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India's small car exports rise as domestic demand weakens in FY26
Passenger car exports are rising with demand in Africa and Latin America, even as domestic sales slow, with Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai leading India's small car shipments
 "India's small car exports rise as domestic demand weakens in FY26")
Aiming to reach Rs 400 crore revenue in FY26: Euler Motors founder
Currently present in 55-60 cities, the company aims to reach 100 cities by the end of this financial year
 "Aiming to reach Rs 400 crore revenue in FY26: Euler Motors founder")
GST reforms: New regime, but old problems persist for car dealers
With new GST rates kicking in, auto dealers face uncertainty on recovering compensation cess from unsold stock, even as OEMs cut prices to spur festive demand
 "GST reforms: New regime, but old problems persist for car dealers")
Auto firms tap digital universe, coaching staff to steer leads to showrooms
OEMs, too, are investing in dealer training and working to filter digital leads, besides using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to ensure better conversions
 "Auto firms tap digital universe, coaching staff to steer leads to showrooms")
Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts
Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW as well as two-wheeler makers are set to reduce prices with new GST coming into force from September 22
 "Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts")
Auto discounts may shrink as GST reforms set to spur demand: Report
Anticipating a recovery in demand and improved earnings, Motilal Oswal has raised its FY26 and FY27 volume growth projections across all key automobile segments
 "Auto discounts may shrink as GST reforms set to spur demand: Report")
GST reform widens price gap; EV makers may face heat in festive season
Price cuts on petrol, diesel and CNG cars after GST reforms have widened the gap with EVs, making electric models less attractive to buyers in the near term
 "GST reform widens price gap; EV makers may face heat in festive season")
Delhi govt working on formulating model EV policy, says CM Gupta
Speaking at an event organised by The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Gupta emphasised that drivers are responsible for accidents
 "Delhi govt working on formulating model EV policy, says CM Gupta")
China's SAIC to cut stake in India car venture, freeze new investments
SAIC is not pulling out of India but wants to dilute its stake in JSW MG Motor significantly and will continue to provide technology and products for the venture
 "China's SAIC to cut stake in India car venture, freeze new investments")
US tariffs to hit 8% of India's auto component output: Icra report
Auto component exports contribute nearly 30 per cent to the industry's revenues, with the US alone accounting for 27 per cent of this share
 "US tariffs to hit 8% of India's auto component output: Icra report")
Rare-earth squeeze puts electric two-wheeler firms, suppliers at odds
OEMs seek temporary exemption to keep subsidy and avoid shutdowns
 "Rare-earth squeeze puts electric two-wheeler firms, suppliers at odds")
Simple Energy develops India's first heavy rare earth-free EV motor
This shields the e2W maker from dependence on elusive Chinese imports of critical minerals
 "Simple Energy develops India's first heavy rare earth-free EV motor")
Delhi govt set to release Rs 140 crore EV subsidy dues after HC rap
The court on September 3 ordered the Delhi government to take immediate steps to disburse the subsidies promised to customers for buying EVs and procedural hurdles cannot be used to delay payments
 "Delhi govt set to release Rs 140 crore EV subsidy dues after HC rap")
FADA dealer Satisfaction Study 2025: JSW MG, Enfield emerge segment leaders
The fifth edition of DSS was conducted in partnership with Singapore-based consultancy PremonAsia
 "FADA dealer Satisfaction Study 2025: JSW MG, Enfield emerge segment leaders")
PV production fell 4.1% in August as OEMs cut dispatches to dealers
Passenger vehicle production and dispatches fell in August as demand weakened after GST 2.0, while two- and three-wheeler sales recorded strong growth, led by scooters and SUVs
 "PV production fell 4.1% in August as OEMs cut dispatches to dealers")
Mercedes-Benz considers price hike early next year over forex woes
"We are still priced around 93-94 to the euro, and the euro today is at 103 level, which means we will be forced to take further price increases, maybe early next year," Iyer told PTI
 "Mercedes-Benz considers price hike early next year over forex woes")
Tata Motors inks pact with 13 EV charging operators to boost infra
The company has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with leading charging point operators (CPOs)
 "Tata Motors inks pact with 13 EV charging operators to boost infra")
Maruti Suzuki cars to get cheaper under GST reform, know new prices here
Maruti Suzuki cars are set to become more affordable with the new price cuts, as per the new GST reforms. Prices on hatchbacks and compact sedans will be reduced from 22nd September 2025
 "Maruti Suzuki cars to get cheaper under GST reform, know new prices here")
Car sales fall in August 2025, but two-wheelers ride festive demand: Siam
PV dispatches fell 9% in August to 321,840 units, while two-wheeler sales rose 7% and three-wheeler sales hit a record, as buyers awaited GST-driven price cuts
 "Car sales fall in August 2025, but two-wheelers ride festive demand: Siam")
ES-Tec acquisition likely to help expand Tata Technologies' presence
Acquisition strengthens Tata Tech's presence in Europe, boosting ADAS, e-mobility, and engineering services for global automakers
 "ES-Tec acquisition likely to help expand Tata Technologies' presence")
