VEHICLE OWNERS

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told BYD Chief Executive Wang Chuanfu, who was in Thailand to mark the opening of its first Southeast Asian factory this week and paid a courtesy call to the premier on Friday, to better manage customer expectations a...

Since going public in 2015, the Italian company has expanded both the volume and variety of cars it sells, while preserving exclusivity by raising prices, restricting who can order vehicles and resulting in long waiting lists. Around three-quarters ...

Delhi govt empowers enforcement wings to impound overage vehicles found parked in public places, even with NOC, if not moved out of Delhi within one month.

BPCL has teamed up with Bounce Infinity, an Indian electric scooter manufacturer, to accelerate EV adoption in India by launching "eDrive stores" at BPCL retail outlets. These stores aim to make electric two-wheelers more accessible nationwide. Pard...

China's EV industry received $231 billion in government subsidies and aid from 2009 to 2022. Support per vehicle decreased, with sales tax exemptions being over half the total. Research suggests EU and US tariff responses. EV quality is improving, c...

Canada prepares new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to align with US and EU actions. Pressure on Trudeau to follow Biden's lead. Concerns over China's overproduction of EVs. Ontario Premier calls for matching tariffs to protect Canadian jobs.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. plans a significant share sale, potentially valuing its Indian unit at $25 billion. Analysts believe this could elevate the nation's auto sector valuations further.

Petrol pump owners in Delhi may close Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres from July 1 due to unchanged fees since 2011, causing financial strain. The Delhi Petrol Traders’ Association (DPDA) stated that escalating costs and unmet requests for fee ...

The financial infrastructure for commercial vehicles is built around ICE vehicles, hindering EV adoption. EV financing faces challenges due to uncertain residual value, battery concerns, and higher interest rates. Small operators struggle with highe...

Thieves targeting EV charging stations in cities like Seattle to steal copper wiring pose challenges for major automakers, charging companies, and EV owners. The thefts have led to increased security measures and collaboration with authorities to ad...

With V2G technology, EV owners can charge their vehicles during off-peak hours and sell the stored power when their vehicle is not in use, earning incentives set by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission. "This is pretty much like selling surpl...

Checking vehicle owner details using a vehicle’s number plate is crucial in various situations, such as hit-and-run accidents or buying a second-hand vehicle. On the Parivahan website, you can easily access this information by entering the vehicle r...

KKR acquired Healthium Medtech Ltd., a leading Indian medical devices company, from Apax Partners. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 7000 crore, involves a special purpose vehicle owned by KKR-managed funds gaining control of Healthium. Healthium...

Hyundai car gets stolen from service centre: A Hyundai Verna car was stolen from Kamal Auto Hyundai's (an authorised dealer) workshop. However what's more shocking is that the dealer hid this fact from the car buyer for almost two months. It was onl...

For commercial operators considering the switch to EVs, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is a crucial consideration. While EVs promise lower operational costs over their lifecycle, primarily due to savings on fuel and maintenance, the initial purch...

Choosing the right vehicle insurance in India involves understanding liability coverage, comprehensive plans, and exclusions. ACKO provides tailored coverage, add-ons, and competitive pricing for comprehensive protection and peace of mind.

Toyota Innova car: Airbags are an important safety feature and protect the car's occupants in the event of an accident. However an Toyota Innova car's airbags did not open in an accident and this resulted in the occupants of the car suffering injuri...

Bengaluru will have 225 public charging stations set up by Reliance BP Mobility Limited. These stations will have both AC and DC chargers, with a total of 1,190 AC chargers. Karnataka leads in EV charging infrastructure in India, followed by Maharas...

Bengaluru south division traffic police have impounded 85 vehicles whose fines exceeded Rs 50,000. Owners must settle fines or seek reductions. In Jayanagar alone, police seized 26 vehicles.