Tata Motors has announced a price increase of up to 2.5% across its commercial vehicle range, effective July 1, 2026. The company, part of the $180 billion Tata Group and India’s largest manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, said the price hike is being undertaken to partially offset the impact of rising commodity […]
N.A.N. GreenMet, the manufacturing platform founded by Mr. Navin Agarwal, Vice Chairman of Vedanta, and Belgium-headquartered hydrometallurgical processing leader Silox have announced the formation of N.A.N. Silox GreenMet Pvt. Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture to establish India’s most advanced lithium-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery platform. The venture is aimed at reducing India’s dependence […]
Mahindra Farm Equipment Business, part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has crossed a landmark production milestone of 70 lakh farm tractors — a significant step in the company’s journey of advancing farm mechanisation for millions of farmers in India and around the world. Mahindra FEB develops and markets […]
Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle manufacturer known for pioneering high-voltage technology in two-wheelers, has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank in a push to make electric motorcycle ownership more accessible across India. The collaboration is aimed at addressing financing — widely seen as the biggest remaining barrier to electric motorcycle adoption — by offering customers attractive […]
Force Motors has rolled out the 200,000th engine from its engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing partnership with Mercedes-Benz. The association between the two companies in engine manufacturing dates back to 1997 and has since evolved into a comprehensive partnership covering the manufacturing of engines and axles for […]
The all-new MINI Countryman C was launched in India today, marking a significant moment for the brand — this latest generation Countryman will now be Made in India, locally produced in petrol form at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. The car can be booked at all MINI India authorised dealerships, with deliveries commencing immediately. […]
Tesla has opened its fifth Experience Center in India, located in Hyderabad’s HITEC City, Knowledge City Madhapur, further strengthening its presence in the country. Starting June 17, 2026, customers visiting the center can experience the new 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and the Model Y L, with Tesla Advisors offering guided walkarounds and immersive […]
Citroën India has launched the updated ë-C3X, introducing a Battery-as-a-Service option that separates battery cost from vehicle price, allowing customers to enter the EV ecosystem with a lower upfront investment. The move is aimed at making electric mobility more accessible and flexible for a wider base of Indian customers. Mr. Kumar Priyesh, Director Automotive Brands, […]
India’s electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments delivered strong performances in May 2026, with both categories recording meaningful year-on-year growth and expanding market share — further evidence that electric mobility is moving well beyond the early-adopter phase in the country. E2W Total electric two-wheeler retail registrations reached 1,70,733 units in May 2026, an 8.53% sequential rise […]
What started as a year of hope for steady global growth quickly turned turbulent — US tariffs, a West Asia crisis, and fears of an economic slowdown rattled markets everywhere. India pushed back with GST cuts and a string of trade agreements, steering through the uncertainty. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is entering FY27 with confidence, […]
Daimler Truck has launched a new global brand, Daimler Truck Defence, bringing together its worldwide defence activities under one unified identity as the company positions defence as a key pillar of its growth strategy. The portfolio currently includes vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks and will be progressively expanded to incorporate solutions from other Daimler Truck vehicle […]
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has been honoured as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY 2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, recognising the company’s export performance and its contribution to establishing India as a global automotive manufacturing hub. The recognition comes after SAVWIPL exported over 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port during the year. […]
The move to 100V architecture, well above the voltage levels used by most scooters in the market today, is at the centre of this update. Around a month ago, Ultraviolette announced a significant overhaul of its Tesseract electric scooter, introducing what it claims is India’s first 100V electrical architecture for a scooter. The company is […]
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the S 450 e Launch Edition, the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid in its flagship S-Class lineup. The launch marks a significant step in Mercedes-Benz’s powertrain-agnostic strategy, bringing electric mobility to India’s top-end luxury limousine segment for the first time. Mr. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “The S-Class […]
Ultraviolette has announced the launch of its second UV Space Station in Chennai — its 42nd outlet in India — further expanding its retail and service presence across the country. The new experience centre, established in partnership with dealer JMB Motors, is located at 129/64, Bala Padmam, Chetpet, Harrington Road, Chennai — and marks the […]