Maxion Wheels, a division of Iochpe-Maxion S.A., has entered a new chapter. At IAA Transportation 2026, the company, which describes itself as the world’s leading steel and aluminium wheel supplier, showcased its first forged aluminium truck wheels for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, alongside a new surface treatment that it says keeps wheels […]
Stellantis has announced the next phase of its India growth under its FaSTLAne 2030 plan, moving from building foundations to scaling up. Jeep and Citroën will launch 12 products over the next three years, made up of five Jeep and seven Citroën launches. Seven are all-new products and five are major upgrades. They will cover […]
Elektrobit, an automotive software company, and Microchip Technology, a semiconductor supplier, have announced a collaboration to simplify and speed up AUTOSAR-based software development for automotive manufacturers and suppliers using Microchip’s automotive platforms. They say carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers are under pressure to shorten development cycles as vehicles become software-defined, without compromising safety, quality or […]
Maruti Suzuki India is celebrating 25 years of Maruti Suzuki True Value (MSTV), its pre-owned car business, which says it has served over 65 lakh customers. MSTV entered the used car market in 2001 with an organised framework for buying and selling pre-owned cars, and the company says its processes remain an industry standard. MSTV […]
Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited (a joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp), has partnered with Kia India to integrate their charging networks. Kia EV customers can now find, use and pay for Jio-bp pulse charging stations through K-Charge in the MyKia app. With the pulse network added, the platform […]
VIDA, the electric brand of Hero MotoCorp, has unveiled the DIRT.E K3 6DAYS Limited Edition in Grândola, Portugal, at the 100th FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). Only 100 units will be made, and each honours a specific edition of the event, which began in 1913. VIDA says it is the first Indian electric brand […]
MINI has launched the Cooper Oxford Edition in India, a special edition celebrating 25 years of modern MINI. It was unveiled at the newly opened MINI dealership in Lucknow, MINI Speed Motorwagen. The car comes as a completely built-up unit (CBU) priced at ₹55,50,000 (ex-showroom). Bookings are open at all MINI India authorised dealerships, and […]
Exponent ONE, an EV financing platform for commercial vehicles, has partnered with Montra Electric and Exponent Energy to launch ONE Pass, an Energy-as-a-Service offering for Montra Electric three-wheelers. It charges drivers per kilometre for battery usage and charging, and bundles this with a lifetime battery warranty under a single per-kilometre rate. The companies say the […]
BYD India has opened its 49th showroom in India, in Baner, Pune. It is the company’s second dealership in the city and is run by Landmark BYD, part of Group Landmark. BYD says the opening comes as EV registrations in Pune grew by nearly 40% in the first half of 2026. The 4,000 sq ft […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched the New Toyota Glanza hatchback in India, with prices starting at ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are open for ₹11,000. The car is a refresh of the model Toyota launched in 2019 and gets a sharper, sportier design, a more premium cabin and new safety features. The Deputy Managing Director Mr. Tadashi […]
Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO ZNG, its first mainstream CNG passenger vehicle, with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The company says the compact SUV aims to give buyers CNG running costs without giving up performance. It uses a 1.2-litre mStallion turbocharged engine that makes 82 kW and 200 Nm in both […]
TVS Motor Company has added advanced safety features to two variants of its Raider 125cc motorcycle, the TFT DD and the SXC DD. Both now come with a Traction Control System and Emergency Brake Warning. TVS says the traction control, a first in the 125cc segment, helps riders keep control when the rear wheel loses […]
PPS Motors, part of PPS Group, has opened a new Mahindra service facility at Khalad in Saswad, Pune. It is the group’s 151st Mahindra touchpoint in India and takes its network to nine Mahindra touchpoints in and around Pune. The workshop covers 25,400 sq ft, which the company says makes it the largest upcountry automobile […]
JCB India has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Ranchi, operated by Premsons Motor Udyog Pvt. Ltd., to strengthen its presence in Jharkhand. The facility will give customers in Ranchi and across the State access to JCB’s full product range, backed by sales, service and parts support. The facility covers 18,000 sq ft, has a […]
Maruti Suzuki India has announced that its compact SUV, the Brezza, has crossed 1.5 million cumulative sales. The company calls it India’s highest-selling compact SUV and says the milestone reflects the model’s lasting popularity over the past decade. Maruti says 56% of buyers consider the Brezza before they begin their purchase journey. Its buyers, the […]