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China's top electric carmaker BYD announced a record quarterly profit Monday, underscoring the firm's growing dominance in a high-tech sector that is fiercely contested by both domestic and foreign competitors. The Shenzhen-based firm posted a profit of 10.4 billion yuan ($1.42 billion) for the July-September period, its highest-ever earnings during a single quarter and up 82 percent on-year, a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange showed. The figure was in line with BYD's previous forecast of between 9.55 billion yuan and 11.55 billion yuan in quarterly earnings. BYD's cumulative net profit for January-September reached 21.4 billion yuan, more than doubling on-year and surpassing last year's total annual earnings of 16.6 billion yuan. Electric vehicle demand has soared in recent years in China, which is the world's biggest producer of greenhouse gases in absolute terms. BYD, whose investors include US investment titan Warren Buffet, wants its sales to be dominated by electric and hybrid vehicles by 2035. Earlier this year, BYD became the first global manufacturer to pass the five million milestone in electric vehicle production, crowning itself «the world's leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries». Originally specialising in the design and manufacture of batteries, the company diversified into the automotive sector in 2003. Many foreign automotive leaders — including Tesla, BMW, Mercedes and Audi — depend on BYD for their batteries. China's electric vehicle sector has benefited from decades of subsidies issued by Beijing in related technological fields. The growing success of Chinese electric car firms in foreign markets has also drawn scrutiny.

NIIF) and Macquarie Group are in early stages of discussions to acquire a significant minority stake in Tecso Charge Zone, which operates top electric vehicle (EV) charging stations Charge+Zone, said multiple people aware of the development. According to people aware of the development, Charge Zone is likely to raise about ₹300-350 crore from these investors. It's part of the series B round -where the startup plans to raise about $110 million (₹900 crore) at ₹1,500 crore valuation, said sources.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the recent G20 summit hosted by India as an unconditional success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he was able to depoliticise decisions at the mega event. “PM Modi was able to depoliticise the decisions adopted at the G20 and that was the right way. G20 was created to discuss economic issues, not political ones.

The new vehicle market remained hot in September, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc., with vehicle sales jumping 19 per cent in the month on an annualized basis.

farmer from Kerala is challenging stereotypes and redefining the way we perceive agriculture. In a viral video shared on Instagram by Variety Farmer, Sujith, a determined farmer, showcased a unique blend of tradition and modernity as he arrived at a roadside market in an Audi A4 luxury sedan to sell vegetables. Traditionally, farming has been synonymous with hard work in the fields and limited financial gains. However, the evolving landscape of agriculture, driven by innovative approaches and entrepreneurial spirit, is reshaping these perceptions.

One such example is Sujith from Kerala. Sujith challenged the conventional image of a farmer toiling in the fields with limited returns. Instead, he embraced innovative approaches, such as organic farming, to counter corporate dominance and explore entrepreneurship opportunities.

Bryan Johnson, the tech millionaire who sold his payment processing company for $800 million in a quest to reverse the ageing process, is now consuming 111 pills daily to stay young. In a recent interview with TIME, Johnson revealed his daily regimen of consuming 111 pills, alongside the use of various health monitoring devices to track his progress. This includes wearing a baseball cap that emits red light onto his scalp, collecting his own stool samples, and sleeping with a tiny jet pack attached to monitor nighttime erections. He reportedly spends $2 million (about Rs 16.5 crore) per year on his anti-aging hacks.

Audi expect sales momentum to continue in the ongoing festive season with demand remaining robust for high-end cars. With offtake remaining strong, the festive season push could even see the luxury car segment posting its highest ever volumes in a year in 2023.

SUV in the Indian market. The Audi Q5 SUV holds a prominent position as a compelling product offering for the renowned German automaker in the Indian market, and this exclusive variant is anticipated to cater to a more specialized group of buyers within the segment. The Audi Q5 limited edition is now available in the technology variant, featuring an exclusive Mythos Black exterior color.

Audi's India unit said on Friday that any potential cut down on electric vehicle (EV) import taxes would help the German carmaker experiment better with models and pricing in the world's third-largest car market. «If we get a window of three to five years where the government is able to reduce the duties, it will let us experiment what models make sense for India and help in terms of pricing points,» Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon told Reuters on the sidelines of a showroom launch in Bengaluru. Reuters reported last month that the Indian government is working on a new EV policy that would slash import taxes for automakers that commit to some local manufacturing.

SUV in the Indian market, with a starting price of ₹1.39 crore (ex-showroom). This new Mercedes EQE model is built on the new EVA platform and is available in the EQE 500 4MATIC variant, which comes as a single specification. The EQE, positioned under the EQS in Mercedes' lineup, includes a 10-year battery warranty.

Narendra Modi's promotion of the "Make in India" programme. He highlighted the importance of using domestically made product and commended India's policies under PM Modi's leadership as a positive example. In an address at the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), Putin said, "You know, we did not have domestically made cars then, but we do now.

MUNICH (Reuters) -China's industrial policy adviser and 'father of EVs' Wan Gang said efficient batteries, better EV architectures and intelligent driving systems were key to scaling up EVs, calling for international collaboration on research and standards.

Hyundai, the country's second-largest carmaker, is steadfast in its commitment to this fuel. Tarun Garg, COO of Hyundai in India, emphasized the company's success with diesel variants and its determination to maintain a competitive edge. This decision stands out as Hyundai's key rival, Maruti Suzuki, has completely abandoned the diesel category, with other brands like Skoda, VW, and Audi following suit. «Demand remains strong for our diesels.

Volkswagen (VW) Group will adopt a phased approach to localisation of its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in India and will await a strong business case before committing to offering affordable, 'Made in India' EVs, chairman of board of management of Volkswagen Group, Oliver Blume, told ET. This is even as the world's second largest automaker by volume, which sells the Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini and Porsche brands in India, is a lot more confident of the Indian market now owing to the fast-paced growth it has seen in the country in the recent past that has made it the third largest car market globally. Blume was speaking on the sidelines of the Volkswagen Group's annual press meet in Munich. «We have a ramp-up curve for electric mobility, which includes bringing the right products and right positioning, especially for the Indian market, where you also need to address the lower segments.

Every year, a number of new vehicles are discontinued, generally due to poor sales

Balbir Dhillon, Head, Audi India, says “Audi globally has decided to launch 20 electric cars overall by 2025 and 25 by 2030. That means some of these cars will also be made in India. If all the cars that are going to be launched globally make a positive business case, we will try to bring them to our customers in the country.”On Audi’s EV journeyAudi has decided to be a fully electric car company by 2033 so the journey has started and eventually will move in that direction.

Porsche AG's executive board member for sales and marketing Detlev von Platen and vice-president of region overseas and emerging markets Matthias Becker will be in India later this month, while senior executives from BMW's headquarters are scheduled to fly in during the festive season in October. Ola Kallenius, chairman of the board of management at Mercedes-Benz AG, Andre Konsbruck, VP for overseas sales at Audi AG; Nick Connor, head of Volvo Cars in Asia Pacific; and Francesco Scardaoni, region director, Automobili Lamborghini Asia Pacific, have already visited the country in the past few months.These are among about a dozen top executives of luxury-vehicle companies who have already visited India or will be here soon to review their growth strategies for this market.

Also Read: Toyota to launch a Maruti Fronx-based SUV? Here’s what report says Moreover, the automaker said that it is "currently preparing the remedy parts for this recall".Customers will receive free installation of protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube as a temporary measure until the final remedy parts are available. Toyota further noted that it will notify affected owners about this issue by early October 2023.

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) announced Tuesday evening its intention to surpass the sales of BMW (ETR:BMWG), Mercedes-Benz (ETR:MBGn), and Audi (ETR:VOWG_p) in China by 2024. This ambitious goal comes as the emerging Chinese automaker accelerates the introduction of new vehicle models and ramps up its manufacturing efforts.

Credit Suisse, the number of millionaires in India is projected to more than double by 2026, which augers well for the industry. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo logged strong growth during the first half—a rarity. The three German brands had their best ever half- yearly performance.