sustainability Trucks

Tata Motors inaugurates Re.Wi.Re Vehicle Scrapping Facilities in Lucknow and Raipur

Reaffirming its commitment to driving India’s transition towards sustainable mobility and a circular economy, Tata Motors has announced the opening of two state-of-the-art Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect – Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) and Raipur (Chhattisgarh). Inaugurated (virtually) by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, Shri […]

Buses

Tata Motors strengthens presence in Qatar with launch of LPO 1622 bus

Strengthening its commitment to delivering reliable and advanced mobility solutions in the Middle East, Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, along with its official distributor Al Hamad Automobiles, launched the all-new LPO 1622 bus in Qatar. Developed specifically for staff transportation, the company’s first Euro VI-compliant bus in the Middle East offers […]

Dealerships Emobility Two Wheelers

Ather Energy to Double Retail Network; Plans 700 Experience Centres Across India

Ather Energy Limited, India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, today announced plans to scale up its retail network to 700 Experience Centres (ECs) across India by the end of FY26. This significant expansion will nearly double Ather’s current footprint, making it easier for customers across the country to experience, test ride, and own an Ather scooter. […]

Logistics

Porter expands footprint in South and West India

Porter, India’s leading Intracity logistics service providers, announced its multicity expansion into the cities of Calicut (Kerala), Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) and Rajkot (Gujarat). This multicity foray is a strategic move towards its goal of expanding its footprint in 4-5 cities year-on-year. With this, the company aims to empower local economies and SMEs, democratize access to […]

COMPONENTS Trucks

BPW celebrates 500 air suspension trailer installations for GreenLine

In a significant development for India’s trailer and logistics industry, BPW Trailer Systems India marked a major milestone; 500 trailer installations under a single customer, GreenLine Mobility. Rajesh Rajgor who attended the event believes that; this milestone is not just a numeric feat, but a strong validation of BPW’s commitment to delivering efficient, sustainable, and […]

Two Wheelers

Honda launches new XL750 Transalp

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced the launch of the new XL750 Transalp. Engineered for riders who seek freedom beyond boundaries, the XL750 Transalp is built to tackle everything from city commutes and cross-country road trips to rugged off-road adventures. The new 2025 Honda XL750 Transalp has been priced at Rs. 10,99,990, ex-showroom Gurugram (Haryana). Bookings are now open at Honda’s BigWing […]

Emobility Passenger Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out EQS 580 ‘Celebration Edition’  

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the EQS 580 4MATIC ‘Celebration Edition’, commemorating the growing success of its EQS range and surging demand for top-end Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in the country. Alongside, the company also inaugurated its exclusive ‘Atelier Experience’ at Sundaram Motors, Adyar, reinforcing its customer-first approach with a bespoke luxury retail concept tailored for top-end customers. In the […]

Dealerships Passenger Vehicles

Nissan expands network in Rajasthan with five new touchpoints

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has expanded its pan-India network to 283 customertouchpoints with the inauguration of five new facilities across Rajasthan, reinforcing its focus onenhanced accessibility and customer-centric operations in high-potential regional markets.The new touchpoints include a showroom and advanced service workshop in Jaipur, acomprehensive 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) facility in […]

Dealerships Passenger Vehicles

Volkswagen launches first of 12 Performance Centres in India

Volkswagen India has launched its first Performance Centre in the country, located at Mount Road,Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This milestone forms part of the brand’s broader strategy to enhance thepremium retail experience for Indian customers and drive its vision of ‘Progressive Performance’through dedicated facilities that showcase the Golf GTI and Tiguan R-Line. Sharing his thoughts on […]

Industry News

ACMA Mourns the Passing of Mr. Sunjay Kapur, Former President

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) is deeply saddened to announce the untimely demise of Mr. Sunjay J. Kapur, our Immediate Past President and Chairman Sona Comstar, who passed away on June 12, 2025, due to a sudden heart attack while playing polo in England.  Mr. Kapur a respected leader and visionary, was a passionate […]

Appointments

Vipin Yadav joins DriveX as VP and Head of Marketing

DriveX Mobility, a fast-growing player in India’s pre-owned two-wheeler market and a subsidiary of TVS Motor Company, has appointed Vipin Yadav as Vice President and Head of Marketing. With over 17 years of experience across leading consumer brands, Yadav steps into a key leadership role as DriveX strengthens its brand and customer experience to support […]

Passenger Vehicles Safety

Maruti Suzuki Dzire becomes India’s first sedan with 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, hasachieved a major safety milestone with the All-New Dzire becoming India’s first sedan to receive a5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The certification was formally presented to the company by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport […]

FADA vehicle retail data

May’25 auto retail grows 5% YoY – FADA

FADA adds Construction Equipment as new category for deeper insights The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released vehicle retail data for May 2025, reporting an overall year-on-year (YoY) growth of 5%. To enhance the granularity of industry insights, FADA has announced the introduction of a new standalone category for Construction Equipment (CE), which […]

Trucks Vehicle Finance

Scania India expands financing through new partnerships

Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. has announced strategic service agreements with leading finance facilitation companies to improve financing accessibility for customers in the mining, infrastructure, and transport sectors. This collaboration integrates financial solutions into the vehicle purchase journey, making Scania’s high-performance vehicles more accessible, accelerating Solutions Sales growth, and reinforcing the company’s customer-first approach […]