At IAA Transportation 2026, ZF has been honored with the “Truck Innovation Award 2027” for its TraXon Hybrid transmission technology. The award, handed over by the International Truck of the Year jury whose 24 members represent leading commercial vehicle magazines across Europe, recognizes technologies and projects with the potential to improve efficiency and safety and […]
From 8 to 12 September 2026, the leading international trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt is becoming the global meeting place for the automotive industry. Around 4,400 exhibitors from over 80 countries are presenting innovations for the entire automotive aftermarket and demonstrate how AI, electromobility, digitalisation and autonomous driving are transforming the industry. New formats will foster […]
Frankfurt am Main, 8 September 2026. The winners of the Automechanika Innovation Awards were honoured this evening at a gala awards ceremony on the first day of the Automechanika Frankfurt trade fair. The jury recognised innovations in ten categories, including Sustainable Drive Solutions, Smart Workshop & Service Solutions, Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies and Circular Economy […]
The race for the coveted Innovation Awards is entering its second round: The finalists have now been selected from a total of 185 submissions. On 21 July, the international expert jury selected a total of 47 innovations. The winners of the coveted awards will be announced on 8 September 2026 at Automechanika Frankfurt. There have […]
The CV maker is in a strong financial position to back its innovation ambitions. The company ended last fiscal debt-free, with net cash of over ₹5,000 crore on its balance sheet. Ashok Leyland closed FY26 with its best-ever performance, and Q1 FY27 has continued that momentum with 10% growth. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and […]
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 […]
The company was not built in a boardroom. It was built on a question that refused to go away: Why do India’s vehicles still leave safety to chance? Imagine stopping on a steep road — at a signal, in traffic, or at a speed breaker. The moment you lift your foot off the brake, the […]
MANN+HUMMEL, a global leader in filtration solutions, today announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art Global Technology & Innovation Center in Tumkur, Karnataka, marking a significant milestone in its global growth strategy. Positioned as MANN+HUMMEL’s largest development center outside Germany, the facility reinforces India’s role as a critical hub for engineering, innovation, and advanced filtration […]
Tata Motors Ltd has marked a major innovation milestone in FY26 by filing 144 patent applications—the highest ever in a single year for its commercial vehicle business. The filings reflect the company’s strong focus on advancing vehicle safety, reliability, total cost of ownership and occupant comfort. They also align with its long-term strategy of building […]
The collaboration is expected to benefit students across electrical, mechanical and allied engineering disciplines, while further strengthening Ather Energy’s long-standing engagement with SRMIST. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, has joined hands with Ather Energy in a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at integrating electric mobility into the academic ecosystem. The collaboration was formalised through […]
JSW MG Motor India has announced the launch of Season 6.0 of the MG Developer Program & Grant (MGDP) in collaboration with DPIIT, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating innovation and strengthening India’s start-up ecosystem. Building on the success of previous editions, the sixth season is themed ‘Innovation in Automotive’ and will focus on future-ready mobility solutions. Season 6.0 invites start-ups to showcase innovations across multiple categories, […]
Gulf Oil’s approach is rooted in purposeful evolution—embracing EVs, sharpening its growth focus, and expanding beyond traditional lubricants into a broader, future-ready portfolio. In doing so, it is quietly redefining its role—from keeping engines running to powering the next era of mobility. For decades, lubricants have been seen as a steady, predictable business. Quiet, essential, […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has onboarded five early-stage startups to co-create new-age technology solutions across its business operations, reinforcing its strategy to stay ahead of the technology curve and embed intelligent systems across manufacturing, safety, mobility and customer touchpoints. The move is part of the company’s broader push to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen high-accuracy manufacturing, […]
Amber Connect, a global leader in vehicle tracking and telematics solutions headquartered in Jamaica, plans to open a 4000-seat office in Coimbatore. This innovation center will build vehicle telematics software that will be exported worldwide. The construction of the office is currently underway, with the company planning to open it by the end of 2025. […]
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced the Groundbreaking Ceremony of its hydrogen innovation centre at the Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2024, held at Chennai. This new facility is being developed through a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Guidance Tamil Nadu, with the support of the State Government of Tamil Nadu. […]