Every battery that reaches the end of its life carries inside it the raw materials for the next one. Recycling closes that loop — recovering lithium, cobalt, and nickel to feed back into new battery manufacturing and reducing the industry’s dependence on freshly mined critical minerals. There is a quiet but significant transformation underway at […]
Ashok Leyland has signed a memorandum of understanding with UCO Bank to establish a strategic vehicle financing partnership, enabling both organisations to offer customised financial solutions to customers buying Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. The MoU was signed by Mr. Neelakantan, Vice President of Finance at Ashok Leyland, and Mr. R.S. Ajith, Zonal Head of […]
VST Tillers Tractors has conducted the Bhoomi pooja and groundbreaking ceremony for its new Global Tech Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in the company’s research and development expansion. The facility, being established with an investment of ₹100 crore, will serve as VST’s primary global hub for advanced engineering and innovation, with […]
Tesla India has announced the opening of its first Tesla-Approved Body Shop in Pune, strengthening after-sales service support for owners across Maharashtra. The facility offers professional collision repair and bodywork to Tesla standards, genuine Tesla parts, software-aware diagnostics, and service by trained technicians — reducing downtime and bringing peace of mind to Tesla owners in […]
Flying Flea, Royal Enfield’s city electric mobility brand, has significantly expanded its retail presence in Bengaluru, adding 10 new touchpoints to its existing store in Jayanagar, taking the total to 11 locations across the city. The rapid expansion comes in response to strong customer interest in the Flying Flea C6, the brand’s first electric motorcycle. […]
Montra Electric and Wonder Cement have announced the deployment of around 250 heavy-duty electric trucks — the Rhino 5538 EV 42 TT — across a 1,450-km corridor spanning Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, creating India’s longest commercial electric freight corridor. The trucks will operate on the Nimbahera to Dahej Port and Nimbahera to Tuna […]
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (ZF CVCS India) has secured business nominations from three leading Indian commercial vehicle OEMs for its ESCsmart™ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) solution. The multi-year programs cover truck platforms across both 24V and 12V architectures and support upcoming vehicle programs designed to meet India’s new ESC safety regulations. Production […]
The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a binding agreement for Toyota to become an equal partner and shareholder in cellcentric, the fuel cell systems developer jointly owned by Volvo and Daimler Truck. Upon completion, each of the three companies will hold a one-third stake in cellcentric. The transaction is expected […]
Jeep India has launched the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition, a strictly limited collector’s edition created to mark 85 years of one of the world’s most iconic SUV brands. Available in a production run of just 85 units across India, the edition is priced from ₹36.05 lakh and can be booked at authorised Jeep dealerships and […]
Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ in India, introducing the brand’s first electrified AMG E-Class model to Indian customers. Priced at ₹1.45 crore for the Performance Edition and ₹1.48 crore for the Racing Edition, both ex-showroom, the car is available for booking across all Mercedes-Benz dealerships in India with deliveries commencing immediately. […]
Ashok Leyland has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) to create a transparent and trusted ecosystem for certified pre-owned commercial vehicles across India. The MoU was signed by Mr. Viplav Shah, Head of LCV at Ashok Leyland, and Mr. Sameer Malhotra, Director and CEO of SAMIL. Under the partnership, the […]
Force Motors has launched the new Urbania Deluxe, a premium upgrade to its Urbania platform that will now replace the current-generation model as the company’s standard offering in the premium shared mobility segment. Prices start at ₹28.7 lakh ex-showroom, and the vehicle is available in three wheelbases and eight seating layouts ranging from 9+D to […]
Every year, India accounts for roughly 11% of all road accident deaths in the world. It is a staggering number, and for decades, the response has focused on the same things — better roads, stricter traffic laws, safer vehicles. All of it matters. But none of it addresses the most critical window of all: the […]
The CV maker is in a strong financial position to back its innovation ambitions. The company ended last fiscal debt-free, with net cash of over ₹5,000 crore on its balance sheet. Ashok Leyland closed FY26 with its best-ever performance, and Q1 FY27 has continued that momentum with 10% growth. Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and […]