London drivers can check prices at nearby fuel stations on Google Maps for first time Google Maps is now displaying the price of petrol and diesel when a user searches for a nearby forecourt on the app Evening Standard · Oct 8
Euler Motors targets to double revenue in FY27 Hero MotoCorp-backed Euler Motors is targeting revenue of over Rs 800 crore in FY27, aiming to double its topline as demand for electric four-wheelers grows. The company plans to sell around 15,000 vehicles this year, expand production capacity and add 100 retail touch points. The Economic Times · Oct 8
EU and China open crunch trade talks in Beijing on hybrid car exports European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic arrives in Beijing on Thursday for two days of high-stakes talks with China, with Brussels seeking a pilot agreement to curb the surge in Chinese hybrid-car exports and reduce a trade deficit now running at around €1 billion per day. Radio France Internationale · Oct 8
Ola Electric shares drop 4% as EV maker plans Rs 1,000 crore rights issue The company's board approved the terms of the rights issue at its meeting held on Wednesday, October 7, following the in-principle approvals received from BSE and NSE on October 6. The Economic Times · Oct 8
Buying an EV for the First Time? 7 Things You Should Check For a first-time EV buyer, the biggest questions are often simple ones. Where will you charge it? How far will it actually go? What happens on a long trip? And what does the battery warranty really cover? Before you book your first electric car, check these seven things. 1. Check… MyLifeXP · Oct 7
Rivian Escapes the EV Graveyard—But Can It Stay Alive? Rivian's Q3 deliveries rose 46% as its R2 platform scales, while a Volkswagen software joint venture and Amazon van orders help offset steep hardware losses and bolster its balance sheet. MarketBeat · Oct 7
Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, auto stocks drop up to 3% as RBI signals rate cuts are ‘off the table’ Auto stocks including Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and Ashok Leyland dropped on Wednesday after the RBI raised the repo rate and shifted to calibrated tightening. Analysts expect Q2 revenue growth to remain strong, but rising commodity costs, limited pricing power and elevated inventories could pressure margins and demand. The Economic Times · Oct 7
Honda Builds Roads That Charge EVs While They Drive Honda’s dynamic wireless charging road readies for a late-2026 durability track, then a 984 foot E14 Tateyama Expressway trial. Motor1 · Oct 7
‘Fuel thieves think they’ve got away from my petrol station – then I chase them in my car’ Exclusive data shared with The Independent shows thefts and motorists declaring no means of payment for diesel at UK forecourts rose by a fifth in a year The Independent UK · Oct 7
EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
Ionna Wants To Teach Car Dealers How To Sell EVs Ionna will be training dealerships on how to educate customers about EVs, their range, and how the charging infrastructure is improving. InsideEVs · Oct 6
Electric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall Diesel and petrol-powered vehicle sales are slowing as figures show more Australians are getting behind electric and hybrid cars. AAP · Oct 6
Honda Will Test Wireless EV Chargers On The Highway In 2027 Honda will begin testing wireless EV charging on a Japanese highway in 2027. It pitches the tech as something that could enable EVs to have smaller batteries. InsideEVs · Oct 6
Ford’s Mexico factory hired a hawk to cut pigeon activity by 80% Ford’s Hermosillo assembly plant in Sonora, Mexico, found itself dealing with an unusual workplace problem involving persistent pigeons entering the sprawling factory and leaving droppings around equipment and freshly painted vehicles. The facility employs more than 4,000 workers and produces more than 300,000 vehicles a year, making the bird problem… The Times of India · Oct 6
InsideEVs · Oct 6 Lucid Production Plunges As The EV Maker Tries To Clear Inventory The American startup delivered fewer than 4,000 EVs in the third quarter, while production remains capped at a single shift.
Motor1 · Oct 6 2027 Ford Bronco RTR Gets Big Price Cut Versus Bronco Raptor Ford positions the 2027 Bronco RTR tens of thousands below the Bronco Raptor, with key options pushing a loaded truck just under $60,000 before destination.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6 ‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK Inhabitants of the Hebrides and Shetland tell of how fuel costs are putting the squeeze on commuting, services, food and more
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Two-wheelers, EVs power September auto sales as festive demand picks up India’s two-wheeler market saw record sales in September, boosted by festive consumer buying trends. Two-wheeler sales rose 33.08% year-on-year, marking the segment's highest-ever September performance. Electric vehicles also achieved record monthly sales, accounting for 11.58% of overall two-wheeler sales. The festive season is anticipated to further enhance sales momentum, with…
InsideEVs · Oct 5 Toyota’s New Hydrogen Bus Has 50% More Range That’s despite having less hydrogen on board than its predecessor.
RideApart · Oct 5 New York State Wants To Make It Much Harder To Buy An Electric Dirt Bike A New York bill would ban sales of some high-speed e-motos and force electric dirtbike purchases through registered dealers.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Hungary’s Orbán-era foreign minister grilled over ties to Chinese automaker after joining company Hungary’s former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó is appearing before a parliamentary committee to address questions about his dealings with Chinese automaker BYD
The Economic Times · Oct 5 TVS Motor's Venu Srinivasan says EVs not sole answer to cutting emissions TVS Motor Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said electric vehicles should not be treated as the only route to cutting pollution, arguing instead for a technology-agnostic approach that preserves consumer choice. He also backed ethanol blending as a way to reduce fuel imports and urged Indian manufacturers to raise quality and…
InsideEVs · Oct 5 The Jeep Recon EV Went Just 160 Miles In A Highway Range Test The Recon’s boxy body and stubby wheels are made for off-roading, but drivers still need to drive on the highway to get to trails.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Jefferies initiates coverage on newly listed Dhoot Transmission; sees up to 20% upside. Here's why Jefferies has initiated coverage on Dhoot Transmission with a Buy rating and a Rs 1,730 price target, implying 20% upside. The brokerage expects strong two-wheeler demand, premiumisation and electrification to drive growth, with newer products adding to the opportunity. It forecasts 24% revenue and 27% EPS CAGR through FY29.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Honda targets 20% cost cuts, faster car development in India with Tata Technologies: Report Honda Motor aims to decrease costs and development times by outsourcing vehicle production to Tata Technologies in India. The partnership is expected to lead to significant savings of up to 20% and shorter development timelines. Honda is currently facing financial pressures and is shifting focus toward hybrids and cost-cutting measures.…