Source : PTI | Traffic violations surged by more than 100 per cent during Holi celebrations this year, an official said on Saturday. A total of 7,230 challans were issued on Holi this year, marking a sharp increase from 3,589 violations recorded in 2024, he said. According to a police statement, the number of people caught for drunken driving surged to 1,213 in 2025 compared to 824 in 2024. … [Read more...]

LONDON, (Reuters) – Tech companies must start putting in place measures to protect users from child sexual abuse images and other illegal content in Britain from Monday as enforcement of its online safety regime ramps up. Media regulator Ofcom said Meta’s Facebook, ByteDance’s TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and other companies must now implement measures such as better moderation, easier reporting and … [Read more...]

BEIJING, (Reuters) – BYD on Monday unveiled a new platform for electric vehicles (EVs) that it said could charge EVs as quickly as it takes to pump gas and announced for the first time that it would build a charging network across China. The so-called “super e-platform” will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), enabling cars that use it to travel 400 km (249 miles) on a … [Read more...]

MILAN, (Reuters) – Automaker Stellantis is investing 38 million euros ($41 million) in its Verrone plant in Northern Italy to manufacture parts for electric engines for its upcoming small-size models, it said on Monday. The plant will manufacture steel components for electric drive modules Stellantis currently makes in other European facilities, the company said in a statement, adding production … [Read more...]

BEIJING, (Reuters) – The joint venture of Volkswagen and FAW Group (SASACJ.UL) said on Monday it will launch 11 new Volkswagen and Jetta branded models tailored for the China market from 2026. The new models, as part of a deal signed in Wolfsburg between FAW and VW, include six electric vehicles, two plug-in hybrids, two extended-rangers and one gasoline, the joint venture said in a statement. The … [Read more...]

BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese tech company Xiaomi new electric crossover SUV, the YU7, will have a driving range of up to 770 kilometres (478 miles), a government document showed on Thursday. The car will be Xiaomi’s first SUV and is expected to hit the market this summer, to take on Tesla Model Y. The vehicle, which would combine features of a traditional crossover SUV with a battery-powered … [Read more...]

SEOUL, (Reuters) – Samsung SDI said it would issue new shares worth 2 trillion won ($1.38 billion) in a regulatory filing on Friday and use the proceeds to invest in a U.S. joint venture with General Motors and expand its factory capacity in Hungary among others. ($1 = 1,452.6800 won) Reporting by Hyunsu Yim Editing by Ed Davies Source: worldautoforum.com … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump met General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Wednesday to discuss the automaker’s investment plans amid his tariff war, a White House official told Reuters. In meetings with automakers, Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have said they want the industry to move more assembly and production of parts to the United States. Trump last week agreed to … [Read more...]

Summary BMW expects 1 billion euro hit from tariffs Central bankers call Trump policies a tragedy for U.S. economy European stocks outperforming U.S. peers EU trade chief says has ‘better understanding’ of US counterparts FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – German carmaker BMW said on Friday it expected tariffs to cost it 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) this year, while European officials warned … [Read more...]

Source : PTI | The Tamil Nadu government on Friday announced Rs 20,000 subsidy for buying new e-scooter to 2,000 internet-based service workers who are registered with the Gig Workers Welfare Board. In his 2025-26 Budget speech, Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu, referring to a large number of young people being engaged in internet-based services and the state setting up the Tamil Nadu … [Read more...]

Exotel, a leader in customer engagement solutions, has announced its collaboration with JSW MG Motor India to enhance communication systems and drive superior customer experiences across the automotive giant’s network. The solution provided by Exotel ensures:Seamless customer experience with a single national number; Brand consistency through virtual dealership numbers; Real-time feedback … [Read more...]

Monthly Performance: February 2025 Production: The total production of Passenger Vehicles , Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycle in February 2025 was 23,46,258 units Domestic Sales: Passenger Vehicles sales were 3,77,689 units in February 2025. Three-wheeler sales were 57,788 units in February 2025 Two-wheeler sales were 13,84,605 units in February 2025. Commenting on February-2025 … [Read more...]

Summary JLR had plans to source parts locally for EVs, sources say There were problems with price-quality mix in procuring parts, sources say JLR’s decision expected to delay Tata’s India EV plans Tata making design changes to Avinya EV range, sources say NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Jaguar Land Rover has shelved plans to build electric vehicles at parent company Tata Motor’s upcoming $1 billion … [Read more...]

Summary Partnership would include VW’s Skoda cars in Europe Looking at launching cars with Ecarx technology in the US Western carmakers turning to Chinese smart driving technologies SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Volkswagen is in talks with digital cockpit system developer Ecarx to put the Chinese company’s technologies in cars it sells in developed markets, such as Europe and United States, Ecarx’s CEO … [Read more...]

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – When Australian Dick Friend bought a Tesla in 2015, he was so impressed with its environmental credentials and performance that he and his wife bought two more of the electric vehicles, plus shares in the Elon Musk-led company. Now, however, he is selling his Tesla stock and will not replace one of his cars, wrecked in an accident last year, citing his objections to Musk’s … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles. The action is the latest in the Trump administration’s sweeping moves to undo the prior administration’s efforts to prod automakers to build electric … [Read more...]

(Reuters) – German automaker BMW is telling dealers in the U.S. it will absorb the added cost of new tariffs on its imports from Mexico, at least for the next several weeks, a spokesperson for the company said on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal first reported the news. BMW said it would “price protect” certain Mexican-built models that would be subject to tariffs – the 3 Series sedan and 2 … [Read more...]

Source : PTI | New Delhi: The Delhi government has announced key highlights of the proposed Delhi EV Policy 2.0, aiming to make 95 per cent of new vehicle registrations electric by 2027. The policy, reviewed by Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, outlines a roadmap to accelerate the city’s transition to electric mobility while strengthening its position as India’s leader in EV adoption, an … [Read more...]

Summary Mercedes did not immediately provide comment Decision followed long deliberation given Trump’s stance on China – source Hesai is China’s largest lidar maker, competes with US-based Luminar SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz will develop smart driving cars for global markets equipped with Hesai’s lidar sensors, a person with direct knowledge said, the first time a foreign automaker has … [Read more...]

Summary Volkswagen expects 5.5-6.5% operating profit margin in 2025 Outlook does not factor in impact of possible US tariffs Expanding EV, battery production to weigh on costs Operating margin of 5.9% in 2024, in line with estimates Shares up 1.6% WOLFSBURG, Germany, (Reuters) – Volkswagen, Europe’s top carmaker, forecast another challenging year of ramping up EV sales, cutting costs, and … [Read more...]