Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), in partnership with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), the maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses, has launched a CSR initiative to train and certify 240 aspiring Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) drivers across Assam, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. The programme aims to strengthen the pool of skilled commercial […]
Tata Motors Limited, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Iveco Group N.V., a leading international player in commercial vehicles, buses and powertrains, have marked a new beginning together as a global commercial mobility enterprise with the scale, reach and capabilities to compete and grow across markets and technology cycles. Ranked fourth[1] in the world amongst […]
Mr. Sai Giridhar, Managing Director of Saisha Motors, which represents Skoda, Volvo Cars, JSW MG Motor and MG Select in Rajasthan, runs his car dealerships on a simple rule: charge customers only what he would charge a friend. He followed it for about 30 years. In an interview, he explained how this approach shaped everything […]
Michelin has announced the launch of the MICHELIN XMulti Energy Z2, a new-generation truck and bus tyre developed for Indian operating conditions and tested on Indian highways. The tyre combines fuel efficiency, superior tyre life and enhanced robustness thereby lowering the Total Cost of Ownership to help fleets improve productivity and profitability, bringing together performance […]
Blackbuck Electric Vehicles has unveiled ELON 3X, its 15-metre multi-axle electric sleeper coach, marking a significant milestone in the development of premium long-distance electric mobility in India. Completely designed, engineered and developed in-house in India, ELON 3X combines the capacity of a full-size sleeper coach with a purpose-built electric vehicle platform, bringing together passenger comfort, […]
Mr. Sandeep Bhambra has been appointed to lead Design for Citroën and DS Automobiles, effective November 2, 2026. He will report to Mr. Gilles Vidal, Head of Design for Stellantis’ European brands, and join the management teams of both brands under Xavier Chardon, CEO of Citroën and DS Automobiles. Mr. Bhambra succeeds Mr. Pierre Leclercq […]
Energy In Motion Limited (EIM), a heavy electric mobility ecosystem company, has signed a strategic MoU with Sorigin Green Mobility Private Limited to deploy 500 electric heavy commercial vehicles (e-HCVs) over two years. The partnership aims to increase the use of electric heavy-duty freight and support the decarbonisation of logistics and supply chains. Implementation is […]
The largest automotive aftermarket gathering in South India brought industry leaders together to discuss technology, customer trust, safety and new opportunities for growth. The automotive aftermarket is entering a period of significant transformation, driven by connected vehicles, electrification, digitalisation and evolving customer expectations. These themes took centre stage at ACMA STEER South 2026, organised by […]
GP Petroleums Limited (GPPL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Arjun Verma as Managing Director, effective October 27, 2026. Mr. Verma, who has been serving as Executive Director, will provide strategic leadership to the Company and its business verticals as GPPL embarks on its next phase of growth. As Managing Director, Mr. Verma’s mandate will […]
From specialist diagnostics and genuine parts sourcing to a dedicated body shop division, Chennai-based Evolve Automotive is expanding its capabilities to serve premium car owners with dealership-level expertise and independent workshop pricing. Founded in 2017 as a Mahindra First Choice franchisee, Evolve Automotive transitioned to its own brand following the COVID-19 disruption in 2020. The […]
BYD India has delivered more than 5,000 units of the SEALION 7 electric SUV since its launch in February 2025. The company calls it one of its strongest-performing models in the country. The SEALION 7 uses BYD’s Blade Battery and Cell-to-Body architecture. The Premium variant has an 82.56 kWh battery with a claimed NEDC range […]
The new Punch is offered in three variants, with prices starting at R224,900, and introduces a turbocharged engine option to the South African market. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPVL), one of India’s largest automotive manufacturers, has announced the launch of the all-new Tata Punch in South Africa, in partnership with Motus Holdings, the country’s […]
Electric two-wheeler maker e-SPRINTO has announced a two-phase dealer expansion plan. It aims for more than 50 dealers across India by March 2027 and more than 200 by the end of FY2028. Phase 1 covers North, South and West India. The company plans to add about 20 dealers in North India, 15 in the South […]
Zelio E-Mobility has begun commercial production at a new manufacturing plant in Patan, Hisar, Haryana. The plant adds 72,000 units a year, taking the electric two- and three-wheeler maker’s installed capacity from 2.4 lakh to about 3.12 lakh units. It is Zelio’s fourth plant, after those in Haryana, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. The plant can […]
Revenues increase to ₹1,598 crore; H1 net profit rises to ₹90.5 crore Wheels India has reported a strong increase in net profit for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, at ₹53.4 crore, compared with ₹27.8 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Revenues for Q2 grew by 36% to ₹1,598 crore, compared […]