An X user has shared a picture of an e-challan issued by the Haryana Traffic Police, which purportedly shows a ₹10,000 fine being imposed on an electric vehicle for "violation of air pollution standards". Questioning how the police justify the fine, the user called it "absolutely shameful". "They knew...source of electricity was non-renewable," another user said reacting to the post.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on a five-day Germany visit, toured automobile maker BMW's facilities in Munich, including BMW Welt and the company's main manufacturing plant. Rahul shared pictures and videos, wherein he was heard saying India's manufacturing sector is declining. This comes amid criticism over his overseas trip during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.

Ford announced a $19.5-billion (about ₹1.77 lakh crore) charge on electric-vehicle investments, with $8.5 billion tied to costs associated with killing future EVs. About $6 billion is tied to a now-cancelled battery operation JV with South Korea's SK On. It is also converting its flagship electric truck-manufacturing factory in Tennessee to produce models with ICE and hybrid engines.

GST cuts on petrol and hybrid cars have narrowed the cost gap with EVs, denting electric vehicle demand. As inventories pile up, carmakers including Tata Motors, JSW MG and Mahindra are offering record discounts to clear stock. While EV sales remain higher year-on-year, near-term momentum has clearly softened.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari cleared the air over how higher ethanol blended (E20) fuel affects older non-compliant vehicles. Referring to some recent studies, Gadkari said there would be no requirement for a "phase-out or retrofit" of vehicles that may not fully comply with E20 standards. Normal wear and tear of these vehicles will be manageable during routine servicing, he added.

Used-car marketplace Spinny is raising around $160 million as it moves to acquire auto-services startup GoMechanic, according to a TechCrunch report that cited people familiar with the matter. GoMechanic, acquired in 2023 by a Lifelong Group-led consortium, operates a network of car service workshops across cities. The integration is seen as a strategic move to bring servicing in-house.

India's auto industry recorded its highest ever November sales in 2025, driven by strong festive demand and policy support. Passenger vehicles rose 18.7%, two wheelers 21.2%, and three wheelers 21.3%, according to SIAM. Overall production also stayed high, and the industry expects continued growth into 2026 supported by reforms and positive market sentiment.

A 24-year-old college student, Shivam Maurya from Surat has built India’s first AI powered driverless bike. The latest prototype can balance itself, detect obstacles and navigate roads without a rider. He developed the model inside his college lab and combined autonomous bike engineering with artificial intelligence to create what is reported to be the country’s first driverless bike project.

The Bike Taxi Association (BTA) has slammed Maharashtra's new rule allowing only electric two-wheelers as bike taxis, calling it sudden and financially damaging. "The sudden directive has left riders and commuters in state of crisis," Amit Gawde, BTA's President said. He added, "We are demanding a minimum one-year transition period to migrate from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles to EVs."

Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed the latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) update allows users to text while driving "depending on the context of surrounding traffic". The remark on X has sparked concern, as texting while driving is illegal in most US states. Nearly half of them also ban any handheld phone use, according to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics.