Montra Electric has inaugurated its first electric small commercial vehicle dealership in West Bengal, partnering with Next Drive Mobility to open a sales, service, and spare parts facility in Howrah, Kolkata. The launch formally introduces the EVIATOR e-SCV to the region’s last-mile delivery ecosystem. The timing is deliberate. West Bengal’s commercial fleet continues to run […]
The opening panel discussion at the IAA Media Summit: Insights and Trends 2026 set the tone for this year’s event by highlighting a fundamental shift in the commercial vehicle industry’s decarbonisation journey. Bringing together Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus, Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, Dr. Roger Busch, Corporate EVP Sales & […]
Having entered India’s electric mobility ecosystem in 2012, when EV charging infrastructure was still in its infancy, Relux Electric has witnessed the sector’s transformation from a niche concept into a rapidly expanding industry. Today, with supportive government policies, increasing consumer awareness and OEM commitments to electrification, the focus has shifted from merely installing charging points […]
Mahindra and Mahindra’s Chakan manufacturing facility in Pune has crossed the cumulative production milestone of three million vehicles, with the landmark vehicle being the BE 6 — the company’s most advanced flagship electric SUV. The milestone underlines the facility’s evolution from a conventional vehicle manufacturing plant into a future-ready hub capable of producing both internal […]
Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle maker, has opened its first Experience Centre outside its home market, marking its entry into Bengaluru as part of a broader national expansion strategy. The new centre gives customers the opportunity to explore the technology behind the T30, take test rides, and access dedicated service and after-sales support. The T30 […]
Kia India has unveiled the Syros EV, its second mass-market electric vehicle, and opened pre-bookings at ₹25,000 through its website and dealerships across the country. The Syros EV becomes the first vehicle in its segment to cross the 500 km range mark, with an ARAI-certified range of 526 km on the 51.4 kWh battery pack. […]
With MG ADAPT, the OEM is positioning itself to offer a broad spectrum of NEW options from a single, future-ready platform — reducing development time, improving consistency across products, and giving customers greater choice without compromise. JSW MG Motor India has unveiled MG ADAPT — Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology — positioning it as India’s […]
Ather Energy Limited, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, announced that the fourth edition of its flagship community event, Ather Community Day, will be held on 29 August 2026 in Bengaluru. The theme for this year’s event is “A New Dawn of Magic”, where Ather will unveil the first scooter from its new EL […]
Honda Cars India is in the middle of its most ambitious product offensive in years. Six launches are lined up for the current calendar year, two of which have already happened. The highlight — an electric SUV of more than four metres — is coming in the second half of this financial year. The car, […]
India’s intercity bus industry is evolving rapidly as passenger expectations move beyond affordability to encompass comfort, convenience, safety and service quality. Travellers today are looking for more than simply reaching their destination—they increasingly expect a seamless journey backed by consistent service and dependable operations. Responding to this shift, zingbus has introduced Maxx, its premium intercity […]
Vimag Labs has been granted its fifth patent in India. The patent, titled “A Robust Rotating Transformer Excited Synchronous Motor and Its Control,” covers the foundational motor architecture of the company’s proprietary Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) platform. Unlike conventional Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), which rely on fixed rare-earth magnets embedded in the rotor, VMSM generates […]
TVS Motor Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to strengthen last-mile LPG cylinder distribution through sustainable commercial mobility solutions. Under the partnership, TVS Motor will work with IndianOil’s network of over 13,000 LPG distributors across the country, enabling the adoption of the TVS King Kargo HD electric cargo vehicles […]
MAN Truck & Bus reported an 8% year-on-year increase in global unit sales during the first half of 2026, selling around 51,000 vehicles. The total comprised approximately 32,000 trucks (+10%), around 3,300 buses (+2%) and just under 16,000 vans (+6%). The company’s engine business also recorded strong growth, rising 17% to nearly 6,000 units. While […]
India’s electric vehicle (EV) components market is expected to expand eight-fold over the next seven years, with projections showing a rise from ₹41,000 crore in 2025 to ₹3.55 lakh crore by 2032. This forecast comes from the newly released “India Electric Vehicle & Components Market Overview Report” by India Energy Storage Alliance and Customized Energy […]
As India’s electric bus market gathers momentum, reliable pneumatic connections are emerging as a critical enabler of vehicle safety, assembly efficiency and fleet uptime. MBP PVT is addressing this need with solutions designed for next-generation commercial vehicles. India’s commercial EV market is witnessing steady growth, particularly in the electric bus segment. The country registered 4,441 […]