Government invites EU companies to invest in India’s EV sector
New Delhi: The government on Friday has invited EU companies to invest in India’s growing electric vehicle (EV) sector by participating in the ‘Scheme for promotion of manufacture of electric cars in India’, which offers customs duty reductions and incentives for global automakers.

India, EU to conclude FTA this year
India and the European Union on Friday decided to conclude their much-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of 2025,  and finalised a blueprint for increased collaboration in broad range of areas such as trade, mobility, technology and investment.

Honda Elevate crosses 1 lakh sales milestone
Honda Cars India has announced that the Elevate SUV has crossed 1 lakh sales. Launched in 2023, the Elevate is the only SUV in Honda’s lineup, and the company has sold 53,326 units of the vehicle in the Indian market, while 47,653 examples have been exported till January. Other interesting bits to note about the latest sales data are that more than 50 per cent of Elevates sold are specced in the top-spec ZX trim, white is the favourite paint choice, and nearly 80 per cent of buyers have opted for the CVT gearbox. Prices start at ₹11.79 lakh, ex-showroom.

Nagpur’s EV Boom: Over 1,000% jump in green wheels in 4 years
EV registrations in Nagpur surged 1,084% in the past four years, marking a major shift in the city's transport landscape. Across the district, including rural and urban RTOs (MH-31, MH-40, and MH-49), registrations grew from 2,193 in 2021 to 25,959 in 2024, as per regional transport office (RTO) data.

Auto sales skid 17%

New Delhi : Retail Auto sales fell sharply in February with all major segments registering a decline compared to the year-ago period .Total vehicle sales dropped by 17% year-on-year to 1.7 million units compared to 2.1 million units in February last year, according to Vahan data. The decline was broad-based, affecting passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

Hyundai sees India topping Europe in sales this year

Mumbai : India could emerge as the third-biggest market for Hyundai Motor Company in 2025 replacing the entire European market,as the Korean auto heavyweight prepares to up the ante with new launches amid sluggish demand conditions. 

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 to now come with six airbags across all variants
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced a safety update for the Alto K10 with the introduction of six airbags as standard fitment. Complementing this, the Alto K10 gets additional safety features which include a three-point rear centre seat belt to enhance safety for the middle-seat passenger, and improved rear seat safety with luggage retention crossbars.

Want to make Pune plant one of the best globally: Hyundai Motor India
Amid the rapidly growing Indian automotive industry, Hyundai Motor India, the country’s second-largest carmaker by volume, is set to expand its capacity starting this year.

Skoda Octavia diesel launch in Sept 2025: reports
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVIPL) exited the diesel market when the BS6 emission norms kicked in from April 2020. Given the strict emission standards and the Volkswagen Group’s diesel gate controversy in 2019, it was presumed that the company won’t bring any more diesel models in the future.

Tata Harrier EV caught testing for the first time
For the first time, the production-ready Tata Harrier EV was spotted testing without any camouflage wrap. The test mule was sporting a dual-tone white and black colour combination. Tata Motors unveiled the Harrier EV at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Show. Here’s what we know so far about this new electric SUV.

Kia Global EV Day reaffirms commitment to all-electric future
As part of its commitment to an all-electric strategy, Kia Corporation introduced the PV5, EV2 concept, and EV4 at its annual EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, on Thursday. The event showcased a total of nine electric vehicle (EV) variants.

New BMW 3 series long wheelbase launched at Rs 62.6 lakh
The new BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase launched in India on Friday. Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the car is available in the petrol variant at all BMW India dealerships. The diesel variant will be launched later.

Mercedes-Benz G 580 review: Electric G
The time has finally come for the G-Class to embrace electrification, hasn’t it? If there was a car that could stand the test of time while offering a great mix of old-school charm and modern abilities, the G-Class would be it. The next step towards modernity also meant the introduction of an all-electric model in the range, and with the all-new Mercedes-Benz G 580, the German carmaker has done its bit to ensure the car, formerly known as the G-Wagen (short for Gelandewagen), can continue to be a part of the modern line up while being much cleaner to run. Is that it, though, or is there more than what meets the eye? We take the all-new electric G for a spin to find out more.

Tamil Nadu transport dept to run 627 special buses
Chennai: The state transport department will operate nearly 627 special buses on Friday and Saturday (Feb 28 and March 2) to clear extra rush of passengers.

Top 5 most affordable CNG cars
The demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) has been at an all-time high. Last year, CS Vigneshwar, President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said that almost 15% of cars sold in the Indian market are CNG-powered. Taking a leaf out of this, we list the five most affordable CNG vehicles available in the market. 

Tata Sierra Reborn: An icon's second act
Source Credit: Vikram Chaudhary, The Financial Express (Delhi Print Edition)

A celebration of automotive culture

Generation Speed, India's first major motoring festival organised on February 22-23 at Aamby Valley in Lonavala (near Mumbai, Pune), will be an annual event, to be held in various parts of the country,Martin de Costa, festival director, told FE. "This year's gathering brought together over 10,000 enthusiasts from across the nation for a week-end packed with car, bike, and ATV races and showcases, as well as discussions with auto legends," de Costa said."It has given us the confidence to organise it every year." 

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Bajaj gallops to number one in February, Greaves trumps Hero
The second month of the calendar year threw up a few surprises in the fast moving electric two wheeler (e2w) market: Greaves Electric Mobility again beat back legacy heavyweight Hero MotoCorp to occupy the fifth position and market leader Ola Electric tumbled to the fourth spot, with sales not even reaching the 10,000 unit mark as per vahan registration data.

KTM 390 Adventure vs Adventure R — Should you wait?
The new KTM 390 Adventure is a great machine. It is a lovely tourer and when shown some off-road trails, it doesn’t hesitate. However, there is one other variant that sits above the 390 Adventure with an initial — The 390 Adventure R. While this is on sale in the global markets and not in India, this brings a question — should one wait for the 390 Adventure R?

MotoGP: Yamaha India continues as official sponsor of Monster Energy Yamaha team
India Yamaha Motor has announced its continued partnership as an official sponsor of the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP (MEYM) team for the 2025 season. The collaboration, which began in the 2024 season, is a part of the company’s strategic brand-building exercise to establish the “The Call of the Blue” brand campaign among motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

Car parts supplier Forvia forecasts 2025 sales at around previous year level
Car parts supplier Forvia said on Friday it sees sales in 2025 slightly above or slightly below last year's level, reflecting a downturn in automotive demand dragging into the new year.

Schaeffler India Q4 Results 2025 on 28 Feb, 2025: profit rise by 13.2% YOY, profit at ₹237.28 crore and revenue at ₹2136.06 crore
 

TVS Indeon expands battery pack production facility in Tamil Nadu; aims to double capacity by 2026
TVS Indeon Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lucas TVS Ltd., inaugurated a new battery pack production facility in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu, on February 28. According to an official release, the expansion aims to double production capacity to 1,000 battery packs per day, with the company expecting to reach full capacity by March 2026.

Tata Technologies names Anish Raghunandan as president and client partner for Tata Motors Group
Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, on Friday appointed Anish Raghunandan as president and client partner of Tata Motors Group. He will assume the position immediately.

Hexagon unveils cloud-native ADAS software testing solution
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched a cloud-native solution designed to streamline the testing, training, and validation of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle systems.

Lucas TVS boosts EV battery pack production, eyes energy storage market
Chennai: Lucas TVS, a leading manufacturer of auto electrical parts, seeks to strengthen its foothold in the electric mobility sector by developing an indigenous battery ecosystem and expanding into energy storage, with a strong emphasis on the local manufacturing and development of battery cells.

Michelin to step up focus on innovation

It's argued that Michelin tyres last longer than the vehicle. While this may not be true, these tyres do have a longer lifespan than most other tyres, and are pricier. Shantanu Deshpande, managing director of Michelin India, told FE that this focus on quality is what defines the brand, and with Indian consumers demanding high quality products, the future seems bright."With the Indian road infra-structure getting better by the day, and with world-class cars getting sold, the demand for higher-quality tyres has surged," he said. "We will concentrate on more profitable, high-margin products, particularly in the premium segment." 

Beat the Heat: essential car maintenance tips and insurance coverage for summer
 

Mercedes Maybach S 680 Night Series review: Night in shining armour
When it comes to luxury cars, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has long been a benchmark, offering a level of refinement that is hard to beat. The new Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Night Series takes that opulence to another level, combining elevated luxury with distinctive dark accents and the power of a V12 engine.

2025 Skoda Octavia RS review: all the car you’ll ever want
Twenty-five years ago, the first-generation Octavia introduced the Czech brand Skoda to India, and since then, every generation of the car has been on sale here. However, Skoda India pulled the plug on what was the fourth-generation model in early 2023; the good news is it’s coming back this year. What better way to celebrate Skoda India’s 25th anniversary than with the relaunch of the car that started it all?

Ultraviolette F99 India top speed record set: Speed Redefined
There are plenty of parameters, but top speed is undoubtedly the de facto trump card and bragging right for any performance-oriented vehicle. So, a couple of months after the Ultraviolette F99 blitzed the quarter mile in a record-breaking 10.712s, it was time to answer the biggest question of them all – just how fast can this thing go?

Yamaha XMax series hybrid scooter concept showcased
The Yamaha XMax series-parallel hybrid scooter concept has been revealed overseas. It is powered by both a single-cylinder engine and an electric motor, and the company claims that the XMax SHEV concept can run solely on electric power too.

New Tata Altroz facelift spy images show design details
The Tata Altroz facelift has been spied testing for a while now, and this time, some design details can be observed. The mid-cycle refresh for the Altroz is expected to feature relatively minor design changes on the outside and inside.

Nissan Magnite CNG launch by April this year
The Nissan Magnite will get a new CNG version by April this year, which will come as a dealer-level accessory kit, said a source. This comes shortly after its sister car, the Renault Kiger, received a dealer-level CNG kit, along with the Kwid and Triber.

Upcoming car and SUV launches in March 2025
The first two months of this year have been quite eventful for the Indian automobile industry, thanks to Auto Expo 2025 in January and new car launches in February. The inaugural quarter of 2025 will close at the end of March, which will see the addition of more cars and SUVs to the market.

2025 BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine launched at Rs 62.60 lakh
The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine has been refreshed for 2025 and launched in India at a starting price of Rs 62.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The extended 3 Series now sports the ‘Long Wheelbase’ (LWB) moniker, instead of the outgoing model’s ‘Gran Limousine’ nomenclature, and introduces some other notable changes as well.

Skoda Kushaq, Slavia Anniversary Editions launch this year
Having entered India in 2000, Skoda has completed 25 years in our market. To mark the occasion, Skoda India will be launching 25 year Anniversary Editions of the both the Kushaq and Slavia.

Maruti Alto K10 price starts at Rs 4.23 lakh with 6 airbags update
Alto K10 VXI variants see the highest price hike

Tesla takes the wheel: Seeks permit for self-driving cabs in California
Tesla’s fully autonomous Cybercab is set to begin production in 2026.

Kia unveils PV5 modular electric vehicle
South Korean auto major Kia has introduced the PV5 modular electric vehicle at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain. This model, a mid-sized Car Derived Van (CDV), is the first to be launched under the brand’s Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business strategy.

General Motors' electric gains face critical test as Trump targets EV subsidies
General Motors has spent billions over decades trying to blaze an electric trail, releasing pioneering EVs and hybrids that ultimately failed to achieve mass-market sales before being scrapped. This time might be different.

EV maker Polestar secures $450 million loan facility, delays quarterly results
Electric vehicle maker Polestar has secured a 12-month loan facility of up to $450 million, it said on Friday, and would delay its fourth-quarter results in April along with its annual filing for fiscal 2024.

Russian, Iranian oil supply to China rebounds as new vessels cash in on the trade
China's imports of Russian Far East crude and Iranian oil are set to rebound in March as non-sanctioned tankers, drawn by lucrative payoffs, joined the trade replacing vessels under U.S. embargo, trade sources and analysts said.

China's 2024 lithium carbonate output rises 45% to 670,000 tons, ministry says
China's battery-grade lithium carbonate production increased 45% from 2023 to 670,000 metric tons last year, according to a release from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Thursday.

British energy secretary to visit China in March to restart energy talks, sources say
British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will visit China in March to restart talks on energy cooperation and meet Chinese investors, three sources with direct knowledge of the plan said, as the Labour government seeks closer China ties amid worsening U.S.- and EU-China relations.