Automotive Industry News: February 28, 2025
Welcome to the latest updates from the car and bike world. Here’s a recap of what’s happening today:
12:34 PM IST: Ola Electric maintained its leadership in the electric two-wheeler segment, despite a 26% sales decline in February. The company still holds a 28% market share.
12:07 PM IST: Ather Energy is accelerating new product development and expanding its R&D center in Bengaluru to ensure the quality, reliability and performance of its scooters.
12:06 PM IST: Tata Harrier Stealth Edition is arriving at dealerships, with deliveries starting soon. The Stealth Edition features cosmetic changes only.
10:23 AM IST: Maruti Suzuki is expected to launch the e-Vitara, its first electric car in India in March, to compete with the Hyundai Creta EV and others.
09:17 AM IST: Hero MotoCorp has filed a design patent for a new electric motorcycle under its subsidiary Vida.
08:38 AM IST: A quick recap of the biggest automotive developments. Kia EV4 was unveiled, and Ultraviolette announced future plans.
08:31 AM IST: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that road projects worth ₹80,000 Crore will begin soon in Assam.
08:07 AM IST: Donald Trump’s tariffs could pose a challenge for European carmakers like Volkswagen and Mercedes. The US President has announced that products imported from European countries could face tariffs of up to 25 percent.
08:07 AM IST: Car and two-wheeler sales in India are expected to grow by at least 4% in FY26, according to a report. Domestic passenger vehicle sales saw a record year in 2024, with over 42 lakh vehicles sold.
Ola Electric S1 Gen 3 lineup
That’s all for now. Check back for further updates as they happen.
