🏢 Industry
Current vehicles are designed to handle 20% ethanol blending: Tata Motors clarifies ethanol doubts
The ethanol-petrol row continues, with more worried customers asking is ethanol-blended petrol safe? Is E20 safe? Clarifying doubts, P Balaji, the CEO of Tata Motors, says, “Current vehicles are designed to handle 20% Ethanol blending. No stress on that count.” Let’s get down to the facts and myths about ethanol-blended petrol and put an end to the confusion.
CCI approves Bharat Forge-AAM India deal after rare ‘phase-II’ probe
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) invoked a rarely used provision of the Competition Act to grant merger approval to Bharat Forge to acquire AAM India Manufacturing Corporation (AAMCPL) for Rs 746.46 crore.
Kaynes Semicon to dispatch first production samples from Gujarat OSAT facility by August-end
Kaynes Semicon, the semiconductor subsidiary of Kaynes Technology, is preparing to dispatch its first production samples from its newly built outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Gujarat by late August. According to Raghu Panicker, the CEO of Kaynes Semicon, the 50-acre plant in Sanand is positioned to handle 3.3 billion components annually once fully operational. Approved in September last year, the facility has its pilot line operational and equipment currently being installed.
Hyundai Chennai plant’s Industrial Internet of Things network annually generates over 20 billion data points
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is transforming its manufacturing facilities into intelligent, future-ready ecosystems through its Software-Defined Factory initiative. This integrates AI, digital twins and autonomous mobile robots to enable agile, data-driven manufacturing. Its Chennai Plant’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) network connects over 2,000 critical machinery across seven major shops, generating over 20 billion data points annually. These vast datasets are analysed in real time across 200 smart dashboards, facilitating precision decision-making and driving continuous improvement, according to the company’s 2024-25 annual report.
Rolls-Royce, IIT-Bombay partner to boost engineering innovation and talent development
Rolls-Royce, IIT Bombay join forces to boost innovation, offer defence tech internships
Govt extends EV subsidy scheme but not the budget; keeps industry guessing on localisation norms
PM E-DRIVE subsidy scheme extended for 2 years for certain segments
Business Standard
Tata Motors Q1 hit by volume decline, US tariffs on JLR
Fall in volumes, tariffs drag Tata Motors Q1 PAT down 63%
The Hindu Business Line
Electric passenger vehicle retail sales jump 93% YoY in July: FADA
Source Credit: PTI, The Economic Times
Electric passenger vehicle retail sales jumped 93 % year-on-year in July, led by Tata Motors, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Friday.
Total electric passenger vehicle registrations rose to 15,528 units last month as compared with 8,037 units in the year-ago period, it said.
Tata Motors led the space with sales of 6,047 units, an increase of 19 % year-on-year, as compared to 5,100 units in July last year.
Electric two-wheeler space witnessed a drop of 4 % year-on-year to 1,02,973 units in July as compared to 1,07,655 units in the same month last year.
TVS Motor Company led the segment with registrations of 22,256 units, an increase of 13 % as against 19,655 units in July 2024.
Electric three-wheeler vertical witnessed a growth of 9 % year-on-year to 69,146 units as compared with 63,675 units in the same period last year.
Mahindra Group led the space with registrations of 9,766 units, a growth of 40 % year-on-year as against July 2024.
Electric commercial vehicle retail sales saw a jump of 52 % year-on-year to 1,244 units in July, with Tata Motors leading the segment with registration of 333 units.
"This momentum signals that India's EV transition is steadily moving beyond early adopters into mainstream consumer and fleet markets," FADA President CS Vigneshwar stated.
Consistent policy support, accessible financing, and rapid expansion of charging infrastructure will be pivotal in sustaining this growth through the festive season and beyond, he added.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/electric-passenger-vehicle-retail-sales-jump-93-yoy-in-july-fada/articleshow/123184743.cms
Mixed bag for EVs in July as cars zoom ahead while 2-wheelers falter
The Economic Times
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/electric-vehicle-sales-surge-and-struggle-in-july-a-dual-narrative/123192149
Tata Motors leads as EV car sales surge 93% in July, even as e-scooter sales dip
The Telegraph
https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/tata-motors-leads-as-ev-car-sales-surge-93-in-july-even-as-e-scooter-sales-dip/cid/2117009
EV car sales nearly double in July; two-wheeler demand slips: FADA data
Business Standard
EVs, tractors and commercial vehicles drive strong mobility; sector gears up for festive demand: Shriram Mobility
No production impact from rare earth magnet shortage: Tata Motors CFO
📝 Upskilling, not just automation, will steer India’s automotive leadership: Eaton's Shailendra Shukla
📝 PM E-Drive scheme gets 2-year extension for electric buses, trucks, and ambulances
📝 No impact of rare earth magnets supply issue on production: Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji
📝 Tata Motors Q1 net profit drops 30% to ₹3,924 crore due to tariff impact on JLR
📝 India’s auto retail slips 4.3%: Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers' sales decline in July; tractor segment bucks trend with 11% growth
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
Tata Motors adds new ‘Adventure X’ trim for Harrier and Safari
Tata has expanded the Harrier and Safari line-up with the inclusion of a new ‘Adventure X’ trim, with prices starting at ₹18.99 lakh for the Harrier Adventure X, ₹19.34 lakh for Harrier Adventure X+, and ₹19.99 Safari Adventure X+. Mechanically unchanged, the Adventure X trim is positioned between the mid-spec ‘Smart’ and top-tier ‘Feerless’. In terms of features, it gets ADAS, a 360-degree camera, a Trail Hold electronic parking brake with auto-hold, Trail Response Modes, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, a driver’s seat with memory and welcome features, a wide range of colours, and an Onyx Trail interior for the Harrier and an Adventure Oak interior for the Safari.
Renault Duster-based Nissan mid-size SUV spotted testing in India for first time
Nissan is working on staging another comeback with two new product launches– a compact MPV and a mid-size SUV — both derivatives of Nissan models. The latter is based on the highly-anticipated third-gen Renault Duster which is geared up for launch in India in early 2026. Meanwhile, Nissan has already started testing its own version of the mid-size SUV.
Honda Great India Fest: City, Elevate and Amaze get benefits up to ₹1.22 lakh
Honda Cars India has introduced special festive-season promotions under its ‘Great India Fest,’ giving customers a chance to avail benefits worth up to ₹1.22 lakh on some of its most popular models, including the Amaze, City, City Hybrid and Elevate. These offers typically bundle together loyalty rewards, exchange bonuses, corporate discounts, assured buyback options, and a complimentary extended warranty covering seven years. Additionally, Honda is offering an assured ₹10,000 voucher to every customer who takes a test drive. Below is a detailed look at the deals available during August for each model.
📝 Mahindra Vision S teased again, debut soon: All you need to know
📝 Citroen C3, Aircross and Basalt to soon get upgrades, new strategy announced
📝 New Mahindra Bolero Neo spotted ahead of launch
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Electric Car/SUV
Exclusive: Vinfast VF7 spotted testing ahead of launch next month
Vinfast is gearing up for its grand entrance into the Indian car market with the launch of two electric SUVs — VF7 and VF6. After making their debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year, the Vietnamese electric carmaker started accepting pre-booking for both EV models last month at a refundable token amount of Rs 21,000.
Tesla India takes on lease 8,200 sq ft commercial space in Delhi's Aerocity
Elon Musk's Tesla leases 8200 sq ft showroom space in this city, its monthly rent is Rs...
A downshift: Why India’s EV push is leaving cars behind — and betting big on trucks
📝 JSW MG Motor India launches ‘EV Sahi Hai’ awareness campaign
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🚗 Luxury
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG Line: AMG edge, GLS pledge
The GLS is a family car, office car, and a palatial bungalow – all rolled into one. And now with the AMG Line, this flagship SUV by Mercedes-Benz gives you the feel of a sports car as well.
Jaguar’s new boss hits back at Trump
Jaguar Land Rover’s next chief executive officer shook off criticism from US President Donald Trump, insisting the carmaker is in good shape with customers responding positively to the polarizing Jaguar rebrand.
Swede Deal: Volvo XC60
The XC60 is a crucial product in Volvo’s global line-up. It just overtook the hugely popular Volvo 240 as the company’s most successful model. That shouldn’t come as a surprise because right from the start, the mid-sized XC60 has appealed to buyers well. Things aren’t too different in India, either, although Volvo has clearly focussed on creating a base of loyal customers rather than blindly chasing sales targets. So, when someone buys a Volvo in India, it’s most likely that they appreciate qualities such as safety, comfort, and understated elegance. Because the Volvo XC60 has plenty of that, and more so in the latest avatar of the XC60. We take the newest Volvo for a drive to understand what it gets right and why — if at all — you ought to look elsewhere.
📝 MG Cyberster vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: Price, features, specs compared
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
Tata Motors’ demerger: NCLT reserves decision, company targets completion on October 1
Tata Motors is hoping for the completion demerger of its commercial vehicles business by October 1. In an exchange filing, containing Q1 results, Tata Motors said that the final hearing for the scheme of demerger was concluded by the National Company Law Tribunal on August 8, and an order is reserved.
Switch Mobility exports first 10 e-buses to Mauritius as a special gift
SWITCH Mobility flagged off the first batch of 10 electric buses (out of 100 E-buses) for the National Transport Corporation (NTC) of Mauritius, which is a special gift from the people and Government of India to the people and Government of Mauritius.
First batch of 50 Ashok Leyland LCVs to be locally assembled and delivered in the Philippines
📝 Bengaluru's electric buses: Rising accidents raise safety concerns amid outsourced drivers
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🎤 Interviews & Features
Provenance: MG Cyberster
This is the MG Cyberster, an all-electric, scissor-doored roadster which also happens to be the most powerful road-going MG currently. With its 503 bhp powertrain, it can reach 0-100 km/h in just over three seconds, and the claimed range from its 77 kWh battery is a solid 580 km. All this at a price that undercuts other convertibles like the BMW Z4 while also posing a challenge to other EVs such as the Kia EV6. That sounds impressive, but how good is it? Read on to find out!
Car Review: MG Cyberster : Scissor doors, instant torque
The MG Cyberster is a head- turner in design and heart-stopper in performance. Priced ₹74.98-99.80 lakh (ex-showroom), it is India’s only two-door electric convertible, and competes against petrol convertibles such as BMW Z4 (₹92.9 lakh) and the four-seater Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (₹1.11 crore).
📝 2025 Tata Harrier: New variant-wise features with price explained
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🏗 Construction & Agriculture
📝 JCB India sees better H2, braces itself for US tariff challenge
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: “We’re moving towards production” says Mark Wells
Royal Enfield has been testing multiple new motorcycles, and the most talked about is the Himalayan 750 — a fact that Mark Wells, Royal Enfield’s Global Head of Product Strategy and Industrial Design, will also accept. Speaking to MCN, Wells has revealed more details on the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 750, hinting at its global debut timeline.
New TVS Apache RTR 310: Tech. Thrills. Total dominance
It looks fast, but goes faster. Even though it has a 312-cc engine, its performance can leave 400-cc motorcycles to dust. And it’s so quick that if you lean backwards and open the throttle, you risk a wheelie (front wheel lifting off the ground).
Triumph Thruxton 400 launched
Built on the same platform as the Speed 400, the new Triumph Thruxton 400 gets a retro-styled semi-fairing, a round LED headlight, a sculpted rear cowl, and clip-on handlebars with bar-end mirrors. There are four colours to choose from, and owing to its cafe-racer style, the riding position is more focussed — from the other models in the 400 range — with the low clip-on and rear-set foot pegs. The 398 cc single-cylinder engine makes 41 bhp and 3.8 kg-m, and the motorcycle is claimed to hit 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds while the top speed is 161 km/h. It is priced at ₹2.74 lakh, ex-showroom.
📝 Piaggio’s new commuter scooter will have a flavour mix of Italy and India
📝 KTM Duke 160 in India? Bikemaker teases new street bike
📝 2025 Yezdi Roadster teased ahead of August 12 launch: Here's what you can expect
📝 Triumph Thruxton 400 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Price, specs and features compared
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⚙ Components
📝 Cummins India shares jump 3% after 40% YoY surge in Q1 profit
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🌇 Allied Industries
India’s EV boom has a secret ingredient: These 2 stocks are racing to make it
India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is gaining momentum. Inflated fuel prices, government subsidies, and shifting consumer sentiment are driving the transition. But this transition is not merely about producing vehicles. It’s also about creating the materials ecosystem that propels them.
JK Tyre Q1 net profit falls 25% to ₹163 crore on higher input costs; revenue rises 6%
JK Tyre’s net profit down 22% to ₹165 crore in Q1
The Hindu Business Line
TVS SCS reports ten-fold increase in consolidated Q1 PAT at ₹71 crore
📝 JK Tyre downplays US tariff impact, eyes alternative export route via Mexico
📝 Copper: The holy grail of EVs
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Hindustan Petroleum explores Russian oil alternative amid price, sanction worry
Hindustan Petroleum Corp is looking for an alternative source for crude oil to protect itself if the company decides to stop buying Russian oil due to higher prices and sanctions. This is as per Vikas Kaushal, Chairman of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, while speaking at an investor call on Friday.
HPCL’s Q1FY26 profit rises multifold to Rs 4,110.9 crore
Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) on Thursday reported a staggering 548.4% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26, at Rs 4,110.93 crore, compared to Rs 633.94 crore in the same period last fiscal.
‘No car has faced issues’: Gadkari dismisses ethanol-blended fuel fears as users report rising mileage drop
Source Credit: New Indian Express
📝 No direction from govt to buy or stop Russian oil intake: HPCL
📝 SBI: halting Russian oil imports could raise India’s fuel bill by up to $12 Billion
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
No research behind overage vehicle ban, says commission for air quality management
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💸 Finance & Insurance
‘Gross negligence’: ACKO Insurance says wrong fuel use can void claims; social media reignites E20 petrol safety debate
A comment from ACKO Support on X has reignited debate over the potential risks of India’s 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, known as E20. Responding to a query online, the insurer said that engine failure caused by incorrect fuel usage would not be covered, terming it “gross negligence” under policy terms.
The hidden costs of EV ownership: Why Insurance Premiums of EVs are different
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are no longer part of the future. They’re in our parking lots, charging points, and on family WhatsApp groups debating the next purchase. But as people shift to EVs, what gets overlooked is a basic detail — insurance.
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📖 Magazines
Speed vs Thruxton vs Scrambler: Which 400cc Triumph is right for you?
With the launch of the Triumph Thruxton 400, the brand’s 400cc lineup has grown to five distinct models. In this article, we break down what sets each one apart, and help you figure out which Triumph 400 is right for you.
Volkswagen Touareg to be discontinued in 2026
Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to cease production of its flagship SUV, the Touareg, by the end of 2026. This will draw the curtains on one of Volkswagen’s longest-running current nameplates, with the Touareg first arriving on the scene 23 years ago and having seen three generations to date.
5 most powerful bikes under Rs 3 lakh
Usually, higher performance will make a rather big ask of your wallet, but if you are looking for respectable levels of performance on a tight budget, here’s a list of five properly quick bikes under the Rs 3 lakh mark.
India accounts for 34 percent of Maruti Wagon R’s 1 crore global sales to date
Thirty-one years and nine months after it was launched in Japan, the practical, spacious and venerable Wagon R has crossed a global sales milestone of a whopping 1 crore units. The Wagon R has been sold in over 75 countries, but India is its biggest market, with estimated sales of over 34 lakh units till June 2025, including 11.9 lakh units coming from just the third-generation model introduced in January 2019.
Hero Xoom 125 vs TVS Ntorq Race XP comparison review
The sporty 125cc scooter space has long been ruled by the Ntorq, with none being able to challenge its dominance. While the Ntorq has long been the benchmark in this space, Hero’s Xoom 125 is the company’s latest attempt at cracking this sporty space. Both scooters target the same audience but offer distinctly different experiences out on the road.
Most frequently asked questions on Hyundai Creta Electric answered
The Hyundai Creta nameplate has been in India for a decade now, and the Creta Electric, launched in January 2025 at the Auto Expo, is the electric iteration of the venerable midsize SUV. The Creta Electric rivals the Tata Curvv EV and the MG Windsor. While the ICE Creta is among the top 10 bestsellers each month, the Creta Electric has not been able to replicate that. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the Hyundai Creta Electric, including its price, features, range, colour options, and more.
3 reasons to buy the Aprilia SR 175 and 2 to skip
The Aprilia SR 175 succeeds the SR 160, carrying forward the SR line’s reputation for sporty Italian design, lively character and strong performance – traits long associated with the larger 150cc and 160cc models. Here are three reasons to consider it and two reasons you might want to look elsewhere.
Maruti Grand Vitara hybrid discounts go up to Rs 1.75 lakh in August
Maruti Suzuki Nexa dealers across India are offering a range of benefits on the Grand Vitara, Fronx, Baleno, Ignis, XL6, Invicto, Ciaz and Jimny. Buyers can avail cash discounts, exchange/scrappage offers and other deals on the aforementioned models throughout August 2025.
Should you buy the BYD Atto 3? Pros and cons explained
Launched in late 2022, the BYD Atto 3 is the Chinese EV maker’s entry-level model for the Indian market. The Atto 3 is brought to India as a full CBU (completely built unit) import, and competes with the Mahindra XEV 9e and Tata Harrier EV. Should you be looking to bring a new electric SUV home, we’ve detailed three reasons why the Atto 3 is worth considering, and two reasons why you’d be better off with one of its rivals.
Honda’s new V3 engine teased with electric compressor tech
Last year at EICMA, Honda announced it was developing a new V3 engine for larger-displacement motorcycles, promising a compact yet high-performing layout. Now, the brand has released its first teaser of the engine, offering a few early insights.
Hero to launch two new 125cc bikes by year end
Hero MotoCorp is aiming to strengthen its foothold in the competitive 125cc motorcycle segment with two new launches scheduled for the second quarter of FY26.
Citroen announces design, feature upgrades for C3, Basalt and Aircross
Citroen India has announced a few cosmetic and equipment upgrades for the Basalt, Aircross and C3 models. Sales of all three cars have been rather dismal, but the French carmaker hopes to spruce things up with this model intervention. A specific launch timeline, however, is still awaited.
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📰 International
Citroën comes up with new strategic plan to lift presence in India
📝 Elon Musk: Tesla to streamline AI chip development
📝 China's car sales growth slows in July, with weaker hybrid demand
📝 NHTSA opens audit query into more than 137,000 Kia America vehicles
📝 Tesla shuts down Dojo supercomputer team, reassigns workers amid strategic AI shift
📝 Japan presses US on auto tariff cut, seeks clarification on other levies
📝 US startup seeks to recharge Europe's fallen battery icon Northvolt
📝 Ford raises projected tariff hit to results, shares drop 3%
📝 Ford delays electric pickup, van to 2028 as it chases smaller, affordable options
📝 Lanka Court settlement allows release of Chinese EVs
📝 Bentley unveils first bespoke Batur Convertible by Mulliner
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