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China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivotJapanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geo...
Hyundai Motor India to hike car prices by up to Rs 12,800 from June 1Hyundai Motor India will raise car prices by up to Rs 12,800 starting June 1, 2026. This decision follows earlier announcements and conside...
Maruti cars could cost Rs 30,000 more soon. Here's whyMaruti Suzuki announced a price increase of up to Rs 30,000 across its vehicle range, effective June 2026. This decision stems from sustain...
Uber, JSW Group tie up to deploy EVs in India's ride-hailing marketUber has allied with JSW Group to spearhead a new era of electric mobility in India, focusing on enhancing the ride-hailing experience thro...
Global Market: China’s April growth slows sharply as consumption, factory output weakenChina's economy shows signs of slowing down. Industrial output, retail sales, and investment activity weakened in April. This slowdown is l...
China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlookChina’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data show...
JLR readies recovery plan to get fit for new 'world order'Jaguar Land Rover is implementing a three-part recovery plan following its worst annual net loss in five years. The strategy targets reduci...
Tata Motors PV bets on SUV, EV demand to drive ‘industry-beating’ 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...
Ola Electric in talks to supply battery cells to global automakersOla Electric is in discussions with global and domestic automakers to supply lithium-ion cells and battery packs. The company's Krishnagiri...
Supply-chain stress that peaked in covid heads higher againRising logistics costs and delivery times are pressuring central banks, with some indicators reaching multi-year highs, signaling potential...
Honda books first annual loss, hit by $9 billion EV chargeHonda Motor reported its first annual loss in almost 70 years, totaling 414.3 billion yen, due to U.S. tariffs and significant restructurin...
China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shockCompanies like Jinko Solar, Chery Automobile, and BYD are seeing surging demand for EVs, batteries, and solar panels in markets seeking alt...
Hyundai shares jump 5% despite 22% YoY fall in Q4 net profit to Rs 1,256 croreHyundai Motor India shares surged nearly 5% despite a 22% drop in Q4 FY26 net profit, as brokerages maintained 'Buy' ratings. The automaker...
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...
Renault to cut up to 20% of engineers as competition from China heatsRenault plans significant job cuts in its engineering department. The French automaker will reduce its global engineering staff by up to 20...
E20 petrol now the main fuel in India from April 1. What this big shift means, and can your car handle ethanol-blended fuel?India has mandated E20 petrol, a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, across the nation from April 1, 2025. This initiative aims to reduce ...
Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicle prices up to 1.5%Tata Motors will increase prices for its commercial vehicles by up to 1.5% starting April 1st. This adjustment is necessary to counteract t...
As Tesla ignites an EV price war, suppliers brace for Musk seeking givebacksThe suppliers saw as ominous last month's comments by Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zach Kirkhorn that the carmaker was "attacking every ot...
Auto companies go heavy on tech investments even as they work overtime to cut costsAutomakers are stepping up investments in technology and future projects, even as they cut costs to weather the Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 impact: Automakers want flexible manufacturing for business after the pandemicIn fast-moving mass production industries like automobiles, production schedules are rigid and optimised for efficiency. Similarly, supply ...