Source : PTI | West Bengal Transport Department on Friday deployed additional buses on several routes following disruption of rail services because of subsidence of tracks near Farakka in Murshidabad district.
The department has taken emergency measures to ensure that passengers do not face inconvenience due to the disruption of train services between Kolkata, Malda and Siliguri.
Continue reading “West Bengal adds buses on key routes after Farakka rail disruption”
Source : PTI | The premium hatchback segment is anticipated to grow in the Indian passenger vehicle market, even as SUVs remain the dominant choice among customers, a senior executive of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd said on Saturday.
The company, which has introduced the new version of its premium hatchback Baleno with special festive prices starting at ₹6.09 lakh (ex-showroom Bengaluru), believes that when the overall passenger vehicles (PV) sales is expected to reach the size of 63 lakh units annually, the segment will have a play in the 35 per cent of the market, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Partho Banerjee told PTI. Continue reading “Premium hatchbacks to grow despite SUV dominance: Maruti”
PTI | Kia India will follow a multi-technology pathway, including hybrids and CNG besides electric vehicles, in its drive for sustainable mobility, company MD & CEO Gwang Gu Lee said on Friday.
The company, which launched its premium seven-seater SUV Sorento in strong hybrid and diesel engine offerings priced between ₹27.99 lakh and ₹40.39 lakh, believes hybrids will be a key part of its portfolio going forward, Lee told PTI here in an interview. Continue reading “Kia India to follow multi-tech pathway for sustainable mobility: MD & CEO”
PTI | The automotive component industry has around ₹98,000 crore locked in inventory, of which ₹29,000-39,000 crore could potentially be released by improving inventory management, according to a Vector Consulting Group report.
The report said the potential working-capital release could include ₹4,000-5,600 crore within the MSME ecosystem, which accounts for around 80 per cent of auto component manufacturers in the country. Continue reading “Auto component suppliers sit on ₹98,000 cr inventory, says report”
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, (Reuters) – In a tense meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, three of the firm’s biggest power players looked to thrash out an unlikely deal as the embattled carmaker veered towards full-blown crisis.
CEO Oliver Blume, wanting to push through plans for historic job cuts that could hit 100,000 workers, was locked in talks with Supervisory Board Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch and Olaf Lies, state premier of the powerful Lower Saxony region, a key shareholder and the heartland of Volkswagen’s local production. Continue reading “Fear and compromise: How Volkswagen struck a deal over historic job cuts”
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SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – Tesla’s (TSLA.O) race to deploy Cybercab robotaxis will put regulatory limits to the test as the EV maker begins paid rides in the sporty, two-seaters that run without a steering wheel, pedals or mirrors.
Just hours after an event in downtown Austin, Texas, to mark the rollout, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened an audit of about 1,000 Cybercab vehicles to assess how Tesla determined the cars comply with federal vehicle-safety regulations. Continue reading “Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi service”
Source : PTI | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the capital’s second automated vehicle testing station at Tehkhand depot in South Delhi.
Gupta also launched 50 new electric buses, bringing the total number of buses to 6,840, of which 5,088 are electric vehicles. Continue reading “Delhi CM launches automated vehicle testing station, flags off 50 e-buses”
BERLIN,- Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board agreed to a comprehensive restructuring plan dubbed “Future Plan 2030” which it said was essential to restore competitiveness and secure the group for the future.
Here are the main details of the plan outlined by the group, which has been struggling in the face of slumping demand and increasing competition from China. Continue reading “Main points of Volkswagen’s restructuring plan”
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(Reuters) – European shares ticked lower on Friday ahead of closely watched U.S. jobs data, while Volkswagen’s shares rallied after the automaker announced a major transformation plan. Continue reading “European shares dip ahead of US jobs data; Volkswagen jumps”
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HANOI, (Reuters) – Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), a partner of VinFast, the country’s largest carmaker, plans to expand into the U.S. and Europe ahead of a targeted 2028 initial public offering in Hong Kong, the company said. Continue reading “VinFast-linked taxi firm GSM eyes US, EU expansion ahead of Hong Kong IPO”
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UK registrations of battery electric vehicles rose about 30% in August from a year earlier, making it the single biggest fuel type in the market last month, New AutoMotive data showed on Thursday. Continue reading “UK electric car sales jump 30% in August to lead market, data shows”
BERLIN, (Reuters) – With a confrontation brewing between management and unions over Volkswagen’s restructuring plans amid wider efforts to protect the future of German auto production, attention is turning to the industry’s 35-hour working week.
Automakers complain high domestic costs weigh on profit at a time when cheaper models from abroad are stealing market share, part of a broader discussion about German competitiveness. Continue reading “Explainer: Why a longer working week may not fix Volkswagen’s woes”
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WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A group representing major automakers on Thursday urged Congress to pass legislation permanently barring Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market before the end of the year. Continue reading “Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars”
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AUSTIN, Texas, (Reuters) – Tesla said on Thursday it was offering rides in “limited areas of Austin, Texas” in its two-seater Cybercab, a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, with the U.S. auto safety agency responding that it was evaluating the effort. Continue reading “Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, drawing US safety agency interest”
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FRANKFURT/BERLIN, (Reuters) – Volkswagen shares hit an 11-week high after the supervisory board of Europe’s largest automaker late on Thursday struck an ambitious turnaround agreement that put the focus on sweeping job cuts and averted a clash between major stakeholders. Continue reading “Volkswagen’s surprise turnaround deal averts showdown as job cuts loom”
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New Delhi, 03rd September 2026: The Executive Committee of Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body representing the country’s leading automobile manufacturers, today elected Mr Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27.
Mr Shenu Agarwal, who previously served as the Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Mr Shailesh Chandra, Immediate Past President, SIAM, and Managing Director & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. Continue reading “Mr Shenu Agarwal takes over as SIAM President”
New Delhi, 3rd September 2026: During the 66th Annual Convention of The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi shared a special message at the convention stating, “India’s automobile industry is well placed to further expand its global presence as the country’s mobility ecosystem undergoes a fundamental transformation. Continued innovation, pursuit of excellence and a bold pathway towards Viksit Bharat will unlock transformative opportunities for the sector and accelerate the journey towards a faster, greener and self-reliant future.”
Chief Guest Mr Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, mentioned, “With quality, innovation, research and competitive pricing, India has the potential to become the largest automobile industry in the world, with the sector playing a key role in Viksit Bharat. We should also encourage the expansion of driver training centres, vehicle fitness centres and vehicle scrapping centres, which can contribute to the economy as well.” Continue reading “PM Modi Calls on Auto Industry to Pursue Excellence to Advance Viksit Bharat”
New Delhi, 3 September 2026: At the 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Special Plenary Session 1, themed “Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility,” discussed India’s roadmap to become a global leader in sustainable mobility by 2047.
Guest of Honour, Mr Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Government of India, recognised automotive sector’s role in contributing to the economy. He stated, “India’s mobility transition must accelerate towards cleaner fuels, with electric, biofuels and green hydrogen shaping the way forward. We must strengthen charging infrastructure, transition of heavy vehicles to electrics, build our export ecosystem and make India a global hub for advanced mobility technologies and manufacturing.” Continue reading “India’s Automobile Industry Driving Leadership In Sustainable Mobility”
San Salvador/ New Delhi, August 31, 2026: Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has announced a new phase of growth in El Salvador through a strategic alliance with VELOSA (Oriental Motors, S.A.). With extensive regional automotive experience, proven distribution expertise and strong operational capabilities, VELOSA will play a key role in expanding Hero MotoCorp’s presence and strengthening customer reach across the country.
Marking the landmark moment, VELOSA inaugurated its Hero flagship store on Calle El Progreso and expanded its retail network with two additional outlets at Metrocentro San Salvador and Plaza Mundo Soyapango. VELOSA has also initiated strategic partnerships with dealers across the country, bringing authorised service and support closer to Hero customers, starting operations with +30 authorized dealers. Continue reading “Hero MotoCorp Strengthens its presence in EL Salvador through a strategic alliance with Velosa”
Source : PTI | Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday flagged off the inaugural edition of ‘Ladakh Bike Week 2026’ to showcase Ladakh’s growing stature as a premier motorcycling and high-altitude adventure tourism destination.
Ladakh Bike Week 2026 is one of the eight flagship UT-level tourism festivals identified for destination promotion, visitor engagement and diversification of tourism across the region. Continue reading “Ladakh Bike Week 2026 flagged off to boost adventure tourism, local economy”
Source : PTI | Goa has failed to achieve its targeted electric vehicle (EV) adoption levels, with the state government attributing the shortfall primarily to inadequate charging infrastructure and the higher upfront cost of EVs compared to conventional internal combustion engine vehicles.
State New and Renewable Energy Minister Ramkrishna Dhavlikar shared the details in a written reply to a question by MLA Aleixo Lourenco in the Goa legislative assembly on Wednesday. Continue reading “Goa fails to meet EV adoption target; govt cites inadequate charging infrastructure, high costs”
PARIS, (Reuters) – France has begun tests on two cars to better assess Tesla’s FSD advanced driver assistance system, French Minister of Transport Philippe Tabarot said, in a move that could bring Europe a step closer to approval of Elon Musk’s autonomous driving technology.
Netherlands road authority RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self Driving system for use on Dutch roads on a provisional basis in April, prompting Belgium, Denmark, Estonia and Lithuania to do the same in advance of a bloc-wide vote on the plan that could take place as early as next month. Continue reading “France starts tests on Tesla’s self-driving tech”
PARIS, (Reuters) – Criminal use of informal banking networks has become a global problem and is growing, the Financial Action Task Force said on Thursday, urging companies and governments to do more to combat professional money-laundering services.
Here’s what the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FATF said in a report: Continue reading “Misuse of informal money-transfer networks is growing worldwide, global watchdog says”
Bodyshop capacity has become a strategic concern for OEMs and dealer networks alike, not just a floor-level scheduling issue. Technician availability is tightening, repair complexity is rising, and customer expectations on turnaround time continue to climb — regardless of brand or market.
The question dealer networks now face isn’t just “how do we hire more technicians” — it’s “how do we get measurably more output from the technicians already on the floor, without compromising quality or consistency?” Continue reading “You Don’t Always Need More Technicians. You Need More from Every Technician.”
SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – Tesla is set to hold an event for its purpose-built robotaxi Cybercab in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, amid much fanfare, as well as questions about regulatory hurdles and safety of the technology.
Here are some details: Continue reading “Tesla set to hold Cybercab event in Austin, Texas”
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TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japan’s Honda aims to cut more than $9 billion in costs over the next four years and has instructed suppliers to drastically reduce their prices, according to internal documents and one person familiar with the matter. Continue reading “Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in $9 billion push to fend off China, documents show”
BEIJING, (Reuters) – Tesla’s China-made electric vehicle sales slowed to a gain of 3.6% year-on-year in August, down sharply from the prior month, as divergent trends persisted across the U.S. automaker’s major markets.
Sales of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from its Shanghai factory, including exports to Europe, Asia Pacific and Canada, rose to 86,166 units from the year earlier, marking the 10th straight month of growth. Continue reading “Tesla’s China-made EV sales extend growth streak, but momentum fades”
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(Reuters) – Uber Technologies will lay off about 3,300 employees, or 10% of staff, in its largest cuts since the COVID-19 pandemic, to better navigate the rise of robotaxis encroaching on its ride-hailing business. Continue reading “Uber to lay off 10% of staff in biggest cuts since COVID”
Source : PTI | West Bengal Transport Minister Arjun Singh took stock of a host of issues concerning app cab operators, including fare revision and CNG availability, officials said on Wednesday.
At a meeting held here late on Tuesday, Singh also directed officials to initiate steps to address concerns raised by the operators, they said. Continue reading “West Bengal flags CNG shortage, fare concerns in app cab sector review”
Source : PTI | The Delhi Traffic Police issued 751 challans in a day to motorists for riding two-wheelers without helmets during a special enforcement drive conducted across the northern range, an official said on Tuesday.
Traffic personnel were deployed at strategic locations to check violations of the mandatory helmet rule. Continue reading “Delhi cracks down on helmet violations; over 750 challans issued in a day”
Source : PTI | Kinetic Engineering’s EV subsidiary, Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd (KWV), on Wednesday said it has appointed Makrand Joshi to lead its international business development as the company explores opportunities in overseas markets.
The Pune-based company said as part of this plan, it is evaluating expansion with an initial focus on Turkey, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt. Continue reading “Kinetic Engineering EV arm appoints Makrand Joshi to lead global expansion”
1st September 2026, New Delhi, BHARAT: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) 8th Auto Retail Conclave 2026 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, automobile manufacturers, Dealers and ecosystem partners to deliberate on the future of India’s automotive retail sector under the theme “BHARAT: Inclusive Mobility, Inspired Growth.” The conclave highlighted the critical role dealers play in expanding mobility access, driving employment, supporting entrepreneurship and enabling India’s evolving automotive ecosystem.
The event featured the presence of Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Steel, Government of India, as Chief Guest, alongside senior leaders from the automotive industry and allied sectors. During the inaugural session, FADA unveiled the FADA Digest 2026, commemorative editions of Kaleidoscope, and launched the FADA Employee ID Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at creating a professional identity and structured career pathway for employees across automobile retail. Continue reading “FADA Unveils Vision for ‘BHARAT: Inclusive Mobility, Inspired Growth’ at the 8th Auto Retail Conclave 2026”
1st September 2026, New Delhi, BHARAT: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, today announced the appointment of Mr. Sai Giridhar as FADA’s 38th President and for the years 2026-28. The decision was made at the 323rd Governing Council Meeting, which was held immediately after the 62nd Annual General Meeting.
Mr. Giridhar is the Managing Director of Saisha Motors Pvt. Ltd. based out of Jaipur, Rajasthan and has dealerships of Skoda, Volvo Cars, JSW MG Motors and MG Select. Continue reading “Change of guard at Fada as Mr. C S Vigneshwar hands over the baton To Mr. Sai Giridhar, FADA’s 38th President”
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – An Australian judge said he may order Tesla to give an independent expert access to its internal engineering platforms as part of a class action against the Elon Musk-led carmaker, a move designed to bypass a drawn-out discovery process that has dogged the case.
The lawsuit, filed in February 2025, alleges Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles suffer from “phantom braking” and that the advertised self-driving capability and battery range were overstated. Continue reading “Australian judge floats giving court-appointed expert access to Tesla’s engineering systems”
BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, reported rising global sales for the fourth straight month, as robust exports continued to cushion the impact of sluggish domestic demand.
Total sales climbed 17.8% from a year earlier to 440,293 vehicles in August, while overseas shipments jumped 134.5% to 189,466 vehicles, according to Reuters calculations based on BYD’s disclosure on Tuesday. Continue reading “BYD’s sales extend growth streak on strong exports”
BERLIN, (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s management board plans to propose ending production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034, German business outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported on Tuesday.
The Emden and Zwickau plants are slated to end production in 2031, followed by Hanover in 2032 and finally Neckarsulm in 2034, WirtschaftsWoche said, citing a supervisory board paper. Continue reading “Volkswagen management proposes shutdown of four German plants by 2034, WiWo reports”
STOCKHOLM, (Reuters) – Tesla’s supervised self-driving technology recorded 4.1 times fewer collisions than manually driven Tesla cars in the five European countries where it is permitted, the automaker said on Tuesday, as it steps up lobbying efforts ahead of an EU vote on wider deployment.
The Netherlands in April became the first European country to grant provisional approval for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, prompting Belgium, Denmark, Estonia and Lithuania to follow suit ahead of a European Union vote on broader approval. Continue reading “Tesla touts European supervised self-driving safety data ahead of EU vote”
OTTAWA, (Reuters) – The U.S. needs to start being serious and stop trying to be tough before talks on a possible trade deal with Canada can restart, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Tuesday.
Canada walked away from negotiations on an agreement to avoid additional U.S. tariffs on August 21, saying the American side had made unacceptable last-minute demands. Continue reading “Canada’s Carney says US needs to start being serious before trade talks can resume”
(Reuters) – Ford Motor is recalling 148,663 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of driver power and loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function, which can reduce visibility, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. Continue reading “Ford to recall about 149,000 vehicles in US over power loss, NHTSA says”
