Auto Industry

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. announced the appointment of Hajime Aota as the new Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group effective from 1st January 2026.

The ICOTY and IMOTY Awards 2026, presented by JK Tyre, took centre stage in New Delhi at one of the industry’s most anticipated evenings. The ICOTY Awards, now in their 21st year, and the IMOTY Awards, in their 19th...

India’s electric vehicle (EV) policy has entered a new phase of scale. The PM eDrive scheme delivered 1.13 million EVs in its first year while offering half the per-vehicle subsidy compared to FAME II, signalling a ...

In a major push to accelerate India’s clean mobility transition, Esyasoft e-Mobility and Park+, India’s largest community and corporate mobility platform, have announced a strategic partnership to deploy 10,000 EV c...

The Audi Group is entering into a strategic partnership with UST, a global transformation company specializing in AI-powered technology, design, and engineering. UST, headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California (USA), ...

Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced that its family scooter, Rizta, has crossed the 2 lakh sales mark.

Bijliride, one of India’s fastest-growing two-wheeler EV rental platforms, announced its expansion into three major cities, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR, marking the next big leap in its two-wheeler EV rental ex...

Maruti Suzuki India announced a historic signing of collaboration agreements with 13 Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and aggregators to provide seamless charging experiences on a single platform.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' with a financial outlay of Rs.7280 crore. This first-of-its-kind init...

Greaves Cotton Limited has partnered with Ligier Group (“Ligier”), one of Europe’s most recognised manufacturers of light & heavy quadricycles

Big two wheeler players in India like Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor Company and Royal Enfield, among others, recorded peak retail sales in 2025, thanks to the festive season and the posi...

The festive cheer dovetailed with GST 2.0 that resulted in vehicle prices being cut by thousands and lakhs of rupees, resulted in not only a good September, but also a bombastic October for car manufacturers. Leadin...

Statiq, India’s leading EV charging network provider, has announced a landmark partnership with BMW Group India aimed at transforming the country’s e-mobility landscape.

According to industry estimates, India could need to recycle over 1.2 million EV batteries annually by 2030. This number is anticipated to exceed 14 million by 2040. NavPrakriti has started the operation of eastern ...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), a leading two-wheeler manufacturer in the country, has achieved a significant milestone of 35 million sales for its popular Activa range, comprising the Activa 110, Activa ...

According to the Grant Thornton Bharat Q3 2025 Automotive Dealtracker, India’s automotive sector recorded its strongest quarter in over a year, with 30 transactions valued at USD 4.6 billion.

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) hosted its first-ever Investor Day, presenting a comprehensive strategic road map that includes India centric product expansion plans, advanced manufacturing, deep localisation and...

Revving up its fast-paced performance for 2025, BMW Group India posted highest-ever car sales in first nine months of the calendar year (January – September). The company sold 11,978 cars and 3,976 motorcycles. BMW ...

Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited has set a bold target to produce over 1 crore+ helmets and achieve Rs 1000 crore revenue in the ongoing financial year (FY 2025-26).

The 13th edition of Traffic Infratech Expo, along with Road Infratech Expo and Parking Infratech Expo, has officially opened the doors at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s infras...

Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle startup pioneering the use of electric car’s high-voltage (HV) technology in two-wheelers, has announced that it has secured strategic funding from the Technology Dev...

The Special Plenary Session 2 at the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on “Embracing the Future: Strategic Development and Market Integration of Software Defined Vehicle...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has reinforced its commitment to developing a comprehensive EV ecosystem across the country.

Hero MotoCorp Limited announced the appointment of Harshavardhan Chitale as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday, January 5, 2026, following approval of the Board of Directors.

Marking yet another significant milestone, Renault India, a fully owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, announced 300+ customer deliveries of its popular models across Kerala, during the auspicious ...

Honda Motor Co. has announced plans to exhibit a wide variety of Honda mobility products, including motorcycles, automobiles, power products and aircraft, as well as related technologies and concept models at the Ja...

Critiques suggesting that E20 causes a “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency are misplaced. Vehicle mileage is influenced by a variety of factors beyond just fuel type.

India’s push toward clean mobility, green energy, and advanced manufacturing is facing a hidden vulnerability: its near-total reliance on imported rare-earth magnets. A new report by Primus Partners, From Extraction...

Ather Energy has announced that it has crossed the milestone of 400 Ather Grid fast charging points across Tamil Nadu.

Marking International Youth Day 2025, Hyundai Motor India reaffirmed its enduring commitment to empowering the youth of India. Driven by a future-focused, multi-dimensional approach, HMIL through the initiatives of ...

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), under its Jaivik Pahal (Bio Initiative) campaign, hosted the 4th International Conference on World Biofuel Day 2025 in New Delhi, themed “Indian Auto Industry’s...

Citroen India announced a bold new chapter in its journey with the launch of “Citroen 2.0 – Shift Into the New” strategic plan.

Force Motors, a key automotive player and India’s largest van manufacturer has announced the launch of Force iPulse, a next-generation connected vehicle platform that introduces a new standard in operational intelli...

Production anniversary for a brand icon: the 600,000th model of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class rolled off the production line in Graz, Austria – a Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology

VinFast has officially inaugurated its electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant at the Sipcot Industrial Park in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, has further strengthened its localisation commitment by widening the existing industrial portfolio with inclusion of Made-in-India large size Spherical Roller ...

Renault Group is accelerating its development in India, one of the most dynamic automotive markets in the world. As part of its strategy to make the country a key international hub, the Group has taken a major step ...

Ather Energy, India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced that it has crossed the milestone of 400 Ather Grid fast charging points across Maharashtra.

Force Motors, a key automotive player and India’s largest van manufacturer, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY2025-26). The company has reported a strong performance, unde...

Skoda Auto is revving to newer highs as it celebrates its 25-year legacy in India, and 130 years globally. Earlier this month, the brand achieved its highest half-yearly sales ever in H1 2025.

According to a report by CareEdge Global IFSC Limited, a full-service credit rating agency, China has firmly established itself as the global powerhouse in the Rare Earth Element (REE) sector, holding 49% of the wor...

A total of 13,178 electric cars were retailed in the country in the month of June 2025, in contrast to 7323 units sold in the corresponding period last year.

Skoda Auto has crossed a major manufacturing milestone in India, half a million cars produced in state of the art Indian manufacturing facilities.

Oben Electric, India’s leading homegrown R&D driven electric motorcycle manufacturer, announced that it is working on its second indigenous electric motorcycle platform, O100 (Pronounced as O Hundred).

Paying tribute to the legendary leader late Osamu Suzuki, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited, announced a proposal to establish Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India.

Steelbird Hi-Tech India Limited, the world’s largest helmet manufacturer, has achieved another strong performance in fiscal year 2024-25, recording sales of 8.7 million helmets — a remarkable jump from 8 million uni...

Hyundai Motor Group announced the opening of the Hyundai Centre of Excellence for future mobility technology (Hyundai CoE)at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.

Beginning 2025 with a strong start, BMW Group India has delivered its best-ever Q1 car deliveries with +7% growth. The company delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January...

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) successfully organised the 19th SIAM Styling & Design Conclave alongside the 17th Automotive Design Challenge (ADC). Themed "Innovating Today, Inspiring Tomorrow...

Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has once again raised concerns over the lack of Autogas vehicle production in India, noting that eight of the world's ten largest automakers manufacture Autogas vehicles for various g...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has appointed Takashi Nakajima as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) and he will take charge from April 1, 2025, consequent to the management changes announced annually by H...

Advik Hi-Tech Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in automotive technology and a trusted partner to top-tier OEMs worldwide, unveiled a pioneering portfolio of products at the Auto Component Expo – Bharat Mobility Global Exp...

Mahindra has unveiled its new dedicated state-of-the-art manufacturing and battery assembly facility at its Chakan plant, a fully integrated ecosystem dedicated to producing Electric Origin SUVs.

SEG Automotive, a global leader in automotive technology solutions, unveiled its extensive portfolio of electrification technologies. The company showcased its successful transformation from a traditional hardware m...

Writing a new chapter of success, BMW Group India has achieved its best-ever annual car deliveries with 11% growth. The company delivered 15,721 cars (BMW and MINI) and 8,301 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between Janua...

Advik, a leading automotive product manufacturer, has successfully acquired Powersports MTG GmbH, a motorcycle mechanical and hydraulic braking system and clutch system manufacturer.

With over 4 million EVs sold in India, EV adoption is fast approaching the Inflexion point supported by an enabling ecosystem, supportive Government policy, and increased consumer awareness. However, the need of the...

Anant Mukesh Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Murray Auchincloss, CEO, bp inaugurated the 500th Jio-bp pulse EV-charging station of Jio-bp, a fuels and mobility joint venture between RIL and b...

EVFY, an emerging start-up for electric automotive solutions, has announced its entry into the EV charging infrastructure space by installing its first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station, marking a major step in...

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, in collaboration with SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, unveiled anElectric Vehicle (EV) Index for India.

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the leading organisation for India’s auto component sector, held its 64th Annual Session on September 09, 2024, centered on the theme ‘Viksit Bhara...

GLIDA, one of India's leading public EV Charge Point Operators (formerly known as Fortum Charge & Drive India), announced the inauguration of its largest electric vehicle charging hub in Hyderabad with 102 charging ...

Brakes India, a TSF Group company and India’s leading braking systems manufacturer together with ADVICS, an AISIN Group company and Japan’s leading premium brake system supplier, plan to form a joint venture to desi...

Lectrix EV, one of India’s leading 2WEV companies, has formed a strategic partnership with FYC Tech Pvt Ltd, popularly known as Jumppers, a pioneering last-mile delivery venture utilising an electric fleet.

BorgWarner is first-to-market with its electric Torque Vectoring and Disconnect (eTVD) system for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with launches for Polestar and an additional major European OEM.

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung visited India to review the Group’s mid-to long-term future mobility strategies, which lay the foundation for its leadership in the Indian market and sustainable grow...

SAIC Motor, a global Fortune 500 company with annual revenues of around US$ 110 billion and a presence in over 100 countries and the US$ 23 billion JSW Group, (India’s leading conglomerate with interests across B2B ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first automobile in-plant railway siding at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) via video conferenci...

Ultraviolette Automotive, an electric two wheeler manufacturer, has appointed Ajay Shanker as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ajay comes with a rich background spanning over 25 years in pivotal financial roles at...

BorgWarner has begun eMotor rotor and stator production for XPeng Motors, a leading Chinese Smart EV company. The product will be used on the X9 MPV as well as XPeng’s next electric B-class sedan, with start of prod...

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a leading player in the energy sector, marked a significant milestone at the India Energy Week 2024 in Goa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the operation of the fir...

Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, made a remarkable presence at India's inaugural Bharat Mobility Global Expo – 2024.

Business leaders in the automotive space hailed the Interim Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for its clear focus on strengthening the electric vehicle ecosystem at large.

Hyundai Motor India has completed acquisition and assignment of identified assets at General Motors India’s Talegaon Plant in Maharashtra. The acquisition has been completed post fulfilment of certain conditions and...

Netradyne, a provider of AI technology for fleet and driver safety, has announced its collaboration with GreenLine Mobility Solutions, India's premier LNG-powered heavy trucking logistics company.

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, announced the start of production of passenger vehicles from its new factory in Sanand, Gujarat. This event marks a significant milestone fo...

BMW Group India has continued its record-breaking success in 2023 by posting the best-ever annual sales (January – December) – for all three brands – BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad. BMW Group India delivered 14,172 cars...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India(HMSI) inaugurated a new3rd assembly line at its fourth two-wheeler plant at Vithalapur in the state of Gujarat (India)adding a capacity of 6.5 lakh units

Hyundai Motor Group held its 2024 New Year address at Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, the first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plant in Korea, looking forward to the year ahead and outlining the Group’s key areas of focu...

Kia India has announced the appointment of Gwanggu Lee as the new Managing Director and CEO, effective immediately. He will be the 3rd Managing Director and CEO of Kia India, succeeding Kook Hyun Shim and Tae Jin Pa...

India a country with one of the highest fatal road accidents should avoid going the United States (US) way of going in for more for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) as they make the roads less safe for other small c...

Union Ministry of Roads Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is planning to introduce cashless medical treatment to all injured accident victims across the nation within the next three to four months.

BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, achieved a historic milestone as its 6 millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line. This momentous occasion, marking ...

Christopher Marsh took charge as the head of the Surface Solutions business and the Pune Plant in India on October 01, 2023. He succeeds Landry Tchapda who now at the end of his assignment has been assigned another ...

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation signed a strategic partnership with Infineon Technologies AG,a global semiconductor leader, to secure power semiconductors in support of the growing electric vehicle demand ...

After almost trebling to 7.3 lakh units last fiscal, volume growth of electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) is set to slow to 25% this fiscal following the recent reduction of subsidy under the FAME-II scheme and consequent ...

India's automotive industry can become a global hub for design, development, and production, appealing to international mark. The Indian automotive industry can drive investments and collaboration, paving the way fo...

According to a Crisil Market Intelligence & Analytics report, the domestic market for passenger vehicles with ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance System s will cross US 1 billion by financial year 2028.

Electric Vehicles (EV) penetration in India will reach 50pc by FY33 led by strong and sustained government support. Moreover, incentives of Rs 1.8 trillion over FY 24-28E would lead to battery demand of 250Gwh and e...

Michael Perschke, former Managing Director of Audi India, has been appointed to the Board of Goldstone Technologies (GTL), a pioneering Indian company specialising in business intelligence, data analytics and EV Tec...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for the acquisition and assignment of identified assets related to General Motors India (GMI)’s Talegaon Plant in Maharashtra.

Mahindra & Mahindra and Temasek, the Singapore-headquartered global investment firm, have executed a binding agreement for Temasek to invest Rs. 1200 crore into MEAL (Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited), the four-...

In order to drive circular economy, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex automotive industry body, organised a seminar on 'Achieving Circularity in the Automotive Industry through Extended...

The Maruti Suzuki Board approved termination of the contract manufacturing agreement and exercising the option to acquire the shares of Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd (SMG) from Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) subject ...

Seven of the world’s leading automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis NV – are creating a joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North ...

Mahindra & Mahindra announced that it has achieved a production milestone of 900,000 units for the Scorpio SUV, marking a significant achievement for the brand that created the SUV category in India. For over two de...

The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the registered association representing Indian manufacturers of electric vehicles, has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressing concerns that ...

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm, has announced the findings of its report, ‘Electric Vehicles in India – New Wheels on the Roads’. The report focuses on the real estate strateg...

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) in its Vehicle Retail Data for May’23 has revealed that the passenger vehicle sales have grown by 4 per cent YOY.

The Vehicle Retail Data for May’23 released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) clearly demonstrates that the two wheeler industry has shown a positive growth.