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500 EV models now: Two-thirds of global car sales will be electric by 2040

If any country is going to meet its net-zero emissions targets in the next 30 years, more needs to be done to clean up road transportation

India auto retail sales up 34% in July as Covid-19 restrictions ease

Passenger vehicle sales rose by 63 per cent to 2,61,744 units last month, as compared to 1,60,681 units in July 2020.

M&M eyes pole position in the 'core SUV' segment in three years

As part of a plan to make a strong comeback in a segment it ruled till recently, M&M plans to launch nine models by 2025-26

Car review: BMW 5 Series is an agile, sporty, top performing sedan

The latest 5 Series fits into the definition of the very best that BMW has to offer

Bikes delivery gathering pace as production resumes, says Revolt Motors

Company has delivered its electric motorcycles in July to customers,including a quick service food firm for its delivery fleet, across six cities where it is operational, Revolt Motors said in release

As technology evolves, flying cars finally get ready to take off

The interest in such vehicles is driven by e-commerce penetration and the popularity of ride-hailing. The pandemic has also led to a new focus on personal transport

Cholamandalam bets big on e-three-wheelers; eyes tie-ups with manufacturers

The aggressive foray comes at a time when India's electric three-wheelers are expected to contribute 30% of new vehicle sales in the country by 2025, according to Icra

Mahindra & Mahindra Q1 consolidated net loss after tax at Rs 332 cr

The company said it sold a total of 85,858 vehicles in the first quarter, up from 29,619 units in the year-ago period.

India wants ethanol to fuel its cars, but food inflation is a major risk

The government will fast-track an ethanol program that will divert as much as 6 million tons of sugar toward fuel production annually by 2025, according to the food ministry

US President Biden sets US goal for clean cars to be half of 2030 sales

Biden will be joined at the White House Thursday by representatives of Detroit automakers and the United Automobile Workers union as he unveils an executive order establishing the goal

Swiggy aims to cover 800,000 km per day on electric vehicles by 2025

The food delivery giant has announced the commencement of trials that will increase the deployment of EVs in its delivery fleet

Volvo Car India commences 24x7 customer support service across country

Volvo Car India on Thursday said it has initiated a 24x7 customer support service for its customers in the country

Maruti reports 58% increase in July production at 1,70,719 units

The company had produced a total of 1,07,687 units in the year-ago period

Suzuki Motor expects 12.6% decline in operating profit this fiscal

Previously, the company did not issue any earnings guidance for the ongoing fiscal

Suzuki Motorcycle's total sales up over two-fold at 73,083 units in July

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) on Monday reported an over two-fold increase in total sales at 73,083 unit sales in July 2021

Medium, heavy passenger EVs increase from 124 in 2018 to 1,356: Gadkari

Gadkari said under the Phase-I of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme, 425 electric buses were supported.

Maruti hits semiconductor roadblock in Gujarat; plants to cut shift timings

State's plants which produce popular models like Baleno, Swift will shut production for 3 days, cut shift timings

Toyota, Honda beat profit estimates but are wary of extended chip crunch

Japan's top-two automakers joined a host of global car makers, including BMW, Stellantis in warning that shortage in chips was likely to persist, as post-lockdown auto demand booms in markets

Tata Motors drives in Tiago NRG with price starting at Rs 6.57 lakh

The new sporty version of the hatchback comes with high ground clearance, bigger tyres, body cladding and roof rails to give it a SUV look.

Registration charge waiver for EVs to boost sales: Revolt Motors

The decision by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to waive off registration charges for EVs will make these vehicles affordable for the customers, the RattanIndia-backed company said.