Mahindra’s February vehicle production crosses 81,000 units, exports double YoY

Mahindra and Mahindra, an Indian automaker, reported producing 81,302 vehicles in February 2025, an increase from 73,643 units in February 2024, according to its regulatory filing. The company sold 80,641 units, up from 71,384 units the previous year, while exports rose from 1,539 units to 3,061 units. According to the company, these numbers include sales … Read more

Volkswagen ID.Every1 to launch in 2027 as its cheapest electric car with 250km range

1 / 12 New Concept Revealed: Volkswagen has introduced the ID.Every1 concept after months of hints. It shows off the company’s cheapest electric vehicle, planned for 2027. Volkswagen describes it as built “from Europe for Europe.” The ID.Every1 follows in the footsteps of the Up, replacing the e-Up! discontinued in 2023. It will be the … Read more

Tesla faces uphill battle in India’s price-conscious, says auto expert Arun Malhotra

Tesla’s ambitious entry into the Indian market is poised to face significant hurdles due to the nation’s price-sensitive consumer base, according to auto industry expert Arun Malhotra, former Managing Director of Nissan-India. This assessment comes amidst escalating trade tensions between India and the United States, with both nations engaging in crucial bilateral trade talks. “Even … Read more

Tesla sales crash 76% in Germany as Musk backs far-right party amid EV boom

Tesla Inc.’s registrations plummeted in Germany last month as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk irked voters taking part in the country’s closely contested federal election. Sales plunged 76% to 1,429 cars, according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. Tesla’s showing was in stark contrast with overall electric vehicle registrations, which jumped 31% in February. … Read more

Sajjan Jindal on Tesla’s India entry: ‘He can’t do what Mahindra and Tata can’—but Musk is coming

Sajjan Jindal, chairman of JSW Group, made a bold assertion about India’s automobile industry, declaring that local players hold the advantage over global giants like Tesla at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards. “I’m putting my heart and soul into the auto business, and I’m 100% sure it will be super successful; there’s nothing … Read more

India well-positioned as global manufacturing hub amid supply chain shifts, says Tenneco CEO Jim Voss

India is becoming a key global manufacturing hub, driven by shifting supply chains, says Jim Voss, Global CEO of Tenneco. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Voss highlighted India’s cost advantages, skilled workforce, and technological capabilities as vital to Tenneco’s growth. The company has invested heavily in India, with 19 manufacturing facilities and over 12,000 employees. … Read more

Auto components industry targets electronics growth, pushes for skilling and R&D boost

The automotive components industry must enhance skilling efforts and increase spending on Research and Development (R&D) to sustain long-term growth, according to Shradha Suri Marwah, President of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) and CMD of Subros. With vehicle composition evolving and new components emerging in the electrical and electronics space, the industry has several … Read more

Hyundai expands Creta lineup with new variants and feature upgrades

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has introduced new variants and enhanced features for its popular mid-size SUV, the Hyundai Creta. The latest lineup now includes two new trims—SX Premium and EX (O)—offering upgraded technology and comfort features. The SX Premium variant comes equipped with ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat,  and leatherette upholstery. It … Read more