New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Elon Musk-backed Tesla has sold fewer than 500 electric vehicles (EVs) in India during its first year of operations, underscoring the challenges of gaining a foothold in the country’s premium automobile market despite the company’s strong global brand appeal, according to industry data.The EV maker entered India on July 15, 2025, and began customer deliveries of the Model Y in September. Between September 2025 and June 2026, Tesla retailed 450 vehicles, averaging fewer …
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) China’s auto company BYD has gained top spot in global electric‑vehicle market through its alleged “pirate business model”, prompting concern in Europe and North America about the implications for domestic auto industries, a new report has claimed.The report from European media house Politico claimed BYD sold about 4.6 million vehicles in 2025, including 2.26 million pure battery-electric cars, surpassing Tesla’s roughly 1.6 million deliveries.The report found tha…
Chennai, July 14 (IANS) Actor Vishnu Vishal, who played the lead in director Chella Ayyavu’s superhit comedy entertainer ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’, on Tuesday disclosed that he had received a call from Superstar Rajinikanth who, after watching the film, had showered praises on the film and its unit. Taking to his social media timelines to share an update about the call he had received from Rajinikanth, Vishnu Vishal first wrote what Rajinikanth had told him. “Semma padam. Romba jolly aana entertainer.. I…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) BMW Group India on Monday announced that it will increase prices by up to 2 per cent across its entire range of BMW and MINI vehicles starting 1 July 2026, citing macroeconomic pressures including rupee depreciation and rising logistics costs.The company said the price revision will apply to both locally produced models and completely built-up (CBU) units sold in the Indian market.Locally manufactured vehicles include popular models such as the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, 3…
Jerez, June 2 (IANS) Indian motorcycle racer Kavin Quintal of EasyRace Team enjoyed a dream start to his 2026 Copa de España de Velocidad campaign, securing two podium finishes during the opening round of the Spanish championship at the Circuito de Jerez.The Chennai rider, who turned 21 last month, qualified on the front row and delivered two impressive races aboard his Superbike. Kavin finished second in Race 1 and followed it up with a third-place finish in Race 2 on Sunday, announcing himsel…
Los Angeles, May 10 (IANS) Pop icon Britney Spears has embarked on a “spiritual journey” following her recent DUI arrest and subsequent rehab treatment. The ‘Toxic’ singer checked into a clinic in early April, weeks after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (DUI) in Ventura, California in early March.The singer left the facility earlier this month ahead of reaching a plea deal in the case. Britney, 44, took to Instagram recently, and shared a pho…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Pune Police carried out a major crackdown on illegal weapons in the city, arresting three habitual offenders and recovering a country-made pistol, a live cartridge, and a luxury BMW car during a targeted anti-extortion and crime prevention operation. The total value of the seized property is estimated at around Rs 7,40,500, officials said.The action was conducted under a special drive launched by the Pune Police Commissionerate between April 18 and April 24, 2026, aime…
Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) A BMW driver was caught by traffic police in Hyderabad after he allegedly used a high-tech mechanism to change his car’s number plate to avoid ‘challans’ (fines), officials said on Sunday.The police detected the trick during checking as part of the drive against drunk driving in upscale Jubilee Hills on Saturday night, police officials said.According to police, the vehicle owner was allegedly swapping number plates to evade traffic penalties.The accused, allegedly dr…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Automobile manufacturer BMW Group India announced on Thursday that it will implement a price hike of up to 2 per cent across its BMW and MINI ranges effective April 1, 2026.The company attributed the price hike as an offset measure to rising logistics and material costs and a depreciating rupee, according to the statement.”This recalibration ensures we continue to deliver the uncompromising performance, cutting-edge innovation, and world-class service that our customer…
Seoul, Feb 4 (IANS) Hyundai Motor and Kia reported record vehicle sales for January in the United States, driven by strong demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and hybrid models, the automakers said on Wednesday.The two automakers sold a combined 125,296 vehicles in the U.S. last month, up 7.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the companies, reports Yonhap news agency.Hyundai Motor, including its luxury brand Genesis, sold 60,794 units, up 2.4 percent on-year, while Kia’s sales jumpe…