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Source : PTI | Nearly 95,000 passenger vehicles in Maharashtra are now fitted with mandatory tracking devices that allow real-time monitoring and onboard SOS alert facilities to boost commuter safety, especially for women, officials said on Sunday. These GPS-enabled Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTD) also allow authorities to pinpoint a vehicle’s location instantly from the newly set-up … [Read more...]

Source : PTI | Andhra Pradesh Chief MinisterN Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed officials to construct an ultra-modern bus station in Tirupati, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Reviewing designs with National Highways Logistics Management Limited and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) officials at his camp office, Naidu stressed that the project must meet the … [Read more...]

SHANGHAI, – China’s leaders have pledged to put an end to aggressive price cuts by some Chinese companies which regulators say are spurring excessive competition that is damaging the economy. The so-called “anti-involution” campaign has been sparked by overcapacity among Chinese manufacturers – a legacy of past government efforts to stimulate the economy – and price cuts made to clear stock or … [Read more...]

Summary Barter transactions help circumvent SWIFT disconnection and secondary sanctions fears Russia’s economy ministry issued a guide to facilitate foreign barter transactions Barter last popular during Russia’s chaotic 1990s post-Soviet economy MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Old-fashioned barter is on the rise in Russia’s foreign trade for the first time since the 1990s, as companies seeking to outfox … [Read more...]

BERLIN, (Reuters) – U.S. electric carmaker Tesla plans to raise production at its German plant for the rest of the year due to strong sales, the head of the Gruenheide factory told Germany’s DPA news agency on Sunday. “We currently have very good sales figures and have therefore revised our production plans for the third and fourth quarters upwards,” André Thierig, manager of the Gruenheide plant … [Read more...]

SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – China is targeting 32.3 million in vehicle sales in 2025, the country’s industry ministry said, below the 32.9 million units projected for the year by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). The target was part of a plan to support stable growth in the auto sector that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with seven other government … [Read more...]

SEOUL, (Reuters) – South Korea will check with companies whether there were any human rights violations for Korean workers that were detained in the U.S., the presidential spokesperson said on Monday. More than 300 South Korean workers made a dramatic return home on Friday after about a week of detention in a U.S. immigration detention facility. Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin and Ju-min Park; Editing by … [Read more...]

HONG KONG, (Reuters) – China’s BYD said on Monday it would actively respond to an industry initiative that fleshes out rules on automakers making timely payments to suppliers, joining others in complying with a government call against price wars. The Chinese electric vehicle giant said it will focus on order confirmation, delivery and acceptance, payment and settlement, and contract duration among … [Read more...]

(Reuters) – Tesla shares jumped 6% in early trading on Monday after CEO Elon Musk disclosed his purchase of about $1 billion worth of the electric vehicle-maker’s stock, in the latest vote of confidence from the billionaire in the company’s future. The stock purchase – Musk’s first open-market buy since early 2020 – comes at a critical time for Tesla, as it races to hit its ambitious goals of … [Read more...]

For Maruti Suzuki, which continues to hold the pole position in the industry, the outlook is one of measured optimism. Paartho Banerjee, Head of Sales & Marketing, is clear: the company does not expect sudden double-digit surges, but a return to the historical growth trajectory of 6–7 per cent CAGR in the medium term. “Growth will come, but not overnight," he said at a recent roundtable, … [Read more...]

Spencer Platt|Getty ImagesFord is leaving its long-time headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, which was known as the "Glass House." The Glass House served as Ford's world HQ since 1956, but following the move to the new world headquarters nearby, the old building will be demolished.Its replacement is nearly twice as big as the Glass House, helping house double the employees to promote more … [Read more...]

DodgeThe 2026 Dodge Durango R/T and 2026 Durango Hellcat will not be sold in all 50 states, as originally reported by The Drive.Those two V-8-powered models won't be available in the 17 states that follow the CARB emissions standards.The Durango GT, which now comes with the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, will be available nationwide.As Dodge re-embraces the V-8, the iconic Hemi motor has proliferated across … [Read more...]

AcuraAcura has issued a recall for the 2025 RDX, which could lose power steering. The issue stems from faulty software that may cause the steering system to go into a fail-safe mode; the recall involves 17,334 models.Owners will be contacted and told to bring their SUV to an Acura dealer, where the steering system will be reprogrammed.There's a chance that some 2025 Acura RDX models will lose … [Read more...]

While EVs present challenges, technology keeps advancing to solve problems, such as flexible EV charging support for car renters. Source: autorentalnews.com … [Read more...]

Overview The five-passenger Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster illustrates what people have been saying for years: what’s old is new again. By no accident, this Austrian-engineered mid-size pickup wears a similar look as Land Rover Defenders of yore. Everything about it, from the flattop fenders you can stand on to its mechanical transfer case, is a hat-tip to when automobiles were less dependent on … [Read more...]

View PhotosGreg Pajo|Car and DriverTesla has canceled the rear-wheel-drive version of the Cybertruck roughly six months after adding it to the lineup. The automaker pulled the trim from its online configurator, leaving only the dual-motor all-wheel-drive and tri-motor Cyberbeast models in its wake. Along with giving up the front motor, the now-defunct rear-drive Cybertruck missed out on several … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Let me start by saying that I’m a huge fan of mass transit, as we can’t keep expanding highways to fix traffic congestion in our metropolitan areas. Mass transit also helps to address housing affordability by getting folks to and from their jobs efficiently. That said, I was amazed when I … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Trust in a truck is something that takes years to build. For many owners, the vehicles they grew up with or bought decades ago continue to prove themselves reliable, even after hundreds of thousands of miles. But what happens when a brand-new truck leaves its owner stranded just a few … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Tesla’s Full Self-Driving is often described as a glimpse into the future of driving, capable of handling long highway stretches with ease. But as exciting as it sounds, there are moments when it delivers a sharp reminder that human vigilance is still vital. That’s what happened to Greg … [Read more...]

New Delhi, India | The 12th World Auto Forum (WAF) Awards Ceremony concluded in New Delhi with a spectacular celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in the automotive and mobility industries. The event brought together global industry veterans, disruptors, and thought leaders, reaffirming WAF’s reputation as the most rigorous and transparent awards platform in the world of … [Read more...]