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rediff.com - Anjali Singh - Auto: Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate
Auto: Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate
Rediff.com

India's two-wheeler industry is seen growing 6-9% in 2026, though a proposed ABS mandate for sub-125cc models could push up prices and temper volumes. The two-wheeler segment of the country's automobile industry is expected to grow 6-9 per cent…

republicworld.com - Nitin Waghela - From Skoda Auto To Ducati: What Does India's Auto Sector Expect From Budget 2026?
From Skoda Auto To Ducati: What Does India's Auto Sector Expect From Budget 2026?
Republic World

After ending 2025 with solid sales, automotive industry majors such as Skoda Auto Volkswagen India and Ducati India voice out key expectations from Union Budget 2026, which is set to be tabled on February 1, 2026. India's passenger vehicle sales…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - Chinese automotive suppliers speed up localisation to boost global market share
Chinese automotive suppliers speed up localisation to boost global market share
South China Morning Post

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) supply chain vendors are adding another dimension to their go-global drive: designing batteries and lidar sensors for models by international marques that cater to overseas drivers. As leading players like BYD secure…

cnbc.com - Sam Meredith - Auto giant shares tumble on Trump's tariff threat over Greenland
Auto giant shares tumble on Trump's tariff threat over Greenland
CNBC

Shares of some of Europe's biggest carmakers fell on Monday morning. The moves come shortly after President Donald Trump pledged to impose 10% tariffs on eight European countries by Feb. 1, ramping up his push to make Greenland a part of the United…

wsj.com - Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal

theguardian.com - Lisa O’Carroll - European industry hits out at Trump's 'ludicrous' demands over Greenland
European industry hits out at Trump's 'ludicrous' demands over Greenland
The Guardian

European industry has hit back at Donald Trump's “ludicrous demands” to hand over Greenland or face a trade war. A fresh round of tariffs on European exports would cost Germany and Europe dearly, the president of the German auto…

afaqs.com - afaqs! news bureau - Vega Auto flags helmet non-usage with 'Pehnoge to Bachoge' campaign
Vega Auto flags helmet non-usage with 'Pehnoge to Bachoge' campaign
afaqs!

Vega Auto has launched a nationwide road safety awareness campaign titled Pehnoge to Bachoge, focusing on the widespread practice of riders carrying helmets rather than wearing them while riding. The campaign draws attention to a growing trend…

rediff.com - Sohini Das - Auto: First-time luxury buyers power BMW to record sales
Auto: First-time luxury buyers power BMW to record sales
Rediff.com

The share of first-time luxury customers in BMW's portfolio has risen sharply -- from around 43 per cent in 2024 to nearly 49 per cent in 2025. In some models, the figure is even higher.. BMW in India closed 2025 with highest ever car sales of…

rediff.com - Hemant Waje - Beggar' picked up from Indore street owns 3 houses, car, autos
Beggar' picked up from Indore street owns 3 houses, car, autos
Rediff.com

Officials in Indore in Madhya Pradesh were left stunned when an anti-beggary drive led them to a leprosy-afflicted man who has reportedly amassed property worth several lakh rupees, including three houses, a car and three autorickshaws by seeking…

thestar.com.my - Che Yunlong - Germany to reintroduce EV subsidies for private buyers
Germany to reintroduce EV subsidies for private buyers
The Star Online

BERLIN, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Germany will reintroduce subsidies for private consumers purchasing electric vehicles, the environment ministry announced on Monday, reviving incentives that were halted at the end of 2023. The new program will cover…

wxyz.com - WXYZ Web Team - Watch Tuesday: 'Spotlight on Technology' from the 2026 Detroit Auto Show
Watch Tuesday: 'Spotlight on Technology' from the 2026 Detroit Auto Show
WXYZ 7 News Detroit

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Auto Show is back and we're excited to bring you all of the coverage from downtown Detroit. On Tuesday, we're highlighting the best tech at the auto show with our 'Spotlight on Technology' special. It will be…

republicworld.com - Nitin Waghela - Union Budget 2026 From Defence To Auto Sector - Morgan Stanley Lists Out Key Reforms Required
Union Budget 2026 From Defence To Auto Sector - Morgan Stanley Lists Out Key Reforms Required
Republic World

Amid rising geo-political risks and tariff induced pressure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026. After Moody's projected India's economy to grow at 7.3% in FY26, Morgan…

france24.com - Germany brings back electric car subsidies to boost market
Germany brings back electric car subsidies to boost market
FRANCE 24

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe's biggest auto market are growing but progress has been patchy, and the government and the struggling auto sector are keen to speed up the shift. The previous government scrapped an earlier subsidy scheme…

androidpolice.com - Parth Shah - My morning commute is infinitely better since I found these Android Auto settings
My morning commute is infinitely better since I found these Android Auto settings
Android Police

Ever since I got a new infotainment system in my car, I treated Android Auto as nothing more than a glorified way to mirror Google Maps and YouTube Music onto my dashboard. It was functional, but it never felt like it was actually working for me.

independent.co.uk - Alexa St. John - Chinese electric vehicles are making inroads in America. Experts are worried
Chinese electric vehicles are making inroads in America. Experts are worried
The Independent

Canada's recent agreement to cut tariffs on electric vehicles, for concessions on Canadian farm products, is set to significantly boost Chinese automakers' global expansion. This offers easier entry into the North American market for Beijing's…

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