Kia India, in partnership with the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), has inaugurated an automotive skill development centre at Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Kurla, Mumbai. It is the first of four centres planned under a pilot initiative, funded through Kia India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, to train 360 candidates in Faridabad, […]
Hyundai Motor India has revealed the safety features of the BAYON, its upcoming “Intelligent Utility Vehicle”, ahead of its India launch on 26 October 2026. Built on the Global K Enhanced Platform, the car is engineered for 5-Star Indian safety standards, the company says. It offers more than 80 advanced safety features, and more than […]
Gurugram-based clean energy company Readily Solutions Limited is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) in FY 2027–28, subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals. The company was earlier Readily Mobility Solutions Private Limited. It converted to a public limited company in August 2026 and took its new name. The company says it is strengthening its […]
Michelin has opened a new Michelin Tyres & Services (MTS) store in Jammu, in partnership with Maha Shakti Auto. The 1,000 sq ft store is in Main Bazar, Gumat, in the city’s commercial district, and is meant to make Michelin’s products and services more accessible to customers in Jammu and nearby areas. The store sells […]
SWITCH Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, and intercity operator Purple Bus have launched what they call the region’s first electric bus service, on the new Nagpur–Chandrapur route, extending Purple Bus’s intercity network further into Vidarbha. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari was present at the flag-off of the first six buses, […]
AXOR, the premium safety gear brand from Vega Auto, has launched the Agera, a high-performance full-face helmet that combines race-inspired styling with aerodynamic engineering, ventilation and safety features. It is aimed at riders who want a performance-oriented riding experience. Its most distinctive feature is an integrated rear spoiler. AXOR says the spoiler is designed to […]
Renault India has introduced its strong hybrid E-Tech 160 technology in the country, with the new Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160. It is the first Renault vehicle in India to get the system. It comes in Evolution, Techno and Emotion variants priced at ₹16.99 lakh, ₹18.99 lakh and ₹19.49 lakh respectively (ex-showroom). Bookings are open […]
Maxion Wheels, a division of Iochpe-Maxion S.A., has entered a new chapter. At IAA Transportation 2026, the company, which describes itself as the world’s leading steel and aluminium wheel supplier, showcased its first forged aluminium truck wheels for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, alongside a new surface treatment that it says keeps wheels […]
Stellantis has announced the next phase of its India growth under its FaSTLAne 2030 plan, moving from building foundations to scaling up. Jeep and Citroën will launch 12 products over the next three years, made up of five Jeep and seven Citroën launches. Seven are all-new products and five are major upgrades. They will cover […]
Elektrobit, an automotive software company, and Microchip Technology, a semiconductor supplier, have announced a collaboration to simplify and speed up AUTOSAR-based software development for automotive manufacturers and suppliers using Microchip’s automotive platforms. They say carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers are under pressure to shorten development cycles as vehicles become software-defined, without compromising safety, quality or […]
Maruti Suzuki India is celebrating 25 years of Maruti Suzuki True Value (MSTV), its pre-owned car business, which says it has served over 65 lakh customers. MSTV entered the used car market in 2001 with an organised framework for buying and selling pre-owned cars, and the company says its processes remain an industry standard. MSTV […]
Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited (a joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp), has partnered with Kia India to integrate their charging networks. Kia EV customers can now find, use and pay for Jio-bp pulse charging stations through K-Charge in the MyKia app. With the pulse network added, the platform […]
VIDA, the electric brand of Hero MotoCorp, has unveiled the DIRT.E K3 6DAYS Limited Edition in Grândola, Portugal, at the 100th FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). Only 100 units will be made, and each honours a specific edition of the event, which began in 1913. VIDA says it is the first Indian electric brand […]
MINI has launched the Cooper Oxford Edition in India, a special edition celebrating 25 years of modern MINI. It was unveiled at the newly opened MINI dealership in Lucknow, MINI Speed Motorwagen. The car comes as a completely built-up unit (CBU) priced at ₹55,50,000 (ex-showroom). Bookings are open at all MINI India authorised dealerships, and […]
Exponent ONE, an EV financing platform for commercial vehicles, has partnered with Montra Electric and Exponent Energy to launch ONE Pass, an Energy-as-a-Service offering for Montra Electric three-wheelers. It charges drivers per kilometre for battery usage and charging, and bundles this with a lifetime battery warranty under a single per-kilometre rate. The companies say the […]