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ZF Secures Another ADAS Business Nomination from Indian CV OEM

ZF continues to work on its ADAS roadmap for commercial vehicles. Driven by increasing demand from India’s leading OEMs and evolving regulatory requirements, ZF Commercial Vehicles is steadily investing in and delivering ADAS innovations tailored to the needs of the commercial transport industry. In India, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (CVCS) has recently […]

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Hinduja Leyland Finance, Honda 2W India Join Hands to Drive Affordable Mobility

Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd. (HLF) has entered into a strategic partnership with Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) to expand access to affordable two-wheeler financing across the country. The collaboration aims to simplify vehicle ownership by offering customised, transparent and flexible loan solutions across Honda’s range of motorcycles and scooters. The partnership marks a key […]

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Freudenberg Navigates Global Headwinds, Bets Big on India for Growth

In a year of global uncertainty, Freudenberg’s 2025 performance reflects resilience and a clear focus on growth markets like India and China. While global sales saw a marginal dip to €11.73 billion—largely due to currency fluctuations—the company continued to focus on long-term fundamentals: innovation, cash strength and strategic expansion. The 1.8% decline in revenue was […]

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Hyundai VENUE Secures 5-Star BNCAP Rating, Raises Safety Bar in Compact SUV Segment

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has achieved a major safety milestone with the all-new Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line securing a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). The achievement reinforces the company’s strong focus on delivering advanced safety technologies to a wider set of customers in India. Both models […]

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TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Gets Feature Boost, Expands Premium Performance Appeal

TVS Motor Company has strengthened its presence in the 160cc performance segment with the introduction of two new variants of the Apache RTR 160 4V, while extending key premium features across the entire range. The new Apache RTR 160 4V range is now available across India, with prices starting at ₹1.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). With […]

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From Parliament to Highways: Driving Gender-Inclusive Freight Electrification

Swaniti Initiative and Purpose organised a dialogue bringing together four women parliamentarians, women truck drivers, and women fleet operators to chart strategies for gender-inclusive freight electrification. The dialogue shed light on the lived experiences of women in freight and focused on how women can emerge as leaders to shape the transition to cleaner freight. India’s […]

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CHARGEZONE to Roll Out 1,000 Highway Superchargers, Partners SBI to Power EV Expansion

CHARGEZONE has announced plans to deploy over 1,000 supercharging stations across India’s key highway corridors by FY2027, marking a major push towards strengthening the country’s EV charging infrastructure. The rollout will follow a Dealer Owned, Company Operated (DOCO) model and is supported by a financing partnership with State Bank of India (SBI). Aligned with the […]

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Ultraviolette Expands EV Footprint with Nagpur UV Space Station

Ultraviolette Automotive has strengthened its presence in India’s growing electric two-wheeler market with the launch of a new UV Space Station in Nagpur. The facility was inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, marking a key milestone in the company’s retail and service network expansion across emerging mobility hubs. The […]

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Stellantis Opens Multi-Brand ‘Brand House’ in Goa, Brings Jeep and Citroën Under One Roof

Stellantis India has strengthened its retail presence with the inauguration of a new Stellantis Brand House (SBH) dealership in Goa in partnership with Caculo Motors. The 3S facility, inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant along with senior company leadership, brings Jeep and Citroën brands together under a single, integrated retail format. The new […]

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Maruti Suzuki Rolls Out ‘Quickstop’ to Bring Car Servicing Closer to Customers

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced ‘Quickstop’, a compact and rapidly deployable service format aimed at making vehicle servicing more convenient and accessible. Built using modified containers, these prefabricated units are designed to deliver routine maintenance and minor repair services with minimal infrastructure and setup time. The Quickstop facilities are strategically located in high-vehicle-density areas […]

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How Tenneco is Engineering the Future of Every Ride

Tenneco’s journey mirrors the auto industry’s shift—from mechanical to mechatronic, and from standalone components to integrated systems—while staying focused on one constant – delivering a better driving experience. For years, a shock absorber had a simple job—absorb road impact and keep the ride stable. Today, that role has changed completely. Modern vehicles demand much more. […]

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SSAB Opens New Steel Service Center in Mumbai

SSAB has inaugurated a new steel service center in Mumbai, India, dedicated to producing and supplying parts, kits, and advanced components made from Hardox® wear plate and Strenx® performance steel, along with the specialised processing capabilities required by manufacturers. The facility will support Indian manufacturers in the transport, construction, and lifting equipment segments by providing ready-to-assemble […]

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JSW MG Motor India collaborates with DPIIT to launch a new season of MGDP

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, […]

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BharatBenz expands footprint in Maharashtra with two new dealerships in Talegaon and Malegaon

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck, has announced the inauguration of two new authorised BharatBenz dealerships, Autobahn Trucking, in Talegaon (Pune) and Malegaon (Nashik district), Maharashtra. The new facilities mark an important step in BharatBenz’s continued expansion across Western India and reinforce its commitment to supporting customers in high-activity industrial and […]

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SWITCH Mobility Highlights Next-Gen Electric Municipal Vehicles at Municipalika 2026

Electric mobility is steadily becoming integral to India’s transport ecosystem as organisations seek to reduce operating costs and enhance efficiency. EVs are increasingly recognised as a key enabler in achieving global net-zero emission targets by 2030. This transition is now extending to municipal operations, where essential services such as waste collection and city cleaning demand […]