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Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix faulty accelerator pedal

A trapped accelerator pedal could cause the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash, the auto safety regulator said in a notice

Elon Musk's Tesla initiates formal dialogue with govt on new EV policy

Meeting attended by other global and Indian OEMs sought to offer clarity on EV manufacturing scheme

Nissan Motor India recalls Magnite units to fix front door handle sensors

Customers can visit their nearest authorised Nissan service workshop, where a retrofit of the sensor will be performed free of charge, it added

MG Motor India looks to expand network in tier III, IV to boost growth

The company is targeting 520 sales and service touchpoints overall in 270 cities by the end of 2024-25

Jaguar develops mobile energy-storage unit using Range Rover batteries

The MAX BESS can charge up to nine Range Rover PHEVs at a time and can be recharged using a standard EV charger

Ola Electric reduces prices of entry-level e-scooter by up to Rs 10,000

The new S1 X was launched in February this year with a price range of Rs 79,999 to Rs 1,09,999 across three variants

2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift to launch in India next month, check details

The new Maruti Suzuki Swift is all set to release in India on May 9. The Swift offers a brand-new engine which is powered by a 1.2-litre Z series 3-cylinder petrol engine

Honda Motors commences work for new warehouse facility in Karnataka

The development project of the facility will be undertaken by Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Company (SMCC), Honda said

Volume growth, softer commodity prices to drive Q4 margins of auto firms

26% volume growth seen in two-wheelers and 12% in passenger vehicles

Leasing of batteries for 3-wheelers to be rolled out soon in Kolkata

Neuron Energy, a lithium-ion battery maker, has joined hands with Urja Mobility to spearhead the leasing model which has so far been heard only in the business-to-business EV sector, they said

Automobile exports from India dip 5.5% in FY24 due to monetary crisis

The last fiscal saw a sizeable drop in commercial vehicle, two-wheeler and three-wheeler shipments, although passenger vehicles grew marginally

EVs head for junkyard as mechanic shortage inflates repair costs in UK

Once there are more fully trained EV technicians, repair rather than replace becomes a more viable proposition, an expert said

Bangalore and Chennai see rise in truck freight rates, shows data

Freight rates from Delhi to Trivandrum have seen a decline by four per cent, while from Delhi to Jaipur, there has been a decline by 10 percent, in this time period

Sale of entry-level cars, two-wheelers yet to hit pre-pandemic peak

Slow recovery in the rural economy and customers transitioning to purchasing vehicles in higher segments are the primary reasons for the gradual decline

Five per cent someone: What kind of ride is Tesla likely to have in India

Initially, Elon Musk's Tesla will address only 5-6% of India's light vehicles market. What kind of ride is it likely to have?

US govt opens investigation into Ford recall for Bronco gasoline leaks

The agency moved with unusual speed, posting documents detailing the recall query just two days after the recall was made public

Passenger vehicle wholesales up 8.4% at 4,218,746 units in FY24: Siam

The overall passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,890,114 units in fiscal year 2022-23

Tamil Nadu to pitch itself aggressively as manufacturing site for Tesla

Tesla's Chief Executive Officer is set to visit India and meet with PM Modi, who's seeking a third term in office in federal elections starting later this month

Silent drive: Electric vehicle capital Hosur navigates the election circuit

Beyond the buzz of Ola and Tata, Hosur ignites India's electric evolution, quietly

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in March quarter was Mercedes Benz

Overall luxury car sales have grown 14% in first three months of 2024