SIAM and KVS launch National Road Safety Education Programme for school students
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), has launched a nationwide online road safety education programme aimed at school students. The initiative is being carried out under the guidance of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Education.

As BluSmart runs out of charge, Tata Motors & Citroën get a shock
Tata Motors and French automaker Citroën are bracing for a significant fallout after BluSmart —India’s largest all-electric fleet operator — abruptly suspended operations. The closure of BluSmart’s business puts at risk more than 9,000 vehicles that were yet to be delivered to the company as part of an 18,000-vehicle pact with manufacturers. The biggest order, of over 90% of those vehicles, had been placed with Tata Motors and Citroën.

Mahindra announces key senior leadership appointments
Mahindra Group has announced senior leadership appointments across businesses. Hemant Sikka, who is currently President of the Farm Equipment Sector (FES), has been appointed as the MD & CEO of Mahindra Logistics (MLL) by the MLL Board. We believe that MLL has tremendous potential for growth and value creation and are committed to realising this potential. Hemant is one of our top leaders and brings with him a powerful combination of strategic skills, operational rigor, customer centricity and people leadership capabilities. The current CEO, Ram Swaminathan has decided to step down to pursue other professional interests.

Fuelled by Maruti power, India leaps onto Toyota’s top five
India leapfrogged several spots last year to become Toyota’s fourth-largest market — its highest ranking since the Japanese brand entered the country in 1997. This growth was largely driven by Suzuki-developed products rebadged for Toyota.

Maharashtra clears road for electric bike taxi
In an effort to enhance first and last-mile connectivity in urban areas and promote green mobility, the Maharashtra state government has approved the use of electric bike taxis and announced a comprehensive policy framework for their implementation in cities with population exceeding one lakh.

They stopped listening: Common refrain across investors, others about Jaggi brothers in Gensol and BluSmart saga
He spoke about having introduced BP Venture to BluSmart. “In 2020, we introduced BP (BP Ventures) with BluSmart and negotiated the private equity investment deal. BP Ventures went on to successfully lead 25 Million USD investment round of Series A of BluSmart. In 2021, we structured their collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority whereby BluSmart established their operations in Dubai. These operations were shut down recently a few months back,” Shrikant said.

Gensol promoters lose over half of their ownership
Bengaluru: Gensol Engineering Ltd’s promoters have lost more than half of their ownership in the company in the last 31 days of trading since rating agencies flagged issues of a credit crunch on 3 March, as creditors have wrested 57% of the pledged shares, leaving the promoters with 26.7%.

PFC takes Gensol Engineering's forgery case to Economic Offences Wing
 

Renault opens new design centre near Chennai to boost 'Design in India' vision
Renault India has launched its Design Centre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, aimed at accelerating the automaker's ambition to 'design in India'. The design centre is its largest such facility outside France. The facility is expected to function as a hub of excellence, particularly due to its proximity to RNTBCI (Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India).

Hyundai partners with IndianOil to explore viability of mass-use of Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) for large-scale use in India. Under the agreement, HMIL has handed over a Hyundai NEXO FCEV to IndianOil for on-road trials.

Suzuki to offer 10-year warranty for e Vitara
Maruti Suzuki will set foot into the world of electric vehicles with the launch of e Vitara in the next few weeks. The electric SUV made its global debut at EICMA 2024 in November followed by its India debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier in January this year. The e Vitara is also set to go on sale in other international markets like the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland around the same time.

Delhi government postpones launch of electric buses due to national mourning on demise of Pope Francis
The Delhi government has postponed the launch of electric buses under the Dedicated Electric Vehicle Integration (DEVI) scheme due to the national mourning declared by the Government of India on the demise of Pope Francis, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta informed on Tuesday.

Hyundai reveals next-gen hybrid platforms — Creta Hybrid on cards?
With global EV sales plateauing across the globe, many OEMs are diverting their focus to hybrid vehicles. Hyundai, one of the strongest proponents of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) among legacy carmakers, has now unveiled its next generation hybrid platforms. The new next-gen hybrid system gets a new transmission which is integrated with two electric motors 

Suzuki Swift AllGrip FX: Compact car, big off-road ambitions
The Suzuki Swift is one of the most popular hatchbacks in India since its launch in 2005. It changed the outlook of small cars from being a workhorse option to a sporty enthusiastic-driven machine. The Swift is known for its razor-sharp handling, but what if it could also offer off-roading capabilities? Enter the Swift AllGrip FX, a concept by Suzuki Netherlands that packs off-road prowess into this hatch. We can only dream of Maruti Suzuki bringing this concept to life in India. For now, let’s dive into what makes the Swift AllGrip FX so exciting.

2025 Skoda Kodiaq vs Toyota Fortuner Legender: Specs, Features, Price compared
Skoda recently launched the second-gen Kodiaq in India which goes up against other D-segment SUVs like Jeep Meridian, MG Gloster, and the segment leader — Toyota Fortuner. In the latest iteration, the Kodiaq gets several upgrades over its predecessor. Besides the models mentioned above, the new Kodiaq also goes up against the Toyota Fortuner Legender.

‘Renault India aims for 5% market share by 2030’: Venkatram Mamillapalle
In five years, Renault plans to sell close to 500,000 cars in India, which is more than 12 times the current level. The company sold 38,000 cars in the financial year ending March, 2025. Chief Executive Officer Venkatram Mamillapalle spoke to Narayanan V about the company’s aggressive growth strategy and the new Design Centre in Chennai, the French auto major’s largest outside France. Excerpts:

Company Outsider: As BluSmart stalls, the ride-sharing business in India looks even more suspect
Gensol Engineering's collapse under a wave of corporate misgovernance charges has brought to an abrupt halt its subsidiary BluSmart, the once-promising all-electric ride-sharing venture. While the parent company joins the growing roster of startups felled by promoter financial misconduct, BluSmart's shutdown draws attention to the travails of a business that had once promised an urban mobility revolution.

‘Renault.Rethink’, a game plan for growth & addressing growing demand: Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & MD, Renault India
 

Kawasaki Versys 650, Ninja 1100SX and ZX-10R offered with benefits of up to ₹30,000
Kawasaki has unveiled multiple offers across its motorcycle lineup, offering benefits of up to ₹30,000 on models like the Versys 650, Ninja 1100SX, and ZX-10r. However, these offers are valid only until May 2025 or while stocks last. Potential buyers can visit their nearest authorised dealerships for more detailed information regarding these benefits.

2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 launch on April 26: What’s new?
It’s going to be three years since Royal Enfield launched its most affordable motorcycle, the Hunter 350, and now the two-wheeler manufacturer is gearing up to launch the 2025 updated model. Targeting young buyers, Royal Enfield hit a home run with the Hunter 350 as it quickly became one of the best-selling motorcycles in its lineup.

Tankup Engineers IPO opens on April 23; issue price band set at ₹133-140 apiece; check GMP
Upcoming IPO: Tankup Engineers IPO will open for subscription on Wednesday, April 23, and close on Friday, April 25. Tankup Engineers IPO price band has been fixed in the range of ₹133 to ₹140 per equity share of face value of ₹10 each. Bids can be made for a minimum of 1,000 equity shares and in multiples of 1,000 equity shares thereafter.

Minister HD Kumaraswamy welcomes decision of 12% safeguard duty on imported steel flat products
Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy welcomed the decision of the Finance Ministry to impose 12 per cent safeguard duty on on imported steel flat products.

Rosmerta expands into D2C car care with MyRaasta COCO Garage
Rosmerta Group, a mobility solutions provider, has entered the direct-to-consumer (D2C) automotive service market with the launch of MyRaasta COCO Garage in Gurgaon. The 11,000 square feet facility builds upon MyRaasta’s existing doorstep car services, aiming to transform automotive maintenance and repair services through a hybrid model of on-road support, doorstep services, and in-garage experiences.

Numeros Motors partners with IIT Bhubaneswar for rare earth-free EV motor research
Numeros Motors has entered into a research partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar to develop electric vehicle motor technologies that do not rely on rare earth elements. The two-year programme will explore alternative motor designs that can support India’s electric mobility goals while reducing dependence on imported raw materials.

India's small steel mills pause job cuts after measures to curb Chinese imports
India's smaller steel mills plan to delay job cuts and other measures such as trimming output, executives said, after the government imposed a temporary tariff to protect local producers from a surge in cheap imports, chiefly from China.

India's battery-swapping boom hinges on deliveries and rickshaws
Electric motorcycles, scooters and rickshaws are slowly beginning to replace gas guzzling vehicles in India, making the world’s most populous nation a potential key growth market for charging technologies like battery swapping.

Avoid fine: Here’s how to get your fuel sticker online now
It’s time for Delhites to wake up and smell the coffee. Vehicle owners must now ensure that the colour-coded fuel stickers are visible on their windshields. The Delhi Transport Authority has mandated these stickers, and failure to comply will result in fines and denial of Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates.

What are colour-coded fuel stickers? Here's how to get them to avoid fines in Delhi
"The Motor Vehicles (High Security Registration Plates) order, 2018 for displaying colour-coded stickers/third registration mark on the windshield of the vehicle. Non-compliance with the above order will also attract the provisions of Section 192(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988," said the public notice issued by the department on Sunday. Let's understand what these fuel stickers are, why they're important, and how you can easily apply for them online.

Volkswagen Tiguan vs Skoda Kodiaq: differences explained
Volkswagen and Skoda recently launched their flagship offerings in the form of the new Tiguan and Kodiaq, respectively. While both SUVs utilise the VW Group’s MQB Evo platform and have the same engine and gearbox configuration, there are lots of key areas where the Tiguan and Kodiaq are poles apart.

Gujarat government reduces EV road tax to 1 percent till March 2026
The Gujarat government has slashed the road tax on electric vehicles from 6 percent to just 1 percent, which translates to an over 83 percentage drop. This benefit will remain valid until March 31, 2026. Tax savings range between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 for two-wheelers, depending on their base price, as per government officials.

Updated Royal Enfield Hunter 350 to debut on April 26
Royal Enfield will soon be updating the Hunter 350, and the refreshed model will debut on April 26 at its HunterHood festival. The Hunter 350 is the entry point to the RE family and is also the lightest model the company sells today. 

India’s fastest car Audi R8 V10 breaks quarter mile national record
Rounds 1 and 2 of the FMSCI Indian National Drag Racing Championship 2025 saw records tumble. The three-day event was held at Taneja Aerospace in Hosur, near Bengaluru, from April 18 to 20. Sean Rogers Pachigalla’s twin-turbo Audi R8 improved upon his previous quarter-mile record of 9.215 seconds, which was set at the Valley Run in 2024.

New Renault India design studio is its largest outside of Europe
Renault India has just inaugurated a state-of-the-art new design centre at its Technology & Business Centre outside Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The result of an investment of 1.5 million Euro (Rs 14.68 crore), the facility is the French car brand’s second largest global design studio after its flagship facility in Paris.

Earth Day special: How tyre brands are getting a grip on sustainability
Of all the individual components that make up a car, tyres are among the most complex when it comes to the blend of constituents needed to make them. Traditionally, their sustainability credentials have been questionable to say the least, not just in terms of what goes into them but also the impact they have on the environment in the sourcing of raw materials such as natural rubber.

TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak cumulative sales cross the one million mark
It was Earth Day yesterday, and fittingly, two key growth drivers of the Indian electric vehicle industry have reached a major milestone: over a million units sold. Combined sales of the TVS iQube and the Bajaj Chetak electric scooters — both launched in January 2020 — have now crossed the 10-lakh (one million) mark.

Cars under Rs 10 lakh with 6 airbags
 

Toyota, Daimler near merger of truck units, Nikkei Asia reports
Toyota Motor unit Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, a subsidiary of Germany's Daimler Truck, are moving to finalize a merger agreement, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday.

Tesla Q1 Results: Net profit drops 71%, revenue falls 9%; Stock price jumps as Elon Musk to reduce White House role
Tesla reported a 71% year-on-year decline in first-quarter profit, as weakening automotive demand and geopolitical uncertainties weighed on the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s performance. The company posted a net profit of $409 million for the January–March period, falling short of analyst expectations.

South Korea's LG Energy Solution pulls out from Indonesia EV battery investment
South Korea's LG Energy Solution has formally withdrawn from a 142 trillion rupiah ($8.45 billion) project in electric vehicle battery making in Indonesia, the company said on Monday.

Get ready for a showdown: Chinese EVs set to challenge Tesla's dominance
More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show this week, intensifying already cutthroat competition in the world's premier market for electric vehicles and hybrids.

Mercedes-Benz unveils Vision V electric limousine concept
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Vision V, a fully electric concept MPV built on its upcoming Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), offering a preview of the company’s future approach to luxury vans. The model will be part of a portfolio that will range from entry-level family vehicles to high-end limousines and VIP shuttles. Production models based on this platform are expected to launch from 2026.

Hyundai unveils next-generation hybrid system in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Group has revealed its next-generation hybrid powertrain system in South Korea, aiming to expand its hybrid lineup across multiple vehicle classes. The system was presented during the Group’s ‘Next-Gen Hybrid System Tech Day’ and will first appear in the Hyundai Palisade 2.5 turbo hybrid, which began mass production this month.

Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit claiming sudden acceleration in Ohio crash
Elon Musk's electric vehicle company Tesla has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who was killed in 2021 after his Tesla crashed and caught fire near Dayton, Ohio. Tesla and lawyers for the estate disclosed the settlement in a filing on Monday in federal court in San Francisco but did not reveal its terms.

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter
China's Nio said on Tuesday it would launch its Firefly electric vehicle in Europe in the third quarter, later than initially forecast, after it underestimated challenges involved in sales and service network expansions in the region.