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CAFE norms were first notified by the government in 2017, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 to mitigate fuel consumption by lowering CO2 emissions

Explained: How are the draft CAFE 3 norms different from current emission rules?

by Karan Dhar |Dec 4, 2025

What does it mean for carmakers and why did US President Donald Trump withdraw similar norms in the US

Royal Enfield has batted for a common GST rate of 18% on all motorcycles.

GST 2.0 impact: Royal Enfield sees 6% YoY drop in 350cc-plus motorcycles sales in Nov

by Karan Dhar |Dec 3, 2025

However, the dip in sales in the higher category was more than offset by growth in models with engine capacity up to 350cc, which grew 27% YoY

Maruti Suzuki is providing 7 airbags as standard in all variants of e Vitara

Maruti Suzuki to launch e-Vitara with battery-as-service offering; sales to begin next year

by Karan Dhar |Dec 2, 2025

This is the first time a major automobile manufacturer has adopted the BaaS model, which was made popular by JSW MG Motor India.

The CAFE-III norms will be effective from April 2027 to March 2032.

CAFE-III norms: Why India’s biggest carmakers are at loggerheads with each other

by Karan Dhar |Dec 2, 2025

SIAM failed to reach a consensus on a proposed weight-based exemption for small cars

This rebound in passenger car sales comes after the industry de-grew 1.4% year-on-year in the first half of the ongoing financial year

Why is India's car market still on fire?

by Karan Dhar |Dec 1, 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, India’s biggest carmaker, recorded 21% year-over-year growth in passenger vehicle wholesales - dispatches from the factory shop floor to dealerships - in November

Amid a challenging environment in the automotive business, the company is now pivoting to battery energy storage systems.

Ola Electric slips to 5th spot in electric two-wheeler race

by Karan Dhar |Nov 28, 2025

Ola’s fall comes even as the company started shipping electric motorcycles, something that other players are currently lacking their respective portfolios.

Bajaj Auto said it is a segment they are not competing with other auto majors

How Bajaj Auto plans to disrupt India’s e-rickshaw market

by Karan Dhar |Nov 27, 2025

After starting a pilot rollout of the Bajaj Riki in four cities, Bajaj Auto is looking to expand its presence in 200 cities by the end of the ongoing financial year.

The homegrown automaker has struggled to gain market share in the mid-size SUV space.

Can Tata Sierra do what Curvv couldn’t for India's third largest carmaker? 

by Karan Dhar |Nov 26, 2025

Tata Motors has reignited its SUV ambitions with the launch of the all-new Sierra, aiming to break into India’s fiercely contested mid-size SUV market. Despite strong positions in compact SUVs, the ho...

The ministry is seeking comments on the draft rules by December 20, 2025

Bharat NCAP 2.0: Why inclusion of vulnerable road user protection is significant

by Karan Dhar |Nov 25, 2025

65% of fatalities from car crashes in India include pedestrians, cyclists and two-wheeler riders

Blue Energy Motors expects to sell 100 electric trucks by the end of March 2026.

Battery swapping to accelerate EV adoption in heavy-duty trucks, says Blue Energy Motors MD

by Karan Dhar |Nov 21, 2025

According to Anirudh Bhuwalka of Blue Energy Motors, of the 4 million medium- and heavy-duty trucks on India’s roads, about 2 million are used for long-haul logistics