Passenger Cars

BMW Group India Unveils ‘Women Power Drive 2026’ as a Nationwide Celebration of Women Drivers, Riders

BMW Group India has announced ‘Women Power Drive’ 2026, a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative that will bring together women customers of BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad on 7 March 2026. Timed around International Women’s Day, the event aims to honour the passion, confidence and driving spirit of women across India, while celebrating their growing influence in […]

Dealerships Emobility Sales & Service Two Wheelers

Kinetic Watts & Volts Expands Pune Footprint with Fifth EV Dealership on Sinhagad Road

Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), the electric mobility arm of Kinetic Engineering Ltd., has strengthened its hometown presence with the launch of its fifth Pune dealership, located at Sinhagad Road. Operated by Ayush Motors EV, the new 3S showroom — offering sales, service, and spares — brings the Kinetic DX electric scooter range closer […]

Dealerships Passenger Cars

Maruti Suzuki Opens 200th NEXA Studio, Accelerates Premium Retail Expansion into Semi-Urban India

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the inauguration of its 200th NEXA Studio outlet, marking another milestone in its mission to deliver a premium, personalised car-buying experience through its flagship NEXA retail channel. With this addition, the NEXA network now comprises more than 740 outlets across 530-plus cities, combining large NEXA showrooms with the compact, […]

Off-highway

Mahindra Unveils New-Gen Rotavator Series with Bold Design and Heavy-Duty Performance

Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s No. 1 tractor manufacturer and one of the country’s largest farm machinery makers, has launched an all-new Mahindra Rotavator series, introducing a refreshed design, wider mast architecture, and enhanced structural strength for heavy-duty farm operations. The new models — Mahavator and Mahavator HD — will be available in sizes ranging from […]

Garage Equipment Service & Maintenance Tyres

Hunter Engineering Realigns India Operations, Names Madhus Sole Distribution Partner

For over two decades, Hunter Engineering Companyand Madhus have worked closely with workshops across the country, delivering reliable equipment, deep technical expertise, and consistent on-ground support. Effective 2026, Hunter has appointed Madhus as its exclusive partner for sales, installation, training, and customer service across India. This strategic realignment enables greater investment in areas that matter […]

Tyres

BKT Enters India’s CV Tyre Market with Strategic On-Highway Foray

Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway Tyre (OHT) segment, has announced its landmark entry into India’s consumer tyre market with the launch of its On-Highway portfolio. Marking a strategic expansion beyond its OHT leadership, BKT introduced purpose-built products for Two-Wheelers (scooters and motorcycles) and Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (M&HCV), underscoring […]

Emobility Passenger Cars

VinFast Targets India’s Petrol Car Parc with EV Exchange Push

VinFast has launched an exchange programme in India, inviting petrol-car owners to trade in their old vehicles for the locally assembled VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs—marking one of the most direct attempts yet to accelerate India’s shift from internal combustion to electric mobility. The initiative arrives at a moment when the country’s EV […]

sustainability Trucks

Tata Motors to Deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Trucks at VOC Port  

Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), Tuticorin, to deploy 40 Green Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2 ICE) prime movers—marking one of India’s most significant steps toward decarbonising port logistics. The agreement was finalised in the presence of Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping […]

Buses

SML Mahindra Boosts Maharashtra Police Fleet with 360 Buses

In a decisive step to enhance law enforcement mobility and operational preparedness, SML Mahindra Limited has supplied 360 Special Police Buses to the Maharashtra Police, reinforcing the force’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively across the state. A flag-off ceremony was held in Pune, attended by senior Maharashtra Police leadership, including Shri Deepak Pandey, Additional […]

Dealerships Sales & Service Trucks

Popular Mega Motors Consolidates Leadership in South India

Network Depth, Application Expertise and Service Excellence power its continued success When Popular Mega Motors walked onto the stage at the Tata Motors Annual Dealer Conference in 2025 to receive recognition for “Spare Parts Process Excellence” and “CV Passenger Segment Market Share,” it marked more than just another industry award. It underlined a journey that […]

Logistics Passenger Cars

Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat Rail Network Becomes World’s First Verra-Certified Modal Shift Project

In a landmark achievement for sustainable logistics, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that its Gujarat in-plant railway siding has become the world’s first Modal Shift Transportation Project to be registered under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) programme of Verra. The recognition positions India at the forefront of global decarbonisation efforts in automotive logistics. The […]

Charging Emobility

TATA.ev and Shell come together to introduce 21 new Mega Charging Hubs across India

In-line with its mission to grow a charging network that is accessible, fast, and dependable, TATA.ev, India’s largest four-wheeler EV manufacturer, has collaborated with Shell India Mobility to introduce 21 new TATA.ev x Shell Mega Charging Hubs across Bengaluru, Chennai, Mysore, Pune, Vadodara. Equipped with 120 kW fast chargers for quick, reliable charging with minimal […]

Buses Components Emobility

Prawaas 5.0 to host Passenger Mobility Fraternity in Gandhinagar from 9-11 July

The Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI) has formally announced the 5th Edition of Prawaas, India’s flagship platform for the Bus and Car operators ecosystem, scheduled to be held from 9–11 July 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event is hosted by the Akhil Gujarat Pravasi Vahan Sanchalak Trust and […]

Tyres

Apollo Tyres Inaugurates Outdoor Tyre Testing Facility in Finland

Marking Major Milestone in Winter and All-Season Performance Excellence Apollo Tyres Ltd has formally inaugurated its state-of-the-art dedicated outdoor tyre testing facility at Ivalo, Finland. The setting up of this facility was announced few months back and it became fully operational in December 2025. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment […]

Passenger Cars

Škoda starts production of new Kushaq in Pune

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has marked a key milestone in India with the start of production of the new Kushaq at its world-class Chakan plant in Pune. Built on the Group’s ‘Make in India, for India and the world’ vision, the SUV reflects the evolving aspirations of customers in India and markets […]