Union Budget 2026-27: The annual jamboree continues

I call the Union Budget exercise an annual jamboree. While ordinary citizens look forward to benefits that accrue directly to them in terms of income tax reliefs or cost cuts in their daily items of purchase, variou...

Jeep announces strategic plan Jeep 2.0 to boost product momentum in India

Jeep, the iconic SUV brand with 85 years of global heritage, reaffirmed its commitment to Asia Pacific with India at the center of its Strategic Plan Jeep 2.0. This plan for India reflects Jeep’s vision to build end...

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 will see strong global participation

The sixth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, India’s premier international trade fair for the auto component and automotive aftermarket industry, will bring together over 870+ exhibitors, serving as a key conv...

Shifting sands of India’s electric two wheeler industry

The latest retail sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of India (FADA) reveals an interesting trend. Leading the pack of retailers are two major ICE players, TVS Motor Company and...

Indian auto component Industry grows 6.8% in H1 FY26

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the auto components industry, announced the findings of its Industry Performance Review for the first-half of FY 2025-26 (April–Se...

Mercedes-Maybach GLS ‘Celebration Edition’ launched at Rs. 4.10 crore

Mercedes-Benz India announced that in 2026 it plans 12 new cars for India. Many of these products will comprise top end vehicles and new BEVs. The company kick started 2026 with the launch of the Mercedes-Maybach GL...

Valeo, Hero MotoCorp announce partnership at CES 2026

Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, and Hero MotoCorp, world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, announced their strategic partnership through the signing of the Memorandum of Understand...

Ather Energy riders have access to 5000+ fast chargers across India

Ather Energy announced that Ather riders now have access to 5000+ public fast chargers equipped with the LECCS (Light Electric Combined Charging System) connector. This network spans across 395+ cities and includes ...

ICOTY 2026 goes to Maruti Suzuki Victoris, IMOTY to TVS Apache RTX 300

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...

Ather Energy to venture into auto insurance distribution

Ather Energy has confirmed its plans to enter the auto insurance services space by incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate as a corporate agent. In an effort to make the ownership experience more s...

India’s EV landscape strengthens as funding jumps 27% in 2025: Tracxn report

India's EV sector raised $1.4B in 2025 YTD, marking a 27% increase over the $1.1B raised in 2024. This significant capital was concentrated in just 65 funding rounds (down sharply from 135 in 2024), indicating great...

UST to acquire majority stake in Italdesign owned by Lamborghini

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 Rizta hits 2 lakh sales milestone

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

Ola Electric commences deliveries of 4680 Bharat Cell powered vehicles

Ola Electric announced the commencement of mass deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell power vehicles.

Disseqt partners with Tata Technologies, Infosys

Agentic AI platform Disseqt AI announced its partnership with Tata Technologies and Infosys, under which Disseqt will help both companies’ IT and DevOps teams develop and fast-track the production of tailored Agenti...

MG Select celebrates triple milestone in sales, products, experiential centres

JSW MG Motor India has announced the expansion of its luxury retail channel, MG Select. The network now encompasses 15 Experience Centres across 14 major cities in India, underscoring the brand's commitment to deliv...

Maruti Suzuki ties up with 13 CPOs for pan India EV charging platform

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.

Rs.7,280 crore Govt nod for manufacturing rare earth permanent magnets

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...

TVS ILP leases Andhra Pradesh facility to TBIS, a Toyota group company

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP), India’s first corporate industrial and logistics parks developer, has leased over 33,000 sq. ft space of its facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to Toyotsu Bharat I...

JSW MG Motor India sells 50,000 units of MG Windsor in under 400 days

JSW MG Motor India announced that the MG Windsor has crossed the 50,000 sales milestone in just over a year, marking a historic achievement for the company. With this, the MG Windsor becomes India’s first EV to cros...

Greaves Cotton, Ligier Group partner Euro V+ certified diesel engines

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

Bentley announces updates to Beyond100+ ambitions

Bentley Motors announced a series of updates to its forward-thinking Beyond100+ strategy, reflecting current market and customer perspectives. In a press conference streamed live from Bentley’s home in Crewe, and th...

Marelli opens new technical R&D site in Bangalore

Marelli has established a new technical R&D site in Bangalore, southern India, to further expand the company’s engineering capabilities, supporting its innovation strategy in crucial automotive technology areas. The...

Eurogrip tyres introduces new adventure range at Eicma 2025, Milan

Eurogrip, India’s leading brand of two-and three-wheeler tyres from TVS Srichakra Ltd., introduced Trailhound Wild & Bee Wild as part of its latest range of adventure and scooter tyres at EICMA 2025, the world’s for...

Two wheeler sales break all records in October 2025

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...

Statiq, BMW Group India partner to electrify major corridors across India

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.

NavPrakriti lithium-ion battery recycling plant operations commence

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 ...

Hero MotoCorp rides into UK, expanding its operations to 51 countries

Hero MotoCorp announced its official entry into the United Kingdom in partnership with MotoGB with its Euro 5+ range led by Hunk 440.This marks the company’s 51st international market, strengthening its footprint a...

Embraer , Mahindra Group to introduce C-390 Millennium in India

Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra Group have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programm...

Hyundai Motor India plans Rs 45,000 crore Investment by FY 2030

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...

Micelio Mobility event deliberates on future of EVs in India

Micelio Mobility’s annual flagship event, the ‘Global Clean Mobility Summit 2025’ concluded in Bengaluru, spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and leadership in sustainable transport.

JSW MG Motor India rises to second in luxury EV segment

JSW MG Motor India has risen to become the second largest brand in the luxury EV segment—an impressive milestone powered by the combined success of the MG Cyberster and the MG M9 Presidential Limousine. Both models ...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor , Karnataka Govt tie up on vocation studies

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samagra Shikshana Karnataka (Department of School Education and Literacy), Government of Karnataka, to promote and stren...

BMW Group India posts best-ever sales of 11,978 units in Q1-Q3 2025.

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 ...

AI-driven mobility takes the wheel at Traffic InfraTech Expo 2025

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...

First batch of Maruti Suzuki vehicles move by rail to Anantnag

Maruti Suzuki India has announced the arrival of first lot of vehicles in Kashmir valley by rail, becoming the first automobile manufacturer in the country to use Indian Railways to dispatch vehicles to the region. ...

VIDA – Powered by Hero MotoCorp – Elevates EV ownership journey

VIDA – powered by Hero MotoCorp – has introduced a comprehensive suite of value-added services designed to enhance every stage of EV ownership.

Raptee.HV is India’s first electric motorcycle OEM to get secure funding

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...

26th SAFE Annual Convention reinforces commitment to road discipline

To deliberate on advancing road safety, fostering responsible driving practices, and accelerating the transition towards greener mobility solutions, the Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an initia...

ACMA’s 65th Annual Session highlights supply chain resilience

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the Indian auto component industry, convened its 65th Annual Session in New Delhi.

SIAM discusses changing global dynamics at 65th annual convention

The Special Plenary Session 3 at the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on “Changing Global Dynamics: Implications for India in Evolving Landscape” emphasised the critica...

Role of software defined vehicles highlighted at SIAM meet

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...

Auto leaders discuss ways to attain global leadership in sustainable mobility

At the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Special Plenary Session 1 on “Key Enablers Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility” brought together industry lea...

PM highlights opportunities for India to lead in green transportation

At the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), industry leaders and policymakers discussed the critical role of sustainable mobility in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Hyundai Motor India’s EV charging network delivers 2.3 million units of clean energy

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

Hero MotoCorp appoints Harshavardhan Chitale as CEO

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.

Vedanta boosts metal manufacturing to advance EV industry

On World EV Day, Vedanta Limited, India’s leading critical minerals, energy transition metals, oil & gas and technology conglomerate said it is set to boost metal manufacturing for the evolving needs of the country’...

BSA Gold Star celebrates first anniversary in India

The BSA Gold Star came back to India last year, carrying with it the unmistakable charm of authentic British motorcycling.

Mercedes-Benz India celebrates 1-yr milestone of new long wheelbase E-Class

Mercedes-Benz India announced the first anniversary of the new Long Wheel base E-Class, the best selling luxury sedan in the country.

Reactions on GST cut: A tailwind for the auto sector

Business leaders, automotive bodies, researchers and analysts have all hailed the steps taken at the 56th meeting of the GST council on Sept 03 towards GST reforms.

Eveium Smart Mobility, SunEdge deliver 150 EV scooters in Pune

Eveium Smart Mobility, a leading innovator in electric mobility solutions, in collaboration with SunEdge, a renowned name in sustainable automotive distribution, announced the successful delivery of 150 electric tw...

Maruti Suzuki Fronx achieves cumulative production milestone of 5 lakh units

Maruti Suzuki’s compact SUV, the Fronx achieves 5 lakh cumulative production milestone. Since its launch in 2023, Fronx has garnered customer appreciation for its design and performance. It was the highest exported ...

E 20 petrol causes “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency, is misplaced: Govt

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.

Omega Seiki Mobility to invest $25 million in EV assembly plant in Dubai

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), a leading Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, has launched its first international electric vehicle assembly plant in Jafza, investing USD 25 million (AED 92 million)over the next five ...

Primus Partners report highlights localising rare earth magnet production

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...

Hyundai Motor India accelerates youth empowerment in the country

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 ...

India’s auto industry charts biofuel-driven future at SIAM meet

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...

Acma hosts first edition of Steer 2025 on automotive aftermarket

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) convened the inaugural edition of Steer 2025 (Safe, Tech, Empower & Engage, and Reach) in New Delhi, a national aftermarket confluence aimed at char...

Honeywell, Stereolabs develop mobile solution to simplify logistics

Honeywell has announced its collaboration with Stereolabs on the development of a new mobile solution that can quickly and accurately measure the size, volume and weight of boxes and pallets in a distribution center...

Force Motors launches Force iPulse in tie up with Intangles

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...

MG Motor marks six years in India; Special anniversary prices announced

JSW MG Motor is celebrating its sixth anniversary in India, by announcing special anniversary pricing for limited period, 100% on-road funding and EMI holiday options on Hector and Astor.

BorgWarner secures strategic turbocharger business

BorgWarner has secured two significant turbocharger business wins for a major global original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) next-generation vehicles in Europe and North America.

Force Motors posts robust Q1 FY25-26 performance; Records EBITDA of Rs 357 crore

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...

Can Auto LPG retrofitment in cars be a game-changer in Delhi?

In a landmark move to tackle the capital’s air pollution crisis, Delhi government has enforced a fuel ban on all petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles over 10 years old.

Over 1.2 million Hyundai Creta sold in India in last decade

Hyundai Motor India is celebrating 10 glorious years of the Hyundai Creta in India. What began in July 2015 as HMIL’s bold step into the mid-SUV segment, has today become a name synonymous with power, style and aspi...

SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave focuses on sustainable ecosystem

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 11th SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave in New Delhi, focusing on the theme "Enhancing Efficiencies in Automotive Logistics."

Tata Punch becomes India’s fastest SUV to cross 6 lakh milestone

Tata Motors announced a historic milestone for its revolutionary compact SUV, Punch, which has surpassed 6 lakh production milestone in less than four years—a record-breaking feat that cements its position as India’...

Vinfast India accelerates local employment in Thoothukudi EV plant

VinFast Auto India, the subsidiary of global electric vehicle leader VinFast, has announced the induction of its first cohort of 200 locally hired professionals at its soon to be inaugurate factory in Thoothukudi, T...

Hidden battle for rare earths: Strengthening alternative supply chains

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...

Hyundai Creta becomes highest selling passenger vehicle in India in June 2025

Hyundai Motor India SUV Creta has become the highest-selling model in the country for June 2025. With an impressive 15,786 units sold in June 2025, the Hyundai Creta reaffirmed its position as a customer favourite i...

Ather Rizta electric scooter crosses 1 lakh unit retail sales mark

Ather Energy Limited, India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced that its family scooter, the Rizta, has crossed the 1 lakh unit retail sales milestone within a year of its launch.

Continental Tires announces strategic realignment of product portfolio in India

Continental, one of the world’s leading premium tyre manufacturers, has announced a strategic realignment of its product portfolio in India.

Oben Electric to launch ‘O100’ platform & enter 100cc e motorcycle segment

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).

Apollo Tyres to discontinue Enschede operations in Netherlands

The board of Apollo Tyres NL BV has submitted a Request for Advice to the Work’s Council on the intended decision to discontinue the tyre production and production related activities at the plant in Enschede, The Ne...

Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence to be established in India

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.

Hyundai Motor Group opens new battery research centre at IIT Delhi

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.

Renault opens new design centre in Chennai

Renault India, a fully owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has unveiled its new India-centric transformation strategy – renault. rethink with the inauguration of the Renault Design Centre Chennai.

JSW MG Motor India rolls out ‘Midnight Carnival’ for Hector

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled an exhilarating new campaign for its flagship SUV, the much-loved MG Hector — ‘Midnight Carnival’.

20,000 units of MG Windsor sold in 6 months

JSW MG Motor India announced that the MG Windsor, India’s best-selling EV, has achieved another remarkable milestone. It has now become the fastest EV to register sales of 20,000 units in record time - within 6 mont...

JLR India records highest ever annual sales with growth of 40% in FY25

JLR India has reported its highest-ever annual sales in its 17-year operations in the country. The company saw a record 6,183 retail sales in FY25, representing 40% year-on-year growth, while wholesale volumes reach...

Mahindra unveils future-ready India design studio

Mahindra & Mahindra inaugurated its all-new Mahindra India Design Studio (MIDS) –a state-of-the-art creative facility that marks a bold leap forward in the company’s design capabilities. Located in Mumbai, the futur...

Schaeffler India maintains strong anti-counterfeit measures

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, has intensified its efforts to eliminate counterfeit products from the market, safeguarding customers and the industry from substandard and potentially harmful ...

BMW Group India delivers strong performance in Q1

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...

Maruti Suzuki WagonR tops passenger vehicle sales for 4 years in a row

Maruti Suzuki India has announced that the WagonR is India’s highest selling car in Financial Year 24-25, with 1,98,451 units sold during the year.

SIAM hosts 19th Styling & Design Conclave alongside 17th Automotive Design Challenge

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...

IAC concerned over lack of Autogas vehicles in India

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...

Lanxess inaugurates India Application Development Centre in Mumbai

German specialty chemicals company Lanxess inaugurated its India Application Development Centre (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, strengthening its innovation and customer service capabilities. The centre ,taking up an entir...

Schaeffler India showcases Advanced Mobility Solutions

Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, has announced its participation in The Auto Expo Components Show 2025, part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi.

Advik Hi-Tech showcases advanced composite brake & clutch actuation systems

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...

Electric vehicle maker Okaya EV rebrands as OPG Mobility

In a strategic move to meet the growing demands of India’s electric mobility market, Okaya EV has unveiled its new brand identity, OPG Mobility.

Osamu Suzuki of Suzuki Motor Corporation, aged 94,  passes away

They say it was the Osamu Suzuki magic that transformed India’s automobile industry in 1981 with the setting up of Maruti Udyog Ltd (now Maruti Suzuki India Ltd) in India. That’ not fiction, it is a fact. The man be...

Industry experts for more Investments to accelerate EV adoption

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...

Castrol India appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director

Castrol India Limited, a leading lubricant manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director, effective 1 November 2024.

TSF Group showcases exhaustive product line for global markets at IAA’24

The TSF Group, that derives its legacy from the erstwhile TVS group – one of the largest automotive groups based in India – is showcasing its exhaustive product offerings including brakes, axles& wheels aimed primar...

Evfy forays into EV charging; Installs 1st EV charging station in Delhi NCR

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...

JRG Automotive Industries India, Takagi Seiko Corporation announce JV

JRG Automotive Industries India Pvt Ltd. (JRG Automotive) and Takagi Seiko Corporation (Takagi Seiko) of Japan have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture aimed at introducing advanced automotive manuf...

Chandigarh leads in EV adoption, charging infrastructure in India

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.

ACMA aims at self-reliance, global competitiveness: 64th Annual Session

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...

Vinayak Bhat promoted as Chief Product Officer in Ultraviolette

Ultraviolette (UV), an innovator in future-ready Electric Vehicle Platforms and Battery Technology, has announced the promotion of Vinayak Bhat to the position of Chief Product Officer.

Kazam secures $8 Million in Series A3 funding led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India

Kazam, global technology enabler for e-mobility, has successfully raised $8 million in its Series A3 funding round, led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India.




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