Sony-Honda JV scraps Afeela EV plans after Honda strategy overhaul
Summary
- JV says Afeela unviable after Honda scaled back EV plans
- Sony is latest tech firm to abandon an EV project
- Honda, Sony say move will not materially affect financials
TOKYO, (Reuters) – Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Japanese electronics giant Sony and automaker Honda, said on Wednesday it would halt development of its Afeela electric vehicles after Honda joined rivals in scaling back its EV ambitions.
Honda said earlier this month it would take a writedown of as much as 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion) as it trims its EV plans, pushing the company to its first annual loss in almost 70 years as a listed firm. Continue reading “Sony-Honda JV scraps Afeela EV plans after Honda strategy overhaul”
JSW MG Motor India’s Cyberster Becomes India’s No. 1 Sports Car with 5-Month Waiting Period
by WAF Auto News
In a landmark moment for India’s performance-car market, JSW MG Motor India has officially announced that the all-electric MG Cyberster has surged to the No. 1 spot in India’s sports-car segment, powered by unprecedented customer demand and a growing shift toward electric performance machines.
What began as a bold experiment — bringing a futuristic, open-top electric roadster to Indian roads — has rapidly evolved into a full-blown phenomenon. The Cyberster has now built up a massive 5-month waiting period, setting new benchmarks for desirability, performance, and brand pull.
🚗 Price & Availability (India)
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For customers who pre-reserved the Cyberster, the ex-showroom price is ₹ 72.49 lakh.
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For fresh/new bookings, the ex-showroom price is ₹ 74.99 lakh.
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This price includes a 3.3 kW portable charger, a 7.4 kW wall-box charger, and standard installation services.
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Cars are being sold through “MG Select” — premium dealerships across major Indian cities under the able leadership of Milind Shah, Head, MG Select who said the response to the Cyberster has been “extraordinary driven by car’s design and performance.”
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Given the current demand surge, delivery timelines have stretched — contributing to the reported 4–5 month waiting list.
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Chrysler to recall over 291,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says
(Reuters) – Chrysler is recalling 291,664 vehicles in the U.S. as the electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. Continue reading “Chrysler to recall over 291,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says”
Top 10 Must Read Books by Indian Authors
by WAF Think Tank
📖 Top 10 Must-Read Indian Books Starter Pack
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Midnight’s Children – Salman Rushdie
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The God of Small Things – Arundhati Roy
(A haunting, poetic tale of love, loss, and caste realities—Booker Prize winner) -
The White Tiger – Aravind Adiga
(A sharp, darkly comic look at India’s class divide—Booker Prize winner) -
Interpreter of Maladies – Jhumpa Lahiri
(Pulitzer Prize-winning short stories on diaspora and identity) -
Malgudi Days – R.K. Narayan
(Timeless short stories from the fictional town of Malgudi, a classic Indian favorite) -
Oye Hoye! – Anuj Guglani
(One of the best Indian books on Nostalgia. Takes you back to School, College and college life during the 80s & 90s in India. A refreshing and witty narrative that blends observation, humor, nostalgia and inspiration—fast becoming a modern standout in Indian writing) Continue reading “Top 10 Must Read Books by Indian Authors”
12th World Auto Forum Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence as Industry Leaders & Innovators Shine as WAF Stars
New Delhi, India | The 12th World Auto Forum (WAF) Awards Ceremony concluded in New Delhi with a spectacular celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in the automotive and mobility industries. The event brought together global industry veterans, disruptors, and thought leaders, reaffirming WAF’s reputation as the most rigorous and transparent awards platform in the world of mobility. Continue reading “12th World Auto Forum Awards 2025: Honoring Excellence as Industry Leaders & Innovators Shine as WAF Stars”
SIAM Hosts 5th International Conference on World Environment Day 2025 to Drive Circular Mobility
New Delhi, June 5, 2025: The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organized its 5th International Conference, themed “Revolutionizing Mobility: Driving the Automotive Industry Towards a Clean and Circular Future,” on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025. The conference was graced by dignitaries from the Government of India, industry leaders, think tanks, and engineering converged to deliberate on environment-conscious mobility systems, circularity, accelerate change, and empowering responsible action.
The program also featured a short street play by students of Gyan Mandir Public School, Naraina Vihar, highlighting the issue of plastic pollution, and aimed at raising awareness among the audience. This was followed by a felicitation ceremony, where in prizes were presented to students for a painting competition, titled “Nature’s Palette”, organised on the occasion of World Environment Day. A total of 9 students were awarded the prizes from various schools of Delhi NCR. Continue reading “SIAM Hosts 5th International Conference on World Environment Day 2025 to Drive Circular Mobility”
Demerger to bring strategic clarity, long-term returns for shareholders: Tata Motors chairman
Source : PTI | The proposed demerger of Tata Motors into two listed entities will bring strategic clarity, enabling long-term returns for shareholders, according to Chairman N Chandrasekaran. Addressing shareholders in the company’s 80th Integrated Annual Report for FY25, he noted that the demerger of Tata Motors into two listed entities — Commercial Vehicles and Passenger Vehicles (including EV and JLR) — is progressing as planned.
“The proposed demerger will bring greater strategic clarity and agility, enabling a more focused approach to execution and value creation, delivering superior experiences for customers, rewarding careers for employees, and long-term returns for shareholders,” Chandrasekaran said.
India Ascends to Fourth Largest Economy Globally, Surpassing Japan: NITI Aayog
In a significant economic milestone, India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, as announced by NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam. This development was confirmed during a press briefing following the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
A $4 Trillion Economy
India’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached the $4 trillion mark, positioning it just behind the United States, China, and Germany in the global economic hierarchy. This ascent reflects India’s robust economic growth and its increasing influence on the world stage.
Continue reading “India Ascends to Fourth Largest Economy Globally, Surpassing Japan: NITI Aayog”
Earthquake in Delhi | Delhites wake up to Strong Tremors
Delhi wakes up to a strong earthquake.
Strong tremors were felt around 5:36 am in New Delhi Area.
Estimated magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter Scale.
The epicentre could likely be in NCR Delhi Region.
Important to brace for the aftershocks which could be felt in a span of minutes, hours, days or even weeks.
Would Indians Love or Shove the Tesla ?
by WAF Auto Think Tank
Elon Musk coming to India next week is Big News! It’s speculated that Tesla just might invest a couple Billion Dollars in the third largest automotive market in the world!
After the EV Policy change, Tesla could have invested just half a Billion dollars to qualify for the newly constituted 15% Duty bracket down from the 100% one. But it seems, it chooses to invest much higher.
The richest man in the world coming to meet one of the most powerful leaders in the world around the time when the largest democracy in the world gets busy with it’s General Elections. Coincidence ? Fan Boy Moment ? Way to get more govt goodies post elections ? A competent strategy to ensure formidable global rivals like BYD stay in the rear view mirror ? Despite entering India much earlier!
India to be a USD 5 trillion economy by FY28; reach USD 30 trillion by 2047: FM
Source : PTI | India will become the third largest economy by 2027-28, with a GDP of over USD 5 trillion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. Even going by conservative estimates, the size of the Indian economy will be USD 30 trillion by 2047, she noted.
“It is possible that we will be the third largest economy by 2027-28, and our GDP will cross USD 5 trillion by that time. By 2047, it is a conservative estimate that we will reach at least USD 30 trillion in terms of economy,” Sitharaman said at the Vibrant Gujarat summit. Continue reading “India to be a USD 5 trillion economy by FY28; reach USD 30 trillion by 2047: FM”
European car sales rise 15% in July, EVs up nearly 61%
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) – European new car registrations jumped 15.2% in July, the 12th consecutive month of growth as the auto industry recovers from pandemic-related supply chain issues, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) showed on Wednesday.
Electric vehicle sales jumped 60.6%, continuing a rise buoyed by subsidies in a number of European Union countries. Full EVs accounted for 13.6% of all new car sales, up from under 10% in July 2022.
Plug-in hybrids, which have both a combustion engine and a large battery, accounted for 7.9% of sales, while one in four vehicles sold in the EU was a full hybrid.
Continue reading “European car sales rise 15% in July, EVs up nearly 61%”
As Indonesia pushes EV dream, car shoppers stay cautious
TANGERANG, Indonesia, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s government used the Jakarta auto show to double down on plans to drive production and sales of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia’s largest auto market, but buyers are not sold yet.
The price premium on electric vehicles (EVs), questions about the availability of charging stations and doubts about new brands are reasons to hold back for now, said visitors to the auto show in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta. Continue reading “As Indonesia pushes EV dream, car shoppers stay cautious”
Ford to build battery plant in Michigan in drive with Chinese tech partner
By Joseph White and David Shepardson
ROMULUS, Michigan/WASHINGTON Feb 13 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Monday announced plans to invest $3.5 billion to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, betting that making the batteries in the United States will help it and Chinese partner CATL (300750.SZ) attract U.S. customers to embrace a lower-cost technology pioneered in China.
Continue reading “Ford to build battery plant in Michigan in drive with Chinese tech partner”Japan’s Subaru cuts annual output target as chip shortage drags on
TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Japan’s Subaru Corp (7270.T) slashed its annual output target by nearly 10% on Wednesday amid ongoing fallout from a semiconductor shortage that continues to hamper automakers around the world.
The carmaker said the shortages were most acute among parts for immediate delivery in the spot market and it expected the lack of supply to last at most until around June before recovering.
Subaru said it now expects to produce 880,000 vehicles this fiscal year through March, down 9.3% from a previous forecast of 970,000 units.
Continue reading “Japan’s Subaru cuts annual output target as chip shortage drags on”
Four resign over scandal at Toyota unit Hino, others to return pay
TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp’s truck- and bus-making unit Hino Motors said on Friday four officials would step down and it would demand the return of some compensation from past managers, following an engine data scandal.
Three executives overseeing production and compliance and a senior official in charge of technology development would resign, Hino said in a statement. Continue reading “Four resign over scandal at Toyota unit Hino, others to return pay”
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Uber, PayPal, Walgreens launch $11 million vaccine rides fund
(Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc, PayPal Holdings Inc and Walgreens Inc on Monday said they launched an $11 million fund to provide free ride-hail trips to U.S. COVID-19 vaccination sites for people who lack access to transportation.
The Vaccine Access Fund will be managed by U.S. non-profit Local Initiatives Support Corporation, which will identify communities that need free rides as well as local partners to help with the program, the companies added.
Consumers can support the effort by donating to the fund through PayPal or in the Uber app, they said, adding they were also looking forward to welcoming other corporate donors.
In a joint letter to U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the companies said their cooperation came in response to calls by the administration for companies to get involved in the pandemic response.
“The Vaccine Access Fund will draw on the innovative tools developed by our respective firms to expand vaccine access and build upon the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts,” the companies said in the letter seen by Reuters.
The fund is separate from Uber’s promise to provide 10 million free or discounted rides to vaccination sites globally, an effort that is both public-spirited and self-interested as it is trying to get more drivers and passengers back on the road.
Lack of transportation is a major hurdle to healthcare equity and vaccine access, and studies show fewer options for medical care in low-income and Black communities that are frequently poorly served by public transit and have lower car ownership rates.
Reporting by Tina Bellon in Austin, Texas; Editing by Himani Sarkar
Honda to quit F1 to focus on zero-emission technology
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Honda Motor will end its participation as an engine supplier in the FIA Formula One World Championship at the end of the 2021 season to focus on zero-emission technology, it said on Friday.
The decision was made at the end of September and the company does not intend to return to F1, Chief Executive Takahiro Hachigo said in an online news conference.
“This is not a result of the coronavirus pandemic but because of our longer-term carbon-free goal,” he said.
Like other automakers, Honda is rushing to build new-energy vehicles in an industry shift that Hachigo on Friday described as “once in a century”. That race is accelerating amid the coronavirus outbreak as carmakers review production plans to capture market share with new models including low or zero-emission vehicles.
Honda, which returned to F1 in 2015 and last year began in supplying engines to the Red Bull Racing team, said it will divert the resources it used to build F1 engines towards efforts to accelerate development of zero-emission technologies such as fuel cells and batteries.
“We understand how difficult it has been for Honda Motor Company to reach the decision. We understand and respect the reasoning behind this,” Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner said in a statement.
Honda is launching its first mass-produced all-battery car this month – the Honda e – and has announced plans for two thirds of the company’s output to be new-energy vehicles by 2030.
Domestic rival Toyota Motor Corp last week said it expects annual sales of electric vehicles to reach 5.5 million in 2025, five years earlier than initially planned.
Reporting by Tim Kelly and Chris Gallagher; Editing by David Goodman
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Empty trains, clogged roads: Americans get behind the wheel to avoid transit
Several opinion polls show Americans plan to avoid trains and buses as stay-at-home orders ease, with some city dwellers buying a car for the first time. A potential boon to coronavirus-battered automakers, the shift poses a challenge to city planners end environmental goals.
Continue reading “Empty trains, clogged roads: Americans get behind the wheel to avoid transit”
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