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 […]
Tata Motors has completed the initial settlement of its tender offer for Iveco Group, with its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, TML CV Holdings B.V., acquiring 89.42% of Iveco Group’s common share capital. Following the completion of the settlement on October 30, Iveco Group has become part of Tata Motors, marking a significant step in the […]
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has concluded the Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026, its first startup engagement programme, with 16 startups shortlisted from 980 applications received across the country. The finalists pitched to the leadership teams of HMIL and Hyundai Motor India Engineering Private Limited (HMIE) at a Grand Pitch Day on 29 October 2026, after […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in Pune to transfer a land parcel for an advanced crash test facility in Chakan. The agreement was exchanged in the presence of the Union Heavy Industries Minister Mr. H.D. Kumaraswamy, SAVWIPL Managing […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has said its cumulative exports of Made-in-India electric vehicles have crossed 50,000 units since global shipments began in August 2025. Europe was the first market to receive the vehicles and remains the largest destination. The company says it was India’s No. 1 EV exporter in FY2025-26 and kept that position in […]
Uno Minda has launched a 10-inch active under-seat subwoofer for passenger cars with 200W RMS power. It fits beneath the front passenger seat, so it does not take up boot space. The company says this matters in CNG cars, where the cylinder already occupies part of the boot. The subwoofer has a 20Hz–150Hz frequency response […]
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd (GOLIL) at 125, is entering its next phase with an accelerated growth and transformation agenda, building on a legacy of trust to strengthen its core lubricants business while expanding into future-ready mobility solutions, advanced fluid engineering and EV infrastructure. Backed by the Hinduja Group’s long-term commitment to India, the company […]
Recognition underscores the company’s commitment to safety excellence, operational discipline and continuous improvement Apollo Tyres’ all five manufacturing units in India have been awarded the prestigious Five-Star Rating and Sword of Honour 2026 by the British Safety Council, recognising excellence in occupational health and safety management systems and a sustained commitment to fostering a strong […]
Blue Energy Motors (BEM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) under the Government of India’s PARIVARTAN Scheme, aimed at encouraging the replacement of ageing commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The initiative marks an important step towards accelerating the transition […]