In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Kia India to raise vehicle prices by up to 2% from July 1Kia India on Thursday announced that it will increase prices across its vehicle portfolio by up to 2 per cent from July 1, 2026, citing ris...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
BMW to launch 27 products in India this year, eyes No. 1 spotBMW Group India is launching 27 new models this year, aiming to solidify its position as the top luxury carmaker. The company is focusing o...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive marketsChinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new marke...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Retail investors’ bond rush; Rapido’s angels exitHappy Thursday! Retail participation in corporate bonds is surging as platforms ramp up awareness efforts. This and more in today’s ETtech ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 63: This engine parts maker is now chasing aerospace, defenceSome auto ancillary stories are best understood by products. This one is best understood by buckets. The first bucket is still old auto, an...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Renault teams up with Thales to boost France's drone productionRenault will manufacture military drones for Thales. Production of 1,000 units monthly is set to begin next year. This partnership aims to ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Tata Motors flags 'challenging & volatile' outlook for Jaguar Land RoverTata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited saw record domestic sales in FY26. However, Jaguar Land Rover faced challenges impacting overall per...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
PSU banks see sharp jump in green deposits FY26; deploy funds for clean transport, renewable energyIndian state-owned banks witnessed a significant rise in green deposits during FY26. This growth reflects growing depositor interest in sus...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Tata Motors PV confident of delivering industry-leading growth in FY27: Chairman N ChandrasekaranTata Motors Passenger Vehicles anticipates industry-leading growth in FY27. This confidence stems from a strong lineup of new vehicle launc...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Mercedes-Benz India confident of sustaining growth on strong demand this yearThe premium car maker also said that a price increase was on the cards to deal with the impact of sustained pressure on Indian Rupee, among...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
In the 1920s, a paper company realized wartime wadding could work better on faces than on cold cream, and facial tissues entered daily lifeInitially crafted for elegant beauty routines to wipe away cold cream, facial tissues quickly transformed into a practical alternative to t...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
EV demand surges in India as fuel prices rise; Maruti, Mercedes-Benz face delivery delaysElectric car demand is surging across India. Manufacturers are unable to meet this sudden rise, causing wait times of up to three months fo...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Higher ethanol mix tax cut a good driveIndia is rolling out incentives for petrol mixed with higher ethanol percentages, marking a significant step in its commitment to bolster e...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
EV push to absorb over Rs 24,000 cr of automakers' capex in two years as electric car adoption accelerates: CrisilIndian passenger vehicle makers are expected to invest over Rs 24,000 crore in electric vehicles out of a planned Rs 60,000 crore capex acr...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Xpeng boss to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminentThe announcement follows market talk that Shi Xiaoxin, a core executive involved in the IRON project, had left the company earlier this mo...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST