Govt working to reduce prices of ethanol for vehicles: Nitin Gadkari
The government is working on a plan to drastically bring down retail prices of ethanol for use as fuel in vehicles with flex engines to promote use of alternate energy in transportation.

Tata Motors hits a rough patch
Tata Motors Ltd’s shares nosedived to a new 52-week low of ₹683.20 apiece on Thursday, following muted December quarter (Q3FY25) results accompanied by adverse management commentary, especially with regards to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

Tata Motors had accounting, PLI save the day in Q3, leaving investors unimpressed
Tata Motors Ltd’s shares nosedived to a new 52-week low of ₹683.20 apiece on Thursday, following muted December quarter (Q3FY25) results accompanied by adverse management commentary, especially with regards to its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) business.

Maruti surges, Hyundai slips: Insights into India’s auto export trends
Maruti Suzuki has made impressive strides in India’s passenger vehicle (PV) export market, with its market share in exports hitting a record 49% in Q3 FY25. This remarkable growth comes at a time when other major exporters like Hyundai have seen a decline.

Magna opens new manufacturing facility in Chakan, Maharashtra
Magna, one the world’s largest automotive suppliers and a leading mobility technology company, has opened its new manufacturing facility in Chakan, Maharashtra. The facility spans 65,000 sq. ft. and is dedicated to producing advanced latches and mirrors for automotive applications primarily supporting customers in western India.

Tata Motors EV unit registers maiden profit
For the first time since entering the space five years ago, Tata Motors’ electric vehicle division recorded a three-month operating profit in the recently concluded December quarter. This profit was independent of the fiscal incentives provided by the government under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme during the same period. It is perhaps the first instance in India of an electric vehicle (EV) maker (excluding commercial vehicle companies) becoming profitable, and certainly the first in the electric car segment.

Brokerages bullish on Maruti Suzuki, while Tata Motors gets cautious outlook
Bengaluru: Brokerages cheered Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), while issuing cautious calls on Tata Motors following their Q3 performances. MSIL posted a 16 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit for the December 2024 quarter at ₹3,727 crore, driven by higher sales, while the decline in revenue from its passenger and commercial vehicle divisions dragged Tata Motors’ profit by 22 per cent to ₹5,578 crore during the period under review.

Google Trends: Which vehicles trended most at the Auto Expo 2025?
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The Auto Expo 2025, hosted by SIAM from 17 to 22 January, was a fan fare for all automobile enthusiasts across the country with plenty of new models displayed across the various pavilions. Now part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, let us look at the top five vehicles which made their debut at the Auto Expo 2025 that trended the most on Google in January.

Tata Motors Q3 disappoints, analysts lower targets, ratings; stock tanks 9%
 

Renault Duster 2025 India launch not delayed — What to expect?
There’s been plenty of buzz surrounding the return of the Renault Duster, and recent rumors suggested that its launch could be pushed to 2026. However, according to the latest media reports, Renault has confirmed that the timeline remains unchanged. The third-generation Duster is still expected to arrive in India later this year.

Honda City, Elevate see price hike of 20k
Honda has announced a price hike for two of its best-selling models in India, the City and Elevate. Honda has hiked prices by up to Rs 20,000 on the City and the Elevate with immediate effect, making them more expensive. Honda currently has one offering in each segment: City in the mid-size sedan segment, the Elevate in the SUV segment, and the new Amaze in the sub-4 metre compact sedan class.

Maruti, Hyundai to push for export growth amid geopolitical challenges
Chennai: India’s leading automakers Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) are ramping up efforts to expand exports of India-built cars and SUVs despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions. Maruti Suzuki which accounted for nearly one in every two cars exported from India in the December 2024 quarter aims to sustain its momentum with plans to introduce its ‘Made in India’ electric car eVitara to global markets. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor India, the second-largest carmaker in the country, is looking for a rebound in export growth this quarter after setbacks caused by the Red Sea crisis.

Made in India Jimny five-door debuts in Japan
Maruti Suzuki launches Made-in-India Jimny five-door SUV in Japan
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Maruti Suzuki eVitara bookings open
Maruti Suzuki took the wraps off the new eVitara at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo and ahead of its official launch, select dealers have started accepting unofficial bookings for the new electric SUV. People looking to buy the first-ever Maruti Suzuki electric crossover can book the eVitara for Rs 25,000.

MG Comet becomes dearer by Rs 19K
January has seen a price increase in most vehicles and the latest to make it to the news is the MG Comet, the most affordable electric car on sale in India currently. The MG Comet EV has seen a price hike of up to Rs 19,000 on select variants and the Comet now costs Rs 7 lakh – Rs 9.8 lakh, ex-showroom.

Volvo Car India join hands with Subodh Kerkar to promote pedestrian safety through art
 

Skoda Kylaq vs Kia Syros: Which is the king of space?
The sub-4 metre SUV segment has been waging a war in the Indian passenger vehicle market. Two of the latest entrants in this space are Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros. Besides being direct rivals in the same segment, both vehicles compete with each other when it comes to comfort and space inside the cabin, especially for the back seat occupants.

The future of micro-mobility | Gensol EV CEO talks about Ezio & affordable EVs
Is micro-mobility the future of urban transport? Join us for some insights, as we chat with Pratik Gupta, CEO of Gensol EV, about their revolutionary EV platform, Ezio. Discover how Gensol is tackling affordability, fleet mobility, and sustainable transport in India. Watch till the end for insights into their reverse trike platform, last-mile cargo EV, and future plans!

Plan 500-city presence in next two quarters: Rapido co-founder Guntupalli

Ride-hailing unicorn Rapido, which recently announced plans to expand operations to 500 cities, aims to deepen its presence in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. In January 2025 alone, the company expanded to 50 cities. Rapido’s Co-Founder Pavan Guntupalli, in an interview with Udisha Srivastav, shares insights into the company’s expansion strategy, competition, diversity, employment initiatives, and the push towards green mobility.

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Yamaha R3 patented in India: Here’s all you need to know
Yamaha Motor India is gearing up for a serious play in the 300cc segment, having patented the 2025 YZF-R3 in India. After a few years of playing catch-up with the KTM RC390 and the new Aprilia RS 457, it looks like Yamaha is finally ready to throw its hat back in the ring. So, what’s new with the 2025 R3? We dive into the fresh features and design changes that might just make this bike worth your revved-up attention. 

TVSMotor zooms in Q3 but speed bumps lie ahead
TVSMotor Company Ltd stock rose 10% after its Q3FY25 results, as margin hit a record high of 11.9%, driven by lower commodity prices. Profitability is set to improve as TVSexpects to receive benefits from the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme from Q4, prompting earnings-per-share upgrades by some brokerages.
 

TVS Motor zooms in Q3 but speed bumps lie ahead
TVS Motor Company Ltd stock rose 9.7% after its Q3FY25 results, as margin hit record high of 11.9% in the quarter, mainly driven by lower commodity prices. Profitability is set to improve further as TVS expects to receive benefits from the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme from Q4FY25 onwards, which has led to earnings-per-share upgrades by some brokerages.

2025 Suzuki Access 125 details revealed: Features, Performance, Specs
Suzuki Motorcycle India had officially unveiled the updated Access 125 at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The company recently launched a new commercial for the scooter, showcasing several key updates and features. As the best-selling 125cc scooter in India, the Access 125 continues to compete head-to-head with rivals like the Honda Activa 125, TVS Jupiter 125, and Hero Maestro Edge 125. Let’s take a closer look at all the exciting new details of the 2025 Suzuki Access 125.

Honda NPF 125 patent filed in India – Hero Xoom 125 rival
Honda’s two-wheeler division flourishes on its scooter range, especially with the Activa — both 110cc and 125cc models. The second largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the country, Honda is eyeing to take the numero uno spot by introducing multiple two-wheelers in the future. In the recent past, the Japanese auto giant has filed multiple patents in India.

Menon Pistons Q3 Results 2025 on 30 Jan, 2025: profit rise by 33.79% YOY, profit at ₹5.82 crore and revenue at ₹63.11 crore
Menon Pistons Q3 Results 2025:Menon Pistons declared their Q3 results on 29 Jan, 2025. The topline increased by 6.57% & the profit increased by 33.79% YoY, with profit at ₹5.82 crore and revenue at ₹63.11 crore. However, compared to the previous quarter, revenue declined by 3.49% and profit decreased by 13.26%.

Craftsman Automation Q3 Results 2025 on 30 Jan, 2025: profit falls by 82.32% YOY, profit at ₹12.93 crore and revenue at ₹1576.09 crore
Craftsman Automation Q3 Results 2025:Craftsman Automation declared their Q3 results on 29 Jan, 2025, revealing a significant increase in topline revenue by 39.51% compared to the previous year, totaling ₹1576.09 crore. However, the company's profit took a drastic hit, falling by 82.32% year-over-year to ₹12.93 crore. This decline is further exacerbated when compared to the previous quarter, where revenue grew by 29.83% but profit decreased by 79.04%.

ASK Automative Q3 Results 2025 on 30 Jan, 2025: profit rise by 31.94% YOY, profit at ₹65.89 crore and revenue at ₹915.1 crore
ASK Automative Q3 Results 2025:On 29 Jan, 2025, ASK Automative announced their Q3 results, revealing a significant growth in profitability and revenue. The company reported a profit increase of 31.94% year-over-year, reaching ₹65.89 crore, while revenue surged by 20.15% to ₹915.1 crore.

How budget can recharge Indian renewable industry’s battery
The 2025 Union Budget of India marks an essential juncture in India's quest for a green future. Global energy dynamics are experiencing dramatic changes, offering India's renewable energy sector an incredible opportunity to help combat climate change while simultaneously increasing energy independence. But its success hinges on strategic investments, policy support and creating an ecosystem to facilitate clean energy technologies.

JSW MG Motor with LICO Materials introduces advanced battery energy storage system to promote sustainable EV economy
JSW MG Motor India and LICO Materials, part of Epsilon Group, launched a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) using repurposed MG ZS EV batteries. This initiative, part of ‘Project Revive,’ aims to promote a circular EV economy and sustainable energy solutions. The BESS offers a longer lifespan and reduced running costs compared to traditional options. This marks JSW MG Motor India’s fourth and most advanced pilot project under ‘Project Revive.’

JK Tyre partners with Delhi Traffic Police for road safety awareness month 2025
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. partnered with the Delhi Traffic Police for Road Safety Awareness Week during National Road Safety Month (January 1-31, 2025). The initiative, themed ‘Sadak Suraksha Jeevan Raksha,’ aimed to promote responsible driving and reduce accidents through interactive sessions and awareness activities at high-traffic locations in Delhi. The program ran from January 16, 2025, and included sessions at ITO, Connaught Place, Punjabi Bagh, and Dhaula Kuan, focusing on traffic rules, helmet and seatbelt use, and the dangers of mobile phone use while driving. JK Tyre continues its long-standing commitment to road safety education through various programs targeting truckers, drivers, school children, and the general public.

Carmakers race to build EV charging infra, but challenges persist
 

GRAP-3 curbs back in Delhi as air quality worsens
As the air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened and the Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 'Severe' levels on Wednesday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) re-imposed Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Thursday.

Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube among top 10 bestselling scooters in India
The top 10 best-selling scooters – at 46,51,718 units in April-December 2024, accounted for 31 percent share of total scooter sales compared to 28 percent a year ago, selling an additional 7,93,934 units between them. And there are two popular electric scooters in the Top 10 – the TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak.

TVS-built BMW CE 02 seeing rising demand in export markets
The export growth story of the Indian two-wheeler industry is driven by growing demand for made-in-India electric two-wheelers, particularly from TVS Motor Company. Of the total 4,45,657 scooters (up 16 percent) exported, electric scooters account for 5,633 units, which is a 1.26 percent share. Of this, TVS Motor Co., with exports of 4,959 EVs (4,063 BMW CE 02s and 896 iQubes), commands 88 percent of the exports.

Battery cell prices may have bottomed out: Tata Motors CFO
The cost of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) appears to have stabilised at the lower end and may soon begin to rise, according to PB Balaji, Group CFO of Tata Motors. However, the broader battery pack costs and other aggregates could continue to decline as production volumes increase, he noted.

Formula Bharat 2025: Yeti Racing, Team Kratos Racing Electric crowned winners
The 2025 edition of the Formula Bharat student engineering competition was held from January 22 to 27 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. This ninth edition featured teams from across India, along with one international team from Nepal. As is standard for this competition, the event was split into two categories: Combustion Vehicles (CV) and Electric Vehicles (EV).

Skoda Kylaq waiting period extends up to 4 months
Skoda India recently commenced deliveries and test drives of its Kylaq compact SUV. We now have the waiting period details of the Kylaq, which extends up to a maximum of 4 months, depending on the variant. Prices for the Kylaq currently range between Rs 7.89 lakh and Rs 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

Renault Filante concept guns for EV range record
Renault has developed a new concept dubbed the Filante Record 2025 as a test bed to push the limits of EV energy efficiency.  The Filante Record 2025 has the goal of setting new records for distance travelled on a single charge. The French carmaker plans to implement the ground-breaking technology and materials used in the Filante Record 2025 into its future production cars.

Honda NPF125 scooter design patented in India
Just a few days after patenting the design of the CB190TR neo-retro bike in India, Honda has now patented the design of the NPF125 scooter. Like the CB190TR, the NPF125 also has some similarities with the Activa 125.

New car and SUV launches lined up in February 2025
January saw a lot of buzz around automobiles due to the Auto Expo 2025. As we enter the second month of the year, several carmakers are gearing up for new launches and price announcements. Interestingly, all three of these are combustion-engined cars. Without further ado, let’s find out about the two SUVs and a sports car launching in February.

Over 12,000 units of Harley X440, Hero Mavrick 440 sold from April to December 2024
Hero MotoCorp’s diversification into the premium middleweight motorcycle segment is beginning to pay off. The company, which manufactures the Harley-Davidson X440 and the X440-based Hero Mavrick 440, has sold 12,188 units of these two models in the April-December 2024 period. This constitutes a year-on-year increase of 77 percent and gives Hero MotoCorp a 13 percent share of this segment.

Top 10 most fuel efficient diesel midsize SUVs under Rs 30 lakh
Diesel engines are adored by many Indian SUV buyers for their peppy low-end torque and great fuel efficiency. Unfortunately, increasingly strict emissions norms in recent years have relegated diesel sales in India, and only a handful of automakers still offer diesel SUVs.

BMW M3 CS Touring officially revealed
BMW has officially revealed the M3 CS Touring as a more radical version of its high-performance estate. Compared to the standard M3 Touring, the CS has new design elements, bump-up power and a slightly lower weight.

Global car industry in firing line of Trump's tariff threats vs Mexico, Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to place 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada from Feb. 1 if the two countries are not judged to be doing enough to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

Toyota sells 10.8 million vehicles in 2024 to remain world's top-selling automaker
Toyota Motor sold 10.8 million vehicles in 2024, it said on Thursday, remaining the world's top-selling automaker for a fifth straight year.

Shell misses quarterly profit estimate; announces USD 3.5 bn share buyback
Shell reported a drop in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, missing estimates due to lower refining margins and LNG trading, while announcing a USD 3.5 billion share buyback and a 4% dividend increase.

Nissan, Honda to announce direction of possible integration by mid-Feb
Nissan Motor will aim to announce the direction of its possible integration with Honda Motor by mid-February, a company spokesperson said on Friday, pushing back the plan from the end of January.

Honda boosting investment in three Ohio auto plants by USD 300 million
Honda Motor said on Wednesday it will boost its investments in three Ohio auto plants by USD 300 million to have flexibility to build EVs, hybrids and gas-powered vehicles on the same assembly line.

EU seeks to preserve auto industry as carmakers condemn fines
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hosts auto sector executives, unions and others on Thursday to debate how to ensure EU car producers can electrify their fleets and compete with more advanced Chinese and U.S. rivals at the same time.

American Axle to buy GKN automotive owner Dowlais in USD 1.4 billion deal
Detroit-based American Axle and Manufacturing will buy GKN Automotive owner Dowlais in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing the London-listed firm at about 1.16 billion pounds (USD 1.44 billion), the companies said on Wednesday.

UK vehicle output ends 2024 below one million units
Britain's vehicle production dropped nearly 12% to below one million units in 2024, data showed on Thursday, aligned with the industry's ongoing commitment to the shift towards electric vehicles.

Alphabet's Waymo to test its autonomous driving technology in over 10 new cities
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo announced on Wednesday it plans to expand testing of its autonomous driving technology in over 10 new cities in 2025.

Honda, Nissan Sales Slid in 2024, Bolstering Case for Tie-Up

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. both saw global vehicle sales stagnate or fall in 2024, underscoring the need for the pair to combine and arrest their sliding market shares.

UK car sector fears for Trump tariffs as output falls
Britain's vehicle production slid below one million units last year as the sector transitions to electric cars, an industry body said Thursday as it warned over US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.