Author: Amit Prakash

Tesla reported weaker-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, losing its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD. The US-based automaker said it delivered 418,227 vehicles in the last quarter, bringing full-year sales to about 1.64 million units. A day earlier, BYD announced annual EV sales of 2.26 million units, surpassing Tesla on an annual basis. Analysts expected Tesla’s fourth-quarter deliveries to be closer to 449,000 units, according to a consensus compiled by FactSet.Industry analysts said electric vehicle demand in the US is still adjusting after the $7,500 federal tax credit is phased out at…

Royal Enfield is preparing for the next phase of its growth. The motorcycle maker will increase its annual production capacity from 14.6 lakh units to 20 lakh units. To support this expansion, parent company Eicher Motors has approved an investment of Rs 958 crore.Royal Enfield expands production capacity: Main DetailsThis decision has been taken when the demand for Royal Enfield motorcycles is continuously increasing. According to a regulatory filing, the company’s existing manufacturing facilities are operating at almost full capacity. To create additional headroom, Royal Enfield will increase production at its Cheyyar plant in Tamil Nadu.The capacity expansion will be…

Ferrari has confirmed that its first all-electric sports car will be called the Ferrari Luce. The company has also revealed the interior layout and digital interface of the upcoming EV. With the Luce, Ferrari is not only entering the electric era, but also introducing a new naming direction for its future models.Ferrari Luce interior: highlightsThe highlight of the Ferrari Luce is its interior, developed in collaboration with LoveFrom, the design collective co-founded by Sir Jony Ive, Apple’s former chief design officer and closely associated with the design language of the iPhone. BMW Concept Speedtop Walkaround: Only 70 production cars! |…

Delhi has further strengthened its public transport system with the induction of 500 new electric buses. With this latest induction, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)’s electric bus fleet has crossed the 4,000 mark, making the national capital home to the largest e-bus fleet in the country, PTI reported.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the new buses on Sunday and called it a historic moment for Delhi. He said that this is the first time that 500 electric buses have been added simultaneously to the city’s public transport network. According to him, the milestone establishes Delhi as the leading state in India…

India and the United States have moved a step closer towards sealing an interim trade agreement. This will also affect the automotive sector. Under the proposed agreement, India will allow zero-duty access for large American motorcycles. The move will particularly benefit Harley-Davidson, as well as provide tariff concessions on select high-end American cars.According to government officials, as quoted by PTI, import duty on motorcycles with engine capacities ranging from 800 cc to 1,600 cc and above will be phased out once the agreement comes into force. This is a significant change, as India has recently reduced duties on such bikes.…

Who has written this article? NK Minda, Chairman, UNO Minda.There has been a fundamental change in the global economic scenario in the last few years. The world order shaped by two to three decades of deep globalization – characterized by free trade, integrated supply chains and global sourcing – has given rise to a more fragmented and protectionist environment. Rising geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts and strategic competition have forced large economies to impose tariffs, non-tariff barriers and export controls, especially on critical raw materials such as semiconductors, rare earths, energy inputs and advanced technologies. These developments have disrupted global supply…

TVS Motor Company has revised the prices of TVS Jupiter 110. The popular family scooter has now seen an increase in prices of most variants, while one trim remains unchanged. The increase ranges from Rs 550 to Rs 1,250, depending on the variant.TVS Jupiter 110: Variant-wise price hike details Starting with the base Jupiter Drum SMW, its ex-showroom price has increased from Rs 72,650 to Rs 73,400, representing an increase of Rs 750. The price of the Jupiter Drum alloy variant has now increased from Rs 77,450 to Rs 78,000, making it Rs 550 more expensive than before. Meanwhile, Jupiter…

Bharat Taxi has been launched in India as a government-backed alternative to established ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido, with a focus on driver ownership and fair earnings. The app is supported by the Ministry of Cooperation and operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited.Bharat Taxi App: Key Details to KnowThis app is available on both Android and iOS. In its initial phase, Bharat Taxi follows a zero-commission structure, whereby 100 percent of ride payments go directly to drivers, known as Sarathi on the platform. Unlike many existing platforms, Bharat Taxi plans to avoid surge pricing.At a later stage, the…

Your car’s suspension doesn’t deteriorate overnight. It warns you. The problem is that most of us ignore these until travel becomes inconvenient. On Indian roads, where potholes, speed breakers and broken patches are part of everyday driving, the suspension works harder than almost any other component. This also means it wears out sooner than many owners expect.The first sign that something is not right is a noticeable change in ride quality. If your car suddenly feels harsh over small bumps or starts crashing into potholes that it previously handled well, it’s worth paying attention to. A healthy suspension should absorb…

Skoda Kailak has crossed the 50,000 unit production mark in a year. Kailak has played a key role in driving the group’s year-on-year growth of 36 per cent to 2025, a performance underpinned by the expansion of its Indian operations and high levels of localisation. Skoda entered the sub-compact SUV segment in India with the launch of the Kylak on December 2, 2024. The model has since seen strong market traction, emerging as a volume driver for the Czech automaker with customer deliveries set to begin on January 27, 2025. Things to know before buying Skoda Kylak Real World Review…