Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 07 April 2025,Monday
🏢 Industry
VW delayed $1.4 bn tax evasion case, say customs authorities
The customs authorities have said that Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd delayed the provisional assessment of tax evasion worth $1.4 billion (about ₹11,526 crore) by not providing information promptly.
Pune RTO witnesses 46% decline in applicants for special BH series registration numbers
Pune: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) here has registered a significant drop of around 46 per cent in people opting for the BH (Bharat) series registration numbers in the last financial year 2024-25, compared to FY 2023-24.
Tata Motors, M&M outpace Korean rivals in domestic market
Once overshadowed by their Korean counterparts, Indian carmakers Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra have now decisively outpaced Hyundai and Kia in the domestic automobile market.
Toyota eyes volume growth this fiscal on sales infra push, SUVs
New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor aims to maintain sales volume growth in the current fiscal with plans to expand the sales network and introduce new models, according to a senior company executive.
Tata Motors braces for impact as Jaguar Land Rover pauses shipments to the US
New Delhi: Tata Motors Ltd’s decision to pause exports of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cars to the US for April raises concerns for both the company’s volumes and financial performance this fiscal year, as well as for the broader Indian auto sector that sees the country as a key export market.
Auto makers await Telangana’s monthly retail on Vahan data to move from wholesale numbers
New Delhi: Automakers are being hemmed in by Telangana, the only State where vehicle retail sales data is not being uploaded on the Vahan (Ministry of Transport & Highways) portal. It is preventing the industry from establishing a clearer trend about vehicle sales based on the retail number. According to the industry, Telangana is still in an old system for correlating the sales data and therefore, not included in the sales data every month.
Gave up bulletproof car to ride in hydrogen-fuelled vehicle: Gadkari
Nagpur: Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said he gave up the bulletproof car allotted him and instead chose to ride in one which runs on renewable energy. Speaking at a public event, Gadkari said, "I have a hydrogen-powered Toyota car, the first of its kind in the world. I gave up my bulletproof car for this."
Tata Motors' arm Jaguar Land Rover may look to clear US inventory fast
JLR is estimated to have one to two months’ inventory in the US, said one Mumbai-based analyst on grounds of anonymity. Another analyst who watches the sector closely said that with the carmaker pausing exports, the current inventory will liquidate faster. It takes at least two to three weeks for shipments to reach from the UK and other parts of Europe to the US.
Gujarat committed to becoming EV manufacturing hub, says CM Patel
GreenLine to raise $275 mn equity to fund green fuel, EV truck push
Warning lights flash for ER&D companies as auto sector runs low on fuel
📝 Tata Motors demerger, business split update: Shareholders to vote on May 6
📝 Steel to Jaguars: Tatas evaluate US tariffs hit
📝 Auto recap, April 6: Hyundai cars fetch major discounts, BMW to unveil new concept soon, Tata Sierra to comeback soon
📝 Cars launched in March: From budget hatchbacks and sporty SUVs to ultimate luxury roadsters
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
📝 Honda Amaze, City, & Elevate get benefits up to ₹77,000 in April
📝 Fronx to Grand Vitara: Maruti Suzuki cars to be dearer from April 8.
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Electric Car/SUV
EV sales set for rapid growth; penetration likely to touch 12-13 pc over 5 yrs: Hyundai COO
EV sales set for rapid growth: Garg
📝 Hyundai maps out aggressive EV plans as India’s electric car shift gains momentum
📝 Tata Sierra to make a comeback soon. Here's what the iconic SUV will get in its new avatar
📝 Skoda Elroq RS: Check out 5 key highlights of the internationally launched sporty compact SUV
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🚗 Luxury
Trump tariffs: Jaguar Land Rover halts US exports
Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover has decided to step on the temporary halt pedal on shipments to the U.S. market. This could be the first of the many ripple effects of the recently announced 25% tariffs on all foreign-made vehicles. On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the global market will now be charged with this tariff rule, which took effect on the following day (April 3).
Tesla's entry will help grow EV market in India, not worried about competition: BMW
BMW Group India is unfazed by the prospect of Tesla entering the electric vehicle market here and feels it will help grow the segment, according to its Managing Director and CEO Vikram Pawah. The group, which sold a total of 1,249 units of electric cars in India across two brands -- BMW and MINI -- has already sold 646 units in the first quarter of 2025 and is keeping its forecast of 15 per cent of its total sales in India coming from EVs, Pawah told PTI in an interview.
Car Review: BMW ix1 Long Wheelbase: A BMW X you can buy, before India gets Model Y
The biggest launch in the luxury car space at this year's Auto Expo was the BMW iX1 Long Wheelbase — big on range (531 km), big on brand, big on size (with the most spacious second row in its segment), but small on price (Rs. 49 lakh). But is it big on ownership as well? To find out, we drove the iX1 LWB around Delhi.
📝 Actress Sonam Bajwa buys new Land Rover Defender
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
Govt rushes to find demand for electric trucks under PM E-Drive after bare FY25
New Delhi: The ministry of heavy industries has identified ports, steel, cement and logistics as sectors to generate demand for electric trucks (e-trucks) under the PM E-Drive scheme after turning up empty-handed in the first half of the scheme, according to two officials aware of the development.
E-buses to drive 50% of India business by FY27: JBM Auto's Nishant Arya
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🎤 Interviews & Features
Upcoming car, SUV launches to look out for in April
The month of April has already witnessed plenty of action in the global automotive industry and it is bound for some action in the Indian auto market as well. Plenty of new car launches — both ICE and EVs — are slated to hit the roads this month. Let us take a look at all cars and SUVs that will be launched in April 2025.
📝 Hyundai Venue, Exter, i20 and more get up to ₹70,000 off. Here’s how much you can save on each model
📝 2025 Skoda Kodiaq spotted undisguised ahead of official launch
📝 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line spotted ahead of launch
📝 MG M9 Limousine to launch in April 2025: Check battery, range, features and more
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
Upcoming two-wheeler launches to look out for in April
The start of a new financial year has already seen plenty of activities in the global automotive industry. That said, there’ll be plenty of action at home as well with several products lined up for launch in the next few weeks. Here are all the two-wheelers about to be launched in India in the month of April.
Royal Enfield 650cc showdown: Classic 650 vs Super Meteor 650. What’s your pick?
Royal Enfield Classic 650 was launched earlier this month, expanding the Indian motorcycle company's 650cc range. The Classic 650 joins the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and other 650cc motorcycles in the lineup and is priced at ₹3.37 lakh ex-showroom, offering riders who prefer a more upright and traditional look a choice.
📝 2025 Honda CB350, H’ness and CB350RS launched: Check what's new
📝 BMW G 310 R & G 310 GS discontinued in India
📝 Sold his bike for oxygen cylinders during Covid, Harshvardhan Rane brings home a custom RE Shotgun 650
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🌇 Allied Industries
Li-ion recycling: Tackling EV waste challenges for a true circular economy
Historically, the electronics sector has generated the highest amount of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery waste. However, as electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent, they are poised to become the most significant source of this waste. China, a leader in the electric vehicle market, has emerged as the largest contributor to EV battery waste. To address this challenge, China has established the world's highest capacity for battery recycling.
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Crude oil prices drop $10 per barrel after Trump’s tariff announcement
Crude oil prices have witnessed a sharp decline, dropping nearly $10 per barrel in just one week, following the Trump administration’s announcement of tariffs on certain countries.
Oil & Gas PSU-backed 32 startups participate in Startup Mahakumbh
For instance, the Oil Ministry said that ONGC’s startup fund has seen a 450 per cent growth in valuation over five years, with WellRx—its first oilfield startup under the Startup India Policy—expanding its energy solutions to over 120 countries. Similarly, Indian Oil Corporation (IoCL) has funded 42 startups under its IndS_UP initiative, generating 86 intellectual properties and 635 jobs.
📝 Chances of oil going below $60 very low: ONGC
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📖 Magazines
Genesis G90 based X Gran coupe and convertible concept cars unveiled
The Genesis G90 - the flagship luxury sedan of the Hyundai owned firm - has spawned two concepts which were revealed at the Seoul Mobility Show. Called the X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible, these niche model derivatives boast unique design elements and aim to expand the Genesis lineup in the future.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N performance EV teased ahead of July reveal
Hyundai has officially teased the Ioniq 6 N all-electric performance sedan ahead of its global debut scheduled for July 2025. The tease came as part of the recent unveiling of the facelifted Ioniq 6 and its N Line variant, where the full-blown N model was hiding in the background of one image.
Eurogrip Trailhound SCR tyres review: Kicking up some dirt
Eurogrip has rapidly gained traction in the two-wheeler tyre segment and is now the OEM supplier for Aprilia’s RS 457 and Tuono 457. At EICMA last year, it introduced two new Trailhound tyres: the STR and SCR. We tested the latter at the MotoFarm off-road circuit near Bengaluru.
ADV motorcycles with the lowest seat height under Rs 4 lakh
Adventure motorcycles are a growing segment, and each manufacturer has been out to offer one of its own in recent times. Their versatility, high ground clearance and rugged build make them great for Indian conditions. However, the high stance can be quite intimidating for a lot of riders and we’ve put together a list of all the adventure bikes under Rs 4 lakh with a manageable seat height as standard.
Me and my cars: Dhananjay Badamikar
What are you driving and why?
BMW 330Li: is it the best backseat experience for Rs 70 lakh?
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📰 International
Elon Musk says he hopes for zero tariffs with Europe someday
Washington: Billionaire Elon Musk told Italy League leader Matteo Salvini on Saturday that he hoped in the future the US and Europe could create "a very close, stronger partnership" and reach a "zero-tariff zone." Musk spoke to Salvini in a video conference during the League's congress in Florence. Salvini is the leader of the far-right, anti-migrant League party and vice premier of the Italian conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni.
EVs turn big favourites with some dog owners
The Roseville, Minnesota, fire department has lots of trucks, but its latest had to be electric. That's the one that carries Ashes, its therapy dog, to and from fires, funerals and any other place where public safety officers need a morale boost. Assistant chief Niel Sjostrom says Ashes gets cozy in pretty much any vehicle, but the department's new Rivian Automotive SUV has programmable climate control, so pup stays safe when truck is parked in summer or cold of winter.
A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump’s first term
Taipei, Taiwan: China is retaliating in a determined and at times highly detailed manner to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, led by a retaliatory 34% tax on all U.S. imports next week.
Nissan says it will not take new US orders for Mexican-built Infiniti SUVs
Nissan Motor said on Thursday it will not take new orders from the US for two Mexican-built Infiniti SUVs, following auto tariffs levied by President Donald Trump, in a drastic scale-back of its operations at a joint venture plant.
Nissan considers transferring some domestic production to US, Nikkei says
Nissan Motor is considering shifting some domestic production of U.S.-bound vehicles to the U.S., the Nikkei reported on Saturday, as President Donald Trump ramps up trade tariffs on nations worldwide.
📝 Used Tesla market heats up as owners sell to protest Elon Musk
📝 This Bugatti Tourbillon paint option costs more than a Ferrari, and that’s just the beginning
📝 BMW Concept and new M model set to debut at Concorso d’Eleganza 2025.
📝 UK automaker Jaguar Land Rover pauses US shipments
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