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Force Motors Rolls Out 200,000th Engine for Mercedes-Benz, Marking Three Decades of Partnership

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 […]

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BMW Group Launches India made MINI Countryman C for ₹47.50 Lakh

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. […]

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Tata Motors PV Charts Its Course for FY27 with Growth, Sharper Brand Identity: Mr. N. Chandrasekaran

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, […]

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Wins Top Exporter Award From Mumbai Port Authority

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. […]

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Mercedes-Benz India Launches S 450 e — Its First Plug-In Hybrid S-Class

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 […]

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Citroën Marks 108 Years of Innovation With a Month-Long Customer Celebration Across India

Citroën India has announced the commencement of the brand’s 108th year celebrations, marking over a century of automotive innovation, design ingenuity, and human-centric mobility. To mark the milestone in India, the French automaker has launched a month-long customer engagement programme running across all Citroën dealerships from June 4 to June 30, 2026, featuring exclusive service […]

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Skoda Launches India’s 1st Express Care in Chennai, Cuts Periodic Service Time to Under 2 Hrs

The carmaker wants to change how India thinks about car servicing, intending to make owning a Skoda feel less like a responsibility and more like a pleasure. For most car owners, taking a vehicle in for service is not exactly something to look forward to. You drop it off in the morning, make alternate arrangements […]

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India’s Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Crosses 26k Units in May 2026

The segment climbed to 6.6% in May 2026, up from 6.1% in April 2026 and 4.5% in May 2025 — a steady and encouraging upward trend that reflects growing consumer confidence in electric mobility India’s electric passenger vehicle segment delivered a strong performance in May 2026, with total retail registrations reaching 26,682 units — an […]

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BYD Showcases Its Electric-First DM-i Hybrid Technology in India, Promises Over 1,200 km Combined Range

BYD India has showcased its DM-i — Dual Mode Intelligent — hybrid technology in the country, marking a significant step in the world’s largest NEV manufacturer’s plans for the Indian market. The technology, which is expected to launch soon, promises a combined range of over 1,200 km and is designed to address two of the […]

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The New Tata Tiago Proves That Small Cars Can Dream Big

Three powertrains, one character. Whether you choose petrol, CNG, or electric, the new Tiago is built to suit the way you live and the way you drive. To match changing trends and evolving tastes, Tata Motors has launched a completely reimagined Tiago — a car that shares its name with its predecessor but little else. […]

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New Renault Duster Turbo TCe 100 Returns 19.41 km/l, ARAI Certified

Renault India has announced the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency for the new Duster Turbo TCe 100, with the SUV returning an impressive 19.41 km/l — a figure that positions it as a strong contender for buyers seeking the right balance of performance and everyday economy. The certification covers the 6-speed manual transmission variant, which pairs with […]

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Partners with Anime India 2026 to Connect with Gen Z Audiences

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced a partnership with Animation Express for the Anime India 2026 series, a multi-city anime convention that draws some of India’s most passionate Gen Z and young millennial audiences. The collaboration marks Toyota’s foray into the anime and Japanese pop culture space as part of its broader effort to build brand […]

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India’s Auto Sector Shifts into Higher Gear in May 2026

India’s automotive industry had a strong May 2026, with several manufacturers recording their highest-ever monthly sales across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. Electric vehicle sales stood out as a key highlight, with multiple players reporting sharp growth — reflecting the accelerating shift toward cleaner mobility. While the overall demand environment remained healthy, rising input […]

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Basemark and KPIT Technologies Join Hands to Fast-Track Next-Gen HMI Solutions for Automakers

Basemark, a provider of real-time graphics and augmented reality software solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with KPIT Technologies to accelerate the development and large-scale deployment of next-generation multi-screen Human Machine Interface solutions for automotive OEMs. As part of the collaboration, KPIT has joined Basemark’s Rocksolid ecosystem as its first certified partner — a milestone […]

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ECO Mobility Turns Everyday Commutes into Seamless, Trust-Driven Experience

The company continues to see itself in the business of serving people, where respect, consistency and care shape every ride. Every day, thousands of employees step into a vehicle arranged by their company, trusting that the journey will be safe, timely and seamless. Behind this seemingly routine experience lies a complex network of operations, people […]