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Auto Inc turning to cleaner fuels, but SUVs still chug on dieselDiesel engines remain popular for Indian SUVs, offering torque and efficiency for long drives. However, upcoming BS7 emission standards wil...
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...
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...
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...
Aluminium prices at record highs: What’s driving the rally and what’s next?Aluminium prices have surged to multi-year highs, driven by strong demand, supply constraints, and rising energy costs. Geopolitical tensio...
Key petrochemical products get 3 month import duty reliefIndia has waived customs duty on key petrochemical imports until June 30. This move provides relief to sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemic...
Brake on emissions: As India plans CAFE norms, a look at regulations followed globally across US, other automotive marketsIndia is preparing to implement CAFE 3 norms by 2027, aiming to lower passenger vehicle emissions to 113 gm of CO2 per kilometer. Consultat...
ARAI revs up for auto sector's future, retools itself for a new era of testing electric vehiclesARAI, India's automotive testing authority, is adapting to the electric vehicle revolution. They are enhancing testing for EV safety, batte...
2025 Forecast: Energy woes loom, but big gains for auto, healthcare and moreGeopolitical tensions will challenge the energy sector, but consumer goods, automotive, and healthcare sectors are expected to grow in 2025...
IOC starts producing 'reference' petrol, diesel for testing automobilesIndian Oil Corporation (IOC) has begun producing specialised 'reference' petrol and diesel in India for the first time. These fuels, which ...
Europe declares end of ICE age in 2035The EU decision leaves the door open for other zero-emission technologies as well. Passenger carmakers will be required to cut their new-ca...
Tyres need to meet standards for rolling resistance, wet grip, rolling sound emissions from OctoberAs per the MoRTH notification, all existing tyre design will have to comply with wet grip and rolling resistance standards from next April ...
Maini Precision files draft IPO papers to raise Rs 900 croreProceeds from the fresh issue will be used to pay debt and for general corporate purposes.
Govt notifies norms for alternative fuels to promote sustainable transportationThe notification for amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, for inclusion of H-CNG as an automotive fuel has been published, ...
Require long-term regulatory roadmap to increase automobile sector contribution to GDP: NRI IndiaThe NRI India report further said that for fulfilling the government's GDP targets, the auto sector will be playing a pivotal role by incre...
Long-term policies, stable regulatory roadmap required for auto sector: ToyotaSpeaking at SIAM annual convention here, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Vice Chairman Vikram Kirloskar said long-term policy framework is imp...
Mercedes to recall 660,000 vehicles in China for oil leakThe recall of 668,954 vehicles will begin on Dec. 18. It includes several models made between February 2013 and June 2017 including C-class...
Pricol Limited receives ARAI Certificate for Telematics DevicesPricol believes that the AIS-140 telematics system will do much to enable India’s safety mission of encouraging safer public transport syst...
Oilmin gives 4th extension to panel on fuel economy normsThe panel is to finalise schedule of implementation of fuel consumption standards as well as recommend policy guidelines for funding, upgra...
Panel set up to develop fuel norms for trucks, busesThe committee will "develop a road map for fuel efficiency norms for heavy duty vehicles (trucks and buses) in India".