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New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) today announced that its popular SUV, FRONX, has crossed the milestone of 2 lakh exports in under 38 months, becoming the fastest SUV from India to achieve this feat** . Continue reading “Maruti Suzuki FRONX becomes the fastest SUV to clock 2 lakh exports from India in record time”
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HONG KONG/SHENZHEN, China, (Reuters) – The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world’s most-indebted property developer, was sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on Thursday, five years after the firm’s collapse shook the nation’s economy and financial markets. Continue reading “China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison”
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BEIJING, (Reuters) – The robotics division of China’s largest auto exporter Chery Automobile is gearing up for an IPO to fund future growth and investments, its chief said on Wednesday, as competition intensifies in the country’s fast-growing humanoid robot sector. Continue reading “Chery’s robot unit eyes IPO, targets overseas market for police robots”
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WASHINGTON/OTTAWA, (Reuters) – The U.S. and Canada are closing in on a trade deal in which Washington could cut some contentious tariff rates on Canadian-built cars and trucks, and key metals, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Continue reading “US could cut key tariffs as part of proposed Canada deal, source says”
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(Reuters) – A few years ago, battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution was racing to make cells for electric vehicles. Today, its focus has mostly flipped to a new product: energy storage batteries. Continue reading “LG Energy, once fixed on EV batteries, jumps to Plan B”
Source : PTI | Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said the entire process of verifying Marathi language knowledge while issuing new badges to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers will be videographed from Thursday.
The measure was aimed at ensuring transparency in the implementation of the amended motor vehicle rules, making “working knowledge” of Marathi mandatory for such drivers, Sarnaik said at a press conference in Mantralaya. Continue reading “Maharashtra to videograph driver badge tests for Marathi compliance from Aug 20”
Source : PTI | The CBI has registered a case against Gensol Engineering Ltd and the founders of BluSmart EV taxi service, Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, over causing alleged loss of over ₹672 crore to IREDA, officials said Wednesday.
The action comes on a complaint filed by The Indian Renewable Development Agency (IREDA), which had alleged that it extended loans to Gensol Engineering Limited and its subsidiary, Gensol EV Lease Limited, for procuring Electric Vehicles for the BluSmart EV ride-hailing service, the FIR said. Continue reading “CBI registers case against BluSmart’s founders Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi”
Source : PTI | The Maharashtra government would give auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers an opportunity to learn Marathi before taking action for failing to comply with the language requirement under amended motor vehicle rules, state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Tuesday.
The government would not immediately cancel permits or licenses of drivers who do not know Marathi, Sarnaik assured, stressing that the aim was not to deprive them of their livelihood but to ensure those providing passenger transport services in Maharashtra possess a working knowledge of the language. Continue reading “Maharashtra gives drivers time to learn Marathi before action”
Source : PTI | Delhi is set to introduce two air-conditioned electric buses for tourism, with the vehicles planned to connect four curated circuits covering 21 heritage, spiritual and cultural sites across the capital, according to documents issued by DTTDC.
The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Limited (DTTDC) has invited bids for supplying two nine-metre air-conditioned electric buses for tourism purposes, according to the tender document.
Continue reading “Delhi to introduce electric tourism buses connecting 21 heritage, spiritual sites”
Source : PTI | Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday said the top three passenger vehicle models exported from India in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal are from its stable.
The company, which witnessed its FRONX cross the milestone of 2 lakh exports in under 38 months, said it garnered more than 55 per cent share in passenger vehicle (PV) exports from India in the first quarter.
Continue reading “Maruti Suzuki dominates PV exports with top three models in Q1”
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HOUSTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday sued the former CEO and two other top executives of Tricolor, the latest fallout after the collapse of the Texas-based used-car seller and subprime lender last year. Continue reading “US SEC sues former executives of collapsed auto lender Tricolor”
(Reuters) – Einride AB said it expects revenue growth rate to more than double in the second half of the year and announced a deal to add 500 Tesla Semi trucks to its fleet, sending its shares soaring 12% in early trading on Tuesday.
The Swedish freight technology company said the first Tesla Semi deployments are expected in September. Continue reading “Einride forecasts faster growth, adds 500 Tesla Semi trucks to fleet”
BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai has a pipeline of planned and potential overseas robotaxi deployments of more than 4,000 vehicles, it said on Tuesday, as it seeks to accelerate its expansion beyond China.
Autonomous driving firms are racing to commercialise robotaxi services overseas. Continue reading “China’s Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 4,000 robotaxis abroad”
Source : PTI | Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh said it will hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday to demand setting up of a welfare board and highlight other transport-linked issues.
Under the umbrella organisation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh will gather on Monday and launch the agitation against the central and state governments. Continue reading “Delhi auto union to protest at Jantar Mantar today, demand welfare board”
Source : PTI | Private bus operators in Kolkata have threatened to launch an agitation soon, alleging that repeated cases and hefty fines imposed by police and Motor Vehicles Department officials over fare-related violations are making it increasingly difficult to run the service.
In a letter to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Transport Minister Arjun Singh recently, the Joint Council of Bus Syndicate General Secretary Tapan Banerjee said cases were being filed against buses at various places in the city on August 12 and 13, which included charging a minimum fare of ₹10 from passengers. Continue reading “Private bus operators threaten agitation over fines, fare dispute in Kolkata”
FRANKFURT, (Reuters) – A market correction to tech stock exuberance in the U.S. is likely and could have far-reaching consequences due to limits in fiscal and monetary policy buffers to blunt the potential economic hit, a European Central Bank blog post said on Monday.
Investors have been piling into technology stocks on bets that AI will fundamentally alter the global economy, and valuations for top tech companies are now far above historic averages. Continue reading “AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts”
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies and Zipline announced a partnership on Monday to bring autonomous drone delivery to Uber Eats customers across the United States.
The tie-up was accompanied by Uber making a strategic investment in the drone delivery company. Continue reading “Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats”
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Monday it is recalling 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from operating properly.
The recall includes 848,000 vehicles in the United States including various 2026 and 2027 model year Chrysler Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid and Voyager, Dodge Charger, Jeep Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer, Wrangler and Ram 1500, 2500 and ProMaster vehicles. About 107,000 vehicles are being recalled in Canada, Mexico and other markets. Continue reading “Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles because radio software may disrupt rear-view camera”
(Reuters) – Tesla has told employees it is gearing up for a public launch of Cybercab, starting with a rollout in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month, the Information reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the plans.
Cybercab, a purpose-built autonomous vehicle without pedals or a steering wheel, is crucial to Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions, as the company is planning to eventually deploy the vehicle for its autonomous ride-hailing service. Continue reading “Tesla prepares for Cybercab launch in August starting with rides to employees, the Information reports”
(Reuters) – U.S. and Canadian trade negotiators were haggling over a potential reduction in President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 15% after some value content deductions, three sources familiar with the talks said on Monday.
The countries face a Wednesday deadline for steep new U.S. duties on $20 billion worth of other Canadian goods. Continue reading “US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say”
Source : PTI | EV leasing platform Drivn on Friday said it has signed an agreement with AVG Logistics to deploy 100 electric trucks across the country.
The trucks will support AVG Logistics’ operations across diverse business requirements, with specific routes and corridors to be announced at a later stage, the company said. Continue reading “Drivn signs agreement with AVG Logistics to deploy 100 electric trucks”
Source : PTI | Japanese mobility solutions and financial services provider ORIX Corporation has identified India as one of its two focus growth markets globally, bullish on the prospects of vehicle leasing and rentals in the country ‘taking off’ going forward, according to its President and Group CEO Hidetake Takahashi.
The company believes that it can increase the size of its fleet in India to around 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh vehicles in the short to medium term from the current 50,000. Continue reading “India’s auto market nears leasing inflection as ORIX corporation eyes fleet expansion”
Source : PTI | The Maharashtra government has constituted a high-level committee to address road repairs, traffic congestion and management issues in the rapidly expanding Chakan industrial belt in Pune district, and set up a mechanism for time-bound redressal of industrial grievances.
The decision was taken in view of the growing number of industrial and commercial establishments in Chakan and adjoining industrial areas, increasing heavy-vehicle movement and population, and the anticipated expansion of industries, according to a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the state Planning Department on August 14. Continue reading “High-level panel set up to address traffic, road woes in Maharashtra’s Chakan industrial belt”
Source : PTI | Europe emerged as the top destination for Indian electric motor car shipments in the first quarter of 2026-27, with the United Kingdom ranking as the second-largest market and recording imports worth $78.7 million, compared with negligible shipments in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, according to the commerce ministry data.
India’s exports of electric motor cars surged in the first quarter of 2026-27, with export earnings rising sharply to $369 million from $22.2 million a year earlier, while shipments jumped to 10,802 vehicles from 1,309 units, reflecting growing global competitiveness of India’s electric mobility industry. Continue reading “Europe emerges top destination for India’s electric car shipments in Q1”
(Reuters) – The White House said on Thursday the United States is losing annual tariff revenue of about $19 billion to $26 billion on goods, largely from China, that are transshipped through third countries to avoid U.S. import duties. Continue reading “White House says transshipped goods cost up to $26 billion in lost tariffs”
BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai announced on Friday plans to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber.
The collaboration, dating back to May 2025, is set to expand from the existing commercial robotaxi service in Croatia’s capital Zagreb to four unnamed cities in Europe, according to a company statement. Continue reading “China’s Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe”
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BEIJING, (Reuters) – China’s car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor and Volkswagen. Continue reading “Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere – just not at home”
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(Reuters) – Detroit’s automakers plan to argue to the Trump administration that its proposals for a revised North American trade deal could cost the companies billions of dollars and hurt their competitiveness with foreign rivals. Continue reading “Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions”
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BEIJING, (Reuters) – China’s exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales as higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran war accelerate regional electrification. Continue reading “Iran war a boon for China’s e-trucks, fuelling export surge”
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JSW Dulux Limited announces Q1 FY2026-27 results
Mumbai, August 11, 2026: Today, the Board of Directors of JSW Dulux Limited (formerly Akzo Nobel India Limited), a leading Decorative and Industrial Paints company and part of the JSW Group, approved the financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2026. Continue reading “JSW Dulux closes Q1 FY 26-27 with a Strong 25% Volume Growth. All Key Parameters Up!”
Source : PTI | Mumbai witnessed an impressive display of automotive passion this Friendship Day as more than 100 Porsche cars across Porsche SUVs, Sports cars and EVs came together for an exclusive drive organised by Porsche Centre Mumbai – Infinity Cars for its customers. Bringing together Porsche owners and their families, the drive celebrated friendship, camaraderie and the shared passion for driving that connects the Porsche community.
The convoy made its way through some of Mumbai’s most iconic roads, including the Coastal Road and Marine Drive, creating a striking sight across the city. With more than 100 Porsche cars travelling together, the drive offered owners an opportunity to experience the city from behind the wheel while connecting with fellow members of the Porsche community. Continue reading “Over 100 Porsche cars rally across Mumbai on Friendship Day drive”
In most Body shops, there’s an unwritten rule: when a Nib, Run, or Dust speck shows up in the topcoat, the “safe” approach is to sand the whole panel—door, quarter, hood—rather than the small area that actually has the defect. That isn’t Laziness. It’s Risk Management.
With conventional Wet Sanding, it’s hard to see progress while you work. Technicians often can’t tell how much material has been removed until they stop, wipe the surface, and let it dry. That visibility gap encourages a defensive habit: sand wider than necessary, blend farther than needed, and hope the finish levels out. It usually does—but the cost of that insurance is high.
The hidden cost of the “safe” habit
Buying a new car is about more than design, mileage and features. Safety is now a major priority for Indian buyers, especially families. Global NCAP ratings help compare vehicles, but ratings alone do not define safety. A safe car combines strong engineering, smart safety systems and technology that helps prevent accidents and protect occupants. This philosophy has been at the heart of every Škoda vehicle, making it one of the brands associated with the safest cars India offers.
Safety Begins with Engineering
A safe vehicle is built from the ground up, not simply equipped with a long list of features. Continue reading “What makes Škoda among the safest cars in India?”
(Reuters) – Copper foil maker Londian Wason New Energy Tech was valued at $2.01 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, marking the largest IPO of a Chinese company in the U.S. in more than a year.
The Shenzhen-based company’s shares opened at $26 apiece, above their offer price of $22, after it raised $94.3 million in Tuesday’s upsized offering. Continue reading “Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year”
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NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Hours after India made public assurances last week that its ethanol-blended petrol was safe, the country’s main auto lobby withdrew a complaint about fuel contamination it had sent to the government a week earlier. The group said some figures needed more checks. Continue reading “Emails reveal Indian carmakers’ fuel contamination worries before public retreat”
For every dealership, the service due list is an important starting point. It tells the team which customers are expected to come back to the workshop.
But the real picture starts after that.
How many customers were contacted? How many responded? How many bookings were generated? And how many opportunities were simply missed because the follow-up never happened? Continue reading “Redsage: What Happens After a Customer Appears on the Service Due List?”
Source : PTI | Kerala Transport Minister C P John on Tuesday thanked the Calicut City Service Cooperative Society for donating a bus to the state-run KSRTC, calling it a strong example of public participation in strengthening public sector institutions.
In a Facebook post, John said the cooperative society had set a precedent by using ₹40 lakh from its public welfare fund to purchase a KSRTC bus, in what he described as the first such initiative in the history of the state-run transport corporation. Continue reading “Public funds buy KSRTC bus in Kerala first, minister hails cooperative model”
Source : PTI | VinFast’s new Total Cost of Ownership Calculator helps buyers compare the long-term costs of EVs and gasoline vehicles, turning one of electric mobility’s biggest promises into personalized figures that support smarter purchasing and financial decisions.
In this day and age, a car buyer comparing models can find horsepower, cargo space, and safety ratings in minutes. What is much harder to see is which vehicle will actually cost less to own after years of loan payments, fuel bills, and maintenance. Those factors make up a vehicle’s total cost of ownership (TCO), a metric that encompasses all expenses incurred throughout the ownership period.
Continue reading “VinFast rolls out TCO calculator to highlight EV cost savings over petrol cars”
