JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Chinese automakers launched a raft of electric, hybrid and pickup truck models at South Africa’s biggest auto show, betting on growing demand for electrified vehicles and seeking to challenge established ​rivals in the country’s highly competitive pickup market.

China’s Changan and its partner Jameel Motors ‌South Africa introduced the Deepal S05 range-extended electric vehicle — which uses a small petrol-powered engine to recharge the vehicle’s battery as it runs — and Changan Uni-S hybrid SUV. Continue reading “China automakers target South Africa’s EV buyers, pickup market at auto show”

Summary

• Autos are a key part of suspended US-Canada trade talks
• GM to add heavy-duty GMC Sierra truck at plant in Oshawa, Ontario if deal approved
• CAMI plant would have priority for defence ​work if GM secures contract from Canadian Armed Forces

(Reuters) – General Motors plans to assemble a heavy-duty ‌pickup at an Ontario plant as part of a tentative deal with a key union that would pump C$1.1 billion ($791.31 million) into Canada’s auto sector as it reels from U.S. tariffs, a union bargaining report said on Saturday. Continue reading “GM union deal would invest C$1.1 bln in Canada auto factories amid US tariff pressure”

Source : PTI | Ola Electric on Friday said it has received a sanction order from the Ministry of Heavy Industries for the release of incentives amounting to ₹95.81 crore under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-Auto Scheme).

The sanction pertains to the demand incentive under the PLI-Auto Scheme for FY 2026-27, and authorises the payment to be released through IFCI Ltd, the Central Nodal Agency designated for disbursement under the scheme, Ola Electric said in a statement. Continue reading “Ola Electric secures ₹95.81 cr PLI-auto incentive”

Source : PTI | Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the country’s leading state in vehicle scrapping, accounting for nearly 48.5 per cent of the more than 4.07 lakh vehicles scrapped nationwide till July 31, 2026, Transport minister Dayashankar Singh said on Thursday.

According to the Transport Department, more than 1.97 lakh vehicles have been scrapped in Uttar Pradesh, making it the country’s largest contributor to the vehicle scrapping programme. Continue reading “UP accounts for nearly half of vehicles scrapped nationwide: Govt”

Source : PTI | The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways expects 25,000 beneficiary registrations under the Parivartan scheme launched last month to phase out polluting commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR.

As many as 1,450 old truck and bus owners have so far registered under the scheme since its launch on July 14, road transport and highways secretary V Umashankar said on Friday. Continue reading “Govt expects 25,000 registrations under Parivartan scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR”

Source : PTI | Responding to a demand by representatives of the migrant auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers operating in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said they would be given one year to learn functional Marathi.

The announcement by Fadnavis came ahead of the next year’s crucial assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the state from which a sizable number of migrant drivers hail. Continue reading “Maharashtra gives migrant cab, auto drivers 1-year window to learn Marathi”

Summary

• Toyota and Honda account for more than 75% of Canada’s 1.2 million vehicles produced in 2025
• Some auto-industry sources see January timeline as leaving room to reach a deal
• Failed trade deal would have cut tariff on Canadian vehicles to 15% from 25%

DETROIT, (Reuters) – Just last week, automakers were hoping summer U.S.-Canada trade talks would deliver relief from Washington’s 25% ‌tariffs that have raised the cost of shipping vehicles and parts across the border. Continue reading “Automakers thought Canada was getting a trade deal. Then tariffs doubled.”

SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – Rivian CFO Claire McDonough has decided to leave the company to join GE Vernova in the same role, ​just as the electric vehicle maker ramps up rollout of its ‌more affordable SUVs amid fragile EV demand in the U.S.

McDonough will join GE Vernova later this year and take on the CFO role at the beginning of 2027, succeeding the retiring Ken Parks, ​the company said. Continue reading “Rivian’s finance chief McDonough steps down, joins GE Vernova”

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Toyota Motor said on Friday its global vehicle sales and production ​fell in July, weighed by declines ‌in China, the United States and the Middle East, which offset a stronger performance ​in Japan. Continue reading “Toyota sales, production fall on sharp declines in China, Middle East”

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The most successful luxury SUV in India goes bigger and bolder.

Supreme space for luxurious travel: Longest car in the segment with the most spacious rear cabin.

Digitally advanced, intuitively connected: New additions to digital tech and driving assistance systems for the best-in-class driving experience. Adaptive LED Headlights, Digital Key Plus, Comfort Access 2.0, Widescreen Curved Display with BMW OS9. Continue reading “When head and heart agree: The new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase.”

Source : PTI | Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL), India’s second largest fuel retailer, on Thursday said there is no decision to replace E20 petrol with E10, clarifying that the current debate is over whether older vehicles should have access to a lower-ethanol blend and how an additional grade of petrol could be supplied across India’s vast fuel-distribution network.

In a media call post the company’s annual shareholder meeting, BPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna, however, said he saw no operational or logistical challenge in switching from E20 petrol to E10 if the government decides to change the ethanol-blending policy. Continue reading “BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehicles”

BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese regulators on Thursday ordered automakers to file proactive recall plans for any defects uncovered in self-audits, as part of ​a year-long campaign to improve vehicle quality and safety ‌in the world’s largest auto market.

Tesla and eight Chinese electric vehicle makers on August 21 announced fixes affecting a combined 4.3 million vehicles in China’s largest-ever automotive ​recall, prompted by safety concerns involving emergency door-release mechanisms. Continue reading “China launches year-long auto quality drive, mandates defect recalls”

Bodyshop profitability has become a strategic concern for OEMs, not just a dealer-level metric. Rising labor costs, tighter customer expectations around cycle time, increased warranty and rework scrutiny, and growing environmental compliance requirements are squeezing margins across authorized service networks—regardless of brand.

The question isn’t just “which abrasive system works”—it’s “which system, when standardized across the network, measurably improves dealer profitability while meeting quality, safety, and compliance benchmarks?” Continue reading “From Sanding to Savings: How Kovax’s Topcoat Dry Abrasive Systems Cut Cycle Time and Boost Bodyshop Profitability”

Built for the restless, the brand’s best-selling SUV now brings sportier styling, more choice and added value across trims

• New Sportline attitude: The seventh variant in the Kylaq family brings a distinctive, sport-inspired identity to the range
• Motorsport-inspired design: Blackened exterior and cabin details draw from Škoda’s century-old motorsport legacy
• Turbocharged performance: Powered by Škoda’s 1.0 TSI Engine, the Kylaq Sportline delivers responsive, everyday performance with the unmistakable energy of a turbocharged drive
• Driver’s choice: Available with a 6-speed Manual for hands-on control or a 6-speed “real automatic” for effortless performance
• Safety standardised: Continues with 5-star Bharat NCAP safety, six airbags and a comprehensive suite of active and passive safety features across the range
• Personalised presence: Customers can amplify the Sportline look with a dedicated accessories pack
• Confidence from day one: Backed by the Škoda Super Care package, including standard 4-year warranty, 4 years of roadside assistance and 4 labour-free services
• Accessible Sportline pricing: Prices start from ₹ 11,32,000 (ex-showroom)
• More value, more convenience: Classic, Classic+ and Signature trims gain customer-focused features such as Climatronic Auto AC and Rear Defogger

Continue reading “Škoda Auto India adds a sharper edge to Kylaq with Sportline”

Some symbols do more than identify a brand. They become part of its story. For over a century, the Winged Arrow has represented Skoda’s journey from a small workshop in Mladá Boleslav to one of Europe’s most established automotive manufacturers. Instantly recognisable and remarkably enduring, it has appeared on generations of vehicles while remaining true to its distinctive character.

Today, the Winged Arrow is more than a badge on a bonnet. It is a symbol of heritage, progress and the values that continue to shape Škoda. Simple yet memorable, it has become one of the most recognisable emblems in the automotive world. But how did this symbol come to define the brand? To understand that, we need to go back to the beginnings of Škoda itself. Continue reading “The Story Behind the Škoda Logo and Winged Arrow”

•  Scheduled to become Volkswagen’s most accessible German-engineered SUV in India with a market introduction planned for 2027
• The SUV will be developed on the MQB-A0-IN platform and will be manufactured locally, underscoring the brand’s commitment to India
• Model reflects Volkswagen’s strategy of democratising German engineering, safety and build quality for a wider set of Indian customers

Mumbai: Volkswagen today announced the introduction of an all-new sub-4 metre compact SUV for the Indian market. The new model holds strategic importance for Volkswagen and is expected to strengthen the brand’s position in India’s largest passenger vehicle segment. Reinforcing Volkswagen‘s commitment to India, the all-new SUV is scheduled to launch in 2027. Continue reading “Volkswagen announces all-new sub-4 metre compact SUV for India, scheduled for launch in 2027”

Source : PTI | Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday flagged off 500 additional ‘112-Janrakshak’ vehicles in the state capital, Gandhinagar, taking the total number of vehicles in the police fleet to 1,000.

The move is aimed at reducing police response time.

Continue reading “Gujarat adds 500 ‘112-Janrakshak’ vehicles, takes police emergency fleet to 1,000”

Source : PTI | Heavy rains in the early hours of Tuesday left several parts of Delhi waterlogged and traffic crawling.

Many areas received around 100 mm of rainfall or more in the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am. Continue reading “Heavy rain leaves parts of Delhi waterlogged, traffic crawling”

Source : PTI | Widespread fear amongst autorickshaw and taxi drivers over rumoured steep fines linked to a state government Marathi proficiency drive erupted into street protests in parts of Mumbai on Monday, forcing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to step in and address the panic.

During protests, some drivers tried to prevent other members from transporting passengers, inconveniencing common people in the morning hours. Continue reading “Mumbai auto, taxi drivers protest over Marathi rule amid fine rumours”

Source : PTI | Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India will amend its regulations and introduce new rules within the next two months to address concerns raised by semiconductor and auto component manufacturers here.

In a fireside chat with Nikkei Asia here, he said two large corporations — one seeking to manufacture semiconductor equipment in India and another in the automotive components sector — had raised certain concerns. Continue reading “India to revise rules in 2 months to address chip, auto concerns: Goyal”

Source : PTI | The Indian arm of CNH Industrial – the $18 billion global agriculture and construction equipment major – will invest around ₹2,000 crore in India by 2030, including setting up a tractor plant near Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, a top company official said on Tuesday.

CNH Industrial India President and MD Narinder Mittal said the country is a focus market for the conglomerate, and it has firmed up spending ₹1,000 crore on the new plant at Yamuna Expressway, close to its existing Greater Noida facility, to double tractor manufacturing capacity from 70,000 units to 1.4 lakh units. Continue reading “CNH Industrial to invest ₹2,000 cr in India by 2030, double tractor manufacturing capacity”

Summary

• Counter-tariffs take effect September 8 on 700 US products, government says
• Canada announces C$7.5 billion support package for businesses and workers hit by tariffs
• Federal lender BDC to offer interest-free loans of C$2.5 million to C$5 million
• Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the response also targets specific ​U.S. states

OTTAWA, (Reuters) – Canada hit back on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. annual imports and rolled out aid for businesses and workers, matching Washington’s latest duties dollar-for-dollar. Continue reading “Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth $20 billion as trade war intensifies”

Summary

• China becoming more assertive in auto-safety regulation
• Tesla, Chinese EV makers to fix 4.3 million vehicles in biggest China recall to date
• Addresses concerns that interior emergency door-release mechanism is hard to find
• China has also banned exterior electronic handles without a traditional manual mechanism

SHANGHAI/BEIJING, (Reuters) – A huge recall in China last week aims to address a long-standing fear of EV owners: potentially being trapped in their cars when the ​power fails. It also highlights how Beijing is now spearheading new auto safety standards for some of the world’s most advanced cars. Continue reading “China flexes its auto-safety chops with huge recall of Tesla, other cars”

(Reuters) – Self-driving technology company Waymo said on Tuesday it would begin testing its autonomous ​vehicles in Munich in the coming ‌weeks, laying the groundwork for a commercial ride-hailing service in Germany that it aims to launch toward ​the end of 2027. Continue reading “Waymo to begin testing autonomous vehicles in Munich”

(Reuters) – Automaker Kia Corp and its South Korean labour union have reached a tentative ​wage agreement, the union and company said, ‌averting partial strikes that had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

The agreement reached on Tuesday will be put to a vote of ​union members on Friday, according to the union. Partial ​strikes scheduled for August 26-28 have now been withdrawn by ⁠the union following the agreement. Continue reading “Kia and South Korean union reach tentative wage deal to avert planned strike”

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might not build an eighth assembly plant in ​North America unless a key trade deal is extended.

The Trump administration is ‌currently negotiating with Canada and Mexico over the fate of the free trade deal known as USMCA. Continue reading “Honda says it may not build new plant in North America without trade deal extension”

(Reuters) – Chinese EV maker Xpeng forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Monday, hurt by intensifying competition in the ​domestic auto market.

The company’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.1% in ‌premarket trading, on course to widen this year’s losses of about 40% as of Friday. Continue reading “Xpeng forecast disappoints as China EV competition heats up”

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Monday rejected auto parts maker First Brands’ proposal to pay back creditors by pursuing litigation against insiders, instead converting the case ​to a more straightforward Chapter 7 liquidation.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez said that ‌First Brands’ proposed Chapter 11 plan was not acceptable, in part because it sought to defer payment on at least $222 million in debts racked up during the company’s bankruptcy. First Brands owes billions more from before ​its bankruptcy, and its efforts to sell off business lines generated only a fraction of ​what it owes to its creditors. Continue reading “Judge rejects First Brands’ plan to pay down debts by pursuing lawsuits”

(Reuters) – Tata Consultancy Services will buy Porsche AG’s automotive and consulting unit MHP, ​the IT major said on Monday, as part of ‌a wider partnership under which Porsche has committed €1.25 billion ($1.46 billion) for the Indian firm and MHP.

The deal comes at a time when AI has ​been disrupting traditional outsourcing models in India’s $315 billion IT industry with ​clients pausing tech spends. Continue reading “India’s TCS to buy Porsche’s IT unit, bags 5-year deal worth $1.46 billion”

Summary

• July EV registrations rise 13% across 16 European markets, data provided to Reuters shows
• EVs account for 25.7% of new car sales in those markets
• France’s July EV share hits record 35% as social leasing subsidies kick in

LETCHWORTH, England, (Reuters) – Electric vehicle sales accelerated across much of Europe in July, as high oil prices, subsidies and availability of more ​affordable models encouraged consumers to ditch their combustion-engine cars, data provided to Reuters showed. Continue reading “High oil prices, subsidies and affordable models rev up European EV sales”

Summary

• Threatened 50% tariffs would start on January 1, 2027
• Collapsed deal would have cut Canadian car and light truck tariffs to 15%
• Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on some US goods starting September 8

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to raise U.S. tariffs on all cars, ​trucks and automotive parts from Canada to 50% starting January 1, 2027, escalating a trade fight after negotiations collapsed last week. Continue reading “Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight”

(Reuters) – Hyundai Motor’s South Korean union said on Tuesday ​it reached a tentative agreement with the company’s management, ‌averting further production losses after its lengthiest walkout in a decade.

Hyundai Motor shares were flat, while the broader market was down 2%. The labour deal ​is subject to approval by union members on Monday. Continue reading “Hyundai Motor’s union reaches preliminary wage deal, averting more strikes”

(Reuters) – Tesla raised ​the prices of ‌some of its ​Cybertruck ​pickup trucks in ⁠the ​United States ​on Tuesday, according to its ​website.

The ​company increased the ‌price ⁠of its Cybertruck dual motor ​and ​premium ⁠all-wheel drive ​by $5,000 to $74,990 ​and $84,990 ⁠respectively. Continue reading “Tesla raises prices of Cybertrucks in the US”

Source : PTI | The Telangana government would develop a dedicated ride-hailing app like Uber and Ola to support auto drivers, state Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said.

The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands.

Continue reading “Telangana to develop ride-hailing app for auto drivers”

Source : PTI | Bajaj Auto, which on Monday rolled out the new Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150, plans to launch three new products by mid-October and two new brands in the coming months as the auto maker seeks to cater to repeat customers as well as add new buyers, a top company executive said.

The company also sounded optimistic about the sales in the second half and the festive season. Continue reading “Bajaj Auto to bring 3 new products, two brands in coming months to woo new customers”

(Reuters) – Battery electric vehicle registrations in Europe continued to rise in July, with electric cars accounting ​for more than one in four new vehicles ‌sold as strong growth in France and Germany offset weaker demand in some other markets.

Battery electric vehicle, or BEV, ​registrations across 16 key European markets rose 13.6% ​year-on-year to 224,266 vehicles in July, giving fully electric cars ⁠a 25.7% market share, data from E-Mobility Europe, ​New Automotive and Fier Automotive showed. Continue reading “Europe EV market share tops 25% in July as France, Germany drive growth”

Source : PTI | On the second day of the state-wide drive, the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) issued notices to 1,499 non-Marathi-speaking auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across Maharashtra on Friday for not having enough working knowledge of Marathi language.

A senior official said 5,299 auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers were subjected to the language test across Maharashtra, excluding the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), of whom 777 were found to be lacking the working knowledge of Marathi. Continue reading “On Day 2 of drive, 1,499 auto, taxi drivers get notices over lack of working knowledge of Marathi”

Source : PTI | Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is gearing up to intensify exports with its newly unveiled pickup targeting markets like South Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America, according to company ED & CEO, Auto & Farm Sectors, Rajesh Jejurikar.

The company, which has witnessed a multi-fold increase in its electric passenger vehicles sales last fiscal, is also confident of maintaining the growth trajectory with new products hitting the market, Jejurikar told PTI. Continue reading “Mahindra bets on ‘Scorpio Lifestyler’ to drive global export push”

Source : PTI | Crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict will remain the primary factors influencing stock market movements this week, according to analysts.

“Investors will closely monitor the Jackson Hole symposium, particularly comments from the US Federal Reserve Chairman, for indications on the future trajectory of interest rates. US GDP estimates, durable goods orders and consumer confidence will also provide important clues on the strength of the US economy and the Fed’s policy outlook,” Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Continue reading “Crude oil, US-Iran tensions and Fed cues to steer markets this week”