Summary

• Lawmakers say Chinese car companies pose risks to future of US auto industry
• Automakers wrote Trump letter in March saying China poses risks
• China says US treating Chinese car companies unfairly

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Three Democratic senators on Friday urged President Donald Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building vehicles in ‌the United States and to prevent Chinese cars assembled in Mexico or Canada from entering the United States.

Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elissa Slotkin and Chuck Schumer cited Trump’s comments in January in Detroit that he is open to Chinese automakers building U.S. factories. Currently, high barriers already exist for Chinese autos ​in the United States, including tariffs of around 100%, but U.S. consumers have become more interested in the vehicles, according ​to recent surveys. Continue reading “Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US”

Source : PTI | The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has commissioned the largest fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station on the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor at Anand Vihar station.

According to a statement, the newly installed facility offers advanced fast-charging services to EV users and is aimed at promoting clean mobility while improving convenience for commuters in the region.

Continue reading “NCRTC sets up largest EV charging station at Anand Vihar station on Namo Bharat corridor”

Source : PTI | Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd is closely watching situation in West Asia for its possible impact on sales, having witnessed good sales growth in the last fiscal, a senior company offical said on Tuesday.

The company, which launched its all-new Burgman Street scooter with prices starting at ₹1.01 lakh, has also increased prices on some select models to offset the impact of rising commodity prices, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) Vice President- Sales & Marketing, Deepak Mutreja, told PTI. Continue reading “Closely watching West Asia situation for possible impact on two-wheeler demand: Suzuki Motorcycle India official”

(Reuters) – Ford Motor reported a near 9% drop in first-quarter U.S. sales ​on Thursday, as persistent affordability pressures prompt consumers to rethink ‌big-ticket purchases.

Higher financing costs, elevated sticker prices and the expiry of federal tax credits for electric vehicles have hampered demand for new cars across the ​U.S.

Ford’s truck sales declined 11.3% in the quarter ended March ​31, while sport utility vehicles fell 7.8%, reflecting weaker showroom ⁠traffic across its core lineup. Continue reading “Ford first-quarter US auto sales fall as affordability concerns weigh on demand”

Summary

• U.S. EV maker starts taking orders for Model Y L in Japan
• Tesla to expand to some 60 stores and 30 service centres in Japan
• Test-drive-focused stores help ease consumer concerns

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Tesla ​plans to expand in Japan to at least 60 stores as it seeks to become the ‌country’s biggest imported car brand by as early as next year, the head of its Japan business said on Friday.

Expanded store and service centre coverage and investment in training over the past two years have helped drive Tesla’s sales growth in Japan, said country manager Richi ​Hashimoto, even as electric-vehicle adoption in the country remains modest. Continue reading “Tesla eyes Japan’s top imported-car spot as it expands store, service network”

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Global Assure stands at the forefront of India’s RSA ecosystem, redefining service excellence through enhanced operational control.

Backed by a 100+ company-owned, company-operated (CoCo) fleet across PAN India, with a strong presence in the top 8 cities, Global Assure is building a more reliable and performance-driven service network. Continue reading “Global Assure: Where Control Meets Care – A New Standard in RSA”

• Sold 20,028 cars in Q1 2026, marking its best-ever quarter
• A jump of 17% from the same period in 2025
• Continues its record-breaking momentum from its Biggest Year in 2025
• Growth driven by enhanced product portfolio and expanding market reach

Mumbai, April 01, 2026 – Škoda Auto India continues its strong growth trajectory into 2026, recording its highest-ever quarterly sales in Q1 (January–March) with 20,028 units sold. This is a growth of 17% over the 17,138 cars sold in the same period last year. Building on a landmark 2025, Škoda Auto India has sustained its growth surge and is continuing to break its own records, further accelerating its momentum in the Indian market. Škoda Auto India’s performance has been led by the strong and consistent demand for the Kylaq, which recently crossed the 50,000 sales milestone, the introduction of the new Kushaq, steady contribution from the Slavia, and the continued demand for the Kodiaq in the premium SUV segment. Continue reading “Škoda Auto India hits record Q1 sales”

(Reuters) – Rivian Automotive exceeded analysts’ expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries, indicating stabilized demand for its SUVs and R1T pickup trucks ​after a decline last year due to the end ‌of U.S. tax credits for electric vehicles.

The Irvine, California-based automaker said on Thursday it delivered 10,365 vehicles between January and March, surpassing estimates ​of 9,678, according to Visible Alpha. It also reiterated ​its full-year deliveries forecast of 62,000 to 67,000 vehicles. Continue reading “Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes”

Source : PTI | The Centre has approved a proposal by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd to expand affordable electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across urban areas and highways in the state, with a financial assistance of ₹ 81.12 crore, officials said.

Under the plan, a total of 591 EV charging stations will be set up at 262 locations across Rajasthan’s four smart cities and along key highways, strengthening the state’s EV ecosystem. Continue reading “Centre approves proposal to expand EV charging infra in Rajasthan with ₹81 crore assistance”

Source : PTI | New Delhi: Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday told Parliament that Bharat Taxi — the government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform — is grappling with early-stage hurdles, including stiff competition from established private aggregators such as Ola and Uber, and resistance to digital adoption among sections of its driver-partner base.

Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Shah said in a written reply that “efforts are being made to address these through welfare and awareness, training, and improved user experience along with e-governance tools”. Continue reading “Bharat Taxi faces stiff competition from Ola, Uber, says Amit Shah”

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A key global shipping route is in disarray since the start of the Iran conflict, and that is hitting the luxury car market on multiple fronts.

Second-hand Lamborghinis and Ferraris, bound for Dubai from Japan, are stranded at a port in Sri Lanka because ships are unable to dock in the Middle East. Why? The Strait of Hormuz, ​a key shipping waterway, is out of bounds. Continue reading “Luxury carmakers’ gold-leafed profits under threat from Iran war”

Summary

• Stellantis, Hyundai and Honda report sales gains, driven by SUVs, trucks, and hybrids
• Rising fuel costs boost hybrid and EV interest, but high prices may limit overall demand
• Vehicle sales decreased 5.3% in Q1, according to ​Omdia data

(Reuters) – Top automakers General Motors and Toyota reported lower first-quarter sales in ‌the U.S. on Wednesday, as economic uncertainty, high borrowing costs and vehicle prices kept buyers on the sidelines.

Vehicle sales decreased 5.3% in the three-month period compared with the prior year, according to research firm Omdia. Continue reading “GM, Toyota report lower quarterly sales in US amid affordability concerns”

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Global automakers plan billions of dollars in new U.S. investments to boost production and avoid President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but they are awaiting clarity on the ​status of a North American free trade agreement and future vehicle duties.

The auto industry has ‌urged the Trump administration to extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that faces a review this year. Car companies call the trade deal crucial to American auto production. Continue reading “Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules”

Summary

• Inquiries for electric vehicles soar in Asian countries
• Commuters consider EVs as fuel costs soar, petrol runs out
• Governments plan measures to ease fuel price impact

(Reuters) – Motorists across the Asia-Pacific region are switching to electric vehicles at a rapid pace, as rising fuel costs due to the Middle East war force consumers and companies to reconsider their reliance on petrol and diesel vehicles.

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has nearly halted shipments through the ​Strait of Hormuz, which in normal times carries about a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas, in what the International Energy Agency has called the most substantial supply ‌disruption ever. Continue reading “Fuel crisis powers surge in EV interest in Asia-Pacific region”

BEIJING, (Reuters) – BYD posted a seventh straight monthly sales decline in ​March, according to Reuters calculations, as the Chinese ‌electric vehicle maker struggles with growing competition in the world’s largest auto market.

BYD’s sales fell 20.5% last month from a ​year earlier to 300,222 vehicles, easing from ​a 41.1% decline in February, the calculations showed, ⁠based on a Weibo post by BYD executive Li ​Yunfei and the company’s previous filings. Continue reading “BYD’s vehicle sales fall again in March amid fierce competition”

PARIS, (Reuters) – French car maker Renault Group’s ​Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard will ‌not seek a new term at the end ​of his current ​term in spring 2027, ⁠a source close ​to the matter told ​Reuters on Wednesday.

Senard, who is 73 years old, would ​remain at the ​helm until the 2027 annual general ‌shareholders’ ⁠meeting, which is generally held in April or May, the ​source said, ​confirming ⁠an earlier report from La ​Tribune news website. Continue reading “Renault Group’s Chairman Senard will not seek a new term at end of current term in spring 2027”

(Reuters) – Tesla’s first-quarter deliveries are expected to climb nearly 10% from ​a year-earlier slump, when a major backlash against Elon ‌Musk’s far-right political rhetoric weighed heavily on sales.

The Elon Musk-led EV maker is expected to report deliveries before the markets open on Thursday.

• Analysts ​polled by Visible Alpha expect Tesla to deliver ​about 368,900 vehicles in the January–March period, representing a ⁠sequential decline of 11.8% but growth of 9.6% from a ​year earlier, when a major backlash against Musk’s far-right political ​rhetoric hurt sales
• The average of 23 estimates compiled by Tesla is 365,645 units
• Intensifying competition in Europe and China and the expiry of a $7,500 ​federal tax credit in the U.S. on EV purchases in ​September weigh on demand
• New registrations of Tesla cars tripled in France in ‌March, ⁠just shy of a two-year-old record high, and more than doubled in the Nordic countries, data showed on Wednesday
• While Wall Street estimates still point to modest growth this year, sentiment ​has shifted notably ​in recent ⁠months, with some analysts expecting a decline
• Analysts expect deliveries of 1.7 million vehicles this year, and ​1.84 million units in 2027, according to Visible ​Alpha ⁠data
• Tesla is increasingly shifting its focus beyond electric vehicles, placing bets on solar energy, humanoid robots, and autonomous robotaxis as the ⁠next ​pillars of its business.

Continue reading “Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump”

(Reuters) – The head of a group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday called for scrapping ​the U.S. government’s 18.4-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and replacing it ‌with a vehicle fee to pay for road repairs.

John Bozzella, who heads the Alliance for Automotive Innovation that represents General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and other major car companies, said in a proposal ​first reported by Reuters the government should address the increasing financial shortfall ​in the highway trust fund by imposing a single fee on every ⁠vehicle based on weight. Continue reading “Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee”

New Delhi, April 01, 2026: Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French automaker Renault Group, reports a robust year-on-year growth of 77% in March with total domestic wholesales of 5,046 units over 2,846 units in the same month a year ago.

Likewise, a double-digit growth trajectory was seen in the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with total sales of 42,018units, over the 37,900 units sold in FY25 –a growth of 11%. Continue reading “Renault India March Sales Jumps 77% YoY, New Renault Duster Dispatch Begins”

Source : PTI | Gujarat-headquartered embedded electronics and power systems startup Bacancy Systems has raised ₹40 crore in a Series A funding round led by private equity investment firm Sabre Partners and growth equity fund Greenstone Capital.

Both investors have acquired minority stakes in the company through primary investments, the company said in a statement.

The fresh capital will be deployed to scale up manufacturing capabilities, accelerate product development, deepen research and development (R&D), and expand into international markets. Continue reading “Bacancy Systems raises ₹40 crore in funding round led by Sabre Partners, Greenstone Capital”

Summary

• Geely Holding chair Li Shufu says isolation is ‘self destructive’
• Volvo chair says survival depends on deeper ties with Geely brands
• Samuelsson accelerates integration
• Volvo Cars to convert $274 million of Polestar debt into shares
• After deal, Volvo Cars to own 19.9% of Polestar Geely ​Holding

GOTHENBURG, (Reuters) – Volvo Cars’ only way to survive as competition intensifies is by ‌cooperating with Geely’s other car brands, the Swedish group’s and Geely Holding’s chair Li Shufu said on Tuesday.

Stronger cross-brand cooperation and deeper integration of suppliers have been cornerstones of CEO Hakan Samuelsson’s strategy after he was brought back by Li a year ago. Continue reading “Volvo leans on Chinese parent Geely to survive in tough car market”

(Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched ​a probe into about ‌75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns ​about potential fuel leaks.

The ​agency said the vehicles may ⁠pose an imminent fire ​hazard due to a strong, ​persistent odor of raw gasoline and sudden engine stalling during startup ​and operation, citing a ​petitioner. Continue reading “NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns”

(Reuters) – German automaker Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday it ​will invest $4 billion at its Alabama plant ‌through 2030 to boost SUV production as it seeks to address significant U.S. auto tariffs.

In total, luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz ​said it plans to invest more than $7 ​billion in U.S. operations in the coming ⁠years. The company is moving up to 500 ​jobs from various locations across the country into ​a new, state-of-the-art research and development hub in Atlanta. Continue reading “German automaker Mercedes-Benz to invest $4 billion in Alabama SUV plant”

Summary

• Senator Moreno seeks broader ban covering Chinese auto hardware, software, and partnerships
• U.S. carmakers and trade groups support ban, urge allies to adopt similar measures
• Trump previously expressed openness to Chinese automakers building ​plants in the U.S

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said ‌on Tuesday he will introduce legislation next month to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese automakers from entering the American market, and encouraged other countries to follow suit.

The Biden administration imposed a sweeping regulation that effectively bans all Chinese automakers from selling ​passenger vehicles in the United States in January 2025, citing national security concerns about the ability ​of vehicles to collect sensitive data on American owners. Continue reading “Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos”

Summary

• NHTSA notes it has 3 investigations pending into Ford BlueCruise
• NHTSA, Ford say they will review NTSB recommendations
• Neither Ford driver attempted to brake before fatal crashes

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for ‌failing to ensure drivers were not distracted before they were involved in two fatal collisions in the U.S.

The agency at a three-hour hearing also faulted the lack of government regulations on driver assistance systems and raised questions about claims made by automakers. Continue reading “NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes”

The state-of-the-art facility will manufacture highly integrated 3-in-1 e-Axles, strengthening localization and supporting India’s growing electric mobility ecosystem.

– Pune, India – On Saturday March 28, Valeo inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing line dedicated to electric powertrain systems at its Pune plant in the presence of Velusamy R, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited and Xavier Dupont, Valeo Power Division CEO. Continue reading “Valeo Inaugurates New Electric Powertrain Manufacturing Line in Pune”

• The Meet brings together 400+ principals to integrate road safety education into student learning.

New Delhi, March 31, 2026: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in association with Delhi Traffic Police, Yamaha Motor India Pvt. Ltd., and Hindustan Times, organized the Annual Principals’ Meet 2026 for school principals in Delhi under the theme “Bridging the Gap: Connecting Road Awareness with Education.” The initiative aims to strengthen the link between education and responsible road behavior by bringing together school leaders and key stakeholders.

Held as part of SIAM’s ‘सुरक्षित सफर (Safe Journey)’ initiative, the program continues to promote road safety awareness among students through schools, with strong CSR support from SIAM member companies. More than 400 principals from schools across Delhi-NCR participated in the meet, reaffirming their commitment to fostering safer road practices among young learners. Continue reading “SIAM hosts Annual Principals’ Meet 2026 to Promote Road Safety Education in Schools”

DETROIT, (Reuters) – General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime ​that began on March 16, the ​company said on Monday.

“Factory ZERO will temporarily ⁠adjust production to align EV production with ​market demand,” a GM spokesperson said. The temporary ​layoff affects 1,300 workers. Continue reading “GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers”

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japanese auto parts maker Denso said on Tuesday it aims for sales ​of 8 trillion yen ($50 billion) and a return ‌on equity of 11% by 2030, despite missing a lower ROE target in an earlier plan.

The Toyota supplier flagged both opportunities ​and challenges for future growth in a statement, ​as changes around mobility accelerate in areas such ⁠as autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles. Continue reading “Toyota supplier Denso targets 11% return on equity by 2030”

Source : PTI | Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister M Ramprasad Reddy on Saturday said over 1,000 buses have been checked across the state and 236 penalised for lacking proper documents.

Reddy’s remarks come in the wake of four ghastly bus accidents claiming 45 lives, of these 33 charred to death, and injuring several others within six months.

“We are taking intense action to avoid road accidents. Across the state, we checked 1,036 buses. Cases have been registered, and penalties were slapped against 236 buses without proper documents,” he said in an official press release. Continue reading “Over 1k buses checked in Andhra, over 200 penalised for violations: Transport minister”

Source : PTI | Auto components maker Omax Autos Ltd on Friday confirmed a ransomware attack on the company’s IT infrastructure and said it is assessing and identifying the extent of any potential loss or impact arising from the incident.

The company’s IT department had initially suspected a cyber security incident on March 26, 2026, which has now been confirmed on Friday as a ransomware attack on the company’s IT infrastructure, Omax Autos Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Continue reading “Omax Autos cyberattack highlights growing risks for auto industry”

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Toyota Motor said on Monday global production fell for a fourth ​successive month in February, dragged down ‌by weaker output in Canada as the automaker changed production from the old to the ​new RAV4 sport utility vehicle. Continue reading “Toyota’s global output falls for a fourth month in February on model change”

(Reuters) – General ​Motors will increase the production ‌of its heavy-duty trucks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

The company will ​run its truck plant in ​Michigan for six days a week, ⁠starting in June, to help ​boost production, the report said.

GM told ​Reuters it was making strategic adjustments to its Flint Assembly’s production schedule to align ​with stronger demand. Continue reading “GM to increase heavy-duty truck production, WSJ reports”

BEIJING, (Reuters) – BYD is “highly confident” of reaching its 2026 overseas sales target of 1.5 million vehicles or even higher, the ​company told analysts during its post-earnings call on Monday.

The ‌Chinese EV giant said overseas markets could eventually account for about half of its business, according to two people with direct knowledge of the ​call.

BYD said in January that its export target for ​this year would be 1.3 million vehicles, down from ⁠as much as 1.6 million units its management told Citi in ​November. Continue reading “China’s BYD confident of reaching 1.5 million unit overseas sales in 2026”

Summary

• Middle East luxury car market crucial for high-margin sales
• Luxury carmakers face potential output cuts amid demand slump
• Many Gulf luxury showrooms temporarily closed after war outbreak

LONDON/BERLIN/MILAN, (Reuters) – A laser-engraved hood inspired by Arabian architecture and a matching wood-trim interior are among the luxuries Rolls-Royce featured in a one-off Phantom Arabesque model commissioned by a Dubai customer it showcased in February before ​the Iran war.

Now the Middle East market, which in volume terms accounts for less than 10% of sales at most luxury carmakers but punches far above its weight in ‌profit, is under threat just as demand is weakening almost everywhere around the globe. Continue reading “Luxury carmakers’ gold-leafed Gulf profits under threat from Iran war”

• Milestone achieved within 9 months from start of operations
• Estimated avoidance of 16,800 metric tonnes* CO_2e (carbon dioxide equivalent)

Manesar/ New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) today announced that the Manesar in-plant railway siding has attained a milestone of 1 lakh vehicle dispatches since its start of operations in June 2025. It has resulted in an estimated avoidance of 16,800 metric tonnes* CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent). Continue reading “Strengthening Green Logistics: Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar in-plant automobile railway siding crosses a milestone of 1 lakh vehicle dispatches”

New Delhi/ Manesar/ Hansalpur: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has commenced ‘Jagriti’, its flagship event aimed at enhancing awareness on safe driving behavior and health among truck drivers associated with its logistics service providers. The event, being held between 23^rd to 28^th March 2026, is a part of Maruti Suzuki’s broader sustainability efforts.

The five-day event is being conducted at Maruti Suzuki’s facilities in Manesar (Haryana) from 23^rd March and Hansalpur (Gujarat) from 24^th March onwards, covering drivers engaged in the movement of finished vehicles and spare parts. Nearly 4,000 truck drivers are expected to benefit from ‘Jagriti’. Continue reading “Maruti Suzuki commences Jagriti: a 5-day road safety and health awareness event for truck drivers”

BERLIN, (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s software partnership with Rivian a ​cornerstone of CEO Oliver Blume’s turnaround strategy for ‌the German auto group, has passed a key milestone, bringing the U.S. partner closer to its next ​tranche of funding.

Winter tests of the ​first vehicles using the software have been ⁠successfully completed, Volkswagen said on Friday.

“We’re accelerating ​towards the future,” Blume said. Continue reading “VW’s software partnership with Rivian clears investment hurdle”

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India has asked automakers and parts suppliers to tighten production schedules ​to conserve fuel amid fears of shortages caused by disrupted ‌oil and gas imports from the Gulf due to the Iran war, a government memo seen by Reuters shows.

The heavy industries ministry has also urged companies to shift ​factory operations from oil-based fuels to electricity and to use recycled ​aluminium or alternative materials as shortages and costs rise, according ⁠to the March 25 advisory. Continue reading “India asks auto industry to optimise production as Iran war hurts energy supplies”