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Norway Hits 95.9% Electric Vehicle Share in 2025, Registers Record 179,550 New Cars as Tesla Leads with 19% Market Share
Norway closed 2025 with 95.9% of new car sales being fully electric, registering a record 179,550 new cars and nearly achieving its ambitious 2017 goal of phasing out combustion engine vehicles by 2025.
GM Leads Android Auto Phase-Out in 2025 as Tesla Embraces CarPlay and Automakers Push In-House Tech
GM removes Android Auto from its EVs in favor of its Gemini AI system, while Tesla shifts gears to add CarPlay support in November 2025. Other carmakers follow suit, impacting how drivers interact with infotainment and smartphone apps.
Maruti Suzuki to Launch Four New Cars in 2026: Two New EVs, India’s First Fronx Flex-Fuel, and Brezza Facelift
Maruti Suzuki is planning a product blitz for 2026 with two new electric vehicles, a flex-fuel model, and a facelifted Brezza, signaling a major push towards green mobility in India.
Romanian Driver Fined and Suspended After Diabetic Episode Sends Mercedes Flying Over Traffic in Oradea
A 49-year-old man in Oradea, Romania, was fined 1,600 leu and had his licence suspended for 90 days after a diabetic episode sent his Mercedes airborne over multiple vehicles, leaving him with fractures but no life-threatening injuries.
ED Seizes BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover Cars in ₹19.38-Crore SBI Car Loan Fraud Raids Across Pune on Nov 25–26
The Enforcement Directorate raided 12 locations in Pune and seized luxury vehicles—including BMW, Mercedes, and Land Rover—in connection with a ₹19.38-crore State Bank of India car loan fraud involving forged documents and a criminal conspiracy led by former bank officials.
Honda Prelude Hybrid Coupe Arriving in India at Rs 80 Lakh by Early 2026, 200hp e:HEV Powertrain Detailed
Honda is set to reintroduce the iconic Prelude as a premium hybrid coupe in India by early 2026, sporting a 200hp e:HEV setup and an expected price of Rs 80 lakh.
Tesla Orders Complete Elimination of China-Made Components for US Cars Amid New Tariffs and Supply Chain Shakeups
Tesla is now requiring suppliers to fully exclude Chinese components from vehicles built for the US, accelerating its push amid tougher Trump tariffs, supply disruptions, and industrywide decoupling from China.
India Car Sales Hit All-Time High in October 2025 with 4.7 Lakh Units—Up 17% Year-on-Year
India’s car market broke every previous record in October 2025, with 4,70,227 passenger vehicles sold—up 17% from last year—driven by GST rate cuts and blockbuster festive-season demand.
Mahindra Thar Roxx Gets Over Rs 1 Lakh Cheaper After GST Cut; Now Priced Between Rs 12.25–22.06 Lakh
Mahindra’s Thar Roxx SUV sees its prices drop by over Rs 1 lakh following a reduction in GST rates. The range now starts at Rs 12.25 lakh, making it a more affordable off-road alternative to compact SUVs in India.
Jain Community Secures Rs 21.5 Crore Discount on 190 Luxury Cars in Nationwide JITO Initiative (Jan–June 2025)
Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) enabled its members to save Rs 21.5 crore by purchasing 190 BMW, Audi, and Mercedes cars in bulk nationwide, with most buyers from Gujarat.