Maruti Suzuki launches India's first flex-fuel car, bets on biofuels to boost energy securityMaruti Suzuki has launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R. This move aims to significantly cut crude oil imports and lo...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Govt considering policy to support affordable adoption of E85 fuel: Hardeep Singh PuriThe Indian government is actively considering a policy to accelerate the affordable adoption of E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol with petro...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
85% ethanol-ready bikes are here: Hero launches new Splendor+ and HF Deluxe; Check prices, specifications and featuresHero MotoCorp introduces India's first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles. The Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel can run on petrol...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Nissan Motor India total sales at 7,971 units in MayNissan India achieved strong sales in May 2026. Total sales reached 7,971 units. Domestic sales saw a significant jump of 118 percent compa...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
EV sales in fast lane but Motown treads the middle pathIndian carmakers are not betting on electric vehicles alone. They are developing a mix of petrol, diesel, hybrid, CNG, and flex-fuel option...
30 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Delhi launches new hydrogen buses that run 250 km in one refill, promise zero emissions, but there's a catchDelhi’s new hydrogen-powered buses can travel nearly 250 km on a single refill, but experts told TOI the technology still faces major hurdl...
21 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Delhi advises 2-day work-from-home in private sector, car pooling to conserve fuelDelhi government urges private firms to embrace two-day work-from-home. Companies should also adjust office timings and promote carpooling....
17 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Tata Motors PV bets on SUV, EV demand to drive āindustry-beatingā growth in FY27 despite geopolitical risksTata Motors Passenger Vehicles anticipates significant growth in FY27. Strong demand for SUVs, CNG, and electric vehicles will drive produc...
14 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
PM Modiās work from home appeal explained: Why the PM is asking Indians to WFH like they did in Covid eraPrime Minister Narendra Modi is asking Indians to embrace work-from-home and virtual meetings. This move aims to cut fuel use and reduce im...
12 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
PM Modi pushes work-from-home revival, lower foreign travel & less gold purchases as West Asia conflict heightens concernsPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for a return to work-from-home and urged citizens to delay foreign travel for a year. This is to addres...
11 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 57: Forging firm that supplies Tata, M&M, JCB. Nobody talks about it enoughFor over four decades, one company has been making crankshafts quietly and precisely, supplying customers from Tata Motors to Liebherr to M...
06 May, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
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
Tata Motors PV vs Maruti Suzuki: Automaker stocks race up to 22% in April so far, should you buy?Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki shares have rebounded in April after a March decline. Analysts suggest Maruti Suzuki suits conservative inves...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Renault plans dual-platform strategy, targets 7 models and EV push in India by 2030Renault is launching a new strategy in India. The company will use two platforms to offer vehicles. One platform targets cars under ten lak...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Delhi EV registrations rise 29%, petrol vehicles retain dominanceDelhi's electric vehicle registrations surged by 29 percent in 2025-26. Petrol vehicle registrations also increased, showing a mixed market...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.25 PM IST