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Indian automobile retail recorded its second-best October on record, registering a 25.05 per cent month-on-month (MoM) increase over September, even as 51.65 per cent of dealers projected sales growth in November, according to data and survey findings released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). According to FADA's Online Members

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A group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and other major automakers on Monday backed the Trump administration in a legal challenge to its sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards filed by California and other states. Last month, the US Transportation

India's automobile sector is likely to sustain its growth momentum in October 2026, driven by strong urban demand and adequate financing availability, with commercial vehicles expected to record double-digit growth and passenger vehicles and two-wheelers projected to post single-digit increases, according to a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities.

The United States and Canada are working on a deal to ease US tariffs on Canadian steel and autos, two US and four Canadian sources said, as the two governments try to repair relations that soured after trade talks broke down in

Chinese automakers are expanding their manufacturing presence in Europe amid intensifying competition and excess production capacity in their domestic market, as per a report by The Korea Herald. According to the report, Chinese automakers, including BYD, Chery and Geely, are shifting production closer to European markets amid intense domestic competition and excess manufacturing capacity. Beyond avoiding European Union (EU) tariffs, these companies are leveraging underutilised factories and loc

India's automobile sector witnessed mixed demand trends during the first 14 days of the festive season, with the two-wheeler segment outperforming passenger vehicles despite a high base, reflecting a stronger demand outlook for two-wheelers, according to a report by Jefferies.

The head of Germany's VDA auto industry association, Hildegard Mueller, said on Friday that the German-French car agreement was an important step but still fell short in key areas for industry, jobs and climate. She called for later battery localisation in Europe, be

Lower Saxony state premier Olaf Lies, who sits on Volkswagen's supervisory board, welcomed the agreement between Germany and France on an auto industry deal. He called it a strong signal for Europe's car sector that safeguards jobs at manufacturers, suppliers and pla

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The Trump administration has rejected a government watchdog's recommendation that US immigration officials should use technology that would automatically activate body-worn cameras when an officer pulls their weapon or sets off a

As Europe debates new local-content rules aimed at boosting local manufacturing, Chinese

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday felicitated former President Ram Nath Kovind at the launch of his autobiography, 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', and recalled his journey from a humble background to the country's highest constitutional office. Speaking at the event, Adityanath highlighted Kovind's early life in Paraunkh village and his determination to overcome personal hardships through education and public service. He said, I have had the opportu

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has proposed installing 50,000 new CCTV cameras across the capital, along with smart streetlights that can automatically detect faults and help ensure timely repairs. The plans were discussed during an interaction with elected student representatives from Delhi University colleges, who raised concerns about CCTV cameras and street lighting in the city. Rekha Gupta said the proposed CCTV cameras would be covered under Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) to ensure r

Representatives from leading British corporations have hailed the implementation of the UK

European automakers urged policymakers on Tuesday to do more to help them cope with Chinese competition and the shift to electric vehicles, as a drop in third-quarter deliveries at BMW and Stellantis underscored the pressure on the industry. Europe's mass-market car industry is under enormous

India's automobile sector could see a shift in earnings leadership between FY26 and FY28 as rising raw material costs and slowing demand growth put pressure on profitability, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities. It noted that FY27 could be a year of normalisation rather than a reversal, as the boost in vehicle sales from GST-related measures begins to moderate, while long-term demand drivers continue to evolve.

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Two-wheeler manufacturers are expected to lead earnings growth among Indian automakers in the September quarter, even as rising commodity costs are likely to limit the benefits of strong vehicle sales, according to a report by Jefferies. The report said the demand boost following the Goods and Services Tax (GST) changes continued during the quarter, supporting double-digit wholesale volume growth across most vehicle categories. 2Ws should continue to lead, the report said, highlighting the segme

India's automobile industry is gearing up for a potential record year as festive demand rises across petrol-powered and electric vehicles, even as geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain challenges continue, Vikram Kasbekar, Executive Director of Hero MotoCorp Ltd, said on Monday. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of CII's 17th Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM) conference in Mumbai, Kasbekar said demand has outpaced supply in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and e

A deal between the European Union and China to cap imports of Chinese plug-in hybrids is a positive sign but it is too early to say whether this will help address unfair competition, the VDA German auto industry association said on Friday. The VDA expressly welcomes all prog

India's automobile sector is heading into the festive season with strong demand momentum, but rising raw material costs could put pressure on manufacturers' profitability despite higher vehicle sales, claimed a report by Kotak Institutional Equities. In its automobile and components sector earnings preview, Kotak said strong retail demand following GST cuts has supported vehicle production across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. However, higher steel, rubber and crude-li

Buenos Aires is hosting its first Chinese auto show on Friday as Argentinas car market under President Javier Milei has shifted from heavy protectionism to a more open and competitive environment. Chinese brands are flooding the market, benefiting from a measure that allows in up to 50,000

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VMPL Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 30: SRM Technologies, a global technology services company specialising in mobility and other key industries, has launched its Drive Next Automotive (DNA) Lab at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), to advance automotive R

OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled always-on

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has asserted that the United States has adopted India's long-standing diplomatic approach of strategic autonomy by managing a diverse network of international partnerships simultaneously. Speaking at an event organised by the Asia Society in New York on Monday alongside Daniel Russel, a former US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, the External Affairs Minister noted a distinct shift in Washington's foreign policy posture. Descr

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called for institutionalising the PRAHAAR counter-terrorism strategy for the next 10 years through continuous analysis of terror incidents and establishing an automated response mechanism at every level, while stressing the need to take its principles down to the police station level. Inaugurating the conference on 'PRAHAAR - CT Policy and Strategy' in New Delhi, Shah called for consistent efforts to strengthen and improvise the strategy and urged stakehol