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Tesla’s first EV shipments to arrive at Mumbai port, first lot to be sold in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai

Tesla will kick off its sales this year soon, starting with three major cities — Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. The company has reportedly locked in locations for its first two showrooms, with one in Delhi’s Aerocity and another in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)

Tesla to start selling imported EVs in India by April, to import cars from Germany instead of China

Tesla isn’t just planning to sell cars — it’s also setting up shop in India. Reports indicate that the company has chosen prime locations for its first showrooms, with one expected to be in Delhi’s Aerocity and the other in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)

Tesla offered land in Chakan & Chikhali, Maharashtra to make EVs, looks to poach top talent from Tata

The Maharashtra government has offered land in Chakan and Chikhali, both near Pune, as potential sites for Tesla’s factory. One of India’s biggest automobile hubs, Chakan is home to manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Volkswagen, and Bajaj Auto

DeepSeek is now in Chinese EVs, to power Geely & BYD’s connected car and self-driving tech

DeepSeek, which recently gained global attention for its cost-effective AI model, is now helping Chinese automakers like Geely & BYD enhance connected car features and self-driving capabilities, and strengthen their positions in the EV market

Tesla's EV sales in California fall off a cliff, Model 3 down by over 36%, analysts blame Elon Musk

Notably, sales of the Model 3 sedan, Tesla’s second-most important vehicle, fell by a staggering 36%. Overall, the electric vehicle (EV) maker saw a 12 per cent decline in annual registrations, according to data from the California New Car Dealers Association

Tesla to launch its self-driving robotaxi service in Austin in June, confirms Elon Musk

Musk first mentioned the robotaxi service idea in October, introducing Tesla’s Cybercab prototype—an autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. The plan was initially set for a 2025 launch in Texas and California, using Model Y SUVs and Model 3 sedans

Union Budget 2025: India’s EV sector asks for a level-playing field

With ambitious goals like achieving 30% EV penetration by 2030, the challenges of affordability, infrastructure gaps, and dependency on imports remain significant. Industry leaders are urging the government to address these issues through strategic measures in the upcoming budget

Maruti Suzuki unveils the new e-VITARA, its first battery EV in India, claims to have a range of 500 kms

The e-VITARA comes with 2 powertrains. The 49kWh battery powers a front axle-mounted motor, delivering 144hp and 189Nm of torque. For those seeking more power, the 61kWh battery provides a front motor generating 174hp and 189Nm of torque

US bans all Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars citing national security reasons

For now, the ban will apply to passenger vehicles weighing under 10,001 pounds, but there are plans to extend it to include larger vehicles like buses and trucks down the line. The restrictions will be rolled out in two phases

Tesla outsells Audi for the first time, despite selling fewer vehicles than expected

Audi's sales were heavily impacted by increasing competition in key markets like Europe and China, combined with weak demand for its electric models. While the German premium car brand, Audi, delivered 1.67 million vehicles, Tesla managed to outsell it with 1.79 million deliveries

CES 2025: Dolby wants to turn cars into theatres, launches Dolby Vision in a car, expands Atmos to more cars

Dolby's focus this year is on two major fronts: expanding its already popular Dolby Atmos technology to more vehicles and introducing Dolby Vision, its high-end visual tech, to cars for the first time

Musk suspects Tesla Cybertruck blowing up near Trump hotel in Vegas to be an act of terrorism

Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, was quick to address the incident, suggesting it could have been a deliberate act of terrorism. He linked the explosion to another recent attack in New Orleans involving a Ford F-150 rigged with explosives

Volkswagen hit with massive data leak, location data of 460,000 EV drivers exposed

Volkswagen's breach saw the movement data and contact information, with precise location details of 460,000 vehicles from Volkswagen, Audi, and Seat made available online for months

iPhone-maker Foxconn looking to acquire Nissan’s stake from Renault, discussions ongoing

Foxconn’s interest in Nissan aligns with its recent focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The tech giant has been investing heavily in EV manufacturing as part of its diversification strategy. For Nissan, the potential partnership could provide much-needed financial relief

After smartphones, Qualcomm is making some interesting moves in XR, VR and automobiles. Here’s how

Qualcomm’s diversification comes at a time when industries like XR and connected vehicles are experiencing exponential growth, offering fertile ground for innovation

Honda, Nissan start talking merger as Japan's auto sector continues to struggle in the EV era

If finalised, the merger bewteen Honda and Nissan would unite the assets of Japan’s second- and third-largest carmakers, creating a more robust contender to challenge market leaders like Toyota, Tesla, and rising Chinese EV brands

President-elect Trump planning to reverse most Biden-era EV policies believing climate change is a 'hoax'

The Biden administration’s ambitious EV support, like the $7,500 tax credit for buyers and billions allocated for building charging networks, is also on Trump’s chopping block. In its place, the incoming administration plans to redirect funds towards boosting US production of batteries

The Anti Elon Tesla Club: How Tesla EV owners are distancing themselves from Musk over ties with Trump

Elon Musk’s outspoken political leanings and his strong ties to President-elect Donald Trump, have made owning a Tesla a rather complex symbol, because of an awkward clash between the brand’s identity and its CEO’s actions

Xiaomi's stocks jumped a record 103%, latest push powered by its latest EV ventures

The company’s rapid success in the EV market mirrors its meteoric rise in the smartphone industry. Xiaomi’s first smartphone, launched in 2011, quickly propelled it into the ranks of global giants like Apple and Samsung. Now, the company’s EV business is following a similar trajectory

Amazon Autos: E-commerce giant is now a car dealership, starts selling Hyundai cars in 48 US cities

Through Amazon Autos, customers can filter cars by make, model, trim, colour, and features. The platform also provides transparent pricing and an instant trade-in evaluation for current vehicles, calculated by an independent third party

Uber to roll out robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi soon, plans to go for completely driverless rides in 2025

The Abu Dhabi launch is part of Uber’s broader push to expand its presence in the autonomous vehicle market. The company already operates self-driving ride services in the US and plans to increase its partnerships with tech firms specialising in this field

BYD to outsell Ford, Honda, beat 2024 sales goals heartily as Tesla continues to struggle in China

By the end of November, BYD had already delivered 3.76 million vehicles, including over 500,000 units in November alone, putting it on track to surpass its 4 million sales goal for the year

Jaguar unveils its much-hyped concept EV named 'Type 00', expected to cost more than £100,000

Jaguar has undergone a major rebranding exercise and as part of it, has launched a new EV concept car called the 'Type 00.' Available in the colours, Miami pink and London blue, the cars have certainly set the stone rilling as far conversations are concerned

Tesla's Austin factory found to be in violation of several environmental guidelines

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has since launched a criminal investigation into these allegations. Tesla’s actions in Austin extended beyond the factory floor, with a six-acre wastewater pond reportedly leaking untreated chemicals into the city’s sewer system

Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE to scrutinise $6.6bn loan to Tesla rival Rivian by Biden admin

Ramaswamy criticised Biden's justification for Rivian's loan, which emphasised the creation of 7,500 jobs, as exorbitantly expensive. He argued that the cost per job was excessive and hinted that the loan may serve political purposes, particularly in weakening Musk’s Tesla

BYD prepares to go for the kill in Chinese EV market, leaked letter shows plans to intensify price war

BYD's aggressive pricing strategy appears to be paying off — the Chinese EV maker recently overtook Tesla in revenue for the first time, reporting a gross margin of 21.9 per cent, its highest in a year

The Musk Effect: Trump 2.0 is looking for ways to ease rules for self-driving cars

Musk, a key Trump donor and a growing influence within the president-elect’s circle, stands to benefit enormously from a lax autonomous vehicle policy. The Tesla CEO has heavily invested in self-driving technology, betting the company’s future on the success of driverless vehicles

GoI planning to revisit EV policy, in a bid to attract Tesla, other international automakers

Under the current Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI), companies can import electric vehicles at reduced customs duties if they commit to certain investment and localisation targets

MG Motor under Indian government’s scrutiny over ties with China, EV expansion plans on hold

JSW MG Motor India says it has obtained all necessary clearances required to complete the transaction and hopes that the government will approve its request. The company emphasised that support from the PLI scheme would play a crucial role in th the growth of its EV manufacturing

Xiaomi set to launch new SU7 Ultra EV, reportedly can hit 0-100 kmph in less than 2 seconds

Xiaomi has packed the SU7 Ultra with a powerful triple HyperEngine motor setup. This includes two V8s motors and one V6s motor, strategically placed across the front and rear wheels to deliver optimal performance. The motors generate a whopping 1,548 horsepower and 635 Nm of torque