Source : PTI | Ola Electric on Sunday said it has commenced same-day registration and delivery of its 4680 Bharat Cell powered vehicles in Bangalore.
This offering is a part of the company’s umbrella Hyperservice initiative to deliver a transparent, convenient, and customer-first service experience, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. Continue reading “Ola Electric commences Hyperdelivery for its 4680 Bharat Cell-powered vehicles”
(Reuters) – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday opened a probe into the recall of 331,401 Jeep vehicles due to improperly installed rear coil springs.
A rear coil spring helps the vehicle support its weight and absorb road shocks. If installed incorrectly, it may detach while the vehicle is moving and increase the risk of a crash and injury. Continue reading “NHTSA probes Jeep recall over faulty rear coil spring repairs”
(Reuters) – Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA was subject to a cyber attack orchestrated by the U.S. and domestic conspirators, the company and the country’s oil ministry said in a statement on Monday, adding operations have been unaffected, though four sources said systems remained down, affecting oil cargo deliveries.
The attack comes amid high tensions between the U.S. and Venezuelan governments, including a large-scale U.S. military buildup in the southern Caribbean, U.S. strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats which have killed some 80 people, comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that land operations may begin soon in Venezuela and accusations from the Venezuelan government that the U.S. is seeking regime change to take over the country’s vast oil reserves. Continue reading “Venezuela’s PDVSA says it is a victim of cyber attack, blames U.S.”
(Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O), shares hit their highest in nearly a year on Monday after CEO Elon Musk said the electric-vehicle maker was testing its robotaxis without safety monitors in the front passenger seat.
While much of Tesla’s $1.53 trillion valuation — the highest of any automaker globally — is tied to investor optimism around its self-driving technology and humanoid robot ambitions, the bulk of its revenue and profit still comes from selling electric vehicles. Continue reading “Tesla shares jump as Musk confirms driverless robotaxi testing”
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BRUSSELS/LONDON/STOCKHOLM, (Reuters) – The European Commission is expected on Tuesday to reverse the EU’s effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, bowing to intense pressure from Germany, Italy and European automakers struggling against Chinese and U.S. rivals. Continue reading “EU yields to pressure from automakers as it rethinks 2035 combustion car ban”
MARTORELL, Spain, (Reuters) – The European Commission’s expected decision to reverse its ban on selling new cars with combustion engines from 2035 could help Spanish automaker SEAT, a unit of Volkswagen, transition to electric vehicles, its CEO told Reuters on Friday.
Markus Haupt said that while the company was convinced the future was electric, customer uptake has been slower than expected, forcing SEAT to be more flexible to cater to demand from other markets. Continue reading “SEAT says EU’s rethink on 2035 combustion-engine ban could help EV transition”
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s federal government plans to hold the auction of the Santos port’s massive Tecon 10 container terminal in the first half of March, Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho said on Friday.
The auction has drawn interest from more than 10 potential bidders, he said, citing Philippines-based ICTSI and Brazilian meatpacking firm JBS and Brazilian logistics firm JSL, as well as unnamed Arab investors. Continue reading “Brazil to auction massive Santos container terminal in early March, minister says”
(Reuters) – Shares of Rivian Automotive surged 18% on Friday as analysts issued bullish commentary on the electric pickup truck and SUV maker’s efforts to develop a custom chip for self-driving features and its integration of artificial intelligence.
The stock had closed about 6% lower on Thursday after the company’s announcements at its first Autonomy and AI Day, where it said it would shift away from Nvidia’s processors that power autonomous driving and had launched a paid package for self-driving features. Continue reading “Rivian shares surge as analysts cheer shift to custom self-driving chip, AI strategy”
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SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Tired of being driven around in Soviet-built sedans in the 1950s, Chinese leader Mao Zedong wanted China, a rising power globally, to have its own state limousine and commissioned a locally produced car.
The brand, Hongqi or Red Flag, became a national champion and ferried high-ranking officials for decades before it fell out of favour as foreign competitors entered the Chinese market and Hongqi’s gas-guzzling engines became untenable. Continue reading “Hongqi, Mao’s national car, rejuvenates its brand and takes aim at overseas markets”
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HEIDELBERG, Germany, (Reuters) – The European Commission will move to scrap plans for an effective ban on new combustion engine cars from 2035, a senior EU lawmaker said on Friday, in what would be a major victory for Germany which has been pressing to protect its automakers.
Manfred Weber, president of the largest party in the European Parliament, the EPP, suggested in an earlier statement there would be an alternative proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions for automakers’ fleet targets from 2035. Continue reading “EU to scrap planned ban on combustion engines, EPP’s Weber says”
Source : PTI | A decision of Mexico to increase tariffs will severely hit India’s exports of automobiles, auto components, electronics, metals and chemicals to the South American country, experts say.
For India, the measures affect nearly three-quarters of its $5.75 billion exports to Mexico in FY 2025, fundamentally altering the commercial logic of accessing the Mexican market, they said.
Mexico’s Senate approved the new tariff measure on December 11, 2025, and it has since been cleared by both chambers of Congress. Continue reading “Mexico’s tariffs to hit India’s auto, auto components, metal, electronics exports: Experts”
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(Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA), is shutting down car‑sharing services and slowing the rollout of fast‑charging stations at its Mobilize unit, which focuses on new transport solutions, as it seeks to funnel investments into more profitable ventures. Continue reading “Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market”
RIVOLI, Italy, (Reuters) – Chinese automaker Changan Automobile (000652.SZ), is expanding into Italy and Spain with the launch of two fully electric models, followed next year by their plug-in hybrid versions.
Chongqing-based Changan is part of the second wave of Chinese automakers entering the European market, after forerunners including China’s No. 1 car company BYD (002594.SZ), and the country’s top exporter Chery (9973.HK). Continue reading “China’s Changan Automobile adds Italy and Spain to its European markets”
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s federal government plans to hold the auction of Santos port’s massive Tecon 10 container terminal in the first half of March, Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho said on Friday.
The auction has drawn interest from more than 10 potential bidders, he said, citing Philippines-based ICTSI and groups including JBS (Z98.F), and JSL (JSLG3.SA), as well as unnamed Arab investors. Continue reading “Brazil to auction massive Santos container terminal in early March, minister says”
MARTORELL, Spain, (Reuters) – The European Commission’s expected decision to reverse its ban on selling new cars with combustion engines from 2035 could help Spanish automaker SEAT, a unit of Volkswagen (VOWG.DE), transition to electric vehicles, its CEO told Reuters on Friday.
Markus Haupt said that while the company was convinced the future was electric, customer uptake has been slower than expected, forcing SEAT to be more flexible to cater to demand from other markets. Continue reading “SEAT says EU’s rethink on 2035 combustion-engine ban could help EV transition”
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SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Tired of being driven around in Soviet-built sedans in the 1950s, Chinese leader Mao Zedong wanted China, a rising power globally, to have its own state limousine and commissioned a locally produced car.
The brand, Hongqi or Red Flag, became a national champion and ferried high-ranking officials for decades before it fell out of favour as foreign competitors entered the Chinese market and Hongqi’s gas-guzzling engines became untenable. Continue reading “Hongqi, Mao’s national car, rejuvenates its brand and takes aim at overseas markets”
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HEIDELBERG, Germany, (Reuters) – The European Commission will move to scrap plans for an effective ban on new combustion engine cars from 2035, a senior EU lawmaker said on Friday, in what would be a major victory for Germany which has been pressing to protect its automakers. Continue reading “EU to scrap planned ban on combustion engines, EPP’s Weber says”
New Delhi: Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the apex body for skill development in the Indian automotive sector, has announced two major leadership appointments aimed at accelerating India’s skilling readiness in emerging mobility technologies. Mr. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head – Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while Mr. Rama Shankar Pandey, CEO of Tata Green Batteries and ASDC Governing Council Member, has been appointed Treasurer. Continue reading “ASDC Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Strengthen India’s Automotive Skilling Ecosystem”
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BEIJING, (Reuters) – China’s commerce ministry on Thursday said negotiations with the European Union over a minimum price plan for China-made electric vehicles have restarted and would continue into next week, while urging the bloc not to talk independently with manufacturers.
The 27-member bloc approved duties of up to 45.3% in October 2024 after the European Commission began investigating whether China’s EV makers were benefiting from unfair subsidies that could lead to a supply glut in Europe. Continue reading “China says talks with EU on electric vehicle minimum price plan resumed”
Source : PTI | Flagging vehicular pollution as one of the most significant contributing sectors to the generally poor air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Centre for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to review its August 12 order that ordered no coercive steps be taken against the owners 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in the national capital.
In an over 300-page affidavit filed in a plea seeking measures to curb air pollution, the CAQM said, “Vehicular pollution is one of the most significant contributing sectors to the generally poor air quality in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). Abatement of vehicular pollution thus has been one of the main focus areas of the Commission in its deliberations with the NCR State Governments and GNCTD.” Continue reading “Flagging vehicular emission significant to Delhi’s air pollution; CAQM in SC seeks review of order”
Source : PTI | The Maharashtra Transport Commissioner has issued a new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in which Regional Transport Office (RTO) authorities have been asked to undertake a “review” of the motor vehicle inspectors’ work if less than 10 per cent of permanent licence seekers failed in the driving tests.
Several incumbent and former officers, however, raised question marks over the 10 per cent failure criteria, calling it the directive as “strange” and “unjustified”, and said the transport department should focus more on improving the quality of infrastructure required to conduct driving tests at the RTOs, and providing basic facilities. Continue reading “RTOs asked to ‘review’ vehicle inspectors’ work if less than 10% licence seekers fail driving test”
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NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Mexico’s decision to raise tariffs as high as 50% will affect $1 billion worth of shipments from major Indian car exporters, including Volkswagen and Hyundai, despite industry lobbying to persuade New Delhi to prevent such a move, according to two sources and a letter from an industry group reviewed by Reuters. Continue reading “Exclusive: Mexico tariff hike to hit $1 billion India car exports despite automaker lobbying”
Leading Indian companies like Tata Steel have joined hands with Swedish technology innovators to launch seven projects to drive decarbonisation in the domestic steel and cement sectors.
As India advances towards its 2070 net-zero target, reducing emissions from these hard-to-abate sectors will be essential to support the country’s infrastructure development, industrial growth, and long-term climate ambitions, a press statement has said. Continue reading “India, Sweden join hands to drive decarbonisation in steel, cement sectors”
Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday said the collection of toll from electric vehicles on Mumbai-Pune and Samruddhi expressways was “illegal”, and asked the government to implement the waiver system within eight days.
Responding to questions on the toll waiver for Electric Vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway and Atal Setu in Mumbai, Minister Dada Bhuse admitted that toll had been deducted from some EV users despite the waiver. Continue reading “Toll collection from EVs on key highways ‘illegal’; enforce waiver in 8 days: Maharashtra Speaker”
DMK leader K R N Rajeshkumar on Wednesday urged the government to allow commercial truck owners to replace old engines instead of scrapping entire vehicle under the vehicle scrappage policy.
Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Rajeshkumar acknowledged that the government’s goal of reducing pollution and improving road safety through the scrappage policy was “certainly an excellent work”. Continue reading “Scrapping vehicle too costly for truck owners, allow them to replace engines: DMK MP in RS”
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said negotiations for the India-EU free trade agreement are progressing, and a rough outline of the pact has been prepared.
He said both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal.
“Ek free trade agreement ki motee-motee roop rekha taiyaar ho gayee hai (a rough outline of a free trade agreement has been prepared),” Goyal told reporters here. Continue reading “India, EU committed for early conclusion of FTA negotiations: Goyal”
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will acquire 8,000 new buses by 2026, of which the tender process for 3,000 vehicles has already been completed, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Wednesday.
The bus organisation will also get ₹2,893 crore through supplementary demands, and it will include the amount provisioned for staff salaries and clearing their pending dues, he said in the legislative council. Continue reading “MSRTC to get 8,000 new buses by 2026: State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik”
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – ByteDance and Alibaba (9988.HK), have asked Nvidia (NVDA.O), about buying its powerful H200 AI chip after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would allow it to be exported to China, four people briefed on the matter told Reuters.
The Chinese companies are keen to place large orders for Nvidia’s second most powerful artificial intelligence chip, should Beijing give them the green light, two of the people said. However, they remain concerned about supply and are seeking clarity from Nvidia, one added. Continue reading “Exclusive: ByteDance, Alibaba keen to order Nvidia H200 chips after Trump green light, sources say”
PARIS, (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA), will jointly develop small, cheaper electric vehicles for Ford (F.N), for the European market and will also team up to produce commercial vans to cut costs and fend off rising competition from Chinese rivals, the companies said on Tuesday.
“We know we’re in a fight for our lives in our industry,” Ford CEO Jim Farley told reporters in Paris on Monday ahead of the announcement, when describing Ford’s response to the threat posed by cheaper Chinese competition. “There is no better example than here in Europe.” Continue reading “Ford to use Renault tech, plants to battle cheap Chinese EVs in Europe”
(Reuters) – Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals, trade wars and growing skepticism about EV infrastructure and costs, a report by professional services group EY showed on Tuesday.
In a push to ease sales of gasoline-powered cars, U.S. President Donald Trump last week proposed slashing fuel economy standards finalised by his predecessor, while the European Union might soon unveil a watered-down version of its 2035 combustion engine phase-out. Continue reading “Combustion engine cars regain popularity worldwide, EY says”
SEOUL, (Reuters) – South Korean battery maker SK On said on Thursday that it has decided to end its joint venture with Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab for their joint battery factories in the U.S. as part of a business overhaul to focus on growth areas like energy storage systems.
The split marks a reset for one of the major U.S. electric vehicle battery partnerships, coming as slowing EV demand and the loss of U.S. subsidies push South Korean battery makers to reshape their U.S. strategies and accelerate expansion into the energy storage systems business. Continue reading “South Korea’s SK On, Ford Motor to end US battery joint venture”
(Reuters) – Chinese rare-earth magnet suppliers to U.S. automaker Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab were included in the first batch of new export licenses issued by Beijing to boost shipments and reduce shortages of the vital components, the carmaker said on Wednesday.
The so-called general licenses were agreed after Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in South Korea and will reportedly allow larger shipments with fewer hurdles under year-long permits for individual customers. Continue reading “Ford suppliers receive China’s new streamlined rare-earth licenses”
MILAN/DETROIT/PARIS, (Reuters) – New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is prioritising vehicle sales growth over profits including resorting to lower-margin fleet sales and investing in affordable models to recapture market share in North America and Europe and get the world’s No. 4 automaker back on track, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Filosa, who took over in June, has launched what one source described as an “emergency room” operation to fix the mess left by his predecessor Carlos Tavares – who sought high margins through a combination of cost-cutting and price hikes that sparked a customer exodus. Continue reading “Inside Stellantis CEO’s ’emergency room’ rush to recapture market share”
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WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s proposal to roll back Biden-era vehicle fuel-efficiency standards may save automakers in the U.S. tens of billions of dollars and potentially lower upfront purchase costs for American car buyers. Continue reading “Trump fuel economy rollback may make cars cheaper, but higher gas bills will absorb savings”
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MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexican lawmakers are slated to begin debate this week on a bill to raise tariffs on goods from China and other Asian countries, three ruling party lawmakers told Reuters, amid fierce opposition from China and Mexican business groups. Continue reading “Mexican lawmakers to debate China tariffs proposal, may soften blow on steel and auto parts”
(Reuters) – Car buyers worldwide are returning to combustion engines as a result of policy reversals, trade wars and growing skepticism about EV infrastructure and costs, a report by professional services group EY showed on Tuesday.
In a push to ease sales of gasoline-powered cars, U.S. President Donald Trump last week proposed slashing fuel economy standards finalised by his predecessor, while the European Union might soon unveil a watered-down version of its 2035 combustion engine phase-out. Continue reading “Combustion engine cars regain popularity worldwide, EY says”
Source : PTI | India, a sovereign nation, is free to buy oil from sources it considers beneficial, the Kremlin said on Monday, while expressing confidence that New Delhi will stick to the policy of ensuring its economic interests.
On August 6, the US imposed additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for its purchase of oil and petroleum products from Russia. At the end of August, US tariffs on imports of Indian goods and services were increased to 50 per cent. Continue reading “India free to buy oil from sources it considers beneficial: Kremlin”
BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Only a handful of automotive companies are likely to sustain ambitious artificial intelligence investment in the coming years, a study released on Monday showed, raising doubts over whether current industry “euphoria” will deliver lasting benefits.
By 2029, just 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth, down from over 95% today, technology research firm Gartner said in its report on 2026 predictions for the sector. Continue reading “Only a few automakers to keep up AI push, Gartner says”
