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Free 20km travel for GNSS-equipped vehicles on national highways

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced changes to the National Highways Fee Rules, offering free travel up to 20km for personal vehicles.

10 Sep 2024

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Tiago, Punch, and Nexon EVs now cheaper by ₹3L

Tata Motors has announced significant price cuts for its electric vehicle (EV) range as part of the 'festival of cars' campaign.

10 Sep 2024

Ather Energy

Ather Energy is readying new electric scooters and motorcycles

Ather Energy, India's third-largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its product range.

09 Sep 2024

Nitin Gadkari

Adapt to EV trend or pay price, Gadkari warns automakers

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has issued a stern warning to automakers, who are reluctant to transition toward electric vehicle (EV) production.

Mercedes-Benz EQS's 949km on one charge sets Guinness World Record

Autocar India and Mercedes-Benz India have set a new Guinness World Record, for the longest distance covered by an electric vehicle (EV) on a single charge.

09 Sep 2024

Electric Vehicles

Modi government extends EMPS subsidy scheme for EVs beyond September

Union Minister for Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, has announced the extension of the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) for EVs, beyond its initial end in September.

09 Sep 2024

Nitin Gadkari

EVs will cost same as petrol cars in 2-years: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has projected that the prices of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will match those of petrol and diesel cars within two years.

09 Sep 2024

India

India's automobile industry surpasses ₹20 lakh crore milestone in FY24

The Indian automotive industry has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing the ₹20 lakh crore mark in FY24.

09 Sep 2024

Electric Vehicles

World EV Day: This state leads India's EV adoption drive

As the world celebrates World Electric Vehicle (EV) Day today, it's worth noting that India is rapidly advancing toward electrification.

08 Sep 2024

Indian Government

Government planning digital certificates to highlight EV subsidies to customers

The Indian government is considering a unique approach to emphasize its role in subsidizing electric vehicles (EVs).

08 Sep 2024

Jeep

Stellantis recalls 1.5 million vehicles globally due to software glitch

Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has issued a global recall for approximately 1.46 million vehicles.

06 Sep 2024

China

Tesla to enhance Cybertruck EV with Full Self-Driving feature

Tesla has announced an updated roadmap for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) advanced driver-assist system.

05 Sep 2024

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes launches first electric Maybach in India at ₹2.25 crore

Mercedes-Benz has launched its first-ever battery-powered Maybach, the EQS 680 SUV, in India.

05 Sep 2024

BMW

BMW's first hydrogen car to debut in 2028

BMW has announced plans to introduce its first hydrogen-powered car in 2028.

05 Sep 2024

Ola Cabs

Ola Electric's 3-wheeler EV spotted testing, launch later this year

Ola Electric is preparing to introduce its new electric three-wheeler (EV 3W), provisionally named 'Raahi,' within the next three to four months.

05 Sep 2024

Volvo Cars

NVIDIA's powerful chips to drive Volvo's future EV models

Volvo Cars has announced its strategic partnership with NVIDIA, a leading chip manufacturing company.

05 Sep 2024

Latest Cars

Indian auto dealers struggling with record-high unsold inventory, worth $9.27B

India's automobile dealers are facing a challenging situation due to an unprecedented rise in unsold car inventory and increasing consumer demand for discounts.

05 Sep 2024

Volvo Cars

Volvo Cars revises EV goals, won't go all-electric by 2030

Volvo Cars, the Swedish automaker, has revised its near-term goal of becoming an all-electric vehicle manufacturer.

04 Sep 2024

Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari urges two-wheeler makers to offer discounted helmets to customers

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged two-wheeler manufacturers to provide helmets at a discounted or reasonable rate to vehicle buyers.

04 Sep 2024

Volkswagen

Own a Volkswagen? You can now get answers from ChatGPT

Volkswagen has announced an upgrade to its in-car artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant, IDA.

04 Sep 2024

Indian Government

Modi government to finalize FAME 3 scheme within 2 months

The Indian government is on the verge of finalizing, the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme.

03 Sep 2024

Tesla

Tesla to manufacture 6-seater Model Y by 2025-end: Report

Elon Musk-owned Tesla, is planning to manufacture a six-seater version of its popular Model Y SUV in China by late 2025, according to Reuters.

03 Sep 2024

Volkswagen

Volkswagen considers factory closures in Germany for first time

Volkswagen, the renowned German automaker, is contemplating its first-ever factory closure in Germany.

03 Sep 2024

Aston Martin

After 6-year gap, Aston Martin Vanquish returns with V12 engine

Aston Martin has announced the return of its iconic Vanquish model, following a six-year hiatus.

02 Sep 2024

Ather Energy

Sales of electric 2-wheelers in India slump 18% in August

India's electric two-wheeler (E2W) market experienced a significant downturn in August, with month-on-month (MoM) sales dropping by nearly 18% to 88,473 units.

02 Sep 2024

FAME III

Government to announce FAME-III scheme by mid-September: Report

India is preparing to unveil the third phase of its successful electric vehicle (EV) subsidy program, known as 'Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) Electric Vehicles in India' or FAME-III.

A '0001' vehicle number plate in Maharashtra now costs ₹6L!

The Maharashtra government has announced a significant increase in the fees for VIP vehicle numbers, as per a recent notification from the state transport department.

01 Sep 2024

Toyota India

Maruti, Tata Motors see decline as inflation hits auto sales

India's auto industry is witnessing a subdued sales growth as it enters the festive season.

SBI introduces new FASTag design that reduces toll wait times

The State Bank of India (SBI) has unveiled a new design for its FASTag, specifically targeting Vehicle Class-4 (VC-04), which includes cars, jeeps, and vans.

01 Sep 2024

Tesla

Tesla recalls Model X over risk of roof components falling

Tesla has announced a recall of approximately 9,100 Model X SUVs in the US due to a potential roof trim issue.

31 Aug 2024

Aurora

Uber takes another shot at self-driving cars

Uber is reigniting its ambition to become a leader in the self-driving car industry, after previously selling its autonomous vehicle unit to Aurora for a minority stake.

31 Aug 2024

Compact SUV

From budget-friendly to ultra-luxurious: Top cars arriving this September

The Indian automotive industry is gearing up for a series of exciting launches in September.

30 Aug 2024

Bharat NCAP

Buying safer cars in India has now become easier

The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP) has introduced an initiative, aimed at enhancing consumer awareness about vehicle safety in India.

30 Aug 2024

Maserati

Maserati launches 2nd-generation GranTurismo in India at ₹3 crore

Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has introduced the second generation of its iconic GranTurismo in India.

30 Aug 2024

Jaguar

Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric SUVs over fire risk

Jaguar has issued a recall for its I-Pace electric SUV in North America, due to a potential fire risk associated with the vehicle's batteries.

29 Aug 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai India planning more SUV launches amid $3 billion IPO

Hyundai Motor India is planning to introduce a series of new SUVs, to regain its market share from strong domestic competitors in the country, according to Reuters.

29 Aug 2024

Aston Martin

Aston Martin V8 Vantage debuts in India at ₹4 crore

Aston Martin, the renowned British supercar manufacturer, has introduced its latest model, the V8 Vantage in India.

29 Aug 2024

Ducati

Ducati Multistrada V4 RS launched in India at ₹38 lakh

Ducati has introduced its most powerful and expensive model, the Multistrada V4 RS, in India.

28 Aug 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla silently removes key climate manifesto written by Elon Musk

Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) giant founded in 2003, has silently removed CEO Elon Musk's climate manifesto from its official website.

27 Aug 2024

Nitin Gadkari

Scrap your old car, get new one at discount: Gadkari

India's automobile manufacturers are set to offer a discount between 1.5-3.5% to customers who scrap their old cars and purchase new ones, according to Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways.