Summary

• EU regulators voice safety concerns over FSD, including speeding and performance on icy roads
• Officials frustrated by Tesla’s strategy of encouraging owners to pressure regulators
• Dutch will present case for FSD to EU-wide committee this week

(Reuters) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk has projected confidence that the European Union will soon green-light the carmaker’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) system, but emails from some European regulators show marked skepticism toward the technology and its stated safety ​benefits.

Tesla’s “FSD (Supervised)” technology got the nod from Dutch road regulator RDW in April. RDW is now seeking EU approval for FSD, with a key committee hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Continue reading “Exclusive: Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show”

Porsche India, a division of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), today announced the appointment of Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director, Porsche India, with immediate effect.

India |Porsche India, a division of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), today announced the appointment of Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director, Porsche India, with immediate effect. Continue reading “Porsche India appoints Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director”

Pune :  Tunwal E-Motors proudly announces its successful association with Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6, marking a major milestone in the brand’s marketing journey with an investment of ₹1.75 crore. The season aired on JioStar and Colors Marathi, offering extensive reach and consistent audience engagement across Maharashtra and beyond.

As part of this strategic collaboration, Tunwal E-Motors integrated its electric vehicle within the Bigg Boss house, where it remained a prominent feature for nearly 100 days, ensuring strong and repeated brand visibility throughout the season. Continue reading “Tunwal E-Motors Accelerates Brand Visibility with Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 Integration”

Key features in the New Force Traveller N:

1. All-new car-like cockpit with digital cluster and 9-inch infotainment screen
2. Improved NVH for a quieter cabin experience
3. New ergonomically designed seats
4. New front facia with DRL and LED turn indicators
5. All-new HVAC system for improved cabin cooling
6. Moulded roof with modular construction design across all variants
7. Enhanced structural integrity (improved BIW build)
8. Reduced number of body joints through improved design and manufacturing techniques
9. Comprehensively re-engineered sheet metal structure
10. Robust manufacturing and quality systems enhancing fit, finish, and overall aesthetics
11. Advanced manufacturing, including robotics and automated door hemming, improve build quality, efficiency, and consistency

Pune, India, : Force Motors Limited, India’s largest van maker and a leading automotive manufacturer, today launched the New Force Traveller N Range comprising of ambulance, delivery van, and school bus applications. Continue reading “Force Motors launches New Force Traveller N Range—Reimagined for the future of shared passenger mobility”

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told European Union and German trade officials over the weekend that the U.S. will move ​forward with President Donald Trump’s plan to raise EU car import tariffs to 25%, according to ‌a statement made Monday on CNBC.

“I was in contact with both European and German trade officials this weekend to help them understand why this was happening and remind them of all the conversations we’ve had about ​their compliance,” Greer told CNBC in an interview. “I’ll continue to have those conversations, but ​the president’s moving forward with this action.” Continue reading “US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs”

Source : PTI | Ramkrishna Forgings is gearing up to start commercial operations of its Chennai facility from June this year, a development that will mark the company’s foray into forged wheel manufacturing business.

The company has been setting up the facility at an estimated cost of ₹2,000 crore after receiving a Letter of Award (LOA) from the Indian Railways in 2023, Naresh Jalan, the Managing Director of Ramkrishna Forgings, said.

Continue reading “Ramkrishna Forgings set to foray into forged wheel production next month”

Hero MotoCorp has announced the appointment of Sachin Agrawal as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective May 21, 2026. This leadership transition marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing transformation towards future mobility solutions.

Agrawal succeeds Vikram Kasbekar, who will step down from the CTO role while continuing as Executive Director on the company’s Board, ensuring continuity in leadership. Continue reading “Hero MotoCorp Appoints Sachin Agrawal as CTO to Drive Next-Gen Mobility Vision”

(Reuters) – New registrations of Tesla cars extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and Denmark while ​rising in the Netherlands but falling sharply in Norway and Spain.

Tesla’s sales in Europe ‌have rebounded strongly so far this year after two consecutive annual declines, helped by an easier comparison base and customers’ rising interest in alternatives to combustion‑engine vehicles following a surge in petrol prices ​triggered by the Iran war. Continue reading “Tesla’s European rebound continues in April despite decline in Norway and Spain”

(Reuters) – Elon Musk contacted OpenAI President Greg Brockman to gauge interest in a settlement ​two days before their high-stakes trial got underway in ‌Oakland federal court, according to a new court filing.

When Brockman suggested both sides drop their claims, Musk allegedly said, “By the end of this ​week, you and Sam will be the most hated ​men in America. If you insist, so it will ⁠be,” the filing, made on Sunday, stated. Continue reading “Musk sought settlement with OpenAI before Oakland trial, filing shows”

Summary

• Trump threatens 25% car tariffs, citing EU delay in removing duties on US goods
• German Chancellor Merz urges swift EU action to finalise trade deal
• EU lawmakers seek sunrise, sunset clauses and safeguards

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc’s side ‌of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to ward off the threat of higher auto tariffs, EU diplomats said on Monday.

Representatives of the European Parliament and the Council, the body representing EU governments, will on Wednesday ​resume negotiations on legislation to lower EU duties on imported U.S. goods, with the EU ​assembly wanting to establish multiple safeguards. Continue reading “EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike”

(Reuters) – Tesla’s new car sales ​in Spain fell ‌47.3% in April from the same ​month last ​year to 301 vehicles, ⁠registration data ​from industry group ​ANFAC showed on Monday.

In the first four months, ​sales of ​Tesla cars in Spain ‌rose ⁠29.1% compared to the same period in 2025, ​while ​total ⁠sales of electrified vehicles, ​a category that ​includes ⁠both fully-electric vehicles and hybrids, ⁠grew ​by ​54%. Continue reading “New Tesla sales in Spain fall 47.3% year-on-year in April”

Summary

• Shares in German automakers down 2% to 3%
• Trump says auto import tariffs will be increased to 25%
• Move hurts European automakers exporting to the U.S.

FRANKFURT, (Reuters) – Shares in German carmakers slid on Monday following ​President Donald Trump’s decision to hike U.S. tariffs on imported European cars to 25% from the 15% levy previously ‌agreed, dealing a fresh blow to the already battered sector. Continue reading “German carmakers in crosshairs of latest Trump tariff salvo”

Source : PTI | In a renewed push to curb vehicular pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government has intensified enforcement of its “no PUC, no fuel” rule, leading to over 15,000 vehicles being turned away from fuel stations in just four days from April 26 to 29, as per data accessed by the PTI.

The move signals a stricter on-ground implementation of existing norms to tackle the city’s persistent air quality crisis. Continue reading “Delhi govt tightens ‘no PUC, no fuel’ rule, data shows over 15K vehicles denied fuel in four days”

Source : PTI | The country’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, has started the new fiscal 2026-27 with a 42 per cent market share, increasing from 39 per cent in the previous fiscal.

According to industry estimates, the company, which posted a record domestic sales of 1,91,122 units in April, gained nearly 3 percentage points in market share the month. Continue reading “Maruti Suzuki India starts FY27 with increase in market share to 42%”

The mobility ecosystem has lost a significant voice with the passing of Kewin Kuriath, Founder & CEO of Mobility Aftermarket.

A respected industry leader and entrepreneur, Kewin played a pivotal role in shaping conversations around the automotive aftermarket and its future in an increasingly digital and connected world. Continue reading “Remembering Kewin Kuriath: A Driving Force Behind the Mobility Aftermarket Evolution”

Source : PTI | India’s used car market is expected to double to around $70 billion by 2031 from $35 billion in the last financial year, accelerated by a mix of factors such as rising affordability and faster replacement cycles, among others, making it one of the most attractive markets globally, a report said on Thursday.

The country which currently stand at 5th position in terms of used car markets is globally and is projected to become the 3rd largest by the end of this decade, trailing only the US and China, strategy consulting firm Redseer said in a study report. Continue reading “India used car market expected to double to $70 billion in five years: Report”

Summary

• Monitor cites governance failures and lack of investment oversight at UAW
• Monitor disputes $80 million loss figure, calling union’s calculation exaggerated
• Union says it disagrees with some findings but it has adopted the monitor’s recommendations

(Reuters) – A federally appointed monitor overseeing the United Auto Workers found “multiple points of breakdown” in a delayed investment of union funds that ​could have cost the labor group millions in unrealized stock gains.

Reuters first reported last June that the union’s leadership was in turmoil over an ‌alleged investment blunder that officials said at the time cost the UAW about $80 million in potential gains from its financial portfolio. Continue reading “Federal monitor flags ‘dysfunction’ in UAW’s management of investments”

LONDON, (Reuters) – Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but ​fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD kept chipping away ‌at the U.S. electric vehicle maker’s market share.

Tesla’s sales have recovered strongly in Europe this year after two consecutive annual declines, including a drop ​of nearly 27% in 2025. Continue reading “Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April”

SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Chinese EV giant ​BYD’s vehicle sales fell for an eighth straight month ‌in April, down 15.5% from a year earlier and extending its longest-ever downturn as it struggles with weak demand at home.

Overseas ​sales of passenger vehicles and pickup trucks, increasingly a ​source of growth for BYD, jumped 35% to ⁠130,000 vehicles last month, according to Reuters calculations based ​on a Weibo post by BYD executive Li Yunfei. Continue reading “BYD’s sales downturn extends to eighth straight month”

Summary

• Pentagon partners with seven AI firms, excluding Anthropic
• Staff reluctant to drop Anthropic, citing tool superiority despite Pentagon ban
• Pentagon expands AI partnerships to avoid overreliance on single vendor

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced ‌capabilities on the Defense Department’s classified networks as it seeks to broaden the range of AI providers working across the military.

The statement excludes Anthropic, which has been in dispute with the Pentagon over guardrails on the military’s use of its artificial intelligence tools. Continue reading “Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic”

Summary

• Trump cites EU non-compliance with trade deal as reason for tariff hike
• EU officials criticize move as arbitrary, warn of firm response
• Economist calls on Brussels, Berlin to ‘finally show some backbone’
• Shares of Ford, Stellantis, GM down after tariff announcement

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week from the previously agreed 15%, saying ​the bloc had not complied with its trade deal with Washington.

The move drew sharp rebukes from European politicians and trade groups, with one European economist calling on Brussels and the German government to “finally show some backbone” and ‌impose retaliatory tariffs. Continue reading “Trump says he will raise tariff on autos from European Union to 25%”

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s ​announcement to increase tariffs on cars from ‌the EU shows that the U.S. is an unreliable trading partner, EU parliament’s ​trade committee chair Bernd Lange said ​on Friday.

“This latest move demonstrates just ⁠how unreliable the U.S. side ​is,” Lange said. “This is no way to ​treat close partners. Now we can only respond with the utmost clarity and firmness, drawing ​on the strength of our ​position.” Continue reading “Trump’s tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament’s trade committee chair”

Mumbai, May 1, 2026: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. sales in the domestic & international market for April 2026 stood at 59,701 units, compared to 45,532 units during April 2025.

  Continue reading “Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. registered total sales of 59,701 units in April 2026”

Bangalore, 01^st May 2026: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced its sales performance for the month of April 2026 with 32,086 units, reflecting a growth of 17% compared to 27,329 units sold in April 2025. This includes 30,159 units sold in the domestic market and 1,927 units exported.

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Continue reading “Toyota Kirloskar Motor Registers 32,086 Units Sales in April 2026”

Source : PTI | New Delhi: The government has cut the windfall gains tax on the export of diesel to ₹23 per litre and aviation turbine fuel to ₹33/litre, effective Friday.

The finance ministry, in a statement, said there will be no change in existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel for domestic consumption.

Continue reading “Excise duty on diesel exports cut to ₹23/ltr”

(Reuters) – Ford is recalling 179,698 ​vehicles in the U.S. ‌due to a loose bolt in ​the front seat ​frame, the U.S. National ⁠Highway Traffic Safety ​Administration (NHTSA) said on ​Friday.

The recall includes certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. Continue reading “Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says”

(Reuters) – Harley-Davidson is ​recalling 88,039 ‌motorcycles in the U.S. ​due ​to an airbox ⁠backplate ​breather port ​that may be blocked, allowing ​pressure ​to build up ‌inside ⁠the crankcase, the U.S. ​National ​Highway ⁠Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ​said ​on ⁠Friday. Continue reading “Harley-Davidson recalls around 88,000 motorcycles over Airbox Baseplate issue, NHTSA says”

(Reuters) – Elon Musk testified for more than seven hours over three days this week at a trial in Oakland, California, over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the owner of ChatGPT as a defense of the institution of charitable giving.

Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX as well as the world’s richest person, is also ​suing OpenAI’s Chief Executive Sam Altman and its President Greg Brockman, saying they betrayed him and the public by abandoning the mission to be ‌a benevolent steward of AI for humanity. Continue reading “Key takeaways from Musk’s testimony at OpenAI trial”

(Reuters) – Magna International topped analysts’ estimates for first-quarter sales and profit on Friday, ​helped by stronger foreign exchange and ‌resilient demand for its auto parts.

Demand for auto parts and advanced driver-aid systems has held ​up, although the end of certain ​programs and lower vehicle production weighed on ⁠overall sales in the first quarter. Continue reading “Magna tops quarterly profit, sales estimates on auto parts demand”

Summary

• Rivian plans to draw DOE loan in early 2027
• Posts narrower loss, revenue beat in Q1
• Uber robotaxi deal and Volkswagen partnership aim to drive future growth

(Reuters) – Rivian said on Thursday it will get up ​to a $4.5 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy, about $2 billion lower than previously approved, to build its ‌plant in Georgia and will draw the funds earlier than planned in 2027.

Access to the loan will be crucial for the electric-vehicle maker, which like many of its peers has been burning cash, as it starts building the Georgia plant and equips it to expand production of the smaller and more affordable R2 ​SUVs, seen as critical for the company’s success. Continue reading “Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker”

Summary

• Toyota forecast to post $5.2 billion Q4 operating profit
• Middle East conflict drives up aluminium prices, disrupts shipments and regional sales
• Analysts, suppliers warn of further profit risks from higher input costs this year

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Toyota is expected to report a fourth successive year-on-year decline in quarterly operating profit ​next week, as rising material and labour costs and the impact of U.S. tariffs offset strong demand, particularly for hybrid vehicles.

The world’s ‌biggest automaker is forecast to post operating profit of 813 billion yen ($5.17 billion) for the January-March quarter, down 27% from a year earlier, according to the median estimate of seven analysts surveyed by LSEG. Continue reading “Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount”

Revamped product portfolio and an expanding network continue sequential strong growth momentum for the 2^nd consecutive quarters.

New Delhi, May 01, 2026: Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French automaker Renault Group, has started FY 2027 on a strong note, registering an impressive year-on-year growth of 108% in April 2026. The company recorded total domestic wholesales of 5,413 units, more than doubling from 2,602 units sold in April 2025. Continue reading “Renault India sales doubles in April at 5413 units”

New Delhi, 30 April, 2026 – Tsuyo Manufacturing, a leading integrated electric vehicle (EV) powertrain company, today announced the grant of additional two breakthrough motor technology Patents, marking another significant milestone in its innovation-led journey and reinforcing its position as a global deep-tech player in EV systems.

The newly granted patents include:

• Non-Magnetic Bridge Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Electric Motor
• Fault-Tolerant Five-Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Motor with Dual Inverter Control

Continue reading “Tsuyo Manufacturing Secures Two Global-First EV Motor Patents, Strengthening India’s Deep-Tech Powertrain Capabilities”

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Source : PTI | The Odisha government has requested the Centre to set up 190 EV charging infrastructure across 190 locations in six key cities under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-Drive) scheme, officials said on Wednesday.

The State Transport Authority (STA) under the Commerce and Transport Department has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Heavy Industries in this regard.

Continue reading “Odisha urges Centre to set up 190 EV charging stations in six cities under PM E-Drive Scheme”

Source : PTI | The Delhi government has notified an increase in the environmental compensation charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles entering the national capital, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Wednesday, calling it a major step in the fight against air pollution.

According to an official statement, the decision follows directions of the Supreme Court and is based on recommendations of the Commission for Air Quality Management to restore the deterrent value of the charge and discourage polluting commercial vehicles from entering Delhi. Continue reading “Higher environmental compensation charge notified for commercial vehicles entering Delhi”

(Reuters) – Royal Caribbean cut annual ​profit forecast on Thursday, signaling that ‌surging fuel costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East are weighing on the ​cruise operator’s margins.

Cruise operators, heavily dependent ​on fuel oil and marine gas ⁠oil, are navigating a tougher environment as ​stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations raise concerns about prolonged disruptions ​to the Middle Eastern supply, driving up oil prices. Continue reading “Royal Caribbean cuts annual profit forecast, sees higher fuel costs”

Summary

• Adjusted EBIT rose to 960 million euros in first quarter
• Company expects 400-million-euro relief on US tariffs
• Q1 industrial free cash flow negative for 1,9 bln euros
• New long term business plan to be unveiled on May 21

MILAN, (Reuters) – Stellantis reported a near tripling in first-quarter adjusted operating income ‌on Thursday, helped by U.S. tariff refunds, but a disappointing cash flow result sent shares in the Franco-Italian carmaker sharply lower.

The results underscore the challenges still facing Chief Executive Antonio Filosa, who was appointed last year to revive the automaker after several quarters of ​falling sales. Continue reading “Stellantis sinks on weak cash flows as tariff refunds lift profit”

Summary

• Automakers log expected tariff refunds, boosting paper Q1 profits
• Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis among first to estimate anticipated reimbursements
• Companies’ refund requests could risk Trump blowback

DETROIT/BERLIN, (Reuters) – Some automakers this week got a first-quarter profit boost – at least on paper – from future refunds of tariff ​payments they made to the U.S. government, risking potential ire from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Companies that were hit with import duties began applying for refunds ‌last week, following a February U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down some of the Trump administration’s tariffs. A total of up to $166 billion in reimbursements is due to importers who paid tariffs in a process that could take several months, with the auto industry among the hardest-hit sectors by Trump’s tariff regime. Continue reading “Carmakers bank on $2.3 billion in future tariff refunds, risking Trump’s ire”