Buses Emobility Guest Column

Driving the Future The Evolution of India’s Electric Bus Industry

By Mahesh Babu, Managing Director, Olectra Greentech Limited The Next Chapter in India’s Mobility Story India’s mobility story has long been driven by road transport, with buses forming the backbone of the nation’s public transportation system. Every day, an estimated 40 crore passenger journeys are made through public and private bus networks, connecting people to […]

Appointments Emobility Two Wheelers

TVS Motor Company Appoints Mr. Peyman Kargar as New CEO

TVS Motor Company has announced the appointment of Mr. Peyman Kargar as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2027. He will succeed Mr. K. N. Radhakrishnan, who will continue in his role until then to ensure a seamless transition, before serving as Non-Executive Director until the AGM scheduled in July 2027. Mr. Kargar […]

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Ola Electric Launches S1Z with Indigenous LFP Battery Technology, Priced from ₹79,999

Ola Electric has launched the S1Z, its most accessible scooter range, becoming the first scooter in India to feature the company’s indigenously developed Bharat Cell LFP technology. Available in 3.1 kWh and 5.1 kWh variants at introductory prices of ₹79,999 and ₹99,999 (ex-showroom) respectively, the S1Z targets the country’s largest EV buying segment. The 3.1 […]

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Ashok Leyland Has One Vision for 2030 & Two Principles to Get There

India is no longer just building vehicles for its own roads. Its manufacturers are going global — and the pace at which that is happening is only set to accelerate, says Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland. India is going to surprise people. That is perhaps the most confident and considered […]

Two Wheelers

Yamaha Launches YZF-R2 in India at ₹2,30,500, Enters 200cc Segment

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. has launched the all-new YZF-R2 in India, marking the brand’s first foray into the highly competitive 200cc motorcycle segment. Priced from ₹2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the YZF-R2 will be available across all Blue Square dealerships from mid-September 2026. It is offered in three variants across five colour options. Mr. Hajime […]

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Suzuki Motorcycle India Opens Its First ‘Suzuki Lounge’ in Thane

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has inaugurated India’s first Suzuki Lounge — a new integrated service and customer experience outlet — at Riddhi Auto Agencies LLP (Riddhi Suzuki) in Pimpalghar, Bhiwandi, Thane, Maharashtra. The outlet was inaugurated by Vivek Jain, Assistant Vice-President, After Sales, and Osamu Tani, Operation Manager, After Sales, SMIPL. The Suzuki […]

Components

Uno Minda Launches 4-Wheeler LED Bulb Range for Passenger Cars

Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 automotive solutions supplier, has launched its new 4-Wheeler LED Bulb range for passenger cars, targeting the growing demand for high-performance lighting upgrades in the aftermarket segment. The range is available in multiple wattage options — 90W, 110W, 150W, 170W, 220W, and 300W — and is engineered to deliver ultra-bright […]

Two Wheelers

TVS Jupiter Adds Dual-Tone Spectral Colours and Segment-First Features

TVS Motor Company has launched the TVS Jupiter Dual Tone Spectral range, introducing two new colours — Spectral Blue and Spectral Copper — making it the first scooter in the 110cc segment to offer these distinctive shades. Priced at ₹89,825 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new range will be available across authorised TVS Motor dealerships. The dual-tone […]

Distribution & Retail Tyres

BKT Tyres strengthens CV Segment Presence in Madhya Pradesh with New Warehouse in Indore

The new distributor facility strengthens BKT Tyres’ market access in Central India and supports its focus on growing its CVR business in Madhya Pradesh Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global Off-Highway tyre leader with a growing presence in India’s on-highway tyre market, is stepping up its ambitions in India’s Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) market. The […]

Two Wheelers

Honda Launches ADV160 and Rebel 300 as First Products from Its 10-Model India Portfolio

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced prices for the new Honda ADV160 and Honda Rebel 300, marking the first phase of its 10-product portfolio unveiled in July 2026. The ADV160 is priced at ₹1,70,000 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), while the Rebel 300 is available at ₹2,22,000 for the Standard variant and ₹2,62,000 for the E-Clutch […]

Engineering Motorsports

SUPRA SAEINDIA 2026 to Bring India’s Next-Gen Engineers Together at Buddh International Circuit

66 engineering student teams to showcase engineering, innovation and future mobility solutions from 2–5 September The 13th edition of SUPRA SAEINDIA will be held from 2–5 September 2026 at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, bringing together engineering students from across India to demonstrate their technical knowledge, innovation and vehicle development capabilities. With 66 teams participating […]

Appointments Components

Imperial Auto appoints Sandeep Bathla as Chief Global Operations Officer

Imperial Auto, a global fluid transmission solutions provider, announces appointment of Sandeep Bathla as its Chief Global Operations Officer (CGOO). In his new role, Sandeep will lead the company’s manufacturing operations globally and drive initiatives aimed at strengthening manufacturing excellence, enhancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting Imperial Auto’s next phase of growth. He will report to […]

Logistics & Supply Chain Partnerships

TVS SCS and Japan’s Sankyu Inc. sign strategic MoU for Supply Chain and Engineering services

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (TVS SCS), a leading global supply chain solutions provider and one of India’s largest and fastest-growing integrated supply chain companies, has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sankyu Inc., a leading Japan-headquartered logistics and engineering company, to collaborate across supply chain and engineering services, creating […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

TVS iQube Marks One Million Customers with MillionR Special Edition

TVS Motor Company has launched the TVS iQube MillionR Special Edition, celebrating the milestone of one million customers for its flagship electric scooter. The limited edition model honours the trust placed by customers who have embraced electric mobility with TVS iQube, while reinforcing its position as India’s favourite family EV. Based on the popular TVS […]

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Spinny Expands OEM Partnerships to Build a Connected Automotive Ecosystem

Spinny, India’s leading full-stack used car retailing platform, is deepening its role across the automotive ownership journey through strategic partnerships with Nissan, JSW MG Motor India, and Tesla — covering buying, selling, exchanging, evaluation, refurbishment, and retail. With Nissan India, Spinny powers a 55-minute vehicle exchange programme offering benefits of up to ₹75,000, helping customers […]