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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicAuto Industry

Topic: Auto Industry

Coronavirus is not only boosting car sales, it’s changing how we shop for them

A host of issues will factor in to the new world of car buying, including e-commerce, independent mechanics’ shops, and strict franchise laws.

Hit by Covid-19, China’s auto sector adopts novel ways to attract customers

Brands and dealers are stepping up their presence on social media to launch new models, showcase vehicles and host live broadcasts to attract customers.

Chinese factories are beginning to buzz again while rest of the world comes to a halt

Employees are returning to work, production lines are starting to roll and even the original outbreak epicentre of Wuhan is ending its lockdown soon.

Carmakers can’t turn out electric vehicles cheap enough to convert Indians

Govt is pushing for faster adoption of electric vehicles — hoping 15% of all vehicles on roads will be electric in 3 years. But they cost too much.

Maruti Suzuki posts first jump in sales in 9 months amid auto sector slowdown

Car sales had plunged for 11 months through September, and the industry was forced to cut production as well as close to 6 lakh jobs.

Automobiles are core business for us, won’t run away from JLR: Tata chairman Chandrasekaran

Chandrasekaran says he’ll seek more technical partnerships to help Tata Motors transition to electric and autonomous vehicles, not sell the company.

Pallonji Mistry and Rahul Bajaj among world’s 20 richest automotive moguls

The Bloomberg Billionaire index, which also lists Bill Gates and Elon Musk, said the top 20 automotive moghuls control about $1.4 trillion in global wealth.

Ford gives up on India, decides to let Mahindra drive its struggling business

Mahindra will own 51% of new joint venture. It will help Ford stay in heavily populated market while letting it share financial burden with Mahindra.

Nirmala Sitharaman’s not wrong. Ola and Uber can hurt car sales

Car makers are milking the situation to get tax concessions from a harried govt. But if car costs are too high, why can’t they cut prices? They can afford it.

Muslims say Bharat Mata Ki Jai, got terrific response from them during my yatra: CM Khattar

Speaking at Off The Cuff, Chief Minister M.L. Khattar made it clear that he will be BJP’s CM candidate in the upcoming Haryana assembly elections.

On Camera

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?