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Maruti Suzuki Hits 1 Lakh Rail Dispatches Milestone at Manesar, Cuts Emissions

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved a significant milestone with its Manesar in-plant railway siding, dispatching one lakh vehicles since commencing operations in June 2025. The initiative has helped avoid an estimated 16,800 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, reinforcing the company’s push towards greener logistics. Recognised as India’s largest automobile in-plant railway facility, the Manesar siding has handled over 500 train rakes, transporting popular models […]

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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 […]

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Ultraviolette Secures Karnataka MoU for PLI-backed Manufacturing Expansion

Ultraviolette Automotive has announced its proposed five-year investment plan aimed at significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint in Karnataka. The phased programme includes capacity enhancement at the company’s existing facility and the establishment of a new production plant in the State. This strategic expansion underscores Ultraviolette’s long-term commitment to Karnataka and reinforces its vision to accelerate […]

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GoMechanic Rolls Out Nationwide Roadside Repair Network for Car Owners

GoMechanic, a leading player in India’s automotive service industry, has announced the nationwide expansion of its Roadside Repair Services (RSR), aimed at delivering fast, reliable, and tech-enabled roadside support to car owners across the country. This initiative marks a significant step towards addressing critical gaps in India’s fragmented roadside assistance market, while ensuring drivers receive […]

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New Renault Duster TCe Turbo 160 Achieves ARAI-Certified Fuel Efficiency of 18.45 km/l

Renault India has announced the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures for new Renault Duster powered by Turbo TCe 160 engine. The new Renault Duster equipped with the segment’s most powerful turbo-petrol engine delivers an impressive fuel efficiency of 18.45 km/l with the DCT automatic transmission and 17.75 km/l with the 6-speed manual transmission. Speaking on the development, Dr V […]

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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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ACE and Kato Works partner to manufacture high-capacity, high-end cranes in India

50:50 JV company ‘ACE KATO’ to manufacture truck cranes, crawler cranes and rough terrain cranes Action Construction Equipment Ltd. (ACE), the world’s largest pick-and-carry crane manufacturer and India’s leading material handling and construction equipment company, has entered into a strategic joint venture with Kato Works Co., Ltd., Japan, a globally recognised player with decades of experience in the design, development and […]

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Michelin Expands Pune Footprint with Three New Premium Tyre & Service Centres

Michelin has strengthened its retail presence in India with the launch of three new Michelin Tyres & Services (MTS) stores in Pune, in partnership with Darshan Tyres. The move is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to enhance customer accessibility and expand its footprint in high-growth automotive markets. The newly opened outlets in Hadapsar, Camp, and Chinchwad are strategically […]

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Honda Expands Two-Wheeler Production Capacity with New Line at Tapukara Plant

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), Honda’s motorcycle production and sales subsidiary in India is advancing its capacity expansion to meet the growing and diversifying demand for two-wheelers in the country. HMSI is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the installation of a new third production line at its Tapukara plant in Alwar District, […]

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Autoverse Mobility Unveils Warranty, EV Training and Digital Tools to Transform Aftermarket

Autoverse Mobility has announced a series of new initiatives and product launches aimed at strengthening trust, improving access to genuine parts, and building future-ready capabilities in India’s automotive aftermarket. The announcements were made at Motor Mechanic Day 2026, the company’s flagship industry event. Addressing long-standing challenges such as part authenticity, fragmented supply chains, and limited […]

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BMW M Drift Academy Returns Bigger, Expands to Four Cities

BMW Group India has announced the return of the BMW M Drift Academy for 2026, expanding the high-performance driving programme to four major cities—Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi. The latest edition aims to offer a more immersive and accessible drifting experience for enthusiasts across the country. Positioned as a unique platform combining motorsport excitement with […]

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Nawgati Unveils Aaveg Pro to Digitise Fuel Retail Operations

Nawgati, a leading fuel tech startup in India, has launched Aaveg Pro, an all-in-one fuel retail operations platform, at the Petrol Dealers Association Pune (PDAP) Annual General Meeting 2026 in Pune. The new platform aims to simplify and modernise day-to-day operations at fuel stations across the country. Designed specifically for the Indian fuel retail ecosystem, […]