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Hyundai Reveals Tech Details of BAYON Ahead of 26 October Launch

Hyundai Motor India has revealed the technology features of the India-spec BAYON, an SUV it calls an “Intelligent Utility Vehicle,” ahead of its launch in India on 26 October 2026. Built around the philosophy of “Intelligence That Moves,” the BAYON brings together artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity, a software-defined architecture and a digital cockpit. At the […]

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Ashok Leyland Ties Up with Union Bank of India for Vehicle Financing

Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Union Bank of India (UBI) to offer tailored financing to customers buying its trucks and buses. Under the partnership, UBI will provide end-to-end vehicle loans with flexible, easy-to-manage repayment options suited to each customer’s needs. The MoU was signed by Neelakantan, Vice President – Finance, Ashok […]

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GreenCell Mobility Raises ₹330 Crore from Impact Fund Denmark

GreenCell Mobility, India’s largest OEM-agnostic electric bus platform, has raised ₹330 crore in equity from Impact Fund Denmark (IFDK). The company is backed by Eversource Capital. The fresh funding will support the rollout of about 4,500 electric buses, taking GreenCell’s fleet to more than 5,000 e-buses across 105 cities in India. The company operates both […]

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Whitecap Edition Sells Out in India

Jeep India has sold out all 25 units of the Wrangler Rubicon Whitecap Edition, a limited-edition model priced at ₹73.55 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries will begin through Jeep dealerships by the end of this month. Inspired by the classic CJ-Universal and its iconic white top, the Whitecap Edition comes only in Mojito Green, with a Bright […]

Two Wheelers

Jawa Celebrates Its Czech Roots at Czech Day 2026 in New Delhi

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles marked Czech Day 2026 at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi, celebrating a journey that began in Prague almost a century ago. Founded in 1929, Jawa started with the Jawa 500 OHV, followed in 1932 by the lightweight Jawa 175, which brought motorcycling to a wider audience. Over the […]

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BMW India Opens Pre-Orders for Limited-Edition M2 xDrive Turbo Edition

BMW India has opened pre-orders for the new M2 xDrive Turbo Edition, a limited-edition tribute to the pioneering 1973 BMW 2002 turbo. Bookings can be made at authorised BMW dealers on a first-come, first-served basis. Finished only in Alpine White, the Turbo Edition gets hand-painted BMW Motorsport stripes, a black power dome and the iconic […]

Corporate Service & Maintenance

myTVS Raises ₹425 Crore from Crescent Enterprises to Accelerate Growth

Partnership to explore opportunities to replicate the proven myTVS model across the Middle East and North Africa TVS Automobile Solutions (TVS ASL), owner of the myTVS automotive aftermarket brand and part of the $3 billion TVS Mobility Group, has announced that it has raised ₹425 crore in a Series D funding round led by CE-Invests, […]

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Tata Motors and Stellantis Sign Deal to Build Vehicles in India for Global Markets

Stellantis India and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), along with its subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, have signed a Definitive Agreement to expand their long-standing partnership into advanced vehicle technology. Under the deal, Tata Motors will give Stellantis access to its product technology and vehicle architecture. Stellantis will build on these through its engineering teams […]

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Ashok Leyland Partners with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for Vehicle Financing

Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) to offer customised financing to customers buying its trucks and buses. Under the partnership, TMB will provide end-to-end vehicle loans with flexible repayment options suited to each customer’s needs. Founded in 1921, the bank has more than 600 branches, with a strong […]

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RIDEV Opens 16th Hub in Chennai as Fleet Crosses 12,000 EVs

RIDEV, an electric mobility platform for delivery and gig workers, has opened its 16th hub in Chennai as its fleet crosses 12,000 electric two-wheelers on the road. Mr. Hemant Kabra, Founder and Managing Director of BGauss, attended the launch as chief guest. Founded in April 2024 with just 10 electric two-wheelers, RIDEV provides rental services […]

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Jio-bp and Vertelo Join Hands to Power Electric Buses and Trucks

Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vertelo, an electric vehicle leasing platform, to support fleets of electric buses and trucks. The two companies will explore combining Vertelo’s leasing services with Jio-bp’s fast-charging network. Plans include making charging points easy to find for Vertelo’s customers, offering […]

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JM Frictech Invests ₹50 Crore in Fourth Plant at Chandigarh

Auto component maker JM Frictech India Pvt. Ltd. (JMI) has invested about ₹50 crore to set up its fourth manufacturing facility, in Chandigarh, as it expands its presence in North India. The plant is being commissioned in phases. It will start with warehousing and logistics, and manufacturing will be ramped up gradually so that the facility […]

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Toyota Launches 2026 Fortuner Leader Edition at ₹36.51 Lakh

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced the new Fortuner Leader Edition, adding a sportier look and a more premium cabin to its popular SUV. Priced at ₹36.51 lakh for the 4×2 manual and ₹38.72 lakh for the 4×2 automatic (ex-showroom), the Leader Edition will be open for bookings from 12 October 2026. On the outside, […]

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Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea Expands to Hyderabad

Flying Flea, Royal Enfield’s electric mobility brand, has entered Hyderabad, its second city in India after Bengaluru. Bengaluru customers have already covered more than 1 lakh kilometres on the FF.C6 electric motorcycle. In Hyderabad, the brand starts with four customer touchpoints, including one company-owned store. Service follows a hub-and-spoke model, with a dedicated store in […]