Union Minister Pralhad Joshi arrived at Parliament in a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai, showcasing India’s push toward green mobility. Speaking about the initiative, he highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the National Green Hydrogen Mission is driving the country’s clean energy transition. He noted that an MoU has been signed between Toyota Kirloskar and the National Institute of Solar Energy to advance hydrogen-based technologies. The Toyota Mirai — meaning “Future” — is a zero-emission, noise-free vehicle that runs entirely on hydrogen and emits only water vapour.
Mid-sized SUVs like the Maruti Brezza and Hyundai Creta will become cheaper by around 3.5%, while premium SUVs such as the Mahindra XUV700 and Toyota Innova will see prices fall by about 6.7%.
GST cuts may slash car prices across segments—Alto, Wagon R, Dzire, Creta, Fortuner, and even the XUV700 could get cheaper by up to ₹1.15 lakh soon.
The post pointed out that the true financial impact often goes unnoticed because the spending is scattered across smaller bills: “A few thousand here, a refill there… but it’s quietly breaking your wealth.”
In a dramatic move set to redefine the global automotive landscape, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing permanent tariffs of up to 25% on all automotive imports. This bold protectionist measure has sent shockwaves through global markets, with automakers from Asia to Europe and North America bracing for impact. This video breaks down the full implications of the tariffs — how they’re expected to increase car prices by $5,000 to $10,000, disrupt supply chains, and reduce U.S. auto production by up to 30%. We also explore how trading partners like Canada and Japan are reacting to the tariffs, and why companies like Volkswagen, Kia, and Toyota stand to lose the most. Even Tesla, which manufactures its vehicles in the U.S., could feel the ripple effects. For India, the immediate damage may be limited — but auto part suppliers could take a hit.
Led by Tata Motors, Indian automobile stocks saw a sharp downfall on Thursday after the US President Donald Trump announced painful tariffs of 25 per cent on all imported vehicles and parts.
Honda, Japan’s second-largest carmaker, and Nissan, the third-largest, had announced last year that they were in talks to merge, which would have marked a significant shift in an industry facing competition from China’s BYD and other electric vehicle newcomers.
Toyota, which is present in India for more than 26 years, recorded its highest-ever annual sales of 3,26,329 units
Nvidia is revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch of Cosmos, a cutting-edge family of foundational AI models. Announced by CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Cosmos is designed to teach robots and machines to navigate and interact with the physical world. These innovative models generate photorealistic video, providing cost-effective "synthetic" training data for robots and self-driving cars. This eliminates the need for expensive, conventional data collection methods, such as deploying fleets of vehicles or repetitive human-performed tasks. Nvidia's breakthrough marks a significant step in advancing AI's practical applications and reducing the costs of training intelligent machines.
The incident featured a Delhi-registered Toyota Fortuner SUV with a BJP flag displayed on its bonnet. Late at night, the men executed stunts around a roundabout, humorously dubbed by some as a Squid Game Noida edition.
2024 proved to be a landmark year for the Indian passenger vehicle market, with several manufacturers setting new sales records and benefitting from a combination of SUV growth, rural market expansion, and strong demand for sustainable and feature-rich vehicles.
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