Ultraviolette announced a new funding round of $85 million, led by Deep Tech Fund Yali Capital and TDK Ventures, with investment from Lip-Bu Tan, Chairman of Walden International & Advisor to Ultraviolette, alongside the company’s current and long-term investors. The funding marks an important milestone in Ultraviolette’s journey as it scales manufacturing capabilities, advances its […]
Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automakers, has launched Kia Quick Finance, an integrated digital financing solution designed to enable dealerships to offer customers a faster, simpler, and more transparent vehicle financing journey. Integrated into Kia’s dealership sales ecosystem, Kia Quick Finance allows dealerships to digitally initiate a customer’s finance application, compare available […]
TATA.CARS, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced the introduction of the Tata Sierra #DARK, a bold and exclusive expression of India’s iconic Premium Mid-SUV. Starting at ₹13.99 lakh, the Sierra #DARK pairs a specially curated Friesian Black exterior with a premium Violet Eclipse interior cabin theme and distinctive Purple Chrome detailing, creating a striking identity […]
Stellantis India today announced that it has acquired the remaining stake held by Hindustan Motor Finance Corporation Ltd. (HMFCL), a CK Birla Group company, in Stellantis Automobiles India Private Limited (SAIPL). With the completion of this transaction, Stellantis now holds full ownership of SAIPL and its manufacturing operations in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The acquisition marks […]
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal has been elected as the State Chairperson of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) – Tamil Nadu & Puducherry for the 2026-28 term. His appointment comes at an important time for the region’s rapidly evolving automobile retail sector. Tamil Nadu is one of India’s key automotive markets, accounting for 7.53% […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited is intensifying efforts to enhance women’s participation in India’s automotive manufacturing workforce through its Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) at Uncha Majra, Manesar. JIMs are a collaborative effort between the Governments of India and Japan to create a pool of skilled workforce for the manufacturing sector in India. Maruti Suzuki has […]
On the first anniversary of GST 2.0, FADA President Mr. Sai Giridhar said the reform has fundamentally reshaped India’s auto retail landscape, with the numbers reflecting its impact. In the eleven months since GST 2.0 took effect, from October 2025 to August 2026, Indian auto retail registered over 3 crore vehicles, growing nearly 20% year-on-year, […]
Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment (250cc-750cc), introduced the 2026 Classic 350 “Signature White” edition. Designed to make every ride more effortless, the new variant features several rider-focused enhancements, including premium brown touring seats for rider and pillion, and an artistic visual treatment with a new Classic logo unit on the […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the inauguration of its new dealership, Prakash Toyota, in Siliguri, expanding its retail presence in West Bengal. The dealership marks another step in Toyota’s commitment to enhancing accessibility, strengthening customer trust, and meeting the region’s growing mobility needs. The dealership was inaugurated by Mr. Chirag Paswan, Union Minister for […]
FlixBus India, the global travel-tech company, is marking two years of operations in South India, with more than 50% of its India network now spanning the region, as the company records strong growth across key southern markets. In September 2026, FlixBus’s network from Hyderabad grew 159% year-on-year, Bengaluru grew 260%, and Chennai grew 100%, compared […]
Accenture and Google Cloud today announced that Volvo Cars has become the lead industry partner for Horizon, an open-source software development platform that helps car makers and automotive suppliers build, test, and deploy software for Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS) more efficiently. Horizon brings together cloud-native development tools, virtual testing environments, and AI-assisted workflows into […]
Spinny, India’s leading full-stack used-car platform, partnered with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) at the 8th Auto Retail Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, automotive leaders, dealers and ecosystem partners to discuss the evolving auto retail and mobility landscape. Held under the theme “Bharat in the Driver’s Seat – Inclusive Mobility, […]
Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has resumed exports to Sri Lanka, taking its international export footprint to 16 countries. The first shipment of 100 vehicles, comprising the all-new Triber, Kwid and Kiger, has departed from Chennai, marking Renault’s return to the island nation. Renault will re-enter the Sri Lankan market in […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has achieved a significant milestone of 1 million (10 lakh) cumulative vehicle dispatches through its in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur, Gujarat and Manesar, Haryana. Approximately 0.79 million (7.9 lakh) vehicles were dispatched via the Gujarat railway siding while the Manesar railway siding contributed to around 0.21 million (2.1 lakh) […]
Ultraviolette today announced the induction of its X-47 Crossover electric motorcycles into the fleet of the Kolkata Police, marking a significant step towards the adoption of advanced, purpose-built electric mobility for law enforcement in India. The official handover ceremony was held at the Lalbazar Police Headquarters, where the motorcycles were formally received. With 183 X-47 […]