Automobiles
CCI approves Renault’s proposal to buy out Nissan’s 51% stake in Indian joint venture
By Unnikrishnan | 31 Jul 2025
Market watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved French auto maker Renault group's proposal to buy out the 51 per cent equity stake of Japanese automaker Nissan in their Indian joint venture
Toyota unveils revamped RAV4 with advanced software platform
By Cygnus | 21 May 2025
Toyota has introduced the latest version of its popular RAV4 SUV, marking a key step in the automaker’s shift toward software-defined vehicles.
Honda shifts gears: Emphasis returns to hybrids as EV bets cool
20 May 2025
In a notable pivot, Honda Motor has announced it is pulling back on its electric vehicle (EV) investments, redirecting focus toward hybrid models amid a cooling global appetite for fully electric cars.
Nissan’s deep cuts underscore a tougher road ahead for turnaround
15 May 2025
Nissan Motor is making sweeping cost cuts as part of its latest bid to halt a prolonged sales slide—but analysts warn that reversing its fortunes will require far more than layoffs and plant closures.
Baidu eyes Europe with plans to test driverless taxis in Switzerland
14 May 2025
Baidu, the Chinese tech powerhouse, is gearing up to launch its self-driving ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, in Europe—signaling a bold leap forward in the company’s global ambitions.
Tesla enters Saudi Arabia: A cautious debut amid high ambitions and lingering challenges
10 Apr 2025
Tesla has officially launched sales in Saudi Arabia, marking its long-awaited entry into a country with bold electric vehicle ambitions—but daunting logistical and political hurdles.
Tesla applies for homologation of Model 3 and Model Y in India
17 Mar 2025
Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors, which recently opened its first showroom in Mumbai, is reported to have now applied for homologation of two cars – Model Y and Model 3 – tht are planned to be first introduced in India.
Sweden’s top EV battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy
12 Mar 2025
Swedish battery maker Northvolt AV has filed for bankruptcy, done down by rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, and shifts in market demand, marking one of the largest corporate
Tata Motors launches trial runs of hydrogen-powered long-haul trucks
06 Mar 2025
Tata Motors on Friday flagged off the first trial runs of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in India, in a development that aligns with the country’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
India, EU to harmonise electric mobility standards
26 Feb 2025
India and the European Union (EU) are expanding and deepening their research partnership in the area of sustainable mobility, aimed at enhancing security and people-to-people contacts.
