Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, in collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. and Energy In Motion Ltd., has announced the deployment of 24 heavy-duty electric trucks to carry bulk raw materials from Karaikal Port to its plants in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu. The electric fleet will transport petcoke, slag, and gypsum, replacing diesel-powered freight […]
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NSRCEL and Maruti Suzuki Launch Seventh Mobility Startup Incubation Cohort
NSRCEL, the startup hub at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), and Maruti Suzuki India Limited have launched the seventh cohort of their Incubation Program for Mobility Startups. The six-month program supports high-potential startups, from the early-revenue to scale stage, across mobility and allied sectors. It aims to help them strengthen their solutions, validate […]
Škoda Begins Production of New Slavia in Pune
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of the new Škoda Slavia at its Chakan plant in Pune, marking an important milestone in the Group’s India journey. The start of production comes as India enters its festive season, when purchase consideration across the passenger vehicle market peaks. The new Slavia builds on […]
Renault Launches Triber 100PS with New Turbo Engine
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today launched the all-new Triber 100PS, marking the Indian debut of the company’s new Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP). Priced from ₹7.84 lakh (ex-showroom), the car brings together seven-seat flexibility, turbocharged performance, fuel efficiency, and sub-4-metre tax benefits in one package. The Triber 100PS is Renault […]
SWITCH Mobility Bags Order for 840 Electric Buses for Delhi
SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has secured an order for 840 electric buses from Antony Road Transport Solutions under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive scheme Phase I tender. Under the order, SWITCH will supply 9-metre and 12-metre AC electric buses […]
SKF Moves from Parts Supplier to Full Solution Provider, Bets on Kits and Training
The aftermarket division of SKF, the company that makes some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction, while also saving energy, is shifting from selling single parts to offering complete repair solutions. These include kits, tools, and training. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Mr. […]
DRiV Bets on Bumper-to-Bumper Range, Technician Training for Aftermarket Growth
Cars are getting more complex, and workshops need more help to keep up. DRiV is responding by widening its product range and training more mechanics. The company serves two groups of customers. In the aftermarket, it offers maintenance, service, and performance-enhancing products. For vehicle makers, it supplies premium products for cars, trucks, heavy-duty and commercial […]
Zelio E-Mobility to Raise ₹167.96 Crore for Expansion
Zelio E-Mobility, an electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, has received board approval, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, to raise up to ₹167.96 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants. The proposed fundraise is aimed primarily at supporting the company’s next phase of expansion across India. The BSE SME-listed company plans […]
Lexus India Opens New Guest Experience Centre in Ahmedabad
Lexus India inaugurated its new Guest Experience Centre (GEC) in Ahmedabad, reflecting the brand’s continued focus on enriching guest experiences across India. As the Indian luxury automotive market grows and attracts more buyers exploring luxury mobility, Lexus is strengthening its presence to bring the brand closer to guests across the country. The centre has been […]
Tesla Opens First Experience Center in Chennai
Tesla India today announced the opening of its first Tesla Experience Center in Chennai, located at Express Avenue Mall, to deliver retail and after-sales services directly to customers. With this launch, customers in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu can now experience, order, and take delivery of Tesla vehicles locally. To offer a complete ownership experience, […]
PHINIA Bets on ‘Globally Optimised, Locally Driven’ Model to Navigate Shifting Landscape
As the auto industry grapples with an ageing vehicle fleet, rising technology adoption, and a rapidly growing independent aftermarket, the US-headquartered PHINIA, a global premium solutions and components provider, believes its strategy is to stay relevant across both traditional and future propulsion systems, rather than betting on just one. The $3.6 billion company with a […]
Dana Sets Sights on Becoming the World’s Best Drivetrain Supplier
As electrification, new energy vehicles, and rising sustainability and emissions demands reshape the automotive industry, Dana Inc is investing aggressively in research, training, and regional agility to stay ahead, with a clear long-term goal of becoming the best drivetrain supplier in the world. Speaking to this publication on the pace of change sweeping the industry, […]
Tata CARS Launches Aeris Compact Sedan, Rivalling SUVs in Structural Strength
Tata Motors has long served two very different sedan buyers: fleet operators who care about running costs, and families who want style and pride of ownership. Yet every car until now tried to please both, wearing the same badge for very different lives. With personal buyers making up 65% of the segment, the carmaker decided […]
Navnit Group Bets on People, Tech, Trust to Power Auto Retail Future
Navnit Group, one of India’s leading automotive retail and mobility enterprises with a legacy spanning close to five decades, is actively focusing on making every interaction seamless and personalised, whether at the dealership or through its digital channels. Founded by Navnit Liladhar Kachalia, the Group has established itself as a trusted name in the automotive […]
Audi Begins Local Assembly of All-New Q3 in India
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today commenced local assembly of the All-New Audi Q3 at the SAVWIPL plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, marking a significant milestone for the brand. The all-new Audi Q3 is scheduled to launch in India on October 16, 2026. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and equipped with Audi’s quattro all-wheel […]
















