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Why has oil become the flashpoint in Trump’s campaign against Venezuela?

Oil is at the heart of US President Donald Trump’s escalating confrontation with Venezuela. From tanker seizures to a declared blockade on sanctioned vessels, Washington’s pressure campaign has targeted Caracas’ primary source of income

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China’s auto dominance

Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India’s low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

Tesla sets Elon Musk on path to be world's first trillionaire, clears his pay package

Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world's richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

After $12 billion in losses, Ford shifts electric vehicle strategy

Ford had appeared to gain an edge over other traditional automakers when it launched three models between 2021 and 2022. But slowing EV demand, aggressive price cuts by Tesla and higher material costs have squeezed profits across the industry

Tesla finally rolls into India with first showroom in Mumbai: Are there takers for Elon Musk’s EV car?

After a long, long wait, Tesla has finally arrived in India, opening its first showroom in Mumbai. Its Model Y, priced between Rs 61-69 lakh on-road, is up for sale. But can Indian customers afford Elon Musk’s EV?

Will fallout with Trump hurt Musk's business in China too?

Local competitors like BYD and Xiaomi have made major gains in the Chinese EV market while the country's authorities have pulled back privileges granted to Tesla earlier. Musk's fallout with Trump is also turning out to be bad for business

Can Foxconn save Nissan's struggling Oppama plant despite Japan govt's concerns? Talks on

Oppama, one of Nissan's key domestic plants since 1961, has an annual production capacity of 240,000 vehicles. However, its utilisation rate fell to just 40 per cent last year, well below the 80 per cent typically required to break even

Punishment, appeasement... Indians react to Delhi fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles

Delhi’s ban on refuelling end-of-life vehicles from Tuesday has ignited a fierce debate. Many feel targeted and ask 'is it a punishment for those who maintain their cars well?'

Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports

Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

India tweaks guidelines for Made-in-India electric cars, allows importing vehicles at lower tariff

Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy called the policy a strategic move to make India a manufacturing base for EVs, stating that the plan provides a strong policy framework to attract both foreign and domestic manufacturers

Musk’s driverless dream: Tesla announces June 12 rollout for robotaxi in Austin

Tesla is eying for June 12 to launch its highly-anticipated robotaxi in Austin. However, billionaire Elon Musk's company has its share of hurdles in launching the landmark service

Did Tesla try to replace Elon Musk behind the scenes?

Tesla is denying a bombshell report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk due to his growing political commitments and controversial public image. Despite denials from Chair Robyn Denholm and Musk himself, questions remain amid falling profits, consumer backlash and Musk’s high-profile role in Donald Trump’s administration

Americans can soon have driverless SUVs, Texas testing goes next level

Critics of self-driving technology say it remains vulnerable to cyberthreats, a lack of oversight and can lead to job reductions

Tata's UK-based Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over Trump tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by India's Tata Motors confirmed the temporary export suspension after the Times newspaper reported the plan