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Why automotive manufacturing firm Stellantis, owner of Jeep, is struggling

In 2021, PSA merged with Fiat Chrysler, and the combined company adopted the name Stellantis

Bajaj Auto leads EV sales in Sep; Ola remains biggest player in e2W space

Ather Energy, with the launch of Rizta electric scooter, has increased its market share to 14.2 per cent

Hybrid car sales soar as global policies boost electric vehicle market

Since 2021, hybrid vehicle sales have been growing steadily in several markets, including China, Japan, Korea, the UK, France, and the US

Rolls-Royce launches Cullinan Series II starting from Rs 10.5 crore

The company, in a statement said the first local client deliveries would commence from the fourth quarter of 2024

NGT seeks Centre's response: Star rating system for vehicles gets push

Star rating systems for vehicles based on fuel efficiency are already prevalent in many countries

JLR plugs $669 mn into retooling UK plant for production of electric SUVs

JLR cautioned last month that its push into EVs will cost more than initially planned, citing weak consumer demand

Karnataka plans tax waivers for hybrid vehicles, incentives for EVs

Toyota's push is at odds with rivals such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra which want to keep the focus on EVs, saying incentives for hybrids would hurt India's goals for their adoption

Indian car buyers step on the gas: Pickup in CNG sales fastest in 2024

The rise in CNG sales even outstripped that of petrol hybrid, diesel hybrid, and electric cars

Mahindra & Mahindra and Skoda Volkswagen to sign joint venture soon

The JV will include sharing of costs, technologies, and vehicle platforms but will not include sedans, SUVs, and premium brands like Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini sold by Volkswagen and Skoda

Tata Nexon iCNG: Powerful 98 bhp CNG SUV launched at Rs 8.99 lakh onwards

With this launch, the Tata Nexon, already available in petrol, diesel, and electric versions, now completes its comprehensive range of powertrain options

MyTVS forays into EV mobility service market to tap quick-commerce growth

Fleet operators, e-commerce and quick commerce companies will be able to avail the services of myTVS, instead of buying their own vehicles

Delhi to organise 'e-vehicle parade' in October to boost usage, sales

Environment Minister Gopal Rai, who recently resumed his role following the formation of a new cabinet, emphasised that the government's focus in the coming months will be on combating air pollution

Acceptability of new energy vehicles set to soar by end of decade: Survey

The positive outlook is also due to the government's proactive policy initiatives for the EV segment, the survey revealed

Mercedes-Benz to accelerate autonomous driving on German motorways

Existing Mercedes cars equipped with the technology will be upgraded from a current 60 kph free of charge

Luxury carmakers Mercedes, Audi, BMW expect robust sales in festive season

The luxury car market in India currently remains very small accounting for less than 2 per cent of the overall passenger vehicle market in the country

Need to have common platform for ease of EV charging: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz India sells six battery electric vehicles. It rolls out two models --EQS SUV 580 4MATIC and EQS sedan, from its Pune-based manufacturing plant

VinFast's loss widens in Q2 on impairment charge, higher sales cost

Selling expenses rose by 25.5% quarter-on-quarter due to increasing sales and marketing costs, coupled with asset impairments, according to the filing

Mobility sect in Asian mkt to absorb $1.3 trn in green fund by 2030: Report

In India, the report said, electric scooters and three-wheelers are currently around USD 40-USD 112 cheaper per year to own than petrol alternatives

Govt issues revised guidelines for electric vehicle charging stations

Aims to make installation of public charging stations more financially viable by introducing a new revenue-sharing model

Auto parts-making plant for BMW to come up in Punjab, CM to lay foundation

Assuring fulsome support to the company for their future endeavours, Mann accepted the invitation of the delegation to lay the foundation stone of the upcoming plant next month at Mandi Gobindgarh