(Reuters) – Teslahas begun selling its Cybertruck in Qatar, the U.S. electric vehicle maker said in a post on X on Friday, following the launch of its operations in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.
The move underscores Tesla’s drive to widen its international reach as it faces slowing demand and intensifying competition in its core U.S. and Chinese markets. Continue reading “Tesla begins selling Cybertrucks in Qatar”
(Reuters) – Nissan is recalling 19,077 electric vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire risk linked to overheating during quick charging, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Continue reading “Nissan to recall over 19,000 US vehicles, citing quick charging fire risk”
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Weak first 3 weeks, sharp revival during Navratri
According to Vahan registration data, total vehicle registrations as of early October were ~1.51 million units, down ~13.28% from ~1.74 million in the same period last year. This is as on Tuesday, 30 Sept 2025 and it is known that Vahan figures takes a few days to get updated.
Thus, the month exhibits a “U-shaped” pattern: weak start, strong finish driven by festival factors and tax stimulus. Continue reading “Overall September 2025 – Broad Trends | Weak first 3 weeks, sharp revival during Navratri”
New Delhi: In September 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited sold a total of 189,665 units. Total sales in the month include domestic sales of 135,711 units, sales to other OEM of 11,750 units and exports of 42,204 units. Notably, the exports reached an all-time monthly high.
The GST reform has significantly improved the customer sentiment as reflected in the highest-ever deliveries of 165,000 units (first 8 days) during the ongoing Navratri festive period. Continue reading “Maruti Suzuki sales in September 2025”
(Reuters) – Tesla’s third-quarter deliveries beat analysts’ estimates on Thursday as a rush to buy EVs in the U.S. before the expiry of a popular tax credit more than offset slumping demand for its vehicles in Europe.
Shares of the Austin, Texas-based automaker were up 3% in premarket trading. Continue reading “Tesla beats delivery estimates on sales boost before EV tax credit expiry”
(Reuters) – Rivian Automotive reported a nearly 32% surge in third-quarter deliveries, beating analysts’ estimates, as more U.S. car buyers rushed to secure tax credits before their expiry by purchasing new electric vehicles.
Despite the jump in deliveries, the EV industry faces uncertainty over the next few quarters after the U.S. Congress, through sweeping legislation, moved to abolish tax credits on leasing that EV makers had long relied on to bolster sales. Continue reading “Rivian tops quarterly delivery estimates as sales jump before tax credit expiry”
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STOCKHOLM, (Reuters) – Shares in European automakers Volvo Cars and Stellantis jumped on Thursday after stronger than expected U.S. sales figures helped ease concerns that tariffs might dent demand.
Investors have been bracing for a slowdown in U.S. car buying due to higher import duties imposed by President Donald Trump, part of his broader push to boost domestic manufacturing. Continue reading “Stellantis, Volvo Cars shares rise as US sales defy tariff fears”
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GQEBERHA, South Africa, (Reuters) – South Africa and Europe should collaborate on building an alternative “value chain” for electric vehicle components such as batteries, to reduce dependence on China, the CEO of BMW South Africa said, calling for a national-level strategy.
South Africa, which accounts for 51% of Africa’s vehicle output, is seeking to position itself as a player in the global EV supply chain. But industry leaders say more policy clarity and investment are needed to unlock its potential. Continue reading “BMW South Africa CEO calls for joint EV battery strategy with Europe”
In a strong performance for the month, JSW MG Motor India reported wholesales of 6,728 units in September 2025, marking a 34 % year-on-year growth compared to 5,021 units in September 2024.
Key Drivers Behind the Surge
The onset of Navratri and other festival buying sentiment typically lifts car demand in India. JSW MG appears to have benefited from this seasonal uptick, with increased footfalls and quicker inventory turnarounds at dealerships.
The company notes that reductions in GST across several internal combustion engine (ICE) models improved the effective buying cost for customers. 
MG passed on tax-cut benefits of up to ₹4.48 lakh on ICE variants like Astor, Hector, and Gloster. Continue reading “JSW MG Motor India Sales Up 34% in September 2025”
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Ford’s South African plants not fully utilizing 200,000 vehicle capacity
GQEBERHA, South Africa, (Reuters) – The South African arm of Ford Motor has attributed the planned retrenchments to lower European orders for its Ranger pickup truck, driven by recent tax changes in the UK and sluggish export volumes for its plug-in hybrid Ranger model.
Last month Ford sent an official notice to unions, notifying them of its intention to retrench 474 workers at its Silverton car manufacturing plant in Pretoria and Struandale engine plant in Gqeberha. Continue reading “Ford retrenchments in South Africa tied to UK tax shift, lower volumes”
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(Reuters) – U.S. auto sales are expected to rise about 6% for the third quarter, as Americans continue to buy cars at a surprisingly strong pace despite tariffs and other uncertainties.
Several of the largest automakers on Wednesday reported healthy U.S. sales gains for the July-to-September period. General Motors and Ford each said vehicle sales rose 8%, and Toyota Motor’s North American unit reported a 14% increase. Continue reading “US auto sales keep motoring higher despite uncertainty”
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DETROIT, (Reuters) – Automotive executives are bracing for a freefall in U.S. electric-vehicle sales following the disappearance of a critical $7,500 tax break for buyers.
“It’s a game-changer,” Ford CEO Jim Farley said during a Detroit event on Tuesday, just hours before the federal subsidy expired. Continue reading “End of EV tax subsidy sparks worries of collapse in US electric car sales”
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico’s auto industry warned of a “complex outlook” ahead of the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with executives citing concerns over tighter rules of origin and scrutiny of Asian content in components.
Speaking at the CIAN automotive conference, heavy-vehicle manufacturers expressed concerns about meeting current USMCA trade requirements while adjusting to existing rules. The agreement mandates that a certain percentage of vehicle parts originate from North America to qualify for tariff-free access. Continue reading “Mexico auto industry warns of complex outlook ahead of USMCA review”
(Reuters) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company’s shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur’s other startups this year.
His net worth stood at $500.1 billion as of 4:15 p.m. E.T., according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Continue reading “Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Forbes list shows”
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(Reuters) – Tesla is set to report its strongest quarter of the year on Thursday thanks to a U.S. rush to secure a $7,500 EV tax credit that expired earlier this week, but analysts expect the boost to be short-lived and European weakness to persist.
The quarterly tally will help gauge how far U.S. subsidies lifted sales, as China leans on Tesla’s expanded six-seater Model Y L launched in September while Europe slumped after the electric-vehicle maker’s aging lineup struggled to compete and CEO Elon Musk’s politics dampened buyer sentiment. Continue reading “Tesla to book best quarter of 2025 as buyers rush before EV credit expiry”
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VITHALAPUR, India, (Reuters) – In India’s Gujarat, eating meat or seafood is frowned upon, but in the state’s dusty industrial town of Vithalapur, hotels with names like Osaka Palace are churning out ramen and tempura – all to please the Japanese auto engineers and managers who now reside in them.
The transformation of Vithalapur’s farmlands, which lie 75 km (46 miles) east of the state capital of Gandhinagar, owes much to increased foreign investment in Indian manufacturing – one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s key policy planks. Continue reading “In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expats”
PTI | More than 1.73 lakh people were killed and 4,47,969 others were injured in road accidents across the country in 2023 with 45.8 per cent of the victims riding two wheelers, while over-speeding were found to be the two major causes of road accidents, according to a report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
Most of the road accidents, 95,984 out of the total 4,64,029, in the country in 2023 were reported during 6 pm to 9 pm, accounting for 20.7 per cent of the total road accidents. From 3 pm to 6 pm and 12 noon to 3 pm accounted for 17.3 per cent (80,482 cases) and 15 per cent (69,397 cases), respectively. Continue reading “Over 1.73 lakh killed in road accidents in 2023; over-speeding major cause: NCRB”
PTI | Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday refused to be pulled into a controversy over allegations against him with regard to ethanol blending, saying it is work of a powerful import lobby upset by his decisions.
Speaking at a programme here, the minister likened himself to a “tree that bears fruit,” and said, “I don’t respond to such criticisms because then it becomes news. The tree that bears fruit is the one people throw stones at. It is better that we avoid it.” Continue reading “Allegations work of powerful lobby hit by ethanol blending of petrol: Gadkari”
(Reuters) – Vancouver-based Lithium Americas (LAC.TO), said on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has taken a 5% stake in the company, along with a separate 5% stake in its Thacker Pass lithium project joint venture with General Motors (GM.N).
While the total deal value was not disclosed, Lithium Americas confirmed it has finalized an agreement with the DOE to initiate the first $435 million draw from a previously announced $2.26 billion loan to support development of the Thacker Pass site. Continue reading “US government takes 5% stake in Lithium Americas and joint venture with GM”
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NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Two auto sector bankruptcies have rattled parts of the U.S. credit market, raising concerns about a deterioration in the financial health of low-income households and migrant communities. Continue reading “US auto bankruptcies show rising credit pain in low-income households”
Continue reading “Kia America to recall over 39,500 vehicles in US over fire risks”
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BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese electric car makers invested more abroad than at home for the first time in 2024, new data from Rhodium Group showed on Wednesday, as fierce domestic competition makes it almost impossible for manufacturers to turn a profit. Continue reading “Chinese automakers’ foreign investment tops domestic spending for first time, data shows”
BEIJING, (Reuters) – China’s state news agency said on Tuesday some automakers were “drastically” inflating pre-sale orders, warning such a practice can mislead consumers and investors and harm the industry’s future.
The Xinhua Daily Telegraph, a newspaper published by Xinhua, didn’t name any of the automakers but alleged some asked employees to place refundable deposits to create an illusion of strong pre-sale performance while some had engaged with “a grey industry chain” offering the order-padding services. Continue reading “Chinese state media criticise some automakers for inflating car order numbers”
Bengaluru, India, September 30th 2025 Yuma Energy, India’s fastest-growing Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, today announced a landmark partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), one of the nation’s largest energy companies with a network of over 24,000 retail outlets.
This collaboration represents a significant milestone in building India’s clean mobility infrastructure. Leveraging HPCL’s extensive footprint, Yuma Energy will be able to deploy its battery swapping stations in high-demand locations, from the bustling lanes of metro cities to the busy markets of tier-2 towns, ensuring riders, delivery fleets, and businesses have access to energy that is as quick and reliable as traditional refuelling. Continue reading “Yuma Energy and HPCL Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate India’s EV Revolution”
Source : PTI | Moody’s Ratings on Monday downgraded Tata Motors’ outlook to negative from positive following a cyber attack on its British arm Jaguar Land Rover which has led to a complete production halt.
The rating agency affirmed the Mumbai-based auto major’s Ba1 corporate family rating (CFR). Continue reading “Moody’s downgrades Tata Motors’ outlook over JLR cyber incident”
(Reuters) – Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by India’s Tata Motors, said on Monday it will resume some of its manufacturing operations in the coming days, as the luxury carmaker begins a phased recovery following a cyber attack earlier this month.
On Saturday, the British government pledged a $2 billion loan guarantee for the group to help support its supply chain in the wake of the production shutdown after the attack. Continue reading “Tata Motors-owned JLR begins phased manufacturing restart post cyber attack”
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(Reuters) – The U.S. on Monday cracked down on companies in China and other countries that use subsidiaries or other foreign affiliates to circumvent export curbs on chipmaking equipment and other goods and technology. Continue reading “US expands export blacklist in crackdown on Chinese subsidiaries”
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NEW YORK, (Reuters) – U.S. auto parts maker First Brands filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday after disclosing liabilities exceeding $10 billion, marking the collapse of a company whose rapidly deteriorating finances have shocked debt investors in recent weeks. Continue reading “First Brands files for bankruptcy, revealing billions of dollars in liabilities”
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MILAN, (Reuters) – Ferrari and Stellantis chair John Elkann faces a new legal battle with his mother after her lawyers on Monday presented what they said was a previously undisclosed handwritten amendment to the will of her father, the late Gianni Agnelli. Continue reading “Ferrari chair faces new legal battle with mother over Agnelli inheritance”
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INCHEON, South Korea, (Reuters) – From the muddy grounds of a former amusement park on South Korea’s coast, tens of thousands of vehicles are being packed for shipment overseas as booming used car exports help to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on new car sales. Continue reading “South Korea’s booming used car exports cushion impact of US tariffs”
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(Reuters) – President Donald Trump frequently describes a booming U.S. auto industry, fueled by new factories from Canada, Mexico and Europe that he says will soon be producing American-made vehicles for global markets – from Tokyo to Paris. Continue reading “Trump touts a boom in US auto plant construction, but carmakers’ actions tell a different story”
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DETROIT, (Reuters) – Ford and General Motors are racing to sign up car dealers for programs that would effectively extend the use of a $7,500 U.S. tax credit on leases of electric vehicles beyond the Tuesday expiration of the federal subsidy, according to dealers and documents. Continue reading “Exclusive: Ford, GM launch programs to extend use of $7,500 EV lease credit”
Source : PTI | Amid the ongoing debate over whether entry-level small cars will stage a comeback in the GST 2.0 era, hatchbacks will maintain their market relevance despite the global trend of “SUVisation” across the auto industry, according to the automotive dealers’ body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations.
While the country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India, which enjoys a dominant position in the small car segment, expects about 10 per cent growth in the segment after the GST rate reduction, its rival Hyundai Motor India feels that micro SUVs like Exter and Punch will grow at the cost of hatchbacks as consumer preference has evolved. Continue reading “Hatchbacks will continue to exist despite ‘SUVisation’ of auto industry: FADA president”
Source : PTI | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off 300 new DTC electric buses, saying their routes have been rationalised for better connectivity.
The rationalisation done with the help of IIT Delhi will ensure buses are plied everywhere in the city, from border areas to its innermost parts, an official statement read. Continue reading “Rekha Gupta flags off 300 new public buses”
FRANKFURT/BERLIN/STOCKHOLM, (Reuters) – Shares in Germany’s Daimler Truck and Traton fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, adding to trade tensions that have hit the automotive sector hard.
Together with a barrage of tariffs in other sectors, including on pharmaceuticals, Trump said on Thursday the U.S. would impose duties of 25% on imports of heavy-duty trucks from October 1. Continue reading “Daimler Truck, Traton shares fall on Trump’s truck tariffs”
(Reuters) – Stellantis is recalling 123,396 vehicles in the U.S. due to detached trim pieces on the driver and passenger windows that can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Saturday.
The quarter trim on the driver and passenger windows may not have been properly secured, which can allow it to detach, the NHTSA said. Continue reading “Stellantis to recall over 123,000 U.S. vehicles over risk of detached trim pieces”
LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain will back Jaguar Land Rover with a 1.5 billion pound ($2 billion) loan guarantee to help support its supply chain in the wake of the luxury carmaker’s production shutdown following a cyberattack.
Jaguar Land Rover’s shutdown has lasted nearly a month, and the government had been exploring options to support the company and its supply chain, with some small suppliers saying they had one week left at most before they ran out of cash. Continue reading “Britain pledges $2 billion loan guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover”
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Workers for Toyota in Brazil voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to approve a plan for temporary layoffs following storm damage to one of the Japanese carmaker’s factories in the state of Sao Paulo, according to a statement from the workers union.
Heavy rain and winds on September 22 severely damaged Toyota’s Porto Feliz factory, a facility where engines are manufactured, initially forcing the company to halt production there and at its Sorocaba facility, where vehicles including the Yaris, Corolla and Corolla Cross are assembled. Continue reading “Toyota workers in Brazil approve temporary layoff plan, union says”
Source : PTI | The Maharashtra transport department has taken action against nearly 7500 taxis, auto rickshaws and two-wheelers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region between April 1 and August 25 for violations and collected fines totalling ₹1.63 crore, an official said on Thursday.
The transport department has also registered FI₹against some app-based aggregators at Azad Maidan, Samata Nagar and Amboli police stations for illegally ferrying passengers using private two-wheelers through their platform. Continue reading “Nearly 7500 taxis, rickshaws, bikes fined ₹1.63 cr by Maharashtra transport department in MMR”
