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Distribution & Retail Tyres

BKT Tyres strengthens CV Segment Presence in Madhya Pradesh with New Warehouse in Indore

The new distributor facility strengthens BKT Tyres’ market access in Central India and supports its focus on growing its CVR business in Madhya Pradesh Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global Off-Highway tyre leader with a growing presence in India’s on-highway tyre market, is stepping up its ambitions in India’s Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) market. The […]

Two Wheelers

Honda Launches ADV160 and Rebel 300 as First Products from Its 10-Model India Portfolio

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced prices for the new Honda ADV160 and Honda Rebel 300, marking the first phase of its 10-product portfolio unveiled in July 2026. The ADV160 is priced at ₹1,70,000 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), while the Rebel 300 is available at ₹2,22,000 for the Standard variant and ₹2,62,000 for the E-Clutch […]

Engineering Motorsports

SUPRA SAEINDIA 2026 to Bring India’s Next-Gen Engineers Together at Buddh International Circuit

66 engineering student teams to showcase engineering, innovation and future mobility solutions from 2–5 September The 13th edition of SUPRA SAEINDIA will be held from 2–5 September 2026 at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida, bringing together engineering students from across India to demonstrate their technical knowledge, innovation and vehicle development capabilities. With 66 teams participating […]

Appointments Components

Imperial Auto appoints Sandeep Bathla as Chief Global Operations Officer

Imperial Auto, a global fluid transmission solutions provider, announces appointment of Sandeep Bathla as its Chief Global Operations Officer (CGOO). In his new role, Sandeep will lead the company’s manufacturing operations globally and drive initiatives aimed at strengthening manufacturing excellence, enhancing manufacturing capabilities and supporting Imperial Auto’s next phase of growth. He will report to […]

Logistics & Supply Chain Partnerships

TVS SCS and Japan’s Sankyu Inc. sign strategic MoU for Supply Chain and Engineering services

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited (TVS SCS), a leading global supply chain solutions provider and one of India’s largest and fastest-growing integrated supply chain companies, has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sankyu Inc., a leading Japan-headquartered logistics and engineering company, to collaborate across supply chain and engineering services, creating […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

TVS iQube Marks One Million Customers with MillionR Special Edition

TVS Motor Company has launched the TVS iQube MillionR Special Edition, celebrating the milestone of one million customers for its flagship electric scooter. The limited edition model honours the trust placed by customers who have embraced electric mobility with TVS iQube, while reinforcing its position as India’s favourite family EV. Based on the popular TVS […]

Passenger Cars

How Mahindra Crafted the Story of Freedom and Style Quotients with ‘Lifestyler’

Back on 15 August 2023, Mahindra showed off a concept vehicle in Cape Town, South Africa. It caught people’s attention, but it was still just an idea on wheels, nothing customers could actually buy. Now, that idea has a name, the Lifestyler, and more importantly, it’s finally ready for mass production. In the coming months, […]

Components M&A

Rane (Madras) Completes Acquisition of Hindustan Composites’ Friction Business 

Rane (Madras) Limited (RML) has completed the acquisition of the Friction Business of Hindustan Composites Limited (HCL). The Business Transfer Agreement for the transaction was signed on June 30, 2026. Following the completion of regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the acquisition has now been completed. HCL’s Friction Business will be integrated with RML’s existing […]

Dealerships Sales & Service Service & Maintenance Trucks

BharatBenz Opens New Dealership in Howrah, West Bengal

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today inaugurated its new authorised BharatBenz dealership, Agile Trucking, at Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal. The new facility strengthens BharatBenz’s footprint in eastern India and reinforces its commitment to providing sales, service, and spares support in […]

Accessories Safety Two Wheelers

AXOR Launches MX Carbon, World’s Lightest Triple-Certified Off-Road Helmet

AXOR, the premium helmet brand from Vega Auto, unveiled the AXOR MX Carbon, which the company claims is the world’s lightest triple-certified off-road helmet. Weighing approximately 1,050 grams in a large shell (±50 grams), with smaller shell sizes expected to be 50 grams lighter, the helmet features a predominantly carbon-fibre shell and meets ECE 22.06, […]

Emobility Passenger Cars

BYD India Launches SEALION 7 Dynamic, Expanding Its Premium eSUV Lineup

BYD India, a subsidiary of BYD, today announced the launch of the BYD SEALION 7 Dynamic, a new addition to its flagship eSUV lineup. Powered by a 71.8 kWh Blade Battery, it offers a range of 520 km (NEDC) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. Priced at an introductory ₹41.90 lakh […]

Emobility Passenger Cars

Reimagining Freedom, Mahindra Unveils BE 6 SPORTEQ at Ballard Pier on 15 Aug

There was something fitting about the setting for the launch of Mahindra’s new models, the Lifestyler (on 14 Aug) in three variants, and special expressions of the BE 6, the top-of-the-line Launch Edition and the performance-focused Formula E Freedom Edition. Mahindra chose Ballard Pier in Mumbai, the very place from where the British once left […]

Emobility Three Wheelers

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Crosses 4 Lakh Cumulative EV Sales

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML) has become India’s first commercial EV manufacturer to cross four lakh cumulative electric vehicle sales, marking a major milestone in the country’s shift to electric last-mile mobility. Behind every three-wheeler and small commercial vehicle, the company noted, is a livelihood, a driver, a shopkeeper, a delivery partner, or a […]

Buses Driver Welfare Trucks

Ashok Leyland Signs MoU with Haryana Government to Set Up Driver Training Institute in Ambala

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Haryana to establish an Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR) in Ambala. The initiative aims to strengthen professional driver training, promote safer roads, and develop a […]

digitalization Sales & Service Two Wheelers

Jawa Yezdi Launches Roadster Red Wolf on Amazon and Flipkart

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has launched the Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf on Amazon.in and Flipkart, taking its latest roadster to a wider audience through India’s leading e-commerce platforms. The move strengthens the brand’s digital-first approach, enabling customers to discover and begin their ownership journey online, backed by its growing authorised dealership network. Inspired by Yezdi’s 1970s […]