Karnataka: Volvo to invest Rs 1500 Cr to expand Hoskote facility, to add 2000 jobs
Volvo Group on Thursday announced expansion of its manufacturing facility at Hosakote on the outskirts of Bengaluru with a fresh investment of Rs 1500 crore.

Elon Musk met Modi, assume he wants to do business in India: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday reacted to the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Washington.

RTO to launch automated driving license testing in Jaipur this month
To avoid manual interventions in the issuance of driving licences, Jaipur regional transport office (RTO) (I) plans to start technology-based automated driving licence testing that will allow an applicant to get a licence only after the system gives the go-ahead.

Passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers rise 1.6 pc in January
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) released its data for January 2025, revealing positive growth across all automotive segments in both domestic and export markets.

Kalyani siblings to meet on February 20-21
The Kalyani siblings — Baba Kalyani, Gaurishankar Kalyani and Sugandha Hiremath — are scheduled to meet on February 20 or 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of their mother, Sulochana Kalyani, and discuss building a shrine in her memory.

Jharkhand's EV sales surge by 23% in January 2025, outpacing national growth
Sale of electric vehicle in Jharkhand made a significant jump with 23% growth in January 2025 compared to January last year, which is above the national EV sales average of 17% growth in the same period, as per the data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).

Three reasons why the Honda-Nissan deal collapsed
New Delhi: Talks between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor for a potential merger, a multi-billion deal that would have resulted in the creation of the world’s fourth largest automaker in terms of vehicle units sold, have collapsed.

PV sales post highest-ever January, but overall sales grew in lower single digit
New Delhi: Passenger vehicles (PVs) posted its highest-ever wholesales (sales or dispatches to dealers) of January of 3.99 lakh units, with a growth of 1.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) as compared with 3,93,074 units in January 2024, mainly led by utility vehicle (UVs) sales that grew by six per cent y-o-y to 2,12,995 units during the month as compared with 2,00,917 units in the corresponding month last year.

Accelerating early adoption of EVs will require private investment in electric infrastructure: Industry experts at India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi: On the third day of India Energy Week 2025, industry leaders convened for a discussion on "Establishing Transformative, Integrated E-Mobility Ecosystems in Emerging Economies".

How Tata Motors plans to take a lead in EV charging ecosystem
New Delhi: In its efforts to strengthen its position in the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem space, Tata Motors announced on Thursday it will double the number of charging points in India to 4 lakh by 2027, up from the 2 lakh currently.

Late Vikram Kirloskar conferred with 'Industrial Legacy' Award by Karnataka govt
Late Vikram S. Kirloskar, former Vice-Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), was posthumously awarded the “Industrial Legacy” award by the Karnataka government at the Invest Karnataka 2025 Global Investors Meet (GIM).

Breakfast with businessline: India’s Semiconductor Mission – Next edition underway
Hyderabad: Secretary to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, has said that the next edition of the India Semiconductor Mission Programme is in the works, adding that the funds allotted under the first edition of the programme have been exhausted for setting up major fabrication units (fabs). Krishnan was speaking at the ‘Breakfast with businessline’ event in Hyderabad on Thursday. He said that the next edition is being worked out , but did not provide a specific timeline for its rollout.

Noida Expressway declared as ‘breakdown challan zone’: Here’s what it implies
Be prepared to loosen your pockets if your vehicle breaks down on the Noida Expressway. In an attempt to control the persistent traffic congestion on the expressway, Noida Traffic Police has officially designated it as a ‘breakdown challan’ zone. Around 8-10 lakh vehicles use the Noida Expressway on a daily basis which leads to severe traffic congestion.

Bengal records 1.2L e-vehicles, govt offers tax cut for green transport
A total of 1,25,531 electric vehicles, including battery-operated ones, were registered in Bengal till Dec 2024, signalling a growing shift towards greener transportation. Additionally, 3,411 CNG vehicles were registered, reflecting a broader effort to reduce carbon footprint, state finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said in her Budget speech on Wednesday.

SIAM showcases multiple fuel option vehicles at IEW 2025
 

Auto exports jump 40% in Jan; domestic dispatches in PVs, 2Ws remain flat
 

India's EV makers: Here's how they are expanding their charging networks
Indian carmakers are speeding up deployment of electric vehicle chargers as the world's No. 3 auto market prepares for new model launches this year, and the government plans $230 million in incentives for the setup of fast-charge stations. Here's a look at the EV makers' current charging network and future plans.

Tata Safari Stealth Edition launched: Price, Specs, Features
Tata Motors unveiled the Safari Stealth Edition at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 last month. The homegrown carmaker has now quietly launched this special edition model of Safari which has been listed on the company’s website. Based on the Accomplished+ trim, prices for the Safari Stealth Edition start from Rs 25.30 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it at par with the top-spec Safari Dark Edition Accomplished+ trim.

Tata Harrier Stealth Edition launched: Price, Features, Specs
Tata Motors is known to offer the most number of variants in a car model including a wide range of special edition trims. The company has now launched a special edition model of the Harrier. Called the Harrier Stealth Edition, this version of the mid-size SUV is based on the top-spec Fearless+ trim and was showcased at the recently concluded Bharat Mobility Expo 2025.

A passage to India: Why Suzuki chose to unveil the e Vitara, its first EV, in Europe
New Delhi: November 4, 2024 marked a seismic shift for Suzuki Motor Corporation. That was the day the curtains went up on its first electric vehicle (EV), the e Vitara. The unveiling, however, did not take place in India—that honour went to Milan, Italy.

Tata Motors says it's confident of maintaining EV leadership. Can it?
Mumbai : Tata Motors will maintain its leadership in the electric cars segment of India's automobile market, and is not perturbed by launches by other carmakers, managing director Shailesh Chandra said on Thursday.

Mahindra BE 6 variants and features explained
Mahindra managed to hit the sweet spot with the BE 6, offering a fine balance of styling, performance, luxury, and pricing. Launched at Rs 18.9 lakh ex-showroom, the BE 6 is available in five variants — Pack One, Pack One Above, Pack Two, Pack Three Select, and Pack Three. Mahindra recently announced prices for the entire lineup and bookings are to commence on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Here are the variants and the features they offer.

Chevrolet Spark reincarnated as EV, India launch on cards?
Chevrolet, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), was once a thriving passenger vehicle brand in India. The American brand had an extensive lineup in India but the Spark was one of the most popular models. Many Indian families adopted the cute little hatchback as their daily commuter. 

Should you choose the BYD Sealion 7 over Hyundai Ioniq 5?
BYD is not holding back in punches as it’s all set to launch its flagship model, the Sealion 7 on February 17. It will be the fourth model from the Chinese EV manufacturer and the bookings commenced on January 18. The new BYD EV will go up against the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which has remained unchallenged. We take a look and find out whether the Sealion 7 is a worthy alternative to the Ioniq 5. 

VECV launches new plant, kicks off Eicher Pro X Range deliveries
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, inaugurated a dedicated manufacturing facility and delivered the first batch of Eicher Pro X trucks to leading Indian logistics providers who gathered at Bhopal.

Leyland's margin run may go on

Shares of Ashok Leyland Ltd closed nearly 8% higher on Wednesday, as investors cheered the company’s robust margin performance in the December quarter (Q3FY25).

Ashok Leyland's Q3 margin surprises Street; analyst mixed on future growth
 

Forget the dance: School farewells are all about flashy cars, road stunts
Gone are the days when students were losing sleep on what to wear on their school farewell. Nowadays, high schools want to express their freedom on the road by arriving in flashy cars and performing dangerous stunts. Is this a case of rebel without a case for social media? Well, we can’t really answer that, but recently many cities have seen students making a dramatic entrance for their school farewell parties with dangerous and unsafe driving.

Limited Edition Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Icon Edition sold out!
Royal Enfield introduced the Shotgun 650 Icon Edition in limited numbers a few days ago, limited to 100 units. The motorcycle was available on Royal Enfield’s app and the motorcycles have been sold out. The Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Icon edition was priced at Rs Rs. 4.25 lakh ex-showroom, Rs 65,000 more than the standard version.

Honda Gold Wing 50th Anniversary Edition breaks cover
Honda has unveiled the Gold Wing 50th anniversary edition, in order to celebrate 50 years of the iconic motorcycle. The Honda Gold Wing 50th anniversary edition will feature cosmetic updates compared to the standard version and also gets added features to make it truly special.

Triumph Speed T4 price slashed: Should you buy it now?
Great news for retro bike enthusiasts. Triumph Motorcycles India has officially reduced the price of the Speed T4 by Rs 18,000. The most affordable motorcycle in the Triumph line up was launched five months ago at Rs 2.17 lakh, ex-showroom, the Speed T4 is now costs for Rs 1.99 lakh, ex-showroom. Initially, the price cut was announced as a limited-time offer until the end of 2024, but now it has become the standard MRP. Here’s everything you need to know about the Speed T4 and how its new pricing puts it on par with its competitors.

Sterling’s strategy for continued growth in the EV sector
Sterling Tools Ltd (STL) started to evaluate opportunities in the ACE (Autonomous, Connected, Electric) space in 2018. The Company was convinced that these trends would define the future of the Automotive Industry and we wanted to be a part of this transition. We also recognized that once the industry hit an inflection point, the adoption would be very rapid.

Carlyle enters Indian auto components space, buys firms for $400 million
Global investment firm Carlyle has acquired a controlling stake in Indian auto component manufacturers Highway Industries and Roop Automotives.

Craftsman Automation sets up alloy wheel manufacturing unit in Rajasthan
 

India Inc on the Move 2025: AI-powered innovation to drive smart and sustainable manufacturing
India’s manufacturing sector is at a crucial juncture, driven by rapid transformation under initiatives like Make in India. With the government aiming to increase the sector’s contribution to GDP from 16% to 25% by 2047, as part of the Viksit Bharat vision, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies will be critical in ensuring global competitiveness.

BPCL signs strategic crude oil supply agreement with TotalEnergies
New Delhi: State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) said on Thursday that it has signed a strategic term contract with TotalEnergies Trading Asia Pte Ltd for the supply of Middle Eastern crude oil.

Jio-BP launches high performance fuels at IEW 2025
New Delhi: Jio-bp said on Thursday that it has unveiled high-performance fuels, which it claims will help reduce engine wear and tear, improve fuel economy and lower unscheduled maintenance. Jio-bp, the operating brand of Reliance BP Mobility, is a joint venture of Reliance Industries (RIL) and bp. The fuel was launched by Oil Minister H S Puri at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2025.

India Energy Week: Puri inaugurates SIAM’s Sustainable Mobility Pavilion
New Delhi: Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, GoI inaugurated the SIAM Sustainable Mobility Pavilion at India Energy Week (IEW) 2025. Hosted by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Sustainable Mobility Pavilion, themed “People-Centric Mobility Ecosystem”, is live from February 11 to 14, 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, showcasing the Indian automobile industry’s latest advancements in green mobility and decarbonization. During his visit, Puri explored 15 production-ready vehicles and technologies across multiple fuel and powertrain solutions, including Flex Fuel, Gas, Compressed Bio Gas, Pure Electric, and Hydrogen. The pavilion features cutting-edge innovations from leading OEMs, including Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Toyota Kirloskar, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, and Suzuki Motorcycle India, highlighting the industry’s multi-pathway approach to sustainable mobility.

Trump threatens adding tariff fuel to inflation fire
Donald Trump's trade advisers Wednesday were working on plans for the reciprocal tariffs the US president has vowed to impose on every country that charges duties on US imports, ratcheting up fears of a widening global trade war and threatening to accelerate US inflation further.

Experts urge green transport solutions for Bengaluru’s mobility crisis
Bangaluru: Mobility plagues the citizens of Bengaluru on a daily basis, from high fuel cost to vehicle density. A session on urban mobility at the Global Investors’ Meet on Wednesday, focused on solutions and green transport.

India is comfortable near $70-a-barrel crude price: Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Amid uncertainties in the energy market in the past few years due to geopolitical tensions, Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union minister for petroleum and natural gas, said there is a need to ensure predictability and stability in the oil market and prices of the commodity. He noted that the current price level of around $74 per barrel is good for India, but given that it is a major consumer, a price rationalization to $70 would be even better. Amid geopolitical tensions and the Opec+ grouping’s persistent output cuts, Puri said that no single country can drive prices independently in the current scenario.

Adani Total Gas to invest Rs 16,000 crore in CNG, LNG infra expansion over 7 years
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL), the equal joint venture of Adani Group and French energy giant TotalEnergies, will invest Rs 16,000 crore in the next seven years to expand its network of CNG stations and pipeline network to tap into the country's growing appetite for natural gas, a senior company official said.

Tata Motors to install 4 lakh charging points in India by 2027
 

Surface winds improve AQI to ‘moderate’ in Delhi-NCR
 

Mahindra Finance to raise ₹3,000 crore through rights issue
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a rights issue to raise up to ₹3,000 crore of primary capital. The decision was made during a board meeting held on February 13, 2025.

Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e bookings open tomorrow; 1,837 units despatched to dealers in January
The Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e born-electric SUVs can be booked starting tomorrow. In January, the carmaker produced 2,281 units of these models and despatched 1,837 units to its dealers. The model-wise split for the BE 6 and XEV 9e is not known. 

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado spied in India
The latest generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which is already on sale overseas, was spotted in India for the first time. Interestingly, Toyota did not showcase the off-roader at the Auto Expo 2025. Recently, several videos showed the SUV on a transporter and we have images of both the exterior and the interior. So let’s decode what can be seen.

Hyundai Venue N Line DCT vs Toyota Taisor Turbo AT performance comparison
The Hyundai Venue and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor are some of the most popular compact SUVs currently on sale. Part of the reason behind their success is the duality of their powertrain offerings. Both the Venue and Taisor come with sensible and frugal 1.2-litre petrol engines, but buyers can also opt for peppy 1.0-litre turbo-petrol units geared more towards an enthusiastic driving experience.

Tata Harrier, Safari Stealth Dark price starts at Rs 25.10 lakh
Tata Motors showcased the Stealth Dark versions of its Harrier and Safari SUVs at Auto Expo 2025, and their prices have now surfaced. The Tata Harrier Stealth Dark starts at Rs 25.10 lakh, and the Safari Stealth Dark at Rs 25.75 lakh. The Stealth Dark versions are based on these SUVs’ respective range-topping trims: the Harrier Fearless + and Safari Accomplished +.

Tata Motors announces high-speed EV charger network, 4,00,000 EV chargers by 2027
Tata Motors has announced the rollout of Tata.ev Mega Charger network for high-speed electric vehicle charging. Currently, the network is being established in partnership with four charging point operators (CPOs): Tata Power, Zeon, Charge Zone and Statiq, and the company says it will have 500 such outlets operational within the next 12 months.

Lexus LX 500d SUV bookings paused in India
Lexus has stopped accepting bookings for its LX 500d luxury off-roader in India, our dealer sources confirm. Launched in 2022 at Rs 2.82 crore, the LX 500d was Lexus' only diesel SUV in the country.

Kia EV2 concept, EV4 teased before February 27 reveal
Kia has announced that it will host an EV Day on February 27 in Tarragona, Spain. During this event, the company will unveil the EV2 concept, along with two new upcoming Kia electric cars: the EV4 and PV5.

MG Select showroom locations revealed
JSW MG Motor India has announced 14 locations for the rollout of MG Select, the carmaker’s newly launched premium line of showrooms. These dealerships will be spread across 13 cities as part of MG Select’s “first phase of expansion”.

Honda Shine 125 updated, priced from Rs 84,493
Honda has updated the Shine 125 to meet the latest OBD2B norms, bringing enhanced features to its popular commuter bike. The Honda Shine 125 has two variants: Drum (Rs 84,493) and Disc (Rs 89,245).

Honda and Nissan end merger talks
Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday that their merger talks have officially ended. The latest development follows our recent report, which highlighted discussions became difficult as Honda proposed making Nissan its subsidiary, deviating from their initial plan of forming a holding company. Mitsubishi, previously part of the discussions, has also released a statement on the matter.

MG Windsor road test, review
MG Windsor design and engineering

Senators propose killing US EV tax credit, new USD 1,000 tax for road repairs
U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday proposed a pair of bills to kill the country's USD 7,500 electric vehicle tax credit and impose a new USD 1,000 tax on EVs to pay for road repairs.

Nissan and Honda boards vote to end merger talks
The boards of Nissan and Honda voted on Thursday to officially end talks to merge the Japanese automakers, two people familiar with the matter said.

Kia to kickstart EV Day 2025 with major launches
South Korean auto company Kia will host its 2025 Kia EV Day later this month at Tarraco Arena in Tarragona, Spain, showcasing new electric vehicle models, concepts, and technologies. This is its second such event after the 2023 edition organised in South Korea.

Inside the collapse of Nissan & Honda's USD 60-billion mega deal
Nissan was deep in trouble late last year when rival Honda offered a lifeline: a $60 billion tie-up that would help both Japanese automakers compete against the Chinese brands upending the car industry. Years of faltering sales and management turmoil had left Nissan a diminished force, especially after it underestimated demand for hybrids in the US, its top market.

How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other
Japan's Nissan and Honda said on Thursday they had officially ended talks to merge.

China's Ganfeng starts lithium production at Argentina's Mariana project
China's Ganfeng Lithium mining company has begun producing lithium at its Mariana project in northern Argentina, it said on Wednesday, kicking off one of several of its new lithium projects under way in the South American country.

Layoffs News: Sports carmaker Porsche to cut 1,900 jobs. Here’s why
Amidst high manufacturing costs at home, weak demand, fierce competition and a sluggish shift to EVs, sports car manufacturer Porsche said Thursday it will axe 1,900 jobs, reported AFP.

Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi end their talks on business integration