Tesla and VinFast: New EV job roles will get created
With Vietnam’s VinFast having confirmed an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in India, and Tesla expected to follow suit in the months to come, the EV job market is expected to get a boost.

BH series car number plate is your choice? Court has just quashed some conditions
The Bombay High Court has quashed a circular issued by Maharashtra's transport commissioner imposing certain conditions while deciding on applications for registration of vehicles under the BH series. A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla, in its judgment on April 12, said the circular was issued "without any authority and, hence, flawed and illegal."

Tesla woos China customers with cheaper cars after Musk defers India visit
Tesla Inc. has reduced prices for all its vehicles in China, according to its official website, as the US car giant faces stiff competition from China while its boss Elon Musk also had to defer visit to India that would open up a new big market for the company. This move follows price cuts on Model Y, Model X, and Model S cars in the United States.

Tesla cuts prices nearly USD 2,000 in China, in line with US cuts
Tesla has cut prices by nearly USD 2,000 across its models in China, after price cuts in the United States, as it grapples with falling sales and an intensifying price war for electric vehicles (EVs), especially against cheaper Chinese EVs.

VinFast’s investment in TN hits a brake amidst confusion over new EV policy
New Delhi: Confusion over when benefits/subsidy under the new EV policy would start accruing has cast a shadow over Vietnamese EV-maker VinFast’s $2-billion investment at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.

India’s first semiconductor fabrication unit chips in
Nearly 35 years after a mysterious fire destroyed its facilities at the 51-acre campus at Mohali in Punjab, Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) is fighting back to extinguish old memories and earn its place in the sun. That’s courtesy a generous Rs 10,000 crore modernisation plan drawn up by the ministry of electronics and IT (Meity), which wants India’s original semiconductor fabrication unit to not only continue its operations in the 180 nanometer (nm) technology fab, but upgrade to 28 nm.

Who is Rohan Patel? Meet Tesla's VP who exits firm days before Elon Musk cancels Delhi trip
Amid the reports of Elon Musk announcing his decision to postpone a key visit to India to expand Tesla market arrived on 20 April, another report surfaced that his firm's vice president of public policy and business development exited Tesla on 15 April, reported Hindustan Times.

Elon Musk’s India trip may see breakthroughs for Starlink, Tesla
Elon Musk’s India trip may see breakthroughs for Starlink, Tesla
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Tesla's Elon Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit this year
Elon Musk puts off India visit to ‘later’, Internet says, ‘No rush! We'll hold off on chai-samosa plans’
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The localisation story of Elon Musk's Tesla: India versus China deal

In China, on the other hand, 95 per cent of their components used in the plant is sourced locally, thereby creating a large Chinese component supply base. When they started out rolling out cars in December in 2019, about one-third of the components were from China. 

Electric Charge: Xiaomi SU7 vs Tesla Model 3
With the release of the SU7, Xiaomi has fired the opening shot in the realm of electric cars. Given that China is the largest EV market in the world, the electronic giant is aiming to disrupt the ecosystem by taking on well-known companies like Tesla. We all know that Tesla is planning to set up shop in India, even though Xiaomi has not disclosed any plans to deliver the SU7 here. We compare the entry-level Model 3 versus the tech brand’s new EV.

How can India accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen?
India stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition, with green hydrogen emerging as a transformative solution to mitigate environmental impact and foster sustainable development. Green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, has garnered global attention as a clean and versatile energy carrier. India’s abundant renewable resources and ambitious renewable energy targets position it as a key player in the global green hydrogen market. This article delves into the intricacies of green hydrogen adoption in India, exploring key drivers, challenges, and strategies for accelerating its deployment.

World Earth Day: Harnessing public-private partnerships in urban mass mobility
In India’s extensive metropolitan areas, mobility has always been an obstacle. With growing populations, increased urbanisation, and the constant threat of congestion and pollution, the demand for creative, integrated solutions has never been greater. As we approach a new era in mobility, it is critical to set a course for a system that seamlessly integrates public and private transportation alternatives, supporting efficiency, sustainability, and diversity.

India's love for sub-4 metre compact cars fades as SUVs gain ground
India's appetite for compact vehicles - defined as being less than 4 metres in length - seems to be waning. Despite a preferential taxation regime, the share of sub-4 metre compact vehicles, has fallen from 62% in 2021 to 50% in 2023. The number of models on offer in this segment is also down to 38 in 2023, compared to 48 in 2021, according to data collated by Jato Dynamics.

Expect rural sales contribution at record levels this fiscal: Hyundai
Hyundai Motor India expects sales contribution from rural areas to remain at record levels in the current fiscal as well on account of various factors including anticipation of a favourable monsoon, according to a senior company executive. The country's second-largest automaker, which sells models like Creta and Venue, reported 11% growth in rural areas last fiscal as compared to 4% in urban centres.

Hyundai Motor India rolls out 'Grameen Mahotsav' in 16 new locations
Auto-maker Hyundai Motor India has expanded its 'Grameen Mahotsav' initiative to 16 new locations across the country, after the success of its inaugural event held in Gujarat this month. The 'Grameen Mahotsav' initiative aims to further strengthen HMIL's connection to rural India with specially curated events and product displays including live music, folk dance, and regional talent shows among others.

JNPA to change 6,500+ trucks with EVs for 'Zero Emission Trucking'
In a significant initiative, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) plans to replace more than 6,500 trucks operating in and around the port with battery-powered vehicles as part of its 'Zero Emission Trucking' strategy, officials said.

Commercial vehicle safety design: The next frontier of auto intelligence
Gone are the days when vehicles were merely a form of transportation to ferry individuals from point A to point B. We have now entered a realm where any mode of transportation comes with the expectation of being smart, convenient, and delivering more than just motion. The demand today is for a data center on wheels. Processing data and improving services and efficiency aren’t the only prerequisites for new-age vehicles, as the industry focuses on enhancing safety and adopting environment-friendly practices.

Long-Ride Review: Hero Xtreme 125R : For highways and byways
There are city bikes, which, as the name suggests, are made for riding in traffic — fuel-efficient, affordable and accessible (size). Then there are bikes for inter-city trips, with powerful engines, and usually more expensive.

Hero MotoCorp inaugurates assembly unit in Nepal
Hero MotoCorp opens assembly facility with 75,000 units capacity in Nepal
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Odysse Electric looking to raise USD 5-10 million for expansion
Operational since 2020, the city-based EV maker with over 60 dealerships across 20-plus states claims to have sold over 10,000 vehicles in the domestic market till date, besides having an order book of over 20,000 vehicles through its B2B channel.

E-two-wheelers challenge entry bikes with price drop
Mumbai: The Indian Entry-Level motor-cycle market is set to heat up this summer as electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturers prepare for a price war, offering new models that undercut some of the best-selling petrol-powered bikes in the country. Government initiatives like the Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), combined with efforts to reduce costs through increased R&D and improved localisation, have enabled manufacturers to lower the prices of their products. Ola Electric, the largest e2W manufacturer in the country, recently slashed its entry-level scooter price by more than one-fifth with the introduction of the SiX model priced at Rs.70,000, down from Rs.89,000 for their previous cheapest variant.

Emobi aims to become the “McDonald’s” of electric two-wheeler space, targets $40 million raise by next year
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler start-up Emobi is a relatively very young start-up, but it has managed to get onboard not one but two Japanese companies – Musashi Seimitsu (Musashi), and Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID) – for its upcoming e-scooters.

Anti-dumping duty on synthetic rubber soon
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended imposition of provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of Isobutylene-Isoprene Rubber (IIR) or butyl rubber from China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Singapore and US on on an application by Reliance Sibur Elastomers (RSEPL), the sole producer of the product in India.

Essential car cleaning hacks with household items
Cleaning a car can involve some expensive kit, like shampoo, upholstery cleaner and conditioner, and other liquids. However, with the right ‘ingredients’ at home, your car can be just as clean as using dedicated products. Here are five car cleaning hacks with household items.

Mahindra XUV700 waiting period down to under 2 months
The XUV700 is one of the most popular models in Mahindra’s India portfolio. The SUV is available with both petrol and diesel powertrains, and can be had with either a 5-, 6- or a 7-seater configuration. Given its popularity, the XUV700 has had a long waiting period on a majority of its variants since its arrival. As per our dealer sources, the waiting periods have now reduced to under 2 months for all trims. Here’s the complete variant-wise waiting period break up.

New Maruti Dzire to get unique styling, more features than Swift
The third-gen Maruti Dzire has been on the market for nearly seven years now, and later this year, it's finally going to see a generation update based on the all-new Swift that’s debuting next month. The compact sedan will boast of evolutionary styling updates, an all-new interior with a few segment-first features as well as a brand-new heart with the new Z Series engine. The launch is expected in the second half of 2024, so let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from the all-new Dzire.

McLaren 750S track review: Scalpel sharp
The McLaren 750S is the definition of a quintessential supercar. With styling that would drop jaws, sound that would induce goosebumps and performance that would raise heart rates, it is a raw and unhinged experience. The last time we sampled it was in the beautiful town of Estoril in Portugal, but we finally have it on home soil and on India’s newest race track – CoASTT in Coimbatore.

Bentley Bentayga S Black Edition revealed
The Bentley Bentayga SUV has got a new Black Edition, specifically, the Bentayga S. The British brand says that the S Black Edition is the most striking Bentley SUV to date, and comes with, as the name implies, a number of blacked-out bits, outside and in. The Black Edition is available with the Bentayga S and the S Hybrid version.

Abarth Classiche 1300 OT revealed; based on Alfa Romeo 4C
Abarth has revealed a retro two-seat sports coupe to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Called the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT, it's based on the Alfa Romeo 4C and is described as a 'modern reinterpretation' of the 1965 Fiat-Abarth OT 1300 race car, which claimed high-profile victories at the Nurburgring, Monza and Mugello in period.

8 new MG cars, Ford’s India return and more: Autocar India April 2024 issue
 

Mercedes-AMG C 43 vs BMW M340i comparison
Source Credit: Autocar India

Sports sedans are everyday drivers but ones that also inject a good dose of adrenaline into your daily commute, and what we have here with us are two German sedans that do exactly that – the Mercedes-AMG C 43 and the BMW M340i. So which one’s better? With access to the CoASTT race track and India’s first Formula 1 driver, Narain Karthikeyan, rather than compare these two ont heir daily merit, we decided to spice things up and do things differently. So we sized them up based on their sporty credentials instead.

Yamaha Motor announces participation in Formula E, aiming to contribute to carbon neutrality
Yamaha Motor, a leading Japanese company, has pledged its support for Carbon Neutral 2050 within the Formula E World Championship arena.

GM and Ford count on gas-powered trucks as EV growth slows
U.S. automakers General Motors and Ford face a challenge in common when they report first-quarter results next week: Explaining to investors where profit growth will come from in the months ahead as EV growth slows.

Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving may enter China very soon
Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday said the electric-vehicle (EV) maker may make Full Self-Driving (FSD) available to customers in China very soon.

Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues
South Korea’s Hyundai, opens new tab said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter, and is speaking to the Elon Musk-owned social media platform directly about brand safety issues.

Tesla Semi trucks in short supply for PepsiCo as its rivals use competing EV big rigs
Key Tesla customer PepsiCo made initial payments for 100 Tesla Semis in 2017, intending to use the electric-truck fleet to haul its Cheetos, Lays potato chips and Pepsi soda pop to retailers.

China auto sector steps up Europe push with Spain plant
Chinese carmaker Chery signed a deal Friday to produce mainly electric vehicles in Spain, as Beijing's auto sector pushes ahead with plans to expand into Europe despite growing competition concerns.

Chinese carmaker Chery to employ 1,250 people at Spanish plant
Chinese carmaker Chery and its Spanish partner Ebro-EV Motors said Friday they expect to create 1,250 jobs and produce 150,000 vehicles a year, mostly electric, at their new plant in Barcelona.