Latest Car News in India

Amid the increasing concern of higher ethanol-blended fuels, BMW India has raised concerns about the impact of E30 fuel on vehicles currently on the road. BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar has clarified that existing cars cannot simply be upgraded or retrofitted to run on E30 petrol, highlighting a major challenge for the.... [Read More]

The domestic carmaker Tata Motors has become the latest commercial vehicle manufacturer to partner with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) under the Government of India’s vehicle replacement programme for the Delhi-NCR region. The objective of this initiative is to encourage the replacement of aging trucks and buses with.... [Read More]

Maruti Suzuki has launched its new Smart Maintenance Plan (SMP), to help customers by removing the burden of expensive servicing costs. Under the plan, the customers are offered the facility to avail prepaid maintenance programme to enjoy a more convenient ownership experience. The plan is available for both private and commercial vehicle.... [Read More]

The Government of India has introduced a Rs1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) battery materials. The initiative is designed to promote the recycling of end-of-life batteries and electronic waste while reducing the country’s dependence on.... [Read More]

ICICI Lombard has issued a clarification regarding concerns over insurance coverage for vehicles using E20 fuel. According to reports, one of the insurers had expressed his concerns regarding the insurance claim on vehicles running on conventional petrol or E20 fuel, provided the claim falls within the policy's terms and conditions. This.... [Read More]

India has taken a major step toward alternative fuels as Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that regulations allowing the use of E100 fuel (100% ethanol) in vehicles have received official approval. This move by the central government opens the way for automobile manufacturers to introduce vehicles capable of.... [Read More]

India's automobile market is witnessing a shift in consumer preferences as uncertainty surrounding future ethanol-blended fuel policies influences vehicle purchasing decisions. Growing concerns over the transition from E20 fuel to higher ethanol blends such as E30 are prompting many buyers to reconsider traditional petrol-powered vehicles.... [Read More]