Motorsports Skill Development

SUPRA SAEINDIA 2026 Enters Final Development Phase Ahead of September Event

SUPRA SAEINDIA 2026, the flagship Formula Student competition organised by SAEINDIA, has entered its final four-month countdown, with participating teams moving from the design and simulation stage into full-scale vehicle fabrication and development. Now in its 13th edition, the event continues to attract strong engagement from across India’s automotive and mobility ecosystem, including OEMs, component manufacturers, […]

Components Emobility Passenger Cars

MEYLE Expands EV Aftermarket Play with Shock Absorbers for Tesla Model Y

MEYLE has expanded its leading portfolio to include a new shock absorber set suitable for the Tesla Model Y, complementing its existing range for the Tesla Model 3 and addressing a growing gap in the market. This new development combines enhanced driving comfort with reliable stability. In addition, a modified design of the front shock […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

TVS Motor Leads As Electric Two-Wheeler Market Expands Amid Monthly Slowdown

The segment accounted for 7.8 % of the overall two-wheeler market in April 2026, lower than the 9.8 % share recorded in March, but significantly higher than the 5.5 % penetration seen in April 2025. India’s electric two-wheeler market continued to witness strong year-on-year growth in April 2026, even as the segment experienced a sharp […]

Buses Dealerships Sales & Service Trucks

BharatBenz Expands Service Network in UP with Three New Workshops

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced the inauguration of three new BharatBenz service centers across the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. The new workshops at Jhansi, Kabrai and Chitrakoot will be operated by PPS Trucking – part of one of the country’s most widely spread automobile conglomerates. […]

Buses Emobility

FlixBus Partners with Green Drive Mobility to Launch Electric Intercity Bus Services

Green Drive Mobility, a fast-growing EV mobility and logistics platform, has announced a strategic partnership with FlixBus, the global travel-tech company transforming intercity transport, to launch electric intercity bus services between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam (Vizag). The initiative marks a step forward in the electrification of long-distance bus travel in India. As part of the first […]

Buses Manufacturing Safety Technology

MG Group Marks 30 Years of Integrated Bus Manufacturing Excellence  

MG Group, a leading bus and coach manufacturer in India, known for its integrated engineering capabilities, strong commitment to safety standards, and focus on delivering high-quality mobility solutions across diverse transportation segments, has marked three decades of operations at its Zaheerabad manufacturing facility, reinforcing its position as a leader in integrated bus manufacturing and engineering […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

Oben Electric Launches Rorr EVO at ₹99,999

Oben Electric has launched its new electric motorcycle, the Rorr EVO, at an introductory price of ₹99,999 (ex-showroom) for the first 10,000 customers, positioning it as a no-compromise offering that blends performance, practicality and everyday usability. The Rorr EVO will be available in four colour options and will be priced at ₹1,24,999 after the introductory […]

Buses Trucks

SML Mahindra Registers Historic FY26 on Back of Robust CV Demand

SML Mahindra created history in FY2025–26 by achieving its highest-ever annual sales, complemented by a record-breaking performance in March. This milestone underscores the company’s strong business fundamentals, disciplined execution, and growing customer confidence in the brand. The performance reinforces SML Mahindra’s commitment to operational excellence and its ability to deliver consistent growth in a highly […]

Components Distribution & Retail

Mansons Expands Global Aftermarket Playbook

At ACMA Automechanika 2026, India’s largest automotive aftermarket exhibition, Mansons International highlighted its expanding global aftermarket strategy and a wider product portfolio aimed at strengthening its international presence. Speaking to MOTORINDIA on the sidelines of the event, Mr. Ashish Balutkar, Sr. VP – International Marketing & Sales, emphasised that the aftermarket has always been central […]

Buses Emobility Logistics Market Outlook Trucks

Indian CV Industry volumes set to hit record high; growth to moderate at 5–6% this fiscal

GST-led recovery sustains momentum; West Asia crisis may impact exports and margins India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry is expected to reach a record volume of approximately 12.4 lakh units in fiscal 2027, surpassing the previous peak seen in fiscal 2019. This follows a strong rebound of 13% in fiscal 2026. However, on a higher base, […]

Emobility Logistics Trucks

Montra Launches Two New eSCV Variants EVIATOR 350 and EVIATOR 350L+

Montra Electric, the clean mobility brand of the diversified Murugappa Group, has announced a strategic expansion of its eSCV portfolio with the introduction of two new EVIATOR variants, EVIATOR 350 (32kWh) and EVIATOR 350L+ (50kWh). This expansion is rooted in real-world intelligence, with Montra Electric’s fleet of over 600+ vehicles clocking more than 65 lakh […]

Emobility Passenger Cars

Mercedes-Benz launches all-new CLA BEV in India from ₹59 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has strengthened its electric portfolio in India with the launch of the all-new CLA BEV, marking the debut of its next-generation Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform in the country. The electric luxury sedan is priced from ₹59 lakh (ex-showroom), with deliveries set to begin from end-April 2026. Positioned as a born-electric model, the CLA […]

digitalization Passenger Cars Sales & Service Service & Maintenance

Kia rolls out ‘Digital Passport’ to bring transparency to vehicle ownership

Kia India has introduced a new digital feature, Digital Passport, aimed at simplifying vehicle ownership and enhancing transparency through a unified, data-driven vehicle health report. Integrated within the Kia Connect app under the “New Services” tab, the feature provides customers with a secure and comprehensive view of their vehicle’s lifecycle. The service is offered on […]

Partnerships Passenger Cars SDVs

JSW Motors, Tata Elxsi set up Pune Tech Hub for software-defined mobility

JSW Motors has partnered with Tata Elxsi to establish the JNEXT – JSW NextGen Technology Center in Pune, marking a strategic step towards developing next-generation, software-defined and AI-powered mobility solutions. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise the collaboration, with the new centre positioned as a key engineering hub supporting JSW […]