I opened the fireside chat at the SDV conference with a theme: Digital Cockpit Summit, Powering the Future of Indian Mobility through Software, organised by Aayera in Pune. But what does it actually mean for a vehicle to be powered by software? Imagine buying a car that wakes up one morning a little smarter than […]
Building on decades of automotive expertise, aftermarket brand Elring – Das Original. The flagship aftermarket brand of global automotive supplier ElringKlinger AG, made a strong showing at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The company presented an updated market presence and a redesigned Elring Garage platform, an expanded product portfolio for alternative powertrains, and a comprehensive digital service […]
Maxion Wheels, a division of Iochpe-Maxion S.A., has entered a new chapter. At IAA Transportation 2026, the company, which describes itself as the world’s leading steel and aluminium wheel supplier, showcased its first forged aluminium truck wheels for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, alongside a new surface treatment that it says keeps wheels […]
In less than 15 months, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has quietly achieved something rare in the global commercial vehicle world: three major milestones in a row that now place India at the heart of Daimler Truck’s future. It began in July 2025, when Daimler Truck named DICV a key pillar of its global operations. […]
BYD India has opened its 49th showroom in India, in Baner, Pune. It is the company’s second dealership in the city and is run by Landmark BYD, part of Group Landmark. BYD says the opening comes as EV registrations in Pune grew by nearly 40% in the first half of 2026. The 4,000 sq ft […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched the New Toyota Glanza hatchback in India, with prices starting at ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are open for ₹11,000. The car is a refresh of the model Toyota launched in 2019 and gets a sharper, sportier design, a more premium cabin and new safety features. The Deputy Managing Director Mr. Tadashi […]
Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO ZNG, its first mainstream CNG passenger vehicle, with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The company says the compact SUV aims to give buyers CNG running costs without giving up performance. It uses a 1.2-litre mStallion turbocharged engine that makes 82 kW and 200 Nm in both […]
TVS Motor Company has added advanced safety features to two variants of its Raider 125cc motorcycle, the TFT DD and the SXC DD. Both now come with a Traction Control System and Emergency Brake Warning. TVS says the traction control, a first in the 125cc segment, helps riders keep control when the rear wheel loses […]
PPS Motors, part of PPS Group, has opened a new Mahindra service facility at Khalad in Saswad, Pune. It is the group’s 151st Mahindra touchpoint in India and takes its network to nine Mahindra touchpoints in and around Pune. The workshop covers 25,400 sq ft, which the company says makes it the largest upcountry automobile […]
JCB India has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Ranchi, operated by Premsons Motor Udyog Pvt. Ltd., to strengthen its presence in Jharkhand. The facility will give customers in Ranchi and across the State access to JCB’s full product range, backed by sales, service and parts support. The facility covers 18,000 sq ft, has a […]
Michelin has opened two new Michelin Tyres & Services (MTS) stores in Delhi, at Dwarka and Karol Bagh. The stores offer Michelin’s premium tyre range, including the recently launched Made-in-India Primacy 5, along with professional fitment and tyre care. The 1,500 sq ft Dwarka store is run in partnership with Excellent Tyres, which has been […]
An analysis of the end-use sectors driving growth across Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle businesses in H1 FY27 Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle sales grew 35.1% year-on-year to 2,43,602 units in H1 FY27, reflecting broad-based demand across its domestic and international businesses. While heavy trucks benefited from infrastructure spending and activity in core industries, intermediate and light […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]