Carmakers rev up discounts to clear unsold stock
With six months of 2025 gone, automotive dealers are scouting for customers to offload unsold stock of vehicles manufactured in 2024. The rising inventories have compelled companies to dole out high discounts. However, last year’s stock is becoming less attractive for consumers since they are getting discounts even for models produced in 2025.

India looks east to this new ally to ease China’s grip on EV batteries
With a globally dominant China tightening controls on exports of some critical minerals used in manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), Indian and Japanese companies are huddling in Delhi this week to figure a way out of the supply-chain logjam, according to two people aware of the matter.

UP highlights road safety as a key focus at national workshop
The 25th National Workshop on Road Safety and Best Practices, held in New Delhi, brought together transport officials and industry stakeholders to address the growing concern over road accidents and promote structured interventions for safer mobility.

Tata, Israel's Tower vie for big slice of ₹4,000-crore Mohali chip plant revamp
Tata Semiconductor and Israel's Tower Semiconductor have been shortlisted from among nearly a dozen companies for a substantial portion of the total ₹4,000-crore project to revamp state-run chip research and manufacturing facility Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, according to two government officials aware of the development and documents seen by Mint.

India poised to emerge as global manufacturing powerhouse: M&M Group CEO-MD Anish Shah
India is uniquely positioned to emerge as a global manufacturing powerhouse amid rising geopolitical and economic challenges, according to Anish Shah, CEO and Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra Group. In the company’s Annual Report for FY25, Shah highlighted India’s growing infrastructure, young workforce, and favorable policy environment as key drivers of this transformation.

India eyes strategic leap in semiconductors with focus on 2D materials, govt plans major push: Report
India is ‘very seriously’ looking to make a strategic leap in semiconductor technology by investing in the research and development of two-dimensional (2D) materials, a CNBC TV18 report stated citing sources. 

Mahindra group's top executives witness up to 98% jump in salaries
Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Anish Shah saw his remuneration nearly double — rising 95.42 per cent to ₹47.33 crore from ₹24.22 crore a year earlier. Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (Auto and Farm Sector), also received a 98 per cent hike in pay, drawing ₹38.27 crore compared to ₹19.25 crore in FY24. Chairman Anand Mahindra’s remuneration stood at ₹5.62 crore, marginally up from ₹5.15 crore the previous year.  

Draft EV Policy 2.0 recommends phasing out of CNG-driven autorickshaws in Delhi
As India gears up for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Road Safety Network (RSN) has sounded the alarm on urgent reforms needed to strengthen the nation’s road safety framework. The organization is pressing for decisive action in four key areas: enhancing protections for children, improving speed regulation, implementing strong and accountable State Road Safety Action Plans, and introducing strategic amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act).

VinFast partners with myTVS to build after-sales service network across India

As VinFast prepares for its product launch in India, the partnership with myTVS reinforces its focus on delivering a holistic customer experience. Both companies will work closely on network expansion, training, and consumer support initiatives to create a strong and reliable after-sales ecosystem.

Kaynes Semicon to fire off India's first paid chip prototype next month
 

Two-wheeler and tractor sales set to grow, but cars and trucks may see slower growth between FY25-27: Report
 

thyssenkrupp Steering partners with LTTS for India software hub
 

AIIB invests ₹1,301 crore in Aditya Birla Capital for green infrastructure
 

Renault Triber facelift spied again, gets new LED headlights
Renault earlier this year announced that it will launch facelifted models of Kiger and Triber sometime later this year. Test mules of both updated models have been spied on multiple occasions in recent months. The Triber facelift was recently caught on camera yet again. A video of the updated Triber wearing a camouflage has been uploaded on YouTube by Shankar (Shanky).

Toyota Innova Hycross scores 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP
Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP) has released the crash test report of the Toyota Innova Hycross. The Hycross becomes the first Toyota and the first MPV to be crash tested by Bharat NCAP. The MPV passed the crash test with flying colours scoring an overall 5-star safety rating. 

VinFast collaborates with Global Assure to expand customer service in India
VinFast, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has partnered with Global Assure to enhance its customer service network across India. The collaboration comes ahead of the planned launch of VinFast’s VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUV models in the country.

MG Cyberster starts reaching dealerships in India
JSW MG Motor announced its MG Select programme last year under which the Chinese-owned British carmaker will launch fully-imported CBU (Completely Built Unit) models in India. The first model to be launched under this new programme with the Cyberster. The all-electric roadster made its global debut in 2023 and made its first public appearance in India at the Bharat Mobility Expo earlier this year.

Mercedes-Benz India creates exclusive retail team for super speciality buyers
Mercedes-Benz India has created an exclusive retail team to meet meet the growing needs of top-end buyers. “There are now two separate teams of which one is dedicated for super speciality customers,” Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO told ET Auto in a recent interview.

One-of-a-kind masterpiece: Bentley Bentayga
Bentley’s Mulliner division revealed an exclusive Bentayga, a one-of-a-kind SUV crafted for a single visionary owner, redefining ultra-luxury automotive design. This bespoke creation features a striking Candy Pink exterior, a unique hue selected from 111 paint options, including solids, metallics, pearlescents, and satins.

Commercial vehicle industry likely to see 3-5 pc growth in wholesale volumes this fiscal: Icra
The Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry is expected to register a modest 3–5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in wholesale volumes in FY26. It is driven by the resumption of construction and infrastructure activities and a stable economic environment, according to a recent report by ratings agency ICRA.

Magenta Mobility to deploy over 250 EVs for logistics tech platform MOVER
Magenta Mobility has partnered with logistics-tech platform MOVER to deploy and manage a fleet of over 250 electric vehicles (EVs) aimed at strengthening last-mile delivery operations. The collaboration will initially cover key metro cities, including Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.

Ashok Leyland's Ganesh Mani assumes additional charge as CEO of Switch India
Ganesh Mani, currently the Chief Operating Officer of Ashok Leyland, will assume additional charge as CEO of Switch Automotive Mobility Limited (Switch India), effective September 1, 2025.

Kinetic Green to launch the Honda DX EV, e-Zulu, and a high-performance EV scooter soon: Sulajja Firodia Motwani, CEO, Kinetic Green
Q1. How is Kinetic Green aligning with the government’s push for localisation, especially amid China’s curbs on rare earth exports?

Triumph hints at launch of Trident 660 Triple Tribute edition in India; check details
Triumph Motorcycles India has hinted at the arrival of a new bike through its social media platforms. Judging by the teaser image, it appears to be the Triumph Trident 660, but not the standard version. This model is likely the Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition, a special variant first unveiled in May 2025, paying tribute to the legendary 'Slippery Sam'—the five-time Isle of Man TT champion.

Aprilia dispatches new SR 175 scooter to select dealers: Report
Aprilia seems to be ready to update its most popular product in India, the SR 160 scooter. As per an Autocar India report, Aprilia has dispatched the new SR 175 scooters to select dealerships ahead of its official launch in July. So, what updates does the SR 175 get compared to the current SR 160? Here are more details.

Indofast Energy and Motovolt Mobility join forces to foster e2W adoption
Indofast Energy, a 50:50 joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation and SUN Mobility, has announced a strategic partnership with e-mobility startup Motovolt Mobility to accelerate electric two-wheeler adoption in India. The alliance integrates Indofast’s nationwide QIS battery-swapping infrastructure with Motovolt’s newly launched MVS7, India’s first multi-utility electric scooter.

Ola Electric’s Q1 sales halve as TVS, Bajaj edge ahead in two-wheeler EV race
Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric Mobility Ltd began FY26 on a weak note with its electric two-wheeler sales falling around 47% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 57,000 in the first quarter (April-June), data from the government’s Vahan portal showed. Alongside, its market share has fallen to around 20% in Q1 from nearly 50% in Q1 of FY25.

Sona Comstar plans domestic magnet production to cut China imports
Sona Comstar, India's biggest importer of rare earth magnets, plans to locally manufacture the critical components used in electric vehicles, tapping into a government push to incentivise their production at home as China restricts their exports.

OPmobility secures contract for rapid product development in India
OPmobility has secured a new contract from an Indian automotive manufacturer for the development of a full bumper and grille for a light-duty truck model. The product was delivered from prototype to series-ready in under 15 months, significantly shorter than the industry average of 26 months in India.

Aimtron signs ₹97.55 cr ODM agreement with US infrastructure firm
India-based electronics system design and manufacturing company Aimtron has entered into an Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) agreement worth ₹97.55 crore with a US-headquartered infrastructure firm that specialises in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions.

SKF Launches Next-Gen sustainable solutions to advance industrial performance and circularity at the 2nd edition of ISEA Tech & Innovation Summit
 

Can sodium-ion batteries power the next wave of clean trucking?
While battery technologies like sodium-ion have garnered attention for all the right reasons, one segment that stands to benefit significantly is the heavy-duty trucking and logistics sector. As the world pushes for cleaner alternatives, sodium-ion batteries could be pivotal in moving the sector away from conventional fuels. Currently, sodium-ion batteries are largely deployed for stationary energy storage and are undergoing trials for electric trucks in countries such as China.

Maxvolt Energy receives land allotment for battery recycling facility in Aligarh
Maxvolt Energy has received a land allotment from the Government of Uttar Pradesh for setting up a lithium battery recycling and repurposing facility in Aligarh. The allotment letter was handed over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the “Uttar Pradesh – Udhyam Pradesh” event held in Lucknow on International MSME Day. The initiative is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to promote industrial investment in clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Amber Group to acquire mjority stake in power-one micro systems
Amber Group, a homegrown contract manufacturer for HVAC and consumer electronics, has entered into definitive agreements for acquiring majority stake in Bengaluru-based Power-One Micro Systems-based Power-One Micro Systems.

Accenture and IIT Madras’ CAAR introduce skilling programme for SDVs
Accenture and the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Automotive Research (CAAR), established by IIT Madras, have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver specialised skilling programmes for the automotive sector through Accenture’s LearnVantage Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Academy.

Servotech renewable to install EV charging hub at Bengaluru airport
Servotech Renewable Power System Limited has secured an order from Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) to install an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Kempegowda International Airport. The facility will consist of 10 direct current (DC) chargers, each with a capacity of 240 kW, supporting airside EV operations.

S&P Global warns geopolitical tensions may hit global oil demand
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Ban order: Lack of equipment fuels concern

New Delhi: From his elevated office platform at the petrol pump near Anand Vihar railway station, Nischal Singhania observes incoming vehicles while contemplating what it would be like on Tuesday, when restrictions on refuelling by end-oflife vehicles (ELVs) kick in. Although he has briefed his staff about the process, he remains concerned, particularly because the required gear, including speakers, hasn’t been installed yet.
 

These vehicles to get impounded at Delhi fuel stations from July 1
Soon, Delhi residents will see vehicles getting seized at fuel stations. From 1 July 2025, owners of End-of-Life (EOL) vehicles in Delhi will face strict penalties and fuel restrictions as part of the city’s efforts to curb vehicular pollution. 

Old vehicles running on CNG exempted from action
New Delhi : End-of-life vehicles (ELV) will not be able to refuel at any city filling station from Tuesday. It had been announced earlier that all ELVs would not only be denied fuel in the capital, but they would also be impounded on the spot and taken for scrapping from July 1. All fuel pumps have been equipped with technology to identify such vehicles, which are petrol-run vehicles older than 15 years and diesel-run vehicles older than 10 years. Only overaged vehicles running on CNG will be exempted from action.
 

Toyota Innova Hycross secures 5-star BNCAP safety rating
The Toyota Innova Hycross has scored a 5-star safety rating in both adult and child occupant protection at the Bharat NCAP crash tests. The Innova Hycross, then, is the first Toyota, the first MPV and also the first hybrid vehicle to be tested by BNCAP so far.

Tata Harrier EV price, variants, features explained
The Tata Harrier EV was launched earlier this month as the carmaker’s range-topping, most advanced electric car to date. At the time of launch, Tata solely disclosed introductory pricing for the entry-level Harrier EV trim – Rs 21.49 lakh. With the booking commencement date of July 2 inching closer, we now have introductory prices for the full Harrier EV line-up, as well as the feature distribution across every current trim level.

Renault Triber facelift spotted with redesigned fascia
The Renault Triber facelift has been spied testing with substantial styling changes on the front end. Renault India MD and CEO Venkatram Mamillapalle confirmed earlier this year that the Kiger and Triber would receive facelifts later in 2025, and a newly-spotted test mule of the updated sub-4-metre MPV suggests that it may sport a bevy of design tweaks.

Kia Carens Clavis EV price announcement on July 15
The Kia Carens Clavis EV will be launched on July 15, 2025. Not only will the Carens Clavis EV be Kia's first mass-market EV for India, it will also sit in a unique space as one of only two electric MPVs in the market for now. The other one is the BYD eMax 7, which happens to be the Carens Clavis EV's direct rival and is currently priced at Rs 26.90-29.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kawasaki Ninja 300 gets discounts of up to Rs 84,000
Kawasaki dealers are now offering sizable discounts on the pre-facelift 2025 Ninja 300, with Mumbai-based Anzen Kawasaki listing the bike at a special on-road price of Rs 3.45 lakh, thanks to a Rs 84,000 discount. This move comes as dealerships prepare for the transition to the updated model, which began arriving earlier this year.

2025 MotoGP: More Marc Marquez domination at Assen
In what is becoming the overarching theme of the 2025 MotoGP season so far, Marc Marquez won both the Sprint and full-length races at Assen to extend his championship lead. It was a strong weekend for Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi who finished on the podium in both races as well. Francesco Bagnaia, who has been unable to find his rhythm with the GP25, had a strong race and finished in third place.

Porsche 911, Cayenne and more at BIC: Straight outta stuttgart
In our industry, there are a few select events that journos like me are willing to negotiate, barter and even fight to attend. This is one of them, and luckily for me, there wasn't much resistance from my colleagues. Why wouldn't anyone want to spend a day driving Porsches at a track? Not that I was complaining.

Quickest mass market EVs as tested
Due to the nature of an electric motor, EVs have all their torque available from 0rpm, which gives electric cars a great initial burst of acceleration. In fact, mass market EVs are usually more powerful and quicker than their ICE counterparts. Here we list out every mass market EV Autocar India has tested to see which is the quickest.

BMW i5 to get more affordable variants in India by end 2025
BMW India is looking to capitalise on its EV sales momentum by launching more affordable variants of the i5 sedan by the fourth quarter of this year. At the moment, the BMW i5 is only available in range-topping M60 xDrive form, priced at Rs 1.2 crore. However, international markets get two more variants, the i5 eDrive40 and the xDrive40.

Ather to launch affordable electric scooter with battery subscription
Ather Energy is set to launch a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model to amplify competition against rivals like TVS, Bajaj and Ola Electric. Its chief business officer, Ravneet Phokela, confirmed the plan.

New Aprilia SR 175 starts reaching dealerships ahead of July launch
Aprilia SR 175 more details

Indonesia begins $5.9 bn EV battery project despite environment fears
Indonesia broke ground Sunday on a $5.9 billion megaproject for EV battery production backed by Chinese giant CATL, despite NGOs raising concerns over a lack of environmental guarantees.

Mercedes, Audi, Volvo reject Apple CarPlay Ultra: What’s the real reason behind this?
Apple has received pushback from many leading automobile manufacturers over the usage of CarPlay Ultra software. According to the Financial Times, the automobile makers do not want to give full access to the instrument cluster or all-digital dashboard functions to Apple. Initially, car manufacturers were keen on upgrading to CarPlay Ultra, but Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo Cars, Polestar, and Renault have rejected it. Apple, on the other hand, announced at its annual developer conference, believes the new CarPlay Ultra system delivers a seamless, consistent interface across all driver displays. Aston Martin was the first nameplate to be equipped with CarPlay Ultra.

Nissan seeks to delay supplier payments to free up cash, company emails show
Nissan seeks payment delays to free up funds
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