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Volkswagen eyeing 'multi-tech' drive ahead of new emission rules; plans to role out flex-fuel cars
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (480+ words) Skoda-led Volkswagen Group is exploring CNG and flex-fuel vehicles. This move aligns with stricter emission rules and future electric vehicle plans. The company is considering these new powertrains as part of its extensive product updates. Regulatory changes are driving this…...
Renault forecasts 2026 margin drop as price pressure dents profit
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (534+ words) Renault is bracing for a tighter financial future, forecasting lower profit margins by 2026. Following a 15% fall in operating profit last year, the French automaker faces mounting pressure from Chinese upstarts and traditional rivals alike. In response to this competitive squeeze,…...
French car parts maker Valeo unveils plans to increase sales in India
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (220+ words) French auto parts maker Valeo plans to invest over 200 million euros in India in the coming years to expand its presence and aims to triple its sales in the country to about 700 million euros by 2028. The announcement came during President…...
Armchair Explorer Review: Travel podcast that takes you on a Botswana safari without leaving home
1+ week, 5+ day ago (236+ words) Armchair Explorer podcast brings the world to listeners. Host Aaron Millar uses sound design for immersive journeys. A Botswana safari episode features Peter Allison. Listeners track animals with San Bushmen and face a lion. The podcast explores wildlife and the…...
Harley-Davidson bikes to get cheaper in India under US trade deal; impact on Hero JV unlikely
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (286+ words) India has agreed to scrap import duties on fully-built imported Harley-Davidson motorcycles with engine capacities exceeding 800cc as part of an interim trade pact with the US. This move, a long-standing demand from President Trump, aims to address American concerns regarding…...
How to choose the right car insurance for a used car in India
2+ week, 3+ day ago (703+ words) Securing the right insurance for your used car is crucial, just like choosing the vehicle itself. Understand the mandatory third-party cover, comprehensive protection, and standalone Own Damage options. Follow five simple steps, including using a car insurance calculator, to find…...
BYD weighs India expansion as hundreds of car orders pile up
3+ week, 4+ day ago (533+ words) BYD weighs India expansion as hundreds of car orders pile up'The Economic Times...
Vietnam's VinFast partners with AI firm on 'robo-car' system
3+ week, 5+ day ago (498+ words) Vietnam's VinFast partners with AI firm on 'robo-car' system'The Economic Times Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast said Tuesday it would partner with Israeli AI firm Autobrains to upgrade its autonomous driving technology and launch a lower-cost "robo-car" system.The two…...
Union Budget 2026: Skoda Auto Volkswagen says GST continuity, EV push key for auto sector growth
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (683+ words) India Budget 2026: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India MD & CEO Piyush Arora has stressed the need for policy continuity, stronger infrastructure development and a robust electric vehicle ecosystem in the upcoming Union Budget to sustain growth in the automotive sector. He also…...
Electric carmakers pull out all stops to make you own one
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (462+ words) Electric carmakers pull out all stops to make you own one'The Economic Times...