Source : Mobility Outlook | Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has secured a significant order to supply 200 trucks to Instant Transport Solution Pvt Ltd, a fast-growing player in the express logistics space. The first batch of 100 vehicles—including 1916 single-axle and 2820 multi-axle haulage trucks—was ceremonially … [Read more...]

BUDAPEST, (Reuters) – Chinese automaker BYD will invest 32 billion forints ($94 million) in a new plant in the northern Hungarian town of Komarom, tripling its annual capacity to 1,250 electric buses and trucks, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said. Under right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Hungary has become an important trade and investment partner for China, in contrast with some … [Read more...]

(Reuters) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the first fully autonomous delivery of Model Y from the factory to a customer’s home across town was completed a day ahead of schedule. Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona Source: worldautoforum.com … [Read more...]

Summary Automakers want NHTSA to remove regulatory barriers Industry thinks Congress could pass rules avoiding state patchwork of requirements US vehicle fatality rate more than double the average of other high-income countries WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Major automakers want Congress and the Trump administration to move faster to make it easier to deploy autonomous vehicles without human controls … [Read more...]

Summary YU7 is only Xiaomi’s second car, priced 4% lower than Tesla’s Model Y Tesla expected to lose market share, may need to cut prices to fight back Xiaomi’s shares, on a tear this year, hit record high SHANGHAI/BEIJING, (Reuters) – Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi’s YU7 electric sport utility vehicle sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday and fanned … [Read more...]

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Toyota Motor’s global sales rose for a fifth straight month in May, setting a record for the month, as strong demand in markets such as the U.S. held firm despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the automaker said on Friday. Worldwide sales climbed 6.9% year-on-year to 898,721 vehicles in May, driven by robust demand in North America, China and Japan, the company said. Sales … [Read more...]

Summary Longtime Musk ally had key roles in North America and Europe Departure follows other high-profile exits at Tesla over past year-and-a-half Tesla faces declining EV sales, pressure to deliver robotaxis (Reuters) – Tesla executive and longtime Elon Musk confidant Omead Afshar has left the electric-vehicle maker, three people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, another senior … [Read more...]

Summary Automakers want NHTSA to remove regulatory barriers Industry thinks Congress could pass rules avoiding state patchwork of requirements US vehicle fatality rate more than double the average of other high-income countries WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Major automakers want Congress and the Trump administration to move faster to make it easier to deploy autonomous vehicles without human controls … [Read more...]

Summary New YU7 wins more orders than anticipated Tesla expected to lose more market share Analyst says Tesla may need to cut prices to fight back SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi’s YU7 electric sport utility vehicle sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday and fanned speculation that Tesla may have to cut prices to fight back. The … [Read more...]

Source : PTI | Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said the government is committed to addressing the grievances of transport operators, who have threatened to go on strike from July 1 to protest against the e-challan system for traffic violations. The minister on Thursday directed officials to form a committee and submit a report within one month concerning the transporters’ strike … [Read more...]

BEIJING, (Reuters) – Chinese EV and smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday priced its new electric YU7 SUV 10,000 yuan ($1,395) cheaper than Tesla’s Model Y, stepping up the challenge to the U.S. firm in the world’s largest auto market. The base model of the YU7 starts from 253,500 yuan ($35,364), with the more premium models YU7 Pro and YU7 Max priced at 279,900 and 329,900 yuan respectively. Xiaomi … [Read more...]

Summary Forum aims to involve drivers in robotaxi policy and planning Lyft to launch robotaxis with May Mobility in Atlanta Tesla recently tested self-driving Model Y SUVs as robotaxis in Austin (Reuters) – Lyft introduced its first-ever Driver Autonomous Forum on Thursday, a new initiative designed to engage seasoned drivers in shaping key strategies as the company begins integrating robotaxis … [Read more...]

JSW MG Motor India has announced a price increase of up to 1.5% across most of its vehicle range, effective from July 1, 2025. The company attributed the decision to rising input costs and broader macroeconomic pressures, which have made it necessary to partially offset the impact through a pricing adjustment. This is a standard industry response to factors such as fluctuating raw material prices, … [Read more...]

(Reuters) – GM is recalling 62,468 vehicles over the risk that a fault in the brake pressure sensor assembly may allow fluid to leak, increasing chances of an electrical short, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday. An electrical short can generate excessive heat and could result in a fire, risking injury, NHTSA said. It added that an underhood fire may … [Read more...]

Summary BYD, Chery, GWM among automakers expanding in Africa Chery, others exploring local assembly options Plug-in hybrids seen as key to Africa strategy JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa’s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A major trade group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai and other automakers sharply criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, saying the auto safety regulator is impeding progress and struggling to modernize. “Its fractured relationship with the industry, decades-old safety regulations, and lack of a clear strategic roadmap … [Read more...]

PARIS, (Reuters) – Stellantis’ has begun reviewing its long-term strategic plan, new Chief Executive Antonio Filosa told staff on Wednesday, in his first public appearance since officially taking over as head of world’s No. 4 automaker. “We have already started looking at our long-term strategic plan, which we will share when we are ready,” Filosa said in a video call from Turin in Italy, and … [Read more...]

Summary Huge new Santos container terminal stirs dispute Port auction rules favor newcomers over Maersk, MSC Process may open door to Asian rivals, new JBS unit SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Global shipping groups are looking to Brazil’s courts to overturn competition rules that bar them from participating in the first round of bidding on a major new container terminal at Latin America’s largest port, … [Read more...]

Summary European car sales up 1.9% year-on-year in May Battery-electric car sales jump 27.2% Tesla sales drop 27.9%, falling for fifth straight month (Reuters) – Tesla’s new car sales in Europe fell 27.9% in May from a year earlier even as fully-electric vehicle sales in the region jumped 27.2%, with the U.S. EV maker’s revised Model Y yet to show signs of reviving the brand’s fortunes. Overall … [Read more...]

Summary Policy starts September 1, affects global salaried workforce Ford aims to boost company performance with new office policy DETROIT, (Reuters) – Ford Motor is calling the majority of its salaried workforce back to the office four days a week, the automaker’s latest effort to boost employee and company performance. “Many of our employees have been in the office three or more days per week … [Read more...]