed back strongly against what it called the “wrong narrative’’ surrounding small cars… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights