Auto Makers

GM to retreat from robotaxis, stop funding Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

General Motors has said it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit. Instead the Detroit automaker will focus on development of partially automated driver-assist systems like its Super Cruise, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel. GM on Tuesday said it would get out of robotaxis given the considerable time and resources that would be needed to scale the business, along with an increasingly competitive robotaxi market. The company said it will combine Cruise's technical team with its own to work on advanced systems to assist drivers. GM bought Cruise automation in 2016 for at least USD1 billion with high hopes of developing a profitable fleet of robotaxis. Over the years GM invested billions in the subsidiary and eventually bought 90 per cent of the company from investors. GM even announced plans for Cruise to generate USD1 billion in annual revenue by 2025, but it scaled back spending on t

Cars set to get expensive from January as OEMs announce increase in price

Prices of various car models -- ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to high-end luxury offerings -- are set to rise as automakers have announced price hikes with effect from January. Carmakers cite an increase in input costs and operational expenses as the main reason to implement price increases from the next month. Industry experts, however, note that the exercise is also undertaken by automakers every year in December to shore up sales volume in the last month of the year, as customers postpone buyouts to later months to get the new year manufactured units. "We have seen a few cycles of price increase in India. It happens at the beginning of the calendar year and financial year, but few OEMs pick the timing based on their planned launches as well," Deloitte India Partner Rajat Mahajan said. While there could be multiple factors for the price increase, the key one is due to a decline in profitability of a few large auto OEMs in the second quarter, he added. "Due to the festive .

Govt extends deadline for electric construction equipment safety compliance

The extension comes after manufacturers struggled to align with the stringent requirements within the initial timeline

Opposition to Toyota's Chairman Akio Toyoda spreads among big shareholders

Toyoda, the grandson of the company's founder, saw shareholder support drop to a record low of 85 per cent last year

Hyundai India deserves valuation premium to Maruti, says Nomura note

Korean automaker's Indian unit expanding market share and benefits from being part of larger Hyundai Motor Company, it says

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

M&M stock hits new high as m-cap nears Rs 4 trillion; zooms 100% in 10 mths

In three days, the stock of the Mahindra group automaker has rallied 11 per cent on reports of the top management of Skoda Volkswagen India looking to sell up to 50 per cent stake in the co to M&M.

After 2 years, Ford takes road back to India to make e-cars for export

Automaker's factory in Chennai will be repurposed after it stopped production in 2022

Goyal urges auto component makers to explore investment from EFTA countries

He asked to target $100 billion worth of automobile components' exports by 2030

Japanese Pioneer plans to scale up biz with Indian automakers for future

Japanese car audio and entertainment system maker Pioneer on Tuesday said it is eyeing partnerships with automakers in India as part of its future growth strategy. The company globally works with various automakers as a supplier of automotive items like infotainment systems, speakers etc. In India, however, the company's focus till date has been primarily on the aftermarket business. "In India, honestly, so far in the last 16 years, the focus was never on the OEM side, and which I would say, is a major shift. "So, going forward, one of the main growth agendas is going to be getting established in the OEM (original equipment maker) world," Pioneer India MD Aniket Kulkarni told PTI in an interaction. The partnerships with automakers is going to be one of the focus areas going forward, because in terms of growth, it has huge potential, Kulkarni stated. He noted that the company is already in talks with various automakers but declined to share details. "So, there are very active pro

Valuations, near-term headwinds keep brokerages cautious on Bosch

Sales growth of 4 per cent for the second-largest listed auto parts player by market capitalisation came from the mobility segment

South Korea's Hyundai Motor posts record Q2 profit on strong US sales

The automaker, however, warned of an uncertain outlook due to intensifying price competition as inflation and high interest rates squeeze consumers

Nissan to reboot India ops, lines up product launches over next 30 months

Japanese auto major Nissan is looking to introduce five models over the next 30 months, as it looks to reboot its operations in the fast-growing Indian car market. The company, which is selling just one model in the country currently, is planning to drive in two mid-size SUV models (one five-seater and one seven-seater), one electric SUV and a refreshed version of its compact SUV Magnite. The company has also unveiled the latest version of its premium SUV X-Trail, which will be imported into the Indian market as a completely built-up (CBU) model. "India is an important market for us, and we will be going in for a product offensive over the next two and half years, between FY24 and FY26," Nissan India President Frank Torres told PTI in an interaction. He noted that the company is looking at tripling its sales volume in the domestic and export markets by FY26. "In the next two and half years, we will enhance three times our volume in domestic as well as exports," Torres said. The .

Hybrid cars 'best solution' until non-fossil energy is widespread: Suzuki

EVs, hybrids could have 33 per cent share each in Indian market by 2035: Suzuki

Registration fee waiver criteria met: Hybrid carmakers to UP govt

Strong hybrid car sales won't affect growth of electric cars, they argue

Hyundai Motor India prepares for IPO filing, potential to raise $2.5 bn

Hyundai Motor India IPO: Indian unit of the Korean automaker is expected to file a DRHP with Sebi within the next two weeks

Fuelling change? M&M may consider hybrid tech shift if demand arises

Automaker puts EVs and ICE in the driver's seat amid hybrid emission concerns

Chinese EV maker Nio to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand

Nio said on Thursday it would have a second Onvo model targeting larger families coming up next

We want fair auto market but no dumping, urges Germany's Scholz in China

"At some point there will also be Chinese cars in Germany and Europe. The only thing that must always be clear is that competition must be fair," Scholz said

India's consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

FMCG companies have also witnessed a pick-up in rural areas.