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GST 2.0: Indian Auto Sector Welcomes New Tax Regime; Calls It A Boost For Buyers
“GST 2.0 makes cars and bikes more affordable, keeps EVs at 5 percent, and gives the auto sector a big boost,” say industry leaders.

GST Hiked To 40% On Motorcycles Above 350cc 
Sep 4, 2025 01:28 PM
Just in time for the festive rush, the Indian government has revised GST rates on two-wheelers, slashing taxes on up to 350cc, but increasing it sharply for larger-capacity models.

Supreme Court Shuts Down PIL On Ethanol-Free Petrol
Sep 1, 2025 03:32 PM
Nation’s top court has dismissed a PIL which asked for making alternative fuel available for older cars running on the roads

September Bonanza For Car Buyers: Six New Launches Coming
Aug 28, 2025 08:41 PM
At the onset of festive season, Indian car market will be flooded with many new cars including a few EVs

Maruti Suzuki Achieves 80% Battery Localisation For Grand Vitara Hybrid 
Aug 27, 2025 03:02 PM
Electrodes for hybrid battery cells are now being locally manufactured at the Toshiba Denso Suzuki (TDSG) facility.

CEAT Launches SecuraDrive CIRCL - India’s First Road-Ready Sustainable Car Tyres
Aug 26, 2025 08:11 PM
CEAT is offering two variants: CIRCL 50 and CIRCL 90, priced Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 12,999, respectively.

PIL In Supreme Court Challenges Govt’s E20 Petrol Policy
Aug 22, 2025 10:07 PM
The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Supreme Court challenges the government’s ethanol blending programme, seeks ethanol-free petrol option for consumers.

JSW To Build Tomcar All-Terrain Vehicles For Defence Sector In India
Aug 21, 2025 05:02 PM
Under a new joint venture, JSW Defence subsidiary JSW Sarbloh Motors will locally manufacture Tomcar’s TX range of ATVs in India from 2026.

Tata Motors Re-Enters South Africa With Launch Of Harrier, Curvv, Punch, And Tiago
Aug 20, 2025 08:02 PM
Tata Motors has partnered with Motus Holdings, South Africa’s foremost automotive group.

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