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Automechanika Innovation Awards 2026 Nominees Announced!

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 […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

Avore Electric Launches Its First Electric Motorcycle EX Series Starting at ₹1.24 Lakh

Avore Electric, India’s homegrown technology-first electric motorcycle manufacturer from the house of Samarth E-Mobility, has launched the Avore Electric EX series — its first electric motorcycle — unveiled by Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Bhupendra Patel. Available in three variants — the EX 2S, EX 2, and EX 1 — prices start at ₹1,24,999 ex-showroom, with […]

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EKA Mobility E-buses Flagged Off in Zanzibar

Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Hon’ble President of Zanzibar flagged off 15 EKA Electric Buses EKA Mobility marked a significant milestone in its global expansion with the official flag-off of its state-of-the-art 12-metre electric buses in Zanzibar. The ceremony was graced by Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the Hon’ble President of Zanzibar, who unveiled the buses and flagged off the […]

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Tata Power Strengthens EV Connectivity to Coorg with New 60 kW Fast Charging Station on NH-275

Tata Power, one of India’s leading EV charging network, today announced the commissioning of a 60 kW DC Fast Charging Station at Sri Krishna Cafe, Bannikuppe, strategically located along the Mysore–Madikeri Highway (National Highway 275 (NH-275). Strategically located on NH-275, the key corridor connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru with Kodagu (Coorg), the new charging station strengthens EV infrastructure along one of Karnataka’s busiest tourism […]

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EV Battery Recycling Is Becoming One of the Fastest Growing Industries in Clean Energy

Every battery that reaches the end of its life carries inside it the raw materials for the next one. Recycling closes that loop — recovering lithium, cobalt, and nickel to feed back into new battery manufacturing and reducing the industry’s dependence on freshly mined critical minerals. There is a quiet but significant transformation underway at […]

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Ashok Leyland and UCO Bank Sign MoU to Offer Flexible Financing for CV Buyers

Ashok Leyland has signed a memorandum of understanding with UCO Bank to establish a strategic vehicle financing partnership, enabling both organisations to offer customised financial solutions to customers buying Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. The MoU was signed by Mr. Neelakantan, Vice President of Finance at Ashok Leyland, and Mr. R.S. Ajith, Zonal Head of […]

Off-highway Technology

VST Tillers Tractors Breaks Ground on ₹100 Crore Global Tech Centre in Hosur

VST Tillers Tractors has conducted the Bhoomi pooja and groundbreaking ceremony for its new Global Tech Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in the company’s research and development expansion. The facility, being established with an investment of ₹100 crore, will serve as VST’s primary global hub for advanced engineering and innovation, with […]

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Tesla Opens Approved Body Shop and Test Drive Facility in Pune

Tesla India has announced the opening of its first Tesla-Approved Body Shop in Pune, strengthening after-sales service support for owners across Maharashtra. The facility offers professional collision repair and bodywork to Tesla standards, genuine Tesla parts, software-aware diagnostics, and service by trained technicians — reducing downtime and bringing peace of mind to Tesla owners in […]

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Flying Flea Expands to 11 Touchpoints in Bengaluru on Strong Demand for C6 Electric Motorcycle

Flying Flea, Royal Enfield’s city electric mobility brand, has significantly expanded its retail presence in Bengaluru, adding 10 new touchpoints to its existing store in Jayanagar, taking the total to 11 locations across the city. The rapid expansion comes in response to strong customer interest in the Flying Flea C6, the brand’s first electric motorcycle. […]

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Toyota Joins Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as Equal Partner in Fuel Cell Company Cellcentric

The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a binding agreement for Toyota to become an equal partner and shareholder in cellcentric, the fuel cell systems developer jointly owned by Volvo and Daimler Truck. Upon completion, each of the three companies will hold a one-third stake in cellcentric. The transaction is expected […]

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Jeep India Marks 85 Years with a Limited Edition Meridian of Just 85 Units

Jeep India has launched the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition, a strictly limited collector’s edition created to mark 85 years of one of the world’s most iconic SUV brands. Available in a production run of just 85 units across India, the edition is priced from ₹36.05 lakh and can be booked at authorised Jeep dealerships and […]

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Mercedes-Benz Launches AMG E 53 Hybrid in India at ₹1.45 Crore

Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ in India, introducing the brand’s first electrified AMG E-Class model to Indian customers. Priced at ₹1.45 crore for the Performance Edition and ₹1.48 crore for the Racing Edition, both ex-showroom, the car is available for booking across all Mercedes-Benz dealerships in India with deliveries commencing immediately. […]

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Ashok Leyland partners with SAMIL to Strengthen Pre-Owned CV Market

Ashok Leyland has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) to create a transparent and trusted ecosystem for certified pre-owned commercial vehicles across India. The MoU was signed by Mr. Viplav Shah, Head of LCV at Ashok Leyland, and Mr. Sameer Malhotra, Director and CEO of SAMIL. Under the partnership, the […]

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Force Motors Launches Urbania Deluxe to Raise the Bar in Premium Shared Mobility

Force Motors has launched the new Urbania Deluxe, a premium upgrade to its Urbania platform that will now replace the current-generation model as the company’s standard offering in the premium shared mobility segment. Prices start at ₹28.7 lakh ex-showroom, and the vehicle is available in three wheelbases and eight seating layouts ranging from 9+D to […]