India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
E100? Govt wants to go beyond E20 amid concerns over impact of ethanol on older vehiclesIndia's aggressive ethanol blending program, aimed at reducing crude oil imports, is raising concerns for vehicle owners. Vehicles designed...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
BYD car discounts show China’s EV price war is getting worseChina's car market faces fierce price competition. BYD and rivals are increasing discounts despite government calls to stop. This intense r...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
A Chinese EV delivers the host, and a message, at the global climate summitChinese electric vehicles are increasingly powering Brazil's transition to a low-carbon economy, as highlighted by their use at the COP30 c...
07 Nov, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
Automakers may halt output in Brazil if chips crisis persists, says government officialBrazilian automakers face potential shutdowns in two to three weeks. This is due to a global chip supply crisis. The Brazilian government i...
29 Oct, 2025, 08.06 AM IST
Chinese automakers open factories abroad as export clout causes frictionThe growing clout of China car exports has been causing friction with the U.S. and Europe.
15 Mar, 2024, 10.29 AM IST
How Ford burned $12 billion in BrazilFord Motor Co announced the closure of its manufacturing plants in January, dealing a heavy blow to its more than 5,000 workers in the coun...
20 May, 2021, 04.06 PM IST
- Mitsubishi Motors to target Brazil, India
But the company will increase output of such models as the Outlander sports utility vehicle that can be sold in other foreign markets, the ...
15 Jan, 2011, 01.33 PM IST
- Fiat announces $1.8 billion car plant in Brazil
The president of Fiat Latin America, Cledorvino Belini, signed a contract on Tuesday calling for work to begin next year on the plant in th...
15 Dec, 2010, 11.40 AM IST
- Nissan recalling more than 600,000 vehicles
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles in North and South America and Africa due to steering or battery cable problems.
12 Nov, 2010, 03.03 AM IST
- Honda recalls Brazil compact cars for pedal woes
Honda is recalling nearly 127,000 City and Fit compact cars in Brazil over a gas pedal defect that could cause unwanted acceleration, the J...
15 Oct, 2010, 10.41 AM IST
- Toyota to build 3rd automobile plant in Brazil
Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it will build a third automobile factory in Brazil to meet soaring demand in Latin America.
16 Jul, 2010, 10.08 AM IST
- Mercedes Brazil puts 7,000 workers on forced leave
Mercedes-Benz Brazil has put 7,000 of its workers on forced vacation to cope with the sudden drop in sales of trucks and buses, a spokeswom...
06 Feb, 2009, 08.04 PM IST
- SKorea's Hyundai Motor to build plant in Brazil
South Korea's largest carmaker Hyundai Motor said that it would build its first South American auto plant in Brazil as part of its drive to...
19 Sep, 2008, 12.17 PM IST
- Global auto industry bets big on red-hot Brazil
Just a few years ago, most car manufacturers in Brazil were losing money and laying off workers in droves as the huge market they anticipat...
09 Sep, 2008, 07.52 PM IST
- BMW names former head of US ops to lead Rolls-Royce
Automaker BMW AG said on Tuesday that Tom Purves was named chief executive of its Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd, giving him oversight and resp...
22 Apr, 2008, 11.55 PM IST