BMW India and BMW Motorrad India have announced the “100 Jahre Nürburgring” limited editions to mark the 100th anniversary of Germany’s famous Nürburgring racetrack in 2027. The collection includes five BMW M cars and the BMW M 1000 R motorcycle, and pre-orders are now open at authorised dealers. The biggest news is the BMW M5 […]
CEAT Limited has expanded manufacturing at its Chennai plant, adding the ability to make more advanced, premium tyres for passenger cars and SUVs, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers. The products will serve customers in India as well as key export markets such as Europe and North America. A highlight of the expansion is the SportDrive SUV […]
Automakers’ body calls the new fuel-efficiency norms “aggressive” but predictable, saying they will unlock investment and give buyers more technology choices. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the Government of India’s notification of the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms, CAFE III, for passenger vehicles. The rules take effect from […]
Ultraviolette today announced that the Shockwave will be built on the company’s newly developed 100V architecture and will launch in the first quarter of 2027. The shift brings the potential for stronger power delivery, higher thermal efficiency, and faster charging for Ultraviolette’s lightweight motorcycle platform. The Shockwave (FUNDURO) was conceived as a lightweight motorcycle built […]
Energy In Motion Ltd. (EIM Ltd) has inaugurated its heavy-duty battery swapping-cum-charging station at Rewari, Haryana, strengthening the energy infrastructure supporting the transition to electric freight along the NH-48 Delhi-Mumbai corridor. The station was inaugurated by Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, in the presence of Mr. Mahendra […]
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET) at IIT Madras, has commenced its nationwide “GET ZET – Electric Truck Awareness to Acceptance” initiative from Chennai. The initiative will run across 40 cities between September […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, announced the launch of the Hayabusa Special Edition, introducing exclusive styling elements and premium finishing details to its flagship sport motorcycle. Alongside the Special Edition, SMIPL has also refreshed the Hayabusa with three new colour options and rider-focused electronic refinements. Offered […]
The demand for enhanced in-car audio experiences is driving greater interest in powerful sound systems that can integrate seamlessly within the vehicle. However, installing high-performance audio components can be challenging when space is limited, particularly in vehicles with an existing audio setup. To address this, Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive […]
TATA.ev, India’s number one EV four-wheeler maker, today announced the extension of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering across its entire electric vehicle portfolio. The move gives customers an additional, flexible way to finance their EV. TATA.ev had earlier introduced BaaS for its entry-level Tiago.ev and Punch.ev. It is now extending the offering to the Nexon.ev, Curvv.ev, […]
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, in collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. and Energy In Motion Ltd., has announced the deployment of 24 heavy-duty electric trucks to carry bulk raw materials from Karaikal Port to its plants in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu. The electric fleet will transport petcoke, slag, and gypsum, replacing diesel-powered freight […]
NSRCEL, the startup hub at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), and Maruti Suzuki India Limited have launched the seventh cohort of their Incubation Program for Mobility Startups. The six-month program supports high-potential startups, from the early-revenue to scale stage, across mobility and allied sectors. It aims to help them strengthen their solutions, validate […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of the new Škoda Slavia at its Chakan plant in Pune, marking an important milestone in the Group’s India journey. The start of production comes as India enters its festive season, when purchase consideration across the passenger vehicle market peaks. The new Slavia builds on […]
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today launched the all-new Triber 100PS, marking the Indian debut of the company’s new Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP). Priced from ₹7.84 lakh (ex-showroom), the car brings together seven-seat flexibility, turbocharged performance, fuel efficiency, and sub-4-metre tax benefits in one package. The Triber 100PS is Renault […]
SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 840 electric buses from Antony Road Transport Solutions under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive scheme Phase I tender. Under the order, SWITCH will supply 9-metre and 12-metre AC electric buses […]
Zelio E-Mobility, an electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, has received board approval, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, to raise up to ₹167.96 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants. The proposed fundraise is aimed primarily at supporting the company’s next phase of expansion across India. The BSE SME-listed company plans […]