According to the proposed rules, newly developed models of electric passenger and commercial vehicles must incorporate AVAS technology by October 2026.

Kawasaki produces both models in India, with nearly 95 per cent of components sourced locally.

The initiative seeks to safeguard the iconic British brand from the recent cyberattack while ensuring support for its affected suppliers.

The limited edition BMW G 310 RR gets some visual changes to make it stand out, but mechanically, it remains identical to the standard model.

The Honda CB350C Special Edition, available in two colours, will be sold exclusively through Honda’s premium BigWing showroom network.

The move addresses India’s charging infrastructure gap, with only 30,000 public stations currently operational. By targeting high-EV-density regions, the scheme aims to alleviate range anxiety and accelerate adoption.

The new colours have been introduced to target increased sales during the peak festive purchasing period.

Lucid secured a lifeline earlier this year when major ride-hailing platform Uber became its second-largest investor.

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation currently maintains a market capitalisation of roughly $29 billion, substantially below its Indian division's valuation.

Skoda Auto has served as the primary driver of Volkswagen Group's Indian market strategy since it assumed this role in 2018. (Representative image)