e-SPRINTO, an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has launched the G1, its first electric scooter for the business-to-consumer (B2C) market, with prices starting at ₹89,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The scooter marks the company’s expansion beyond its established business-to-business (B2B) and fleet customer base into the individual and family mobility segment. Developed over nearly two years of research […]
Kia India, in partnership with the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), has inaugurated an automotive skill development centre at Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Kurla, Mumbai. It is the first of four centres planned under a pilot initiative, funded through Kia India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, to train 360 candidates in Faridabad, […]
Hyundai Motor India has revealed the safety features of the BAYON, its upcoming “Intelligent Utility Vehicle”, ahead of its India launch on 26 October 2026. Built on the Global K Enhanced Platform, the car is engineered for 5-Star Indian safety standards, the company says. It offers more than 80 advanced safety features, and more than […]
Michelin has opened a new Michelin Tyres & Services (MTS) store in Jammu, in partnership with Maha Shakti Auto. The 1,000 sq ft store is in Main Bazar, Gumat, in the city’s commercial district, and is meant to make Michelin’s products and services more accessible to customers in Jammu and nearby areas. The store sells […]
SWITCH Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, and intercity operator Purple Bus have launched what they call the region’s first electric bus service, on the new Nagpur–Chandrapur route, extending Purple Bus’s intercity network further into Vidarbha. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari was present at the flag-off of the first six buses, […]
AXOR, the premium safety gear brand from Vega Auto, has launched the Agera, a high-performance full-face helmet that combines race-inspired styling with aerodynamic engineering, ventilation and safety features. It is aimed at riders who want a performance-oriented riding experience. Its most distinctive feature is an integrated rear spoiler. AXOR says the spoiler is designed to […]
Renault India has introduced its strong hybrid E-Tech 160 technology in the country, with the new Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160. It is the first Renault vehicle in India to get the system. It comes in Evolution, Techno and Emotion variants priced at ₹16.99 lakh, ₹18.99 lakh and ₹19.49 lakh respectively (ex-showroom). Bookings are open […]
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 […]