Li Auto has initiated a recall of 11,411 units of its flagship Li Auto Mega electric vehicles in China after a battery fire incident raised serious safety concerns. The recall covers all 2024-model Mega EVs manufactured between 18 February 2024 and 27 December 2024. The fire occurred on 23 October 2025 in Shanghai, when the…
Ashok Leyland Ltd on Friday reported that its total commercial vehicle sales in India and abroad reached 17,820 units in October 2025, marking a 16 % year-on-year increase from 15,310 units in October 2024. Domestic dispatches also rose by 16 %, with 16,314 units sold in India during the month, up from 14,067 units a year ago….
Ford Motor Company has announced a major ₹3,250 crore investment to restart operations at its manufacturing plant in Maraimalai Nagar, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The move marks Ford’s return to India, focusing this time on engine manufacturing for export markets instead of full vehicle production. The development was confirmed in a recent report by CarToq….
Qualcomm has reported a strong performance for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with total revenue rising 10 percent year-over-year to $10.1 billion, thanks to robust growth in its automotive and IoT segments. The chipmaker’s results, shared by Investing.com, show that diversification beyond smartphones is paying off. The company’s automotive revenue surged 31 percent,…
In a significant boost for India’s electric vehicle segment, China has granted import licences for rare-earth magnets to four Indian companies: Continental India, DE Diamond Industries, Hitachi Magnetics (India), and Jay Ushin (India). These licences follow strict end-user certifications ensuring the material will not be diverted to the US or used for defence production. The…
Nexperia, the Dutch-based chipmaker specialising in automotive semiconductors, is set to resume exports from its Chinese facility after China announced exemptions to its ban on re‐exports, averting an imminent production crisis for Europe’s automakers. According to official statements, China’s Commerce Ministry will allow shipments of certain Nexperia chips to leave the country under new criteria….
Kia India achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in October 2025, delivering 29,556 units, a significant 30% year-on-year growth compared to October 2024. Source: Prittle Prattlenews The surge was led by the Kia Sonet, which posted its best monthly sales of 12,745 units. The newly introduced Kia Carens Clavis, including its electric variant, contributed 8,779 units,…
As NASCAR’s championship weekend approaches at Phoenix Raceway, tyre issues have sparked fresh concerns over Goodyear’s reliability. Several cars experienced left-side tyre blowouts during practice, forcing multiple red flags and raising questions about tyre performance under extreme heat. Drivers such as Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, and William Byron faced tyre problems that disrupted…
Japanese auto parts manufacturer NTN Corporation has announced a $14 million (₹120 crore) investment to upgrade and expand its manufacturing facility in Haryana, India. The move underscores the company’s commitment to deepen its local footprint and strengthen India’s evolving automotive supply chain. The investment aims to modernize NTN’s Haryana factory and enhance its capacity to…
In a stunning display of electric performance, BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record, completing the 20.8 km circuit in 6 minutes and 59.157 seconds, becoming the first electric supercar to break the 7-minute barrier. This feat follows its earlier world top-speed record of 496.22 km/h, cementing its place as…
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