Category: Auto

Tesla on Monday inaugurated its first Experience Centre in Delhi. The facility has also installed Superchargers, enabling Tesla buyers to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) on-site. Located in Aerocity, the new Tesla Experience Centre in Delhi is the Elon Musk-owned automotive company’s second showroom in India, building upon the first one located in Mumbai’s Bandra…

Tesla is getting ready to open its second showroom in India, as per a report. The company is said to open its next Tesla Experience Centre in New Delhi. Tesla is reportedly sending out invites for the opening, which is expected to take place next week. This comes a month after the US carmaker opened…

Qualcomm hosted its first Snapdragon for India: Auto Day on Wednesday, showcasing multiple strategic collaborations in the automotive sector. Imagine if I tell you that the car you’re probably driving has a Qualcomm chipset? That was news to me when I spoke with Qualcomm executives at the sidelines of Snapdragon for India: Auto Day in…

Qualcomm showcased its latest innovations in automotive technologies at the Snapdragon for India Auto Day 2025 held in New Delhi on Wednesday. The chipmaker demonstrated the Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions which comprise Snapdragon Cockpit, Snapdragon Ride, and Snapdragon Auto Connectivity. These are said to power telematics, cockpit, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), and other connected-car…

Tesla has signed a strategic pact with Samsung Electronics for the fabrication of next generation chips, CEO Elon Musk announced on Monday. The deal is said to be worth $16.5 billion (roughly Rs. 1.4 lakh crore) and will see the South Korean tech conglomerate’s foundry division manufacture AI6 chips at its Texas plant, which will…

Once seen as a niche or premium car accessory, dashcams have become increasingly necessary due to a combination of factors. Overly congested roads, more cars than pedestrians, poorly maintained infrastructure, and sheer outright negligence are just some of the reasons behind the staggering number of road accidents in India every year. Now, there are two…

Elon Musk’s Tesla has officially entered India’s electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of the Tesla Model Y and opening of the Experience Centre in Mumbai. The Tesla Model Y is the first EV that will be sold by the US-based automotive company in the country, with on-road prices in Delhi starting at approximately Rs….

Tesla is set to enter India’s electric vehicle (EV) market with its first showroom opening in Mumbai this month, according to a report. In recent years, the Elon Musk-owned company faced several hurdles, including regulations and high import taxes, which raised question marks over its arrival in the country. However, its long-awaited foray is finally…

Elon Musk said his artificial intelligence startup’s chatbot will be coming to Tesla Inc. vehicles days after the bot posted antisemitic content on his social media platform. “Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon,” Musk posted Thursday on X. “Next week at the latest.” The Tesla chief executive officer commented on the plan hours…

Tata Motors on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Dolby Laboratories in a move that will see the expansion of in-car entertainment solutions on the Harrier.ev. Dolby Atmos will soon be available, enabling consumers to experience the spatial audio technology on the electric vehicle (EV). It will complement Harman’s JBL Black audio system which the Tata…

Ferrari Amalfi was unveiled on Tuesday as the latest two-door coupe from the Italian automotive company. It is built upon the Grand Tourer concept and is said to combine high performance with everyday versatility. The Ferrari Amalfi replaces the Roma in its lineup, and comes with the HMI (Human-Machine Interface) system featuring ADAS controls, adaptive…

Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon Auto Day event in India on Wednesday. This is the first time the chipmaker is hosting an automobile-focused event in the country. The event is being hosted in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and will take place on July 30 in New Delhi. During the event, the company plans to…

Xiaomi YU7 is now available for purchase in China, the company announced at its Human x Car x Home event on Thursday. The latest electric vehicle (EV) from the China-based company was launched in May and joined Xiaomi’s growing fleet of vehicles which already includes the Xiaomi SU7 sedan and its high-performance variant, the SU7…

A first public test of robotaxis by Tesla in Austin, Texas led to multiple traffic problems and driving issues, videos from company-selected riders showed over the first few days. Chief Executive Elon Musk has tied Tesla’s financial future to self-driving technology, and with Tesla sales down, the stakes are high. He said Tesla would roll…

Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk announcing the “robotaxi launch” and social-media influencers posting videos of their first rides. The event marked the first time Tesla cars without human drivers have carried paying riders, a business that Musk sees as…

Tesla Inc. is set to open its first showrooms in India in July, people familiar with the discussions said, kicking off formal operations in the world’s third-biggest automobile market as the Elon Musk-led firm hunts for growth amid falling sales in Europe and China. The electric vehicle giant’s first set of cars have arrived in…

Tesla tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday, as investors and fans of the electric vehicle maker eagerly await rollout of the long-promised service. Musk has staked Tesla’s future on self-driving vehicles, pivoting away from plans to build a cheaper EV platform, and much of the company’s…

India’s Tata Motors plans to invest up to Rs. 35,000 crore ($4.1 billion) over the next five years, aiming to cement its position as the country’s top electric vehicle maker amid rising competition and a push to adopt clean cars. The maker of the Nexon and Punch sport utility vehicles will nearly double its portfolio…

Xiaomi is joining hands with Japanese video game development studio Polyphony Digital to bring the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to Gran Turismo 7, the company announced during Round One of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025 on Saturday. The high-performance luxury electric vehicle (EV) will be the first offering from the automotive arm of the China-based…

Tesla shares went into free-fall on Thursday as President Donald Trump publicly feuded with the electric vehicle maker’s billionaire CEO Elon Musk, his self-proclaimed “First Buddy.” Investors watched the unfolding drama with growing worry about what the fracas could mean for Musk’s business empire. The carmaker’s shares ended the day down 14 percent, wiping off…

South Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia sold about 136 million shares in Ola Electric Mobility on Tuesday, just days after the Indian e-scooter firm posted quarterly losses that had more than doubled.  While Hyundai offloaded 108.8 million shares at an average price of 50.7 rupees (59 cents), Kia sold 27.17 million shares at Rs. 50.55…

India is rolling out a new flagship electric vehicle policy that aims to lure global automakers into making cars locally. It knows Tesla Inc. may still not bite. The Narendra Modi-led government will soon start accepting applications under the EV incentive program that was unveiled in March last year, HD Kumaraswamy, India’s heavy industries and…

India is set to open applications for its flagship policy offering lower import duties to global electric vehicle makers in exchange for manufacturing in India, people familiar with the matter said. The policy, that was announced in March 2024, offers to slash duty to 15 percent on any imported electric car priced from $35,000 (roughly Rs. 29.8…

India’s top electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric Mobility reported a wider quarterly loss on Thursday, hurt by falling sales and steep discounts it offered to beat growing competition. The firm posted a loss of Rs. 870 crore ($101.8 million) in the quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of Rs. 416 crore a year…

Xiaomi YU7 was unveiled as the latest electric vehicle (EV) from the China-based company on Thursday. It arrives as an SUV challenger to the Tesla Model Y in China and joins Xiaomi’s growing fleet of electric cars which now has the Xiaomi SU7 sedan and its high-performance variant, the SU7 Ultra. The Xiaomi YU7 borrows…

Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday, even as the company faces safety questions from a US regulator. The electric vehicle maker will roll out about 10 self-driving cars in some parts of the city, and scale up to about a thousand within…

China’s Xiaomi will launch its highly-anticipated YU7 electric sports utility vehicle on Thursday, as well as other products, such as a mobile chip developed by the company, it said. Analysts have touted the YU7 as a challenger to Tesla’s best-selling Model Y in China, the world’s largest auto market, and Xiaomi had disappointed fans last month by not showcasing the car at the Shanghai autoshow. Lei…

Xiaomi 15s Pro will go official in China later this week. The Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra and the company’s latest electric car, Xiaomi YU7, will be launched alongside the new smartphone. Xiaomi’s new self-developed chipset, XRING 01 SoC, will be announced during the event. The Xiaomi 15s Pro is confirmed to be the first phone…

Apple on Thursday unveiled the next generation of CarPlay — its in-car user-friendly telematics suite for accessing content on your smartphone while you drive. It builds upon the existing capabilities to provide a deeper integration with the vehicle. Apple says the new CarPlay Ultra provides information for all driver’s screens, including real-time content and gauges…

Tesla’s India office is refunding early bookers of its Model 3, according to emails seen by Bloomberg News, sparking speculation the American electric vehicle maker is nearing a rollout in the world’s third-largest automobile market.  “We would like to return your reservation fee for the time being,” read the emails to customers who had made…

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto is pushing expansion into Asian markets instead of North America and Europe, founder Pham Nhat Vuong said during a Hanoi shareholders’ meeting for parent Vingroup JSC. VinFast has no current plans to boost sales in North America and Europe due to high logistic fees and will instead focus on…

Tesla sees India’s 100 percent import tariffs on cars making customers anxious, and the carmaker is still assessing when to enter the “very hot” market even as those concerns linger, its chief financial officer said on Tuesday. Tesla has long wanted to sell in the world’s third-largest car market, but high tariffs, which its chief Elon Musk has said are among the steepest in the world, have been…

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk indicated he’ll visit India later this year after speaking yesterday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaling potential progress in the electric-car maker’s long-pending push into the world’s most populous country. He flagged the travel plans in a post on his social media platform X on Saturday. The billionaire entrepreneur had…

The production launch of Tesla Inc.’s more affordable cars, including the stripped down version of the Model Y, has been delayed, Reuters reported Friday. The electric carmaker planned to roll out its lower-cost Model Y, known internally as E41, in the first half of the year. Now production will be pushed back by at least…

Ola Electric Mobility counted its yet-to-be launched electric motorcycles and e-scooter bookings in its February sales number, making its market share look larger as it struggles to win back investor confidence. The SoftBank Group Corp-backed firm told India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a March 21 letter that it added customer bookings for…

Maharashtra has withdrawn a proposal for a 6% sales tax on electric vehicles priced above $35,000 (roughly Rs. 30 lakh) to encourage adoption at a time when EV sales are still nascent in the country – the world’s third-largest auto market. “We are disincentivising (EVs in the luxury segment) without any reason … we will…

Ola Electric Mobility on Tuesday said its arm Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd has amicably settled all dues with its former vehicle registration service provider Rosmerta Group. Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd has amicably settled all dues with Rosmerta Group. Subsequently, Rosmerta Group has filed a memo for the withdrawal of the said petitions from…

India’s Ola Electric Mobility said on Friday that the government has sought information from the electric two-wheeler maker on the mismatch between its vehicle sale and registration numbers for February, which were caused by a “temporary” backlog in registrations. India’s heavy industries and road transport ministries have emailed Ola seeking information, the company said in…

With several automakers set to increase prices due to rising costs, leading SUV manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Friday announced a price hike of up to 3 per cent for its sport utility vehicle (SUV) and commercial vehicle (CV) range. The new prices will come into effect from April 2025. The company attributed the…

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Wednesday said it will hike prices of its vehicles by up to three percent effective in April 2025, second time this year, citing rising input costs, increased commodity prices and higher operational expenses. The quantum of price increase will vary based on the variants and models, Hyundai Motor India…

Leading automaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday announced its third price hike this year — up to four percent which is effective from April — to offset rising input costs amid moderating sales. The price increase on the vehicles from next month will vary depending on the model, according to an exchange filing by the…

A unit of Ola Electric Mobility. is facing insolvency petitions from two of its key vehicle registration service providers in India over unpaid dues, adding to the EV maker’s mounting troubles. Rosmerta Digital Service. and Rosmerta Safety Systems — suppliers of vehicle registration services and high-security registration plates respectively — have separately filed insolvency pleas…

BYD unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese automaker says will allow them to charge almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel. BYD’s new battery and charging system was capable of providing 470 kilometers (292 miles) of range in five minutes in tests on its new Han L…

India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu will offer a subsidy of Rs. 20,000 to select gig workers to buy e-scooters, a minister said on Friday, as more young people sign up with online platforms to deliver food and groceries. Gig workers, or those outside traditional employer-employee relationships, are set to play a key role in…

Bengaluru-based startup Simple Energy launched its latest electric scooter, dubbed Simple OneS in India on Wednesday. It joins existing options in the company’s EV lineup which include the Simple One and the One Gen 1.5. The new electric scooter is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) with a 8.5 kW peak power output,…

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.’s rapid expansion into brick-and-mortar showrooms is running into regulatory trouble. The Bengaluru-based electric scooter maker, once a champion of the digital-only sales model, recently scaled up to 4,000 physical locations since 2022. A Bloomberg News investigation has found that out of roughly 3,400 showrooms for which data is available, a little…

US electric carmaker Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai, as it moves towards a goal to sell imported cars in India, registration papers show, after it dropped similar plans last year. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The papers show the company has signed…

Bengaluru-based startup Ultraviolette launched its new electric vehicles (EVs) in India on Wednesday. With the debut of Ultraviolette Tesseract, the company has forayed into the country’s electric scooter market, taking on the likes of Ather Energy and Ola Electric. The electric scooter comes with a dynamic regen system that is said to optimise energy consumption….

The United States wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a proposed trade deal between the two nations, but New Delhi is reluctant to immediately bring down such duties to zero even as it considers further cuts, sources told Reuters. India’s high auto tariffs will feature in formal talks for a bilateral trade…

Indian electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric received a letter from the federal government on Tuesday for missing a key milestone in the setup of its planned battery “gigafactory”. Ola was selected in 2022 for the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to establish a 20 gigawatts (GW) local battery manufacturing facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The 181-billion-rupee ($2.07 billion or roughly Rs. 18,019 crore) scheme required companies to set up…

Ola Electric Mobility is laying off over a thousand employees and contract workers, people familiar with the matter said, as one of India’s top scooter-makers races to pare ballooning losses. The cuts at the SoftBank Group-backed firm, span multiple departments, including procurement, fulfillment, customer relations and charging infrastructure, the people said, asking not to be…

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra’s sale has officially commenced, the company announced on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona on March 2. First unveiled in July as the company’s latest prototype electric vehicle (EV), it is a purely performance-focused version of the SU7 EV which has been on sale in the country…

Elon Musk’s Tesla has finalised the location for its first showroom in India, according to a report. It is said to have leased a space in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, also known as BKC ahead of the company’s anticipated foray into India’s electric vehicle (EV) space. For years, the US-based EV maker faced hurdles related…

India’s EV policy, which offers import tax cuts for foreign automakers investing in the country, will restrict them from using funds spent on charging infrastructure for such relief, increasing their car manufacturing, a government document shows. India last year announced a policy aimed at attracting Tesla to manufacture EVs in the country and let such…

Tesla is gearing up to make its long-awaited entry into India’s electric vehicle (EV) market after years of dealing with hurdles related to localised factory investments, regulations, and high import taxes. Now, a report suggests that the initial batch of the Tesla cars, consisting of a few thousand units, will be arriving at the Mumbai…

Elon Musk’s Tesla has long been rumoured to foray into India’s electric vehicle (EV) market but has faced several hurdles related to localised factory investments, regulations, and high taxes. It has previously lobbied for policy incentives as well as lower import duties. Now, a recent report suggests that the US-based company could finally be gearing…

Tesla is hiring in India, in mounting signs it plans to enter the market shortly after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US. The electric-vehicle maker sought candidates for 13 roles, including customer-facing and back-end jobs, according to advertisements on Monday on its LinkedIn page. At least five of the…

Maruti has entered the electric segment in India with the introduction of its electric car, the e-Vitara. As the largest car-selling company in the country, Maruti may have delayed the launch of an electric car compared to its competitors, but the company believes the e-Vitara will be a game changer. Regarding the price of the…

Zepto has partnered with German automaker Skoda’s Indian arm to offer test drives of its newest compact SUV in India, the Skoda Kylaq. The hyperlocal delivery platform has released a commercial teasing its new service which enables customers to experience test drives of the vehicles in just 10 minutes. This announcement comes amidst reports that…

Ola Electric Roadster X series was launched on Wednesday as the latest addition to the company’s range of electric two-wheelers in India. The lineup comprises two electric bikes — Ola Electric Roadster X and Roadster X+, available in a total of five variants. They are built on the company’s scalable motorcycle platform and boast technologies…

Ola S1 Gen 3 electric scooters were launched in India on Friday. The company claims the new scooters deliver big improvements in terms of reliability, quality, and serviceability with its third-generation platform. As part of its latest portfolio, Ola has debuted four scooters — Ola S1 X, S1 X+, S1 Pro, and the S1 Pro+,…

Ola Electric will launch a new electric scooter based on its third generation platform this week, the company announced on Wednesday. First unveiled in August, the EV maker’s Gen 3 platform is claimed to deliver improvements related to reliability, quality, and serviceability over the previous generation electric scooter. The new generation products were initially planned…

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded in flames outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing the driver and injuring seven others, and the FBI was investigating whether the blast was an act of terrorism, officials said. Videos taken by witnesses inside and outside the hotel showed the vehicle exploding and flames pouring out of…

Hyundai Creta Electric was unveiled in India on Thursday after months of anticipation. The electric vehicle (EV) will be launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, which kicks off on January 17. According to Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the Creta Electric is the company’s first localised electric SUV that will sit below the…

China’s commerce ministry has proposed export restrictions on some technology used to make battery components and process critical minerals lithium and gallium, a document issued on Thursday showed. If implemented, they would be the latest in a series of export restrictions and bans targeting critical minerals and the technology used to process them, areas in…

The 2025 Ather 450 series was unveiled in India on Saturday. The latest lineup of the Bengaluru-based startup’s electric scooter comprises three variants — Ather 450, Ather 450X, and Ather 450 Apex. While all models have received a price hike in India, they come equipped with several upgraded features such as a multi-mode traction control system,…

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to move in the first 100 residents of a futuristic city at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan by as soon as this fall,  but declined to specify how much the ambitious project is costing the company. The initial residents of Woven City will be composed mostly of the carmaker’s…

Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela 1 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the first electric vehicle (EV) as part of the joint venture between two Japanese conglomerates — Sony Group Corporation and the Honda Motor Company, which was formulated in 2022. The Afeela 1 is claimed to…

India’s markets regulator has warned Ola Electric against sharing company-related information on social media before disclosing it to investors, adding to a slew of problems for the electric two-wheeler maker. The letter from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), disclosed by Ola Electric late on Tuesday, said that the company had failed provide…

An Indian government body has sent notices to ride-hailing firms Ola and Uber over alleged differential pricing for Android and Apple phones, the country’s consumer affairs minister, Pralhad Joshi, said in a post on X on Thursday. The move comes after several reports by local media and as users complained on social media that iPhone…

Tata Motors, India’s biggest electric car maker, is betting that locally manufactured EV batteries will help it maintain its edge in an industry where competition is intensifying with new launches, its group CFO said in an interview. Tata’s EV market lead shrunk to 62 percent in 2024 from 73 percent a year ago as rival…

The suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day used popular chatbot ChatGPT to plan the blast, officials told reporters on Tuesday. The suspect used ChatGPT to try and work out how much explosive was needed to trigger the blast, officials said. Authorities…

Dolby Laboratories showcased its latest advancements in in-car entertainment solutions for the automotive sector at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The company announced that the availability of Dolby Atmos — its spatial audio technology — is expanding with brands such as Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, and Rivian now on board. Further,…

Battleground Mobile India (popularly known as BGMI) on Thursday introduced the first electric vehicle (EV) to feature in the game — the Mahindra BE 6. Test drives of the recently unveiled eSUV from Mahindra began in six cities earlier this week, and gamers can also take it for a spin while playing the popular battle…

Automakers operating in India plan to launch close to a dozen new electric car models this year, many in the premium market, with longer driving ranges and faster charging times, to attract buyers as demand for EVs slows down globally. Electric cars will take centre stage at India’s five-day auto show in New Delhi starting…

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast will enter the Indian market with two premium electric SUVs, taking on homegrown rival Mahindra & Mahindra and China’s BYD, which already has a presence in the world’s third largest car market. VinFast unveiled its VF6 and VF7 SUVs at the India Auto Show in New Delhi, as it hopes…

India’s markets regulator has warned Ola Electric against sharing company-related information on social media before disclosing it to investors, adding to a slew of problems for the electric two-wheeler maker. The letter from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), disclosed by Ola Electric late on Tuesday, said that the company had failed provide…

The suspected driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day used popular chatbot ChatGPT to plan the blast, officials told reporters on Tuesday. The suspect used ChatGPT to try and work out how much explosive was needed to trigger the blast, officials said. Authorities…

Dolby Laboratories showcased its latest advancements in in-car entertainment solutions for the automotive sector at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The company announced that the availability of Dolby Atmos — its spatial audio technology — is expanding with brands such as Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, and Rivian now on board. Further,…

Battleground Mobile India (popularly known as BGMI) on Thursday introduced the first electric vehicle (EV) to feature in the game — the Mahindra BE 6. Test drives of the recently unveiled eSUV from Mahindra began in six cities earlier this week, and gamers can also take it for a spin while playing the popular battle…

Automakers operating in India plan to launch close to a dozen new electric car models this year, many in the premium market, with longer driving ranges and faster charging times, to attract buyers as demand for EVs slows down globally. Electric cars will take centre stage at India’s five-day auto show in New Delhi starting…

Ola Electric Mobility announced opening of 3,200 new stores in a single day, as India’s biggest e-scooter maker seeks to expand its local footprint and address customer frustration related to shortcomings in service. The Bengaluru-based company has increased the number of showrooms and service centers to 4,000, Ankush Aggarwal, group head of financial services and…

Honda Motor sketched plans for a drawn-out deal that amounts to an acquisition of Nissan Motor, as Japan’s automakers struggle to keep up in an increasingly competitive global car industry.The two announced a tentative agreement Monday to set up a joint holding company that will aim to list shares in August 2026. While their executives…

Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are looking to finalise a merger agreement as soon as June after negotiations begin later Monday, and may combine in 2026, Japanese media reported, citing unidentified sources. The two automakers plan to create a holding company that would be helmed by a president picked by Honda, Japanese broadcaster NHK said….

Hon Hai Precision Industry, the Taiwan-based manufacturer of iPhones and other electric products known as Foxconn, has approached Nissan Motor to take a controlling stake, a person with knowledge of the matter said.  Foxconn, which has been investing heavily in factories to build electric vehicles, would be interested in the entirety of the maker of…

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced a partnership with Dolby Laboratories to integrate Dolby Atmos experiences on its range of new electric-origin SUVs — the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e. This move is said to be the first collaboration between the British-American technology corporation and an Indian automaker. The auditory experience will be integrated with…

Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities of low-to-medium criticality in select Skoda and Volkswagen cars that may enable malicious actors to trigger certain controls, a cybersecurity firm announced at the Black Hat Europe 2024 event this week. At least 12 new vulnerabilities were found impacting the infotainment systems in the latest model of Skoda Superb III —…

Elon Musk’s Tesla has resumed its search for showroom space in New Delhi, two sources told Reuters, in the first sign it is rethinking entering the Indian market after putting its investment plans on hold earlier this year. Musk said in April he would meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a trip where he was to potentially announce an investment of $2 billion (roughly…

India’s Mahindra and Mahindra said on Saturday it would rename its latest electric car, a significant move after aviation market leader IndiGo sued the automaker for use of its call sign and widely used brand name “6E”. While trademark infringement cases are common in India, legal disputes between big publicly traded companies have been rare….

Xiaomi announced its latest electric vehicle (EV) dubbed the Xiaomi YU7 for the Chinese markets on Tuesday. It is expected to join the Chinese company’s growing fleet of electric cars — a venture which began with the debut of the Xiaomi SU7, a four-door sedan EV focused on delivering a balance of luxury and performance,…

In response to rising input costs and operational expenses, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a price increase across its car models effective January 2025. The hike, which is expected to be up to four percent, will vary depending on the model, according to a company statement released today. The automaker emphasized its ongoing efforts to…

Uber Technologies has begun offering its first autonomous rides outside the US in Abu Dhabi, making good on an earlier partnership struck with Chinese vehicle partner WeRide. Riders are able to request autonomous vehicles at UberX or Uber Comfort rates around key tourist areas of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the company said…

India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories in the country, instead of limiting the benefits to automakers willing to build new plants, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. India’s EV policy, which is still being finalised, was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the…

Honda Activa e electric scooter was launched in India on Wednesday after months of speculation. Developed exclusively for the Indian market keeping consumer preferences and local characteristics in mind, the Activa e marks the Japanese automaker’s debut in the country’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The EV comes with swappable battery packs which conjointly deliver a…

Telangana has introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) policy to promote cleaner air, environmental sustainability, and energy efficiency. Announced on Sunday, November 17, by Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the policy aims to tackle air pollution, particularly in Hyderabad. At the time of the announcement, Hyderabad’s air quality index (AQI) was 123 (moderate), significantly better…

Hyundai has introduced its new flagship Ioniq 9, a three-row SUV in the luxury electric mobility segment. The company has revealed that the EV will make its debut in the Korean and United States markets during the first half of 2025. The vehicle is said to deliver a combination of performance, space, and advanced technological…

The British luxury car manufacturer, Jaguar, has revealed its new corporate logo and preliminary images of its first all-electric vehicle. The redesigned logo represents departure from Jaguar’s traditional emblem, moving away from the iconic leaping jaguar silhouette towards a more contemporary visual language. This rebranding accompanies the company’s ambitious plan to transition into a fully…

Hyundai is planning to introduce the much-awaited electric variant of the Creta in India soon. There have been multiple spy shots and leaks that reveals the launch timeline of the electric vehicle. However, company’s COO has finally revealed the launch timeline of the car. As per reports, the Hyundai Creta EV will be announced in the early…

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has once teased some upcoming features of its much-awaited Activa Electric scooter. The latest teasers from the brand shed some light about the interchangeable batteries and other key features of the ucpoming electric scooter. The company has already confirmed that the Honda Activa Electric scooter will be officially launched…

Jaguar has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) concept, the “Design Vision Concept.” The new teaser hints about the new design language of the vehicle, which is set to debut at Miami Art Week on December 2. As per the recent teasers by the company, the vehicle marked the departure from traditional…

Honda Motor aims to double the driving range of electric vehicles (EVs) by late 2020s using all-solid-state battery technology. Keiji Otsu, President of Honda R&D, announced this information at a press conference in Tochigi, Japan. The innovative battery technology promises significant advancements in EV efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. A pilot production line for these batteries,…

India’s top product certification agency will investigate e-scooter maker Ola Electric’s deficiency in service standards and product issues, India’s consumer affairs secretary told Reuters on Thursday. Last month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) sent Ola Electric a notice seeking an explanation from the SoftBank-backed company after the consumer rights agency received an unusually high…

Ola Electric, India’s top e-scooter maker by market share, reported a narrower second-quarter loss on Friday helped by a jump in sales, and said the recent surge in service requests was largely for “minor issues.” The Bengaluru-based company said its consolidated loss narrowed to 4.95 billion rupees ($58.7 million) in the July-September quarter from 5.24…

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automotive manufacturer, is partnering with Qualcomm for the use of the new Snapdragon Elite automotive chips in its fleet of future vehicles, according to a report. While the exact motive behind this reported partnership between the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese automaker and the US chipmaker remains unknown, it is speculated…

Suzuki unveiled its production-spec first-ever electric vehicle (EV) — the Suzuki e Vitara — at an event in Milan, Italy, ahead of its public launch in 2025 in India as well as the global markets. It is based on the eVX prototype that was first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and is built on…

Mahindra is all set to unveil new range of electric vehicles at the upcoming Unlimit India World Premier in Chennai on November 26. The brand will be unveiling two new brands for its electric vehicles: XEV and BE. The company has also revealed that it will be launching two new vehicles under this series, namely…

Hyundai, the Korean based automobile makers recently made headlines with announcement of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The brand is also looking to make a strong presence felt in the electric vehicle segment as it is reported to be working on electric version of its best-selling SUV, the Creta. After Kona Electric and the Ioniq…

The electric two-wheelers segment is gaining quite a lot of traction this year. We have seen multiple brands launching their EV scooters in the country at different price points. That said, major bike makers are also eyeing this segment. We have brands like Honda, TVS, and Suzuki, reportedly working on EV vehicles that might launch…

BYD is gearing up to launch its new electric vehicle, the BYD Tang L, in China soon. Now, just before the official launch, the car has finally made its first public appearance, hinting an imminent launch. The Tang L exhibits a more structured design than its predecessors, featuring distinct lighting arrangements. Key aspects of the front…

Tata Tigor EV XE is a compact electric sedan designed for urban commuters seeking an eco-friendly, comfortable ride. Its design and features focus on city driving, offering a smooth driving experience while being environmentally conscious. This electric sedan offers several key features that cater to the demands of today’s customers who prioritise comfort and sustainability…

Tata released India’s first mass-market all electric SUV-coupe, the Tata Curvv at a starting price of Rs 17.49 lakh (introductory ex-showroom, pan India). There are three versions of it: Empowered Plus, Accomplished, and Creative. It is an electric vehicle which has the driving range from 502 to 583 km. The transmission provided in the car…

There is an increase in competition in China in the automobile sector. In order to beat this, Chinese companies like BYD are reportedly opting to invest heavily in European plants. It is expected that the capacity of full-process manufacturing is to significantly grow by 2026. This comes after the Chinese automobile makers are seeking out…

The Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 is all set to be available in Europe as it recently received all the necessary certifications. The company has confirmed that the electric vehicle has received L3e certificate coupled with the United Nations Economics Commission of Europe (UNECE) certification. These certifications will help the brand to sell the vehicle in…

One of the automaker’s first EV models, the Tata Tiago EV, has achieved a new milestone. The vehicle has arrived in the homes of 50,000 customers nationwide, the automaker claims. The Nexon EV, Tigor EV, X-Pres T, Punch EV and the most recent model, the curvv EV are Tata’s five electric vehicles present in the…

TVS Motor company reportedly is planning to expand its electric two-wheeler portfolio in India this year and early next year. The brand is reported to launch a new electric scooter this year and another model by March 2025. The company’s Chief Executive discussed their Electric Vehicle (EV) plans during an investor call, which confirmed this…

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Solar Association (RSA), to encourage the use of solar energy for EV charging in Rajasthan.The Government of India has been promoting solar rooftops through Prime Minister Surya Ghar Yojana. Because of this India has managed 4 lakh solar installations and counting.The growth…

JWS MG Motor India declared that more than 100 electric cars would be delivered to Delhi NCR in a single day on the festive occasion. The brand claims that it has delivered more than 100 Windsor, ZS EV and Comet EVs during Dhanteras. Interestingly, the brand recently shared a similar milestone where it delivered 101…

Kia India has announced considerable festive season discounts on its all-electric crossover, the Kia EV6. The new electric vehicle is now available with benefits ranging between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 15 lakh. Priced from Rs. 60.96 lakh (ex-showroom), the EV6 is Kia’s first all-electric vehicle in the Indian market, offering both a standard GT…

It is no doubt that China has a commanding lead in the worldwide market for electric vehicles. However, according to reports, Beijing is ordering businesses to halt their active hunts for production locations in the area, sign new agreements and generally maintain a low level of activity while discussions over EVs are underway. According to…

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was first unveiled in July as the company’s latest prototype electric vehicle (EV). The Chinese company, which is primarily a maker of consumer-centric devices like smartphones and tablets, delved into the automotive industry earlier this year with the launch of the Xiaomi SU7 — a four-door sedan EV focused on delivering a…

The festive season often brings many attractive discounts and offers on a wide range of products and electric vehicles (EVs) are one of them. While the overall market for EVs has seen some slowdown, consumer interest remains high, especially as manufacturers push deals to tempt buyers. For those thinking about going green, now might be…

As per reports, Japanese car manufacturers Toyota and Suzuki are collaborating to launch a new compact electric vehicle (EV), which is expected to hit the global markets next year. The two Japanese automobile giants have signed an agreement to share technologies and models with each other globally. Codenamed ‘bZ’ (Beyond Zero), this crossover is dubbed…

Ahead of the launch, MG has published the pictures of the ZS EV. The MG ZS EV will be replaced by the electric SUV, which will make its public debut in the UK next year. It is called the MG ES5 in China and its main competitors are the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV3, and…

During its ten-year project to produce an autonomous electric automobile, tech giant Apple reportedly had a clandestine partnership with BYD. According to sources, Apple had several partners for its now-cancelled “Project Titan,” including BYD, the Chinese automaker. It is speculated that the the two businesses collaborated on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in 2017….

It looks like Mahindra is testing is its new EV, Mahindra XUV 3XO. This testing comes after the Mahindra XUV 3XO was launched earlier this year as the facelift version of the Mahindra XUV 300. Whilst the model spotted on the road was covered partially, it was visible that the EV version has a design…

A Diwali offer has been introduced by the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Pure EV. A festive discount has been introduced on its ecoDryft and eTryst motorcycles until November 10.The customers can get a discount of flat Rs. 20,000, making the starting price now at Rs. 99,999 on both the models. Founded in 2015, the Pure Evs…

Ola Electric has revealed that it has resolved 99.1 percent of the 10,644 customer complaints it received. The electric scooter maker, which holds a significant 27 percent share of India’s e-scooter market, is under the microscope after receiving a show-cause notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The authority is investigating concerns related to…

The Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have been seen testing their new generation EVs together. The company is reportedly working on Kia Carens EV and Creta EV cars, which were spotted recently. The cars are reported to launch in January 2025. The Hyundai Cretra EV will resemble the refreshed model in terms of appearance. The…

MG Motor India has recently announced a price revision for the ZS EV. The brand has increased the price of the electric vehicle by up to Rs. 32,000 on select variants. The revised pricing will be implemented immediately. The brand has increased the prices of Essence Dark Grey, 100-Year Edition, and Essence Dual-Tone Iconic Ivory…

Qualcomm on Tuesday said it was teaming up with Alphabet’s Google to offer a combination of chips and software that will let automakers develop their own AI voice assistants using technology from the two firms. Qualcomm’s chips have long powered mobile phones with Google’s Android operating system and the company has expanded into the automotive business,…

Movie and television studio Alcon Entertainment on Monday sued Tesla and Warner Bros Discovery over claims they used images tied to the film “Blade Runner 2049” to promote Tesla’s new autonomous cybercab. Alcon’s California federal lawsuit alleged violations of US copyright law and accused Tesla of “false endorsement” for suggesting a relationship between Alcon and…

Hyundai has introduced a new variant of its Inster EV, the Inster Cross.  The latest eletric vehicle from the company is designed to offer a combination of city-friendly dimensions and SUV-like features. This new crossover model is set to appeal to urban drivers who want the versatility and ruggedness of an SUV, while still benefiting…

Apple worked with Chinese automaker BYD for years as part of its now-canceled car project, developing long-range batteries that helped lay the groundwork for technology used today, according to people familiar with the situation.  Apple and the Shenzhen-based company teamed up around 2017 to build a battery system using lithium iron phosphate cells, said the people,…

Tesla Cybercab electric vehicle (EV) was unveiled at the “We, Robot” event on Thursday. Introduced at the Warner Bros lot in Burbank, California, as a competitor to the likes of Alphabet’s Waymo, the highly-anticipated robotaxi joins Tesla’s lineup of autonomous self-driving vehicles such as the Cybertruck, Model 3, and Model S. However, unlike the aforementioned…

German industrial giant Bosch will collaborate with US chip startup Tenstorrent to develop a platform for standardising the building blocks of automotive chips, Tenstorrent executives said. The plans include developing a standard method to use a building block of modern chips, called chiplets, to create systems that can power vehicles with significantly different needs, Tenstorrent…

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on Thursday to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals used in electric vehicles and clean energy applications. The Commerce Department said in a statement that the memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed…

India’s top electric scooter maker Ola Electric logged its lowest monthly sales this year in September, government data showed, as the SoftBank-backed firm sees its dominance eroded by smaller competitors and servicing network challenges. Ola Electric, which made its stock market debut about two months ago, sold 23,965 vehicles in September, recording a month-on-month decline…

India’s cabinet has approved a scheme to spend Rs. 109 billion ($1.3 billion) on incentives for the adoption of electric vehicles in its efforts to curb pollution and move towards cleaner fuels. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement, or PM E-DRIVE, scheme will give subsidies worth Rs. 36.79 billion on e-two wheelers,…

MG Windsor electric vehicle (EV) was launched in India on Wednesday. The British automotive company says the Windsor EV is its first “intelligent CUV” or crossover utility vehicle. Its name is inspired by the Windsor Castle in the UK. Built on the company’s ‘Pure EV’ platform, it is a rebadged version of the Wuling Cloud…

Elon Musk denied a report that his Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla revenue in return for giving Musk’s electric vehicle maker access to xAI’s technology and resources. The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that Tesla would license xAI’s AI models to help power its driver-assistance software, full…

Pioneer Smart Dashcams have been launched in India. The devices are the latest automotive safety and mobility solutions from the Japan-based audio equipment company and come with several capabilities supported by artificial intelligence (AI). Some of the models also support video recording in 4K resolution, low-light video enhancements, and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. The…

Croatian automotive manufacturer Rimac Automobili recently unveiled its latest electric hypercar – the Nevera R – at the Monterey Car Week. It improves upon several aspects of the Nevera which was already billed the world’s fastest production-spec electric vehicle (EV), capable of accelerating from 0-100 kilometres per hour (kmph) in just 1.81 seconds. While both…

Ola Electric took the wraps off its latest range of electric two-wheelers dubbed the Roadster series in India at its Sankalp 2024 event on August 15. The event, held at the company’s new FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu, saw the debut of three new electric vehicle (EV) bikes: Roadster Pro, Roadster X, and Roadster, with the…

MG Windsor electric vehicle (EV) will launch in India next month, the company has confirmed. For months, its arrival has been anticipated based on the revelation that it will be a rebadged version of the Wuling Cloud EV, which is sold in Indonesia and other markets. Now, the Morris Garages electric vehicle is set to…

Ola Electric Mobility’s shares surged 20% on their trading debut in Mumbai on Friday, valuing the company at $4.8 billion, as investors bet on increasing adoption of electric vehicles in the world’s largest market for two-wheelers. The stock had listed flat to its initial public offering (IPO) price of 76 rupees before rising to 91.20…

Ola Electric bike is scheduled to launch in India on August 15 at its annual event dubbed “Sankalp 2024” held at the FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu. The two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) is expected to be the Bhavish Aggarwal-led company’s first-ever bike. It will join the Ola S1X, S1 Air, and S1 Pro in its fleet…

Tata Curvv EV was launched in India on Wednesday. The electric vehicle (EV) marks Tata Motors’ first entry into the emerging sports utility vehicle (SUV) coupe market in the country – a segment in which the Citroen Basalt is also expected to debut soon. The standout features of the Curvv EV include Level 2 Advanced…

JSW MG Motor India launched several initiatives aimed at enhancing the ecosystem of electric vehicles (EVs) in India during the DriEV.Bharat event held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Tuesday. It debuted new technologies to make the adoption of EVs faster while also improving the overall infrastructure. This included a new charging platform and a…

Hybrid, in partnership with Adgully, recently organised Auto Konnect, a premier industry event dedicated to the future of automotive advertising, in Gurugram. The event brought together industry leaders, marketing innovators, and technology experts to explore the transformative power of programmatic advertising. The theme, “Branding in the Fast Lane: Innovative Approaches to Automotive Advertising,” focused on…

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric’s IPO will open for retail subscription on Aug. 2, the Indian electric scooter maker said on Saturday, a stock offering that according to two sources will value the company between $4.2 billion to $4.4 billion. The issue, which will open for institutional investors a day earlier on Thursday, will close for retail…

Jio Things, in collaboration with Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek, announced the launch of the “Made in India” 4G Smart Android Digital Cluster and 4G Smart Module in India on Thursday. The devices are part of Jio Things’ Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the two-wheeler and electric vehicle (EV) market in the country. As per the…

Google Maps has been updated with support for new features that are aimed at improving the navigation experience on the service and finding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. On Thursday, Google announced new features that are coming to its mobile apps that will help users prepare for upcoming flyovers, help four-wheeler drivers navigate smaller roads,…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday signaled the automaker would take more time to unveil its robotaxi so it can incorporate an important design change to the front of the vehicle and “show off” some other things. Musk did not disclose when the automaker would hold an event to launch its robotaxi. Bloomberg News reported…

Google Maps is one of the most widely used navigation apps in the world, with 60 million active users in India alone as of 2023, according to Miriam Daniel, Vice President and Head of Google Maps. The web mapping platform introduces new features and improvements to existing ones on a regular basis, helping solo travellers…

Boult CruiseCam X1 series dashcam was launched in India in two variants on Tuesday (June 20). The devices boast features such as a 1080p camera, GPS logging capabilities, and a 360-degree rotatable design. The launch of the CruiseCam X1 series marks Boult’s first foray into the automotive sector just a month after it launched its…

A Tesla shareholder filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing CEO Elon Musk of insider trading when he sold over $7.5 billion of shares of the electric car maker in late 2022, saying the billionaire entrepreneur sold the shares before potentially disappointing production and delivery numbers were made public. Shareholder Michael Perry, in the lawsuit filed…

Hyundai Motor Group plans to launch its first hybrid cars in India as early as 2026, three sources said, as the South Korean auto group shifts strategy to look beyond electric vehicles and boost its presence in a key auto market. The group, housing Hyundai Motor and Kia, is evaluating a hybrid sport-utility vehicle of…

In the pursuit of sustainable and efficient mobility, Maruti Suzuki has been at the forefront, pioneering advancements in hybrid technology. With the introduction of their Strong Hybrid Technology, Maruti Suzuki sets a new benchmark in the automotive industry. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this innovative technology and explore how it’s reshaping the landscape of…

Tesla has cleared some key regulatory hurdles that have long hindered it from rolling out its self-driving software in China, paving the way for a favourable result from Elon Musk’s surprise visit to the US automaker’s second largest market. Tesla CEO Musk arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday where he was expected to discuss…

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group will launch its first India-manufactured electric vehicles by 2025 as the parent of the Hyundai and Kia brands looks to boost its presence in the nascent space dominated by Tata Motors. Production of Hyundai’s locally manufactured EVs will begin by the end of 2024 and will be launched by 2025,…

Elon Musk postponed a visit to India which would have included a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has to deal with “very heavy” obligations at Tesla Inc.  “Unfortunately, very heavy Tesla obligations require that the visit to India be delayed, but I do very much look forward to visiting later this year,”…

Tesla chief Elon Musk will visit India this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to make an announcement on plans to invest and open a new factory in the country, two sources with direct knowledge said. The billionaire will meet PM Modi in the week of April 22 in New Delhi,…

India will need to keep subsidies for electric scooters for another few years to boost the switch from polluting motorbikes, the CEO of e-scooter maker Ather Energy told Reuters on Saturday. Industry experts believe subsidies such as cash incentives are crucial to India hitting its goal of electrifying 70 percent of its two-wheeler fleet by…

Tesla Inc. shares pared a steep drop in intraday trading after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk denied a report saying the carmaker had called off plans for a less-expensive vehicle. The stock fell as much as 6.2% on Friday after Reuters said Tesla had canceled the project, citing anonymous sources and company messages it had…

Tesla will send a team from the United States to India by late-April to study sites for a proposed $2 billion to $3 billion (roughly Rs. 16,691 crore to Rs. 25,036 crore) electric car plant, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company’s reported push into India comes at a time when…

China’s Xiaomi is advising potential buyers of its SU7 electric sedan that they could face waits of four to seven months, in a sign of strong demand for its first-ever vehicle. The maker of smartphones and other consumer electronics began taking orders on Thursday and said pre-orders hit 88,898 in the first 24 hours. Deliveries…

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched a sporty electric car on Thursday with styling cues drawn from Porsche and priced below Tesla’s Model 3, highlighting the stiff competition from new entrants in an already crowded EV market in China. During the two hour-long event, Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun told a packed room whose attendees…

Tesla said it would recall 3,62,000 US vehicles to update its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software after US regulators said on Thursday the driver assistance system did not adequately adhere to traffic safety laws and could cause crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the Tesla software allows a vehicle to “exceed speed limits or travel through…

Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have the most comprehensive electric vehicle policies with the widest range of parameters, including budget allocations, charging infrastructure and job creation, according to a new study. The study by Climate Trends, ‘Analysis Of State Electric Vehicle Policies And Their Impact’, assesses the comprehensiveness of EV policies of 26 states…

Xiaomi’s CEO said on Monday his goal for the firm’s first electric vehicle was that it would be the “best looking, easiest to drive and smartest car” priced below CNY 500,000 (roughly Rs. 57,93,508), as the Chinese electronics maker gears up for orders this week. The company will on Thursday evening announce its official price…

SoftBank Group-backed Ola Electric would invest $920 million (roughly Rs. 7,600 crore) in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu to manufacture electric cars and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), a state government statement said on Saturday. Ola will invest $920 million (roughly Rs. 7,600 crore) through its subsidiaries Ola Electric Technologies and Ola Cell Technologies,…

Tata Motors on Monday said it will supply 25,000 XPRES–T electric vehicle units to Uber in one of the largest deals in the green mobility space till date. As per a memorandum of understanding inked between the two entities, Uber will utilise the electric sedans in its premium category service, the companies said in a…

Attorneys for a Tesla shareholder urged a Delaware judge on Tuesday to invalidate a 2018 compensation package awarded by the company’s board of directors to CEO Elon Musk that is potentially worth more than $55 billion (roughly Rs. 4,55,600 crore). The shareholder’s lawyers argue that the compensation package should be voided because it was dictated…

Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday that it has partnered with Google to develop branded navigation for its new MB.OS operating system, as carmakers seek more control over technology in their vehicles. The system will equip Mercedes-Benz cars with Google traffic information and automatic rerouting, and enable drivers to watch YouTube on the cars’ entertainment system when…

Tata Motors has begun talks with sovereign wealth funds and private equity investors to raise up to $1 billion (roughly Rs 8,277 crore) via a stake sale in its electric vehicle (EV) business, Economic Times reported on Thursday, citing sources.  The company plans to sell a significant minority stake, the newspaper report added, eyeing a…

With the 2023 Formula 1 championship kicking off with pre-season testing in Bahrain on February 23 and the first grand prix weekend of the season scheduled for March 3, motorsport fans have a lot to look forward to. If you’re looking to catch up on what went down in the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship,…

Elon Musk is about to release the third iteration of his “Master Plan” for Tesla, something he has apparently been working on for almost a year. Why does he bother? The original Master Plan, blogged in 2006 — four years before Tesla listed — read like a standard Silicon Valley bootstrapping pitch: Sell an expensive…

Nissan Motor on Monday raised its electrified car sales goals and said it would boost power train production in the United States, as it looks to catch up in a segment dominated by newer automakers such as Tesla. The Japanese automaker was a pioneer in electric vehicles (EVs) with its all-battery-powered Leaf but has struggled…

A joint venture between Indian conglomerate JSW Group and MG Motor expects to have sold 1 million electric vehicles in India by 2030 and corner a third of the market, a JSW executive said. The two companies said that the JV plans to move into the premium passenger vehicle segment as they launched their new…

Tesla will cut assembly costs by half in future generations of cars, engineers told investors on Wednesday, but Chief Executive Elon Musk did not unveil when it will debut a much-awaited affordable electric vehicle. Shares fell more than 5 percent in after hours trade following the company’s investor day from its Texas headquarters. More than…

Major Apple supplier Foxconn said on Saturday it was seeking cooperation in India in new areas like chips and electric vehicles (EVs) after a visit to the country by its chairman, Liu Young-way. Apple has been shifting production away from China after the country’s strict COVID-19 restrictions disrupted the manufacturing of new iPhone models and…

Manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will increase its dependence on China for raw materials, mineral processing, and battery production, according to a report of by economic think tank GTRI. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) also said that there is a need for life cycle impact evaluation for the EV sector. EVs result in…

Fans of Formula 1 in India have, for many years now, been able to watch F1 races live on Star Sports, and even stream them on the Hotstar app in recent years. However, 2023 brings a significant shake-up in this system, with Star (and Disney+ Hotstar) choosing not to renew broadcast and streaming rights for…

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday said that the next generation small car the company is working on would operate mostly in autonomous mode, similar to a promise he made in 2020. On Tuesday he said there was a clear path to delivering a car that cost half as much to build as Tesla’s…

Ahead of the Red Bull Showrun event in Mumbai, Red Bull India showcased the Red Bull RB7 Formula 1 car at an event that demonstrated the assembly and engine specifics of the racing car. As part of the event, Red Bull India fired up the engine of the car, and Red Bull Racing mechanics assembled…

Tesla is under investigation by US regulators over complaints the steering wheel can fall off certain new Model Y vehicles while they’re in use. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it’s aware of two incidents in which the wheel detached from the steering column while drivers were operating the 2023 model year SUVs. The…

It’s crunch time at Tesla where Elon Musk is looking to crack the code for making better, cheaper batteries. The electric-vehicle maker is recruiting Chinese and Korean materials suppliers to help lower the cost and boost the energy of its newest battery cells, even as the company struggles with battery-related performance and production issues that have…

IT company Tech Mahindra on Saturday announced the appointment of former Infosys president Mohit Joshi as MD and CEO designate, who will take over the charge from C P Gurnani after his retirement on December 19 this year. The announcement follows the resignation of Joshi from Infosys where he was head of the global financial services and healthcare…

India said on Friday it will lower import taxes on certain electric vehicles for companies committing to at least $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,142 crore) in investment and manufacturing facilities within three years, potentially bolstering Tesla’s plans to enter the market. The policy is a big win for Tesla as it’s in line with what…

Mitsubishi Motors plans for hybrid and battery electric vehicles to account for all new car sales by the middle of the next decade, beefing up its electrification strategy for staying competitive in key markets. Mitsubishi, which is also a junior partner in an alliance with France’s Renault and Nissan Motor, said it will roll out…

Hero Electric on Wednesday said it is set to roll out over 10 lakh vehicles annually in the next two to three years from its manufacturing units in India. The company, which launched new versions of its three electric scooter models priced between Rs. 85,000 and Rs. 1.3 lakh, plans to set up a greenfield…

Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini plans to deploy hybrid technology in its models in India by the end of 2024 as the Italian super sports car maker aims to halve the emissions from its cars in the coming years, according to a top company executive. The niche player also expressed confidence that the country’s taxation policy…