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Tata Safari Reinvents Performance with Petrol Power

The Tata Safari moves forward without losing its soul, blending performance, comfort and smart technology. By T. Murrali  For over two decades, the Tata Safari has been known as a strong, comfortable SUV built for long journeys across all kinds of roads. Now, the vehicle enters its next chapter with a renewed focus on performance […]

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Neolite ZKW Lightings Files DRHP with SEBI, Plans ₹6,000 Million IPO to Fund Capacity Expansion

Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, marking a key step toward its proposed initial public offering. The proposed IPO aggregates up to ₹6,000 million and comprises a fresh issue of equity […]

Passenger Cars

Tata Harrier – Intelligent Toughness, Now with Petrol Engine 

Blending muscular performance with luxury, advanced infotainment and comprehensive safety, the new Tata Harrier petrol raises the bar for intelligent toughness. By T. Murrali The Tata Harrier has always been known for its strong personality, but the newest petrol-powered version raises the bar with a blend of smart engineering, premium design, and future-ready technology. Built […]

Passenger Cars

Maruti Suzuki conducts its first Design Challenge, engages young talent to co-create future mobility solutions

Building a connect between young design talent and the automobile industry, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”), India’s passenger vehicle market leader, successfully concluded its first-ever Maruti Suzuki Design Challenge. Over 400 students from 70 leading Indian and global design institutes participated in the novel design competition. Maruti Suzuki’s first of its kind design challenge invited young […]

Driver Welfare

From Injury to Ignition: Shankar Drives On

Recently, on my personal family trip to Gujarat, I came across a young, dedicated driver named Shankar. This is his story. Shankar Yadav, 33, drives a 20-seater Tempo Traveller with a calm confidence that only comes from experience not just behind the wheel, but deep under the bonnet of vehicles he once repaired. Today he […]

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UNO Minda Expands EV Safety Portfolio with New Rear View Mirror for Two-Wheeler Riders

As electric two-wheelers gain momentum across India’s cities and towns, rider safety is emerging as a key concern amid rising traffic density and accident rates, especially in Tier-I and Tier-II markets. Responding to this need, UNO Minda Ltd has announced the launch of its new EV Range Rear View Mirror (RVM), designed specifically for electric […]

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Trusted by Punjab, Powered by BPW: BPW Air-Suspension Vehicles Transform Punjab’s Roads

In a significant moment for India’s transport industry, BPW India proudly celebrates a major milestone as four leading transporters from Punjab have each achieved fleets of 50 vehicles equipped with BPW air suspension. Across the entire state, more than 400 vehicles now run with BPW’s air-suspension technology. This is a strong reflection of BPW’s engineering […]

Emobility Passenger Cars

JSW MG Motor India Extends Assured Buyback to Five Years, Easing EV Ownership Concerns

JSW MG Motor India has announced an industry-first initiative aimed at making electric vehicle ownership more predictable and stress-free, becoming the first car brand in the country to extend assured buyback for EVs from the existing three years to up to five years. The new Assured Buy Back programme guarantees a fixed resale value at […]

Dealerships Sales & Service

GK Group: A Year of Milestones, Modernization and Momentum

FY2024 was a defining period for GK Group, marked by strong achievements in two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and construction equipment. The group strengthened its presence across Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha through disciplined planning, consistent service standards and a sharp operational focus. With industrial activity rising in mining, infrastructure and manufacturing, FY2025 is expected to continue the momentum […]

Buses Trucks

From DICV to the world: Satyakam Arya’s Global Leap

He moves forward to a global stage, leaving behind a transformed organisation that stands strong, stable, and ready for what comes next. In a short span of just a few months, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has quietly achieved something rare in the global commercial vehicle world – three major milestones in a row that […]

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Caterpillar Enhances Global Customer Value Agreements with New Services Commitment

New commitment features Two-Day Repairs – or the customer gets paid Strengthening the value proposition of its Customer Value Agreements (CVAs), Caterpillar has announced an enhanced global Services Commitment that will be available with every CVA beginning in 2026. Designed to keep customer operations and equipment moving, CVAs that include dealer labour will now offer a Two-Day Repair […]

M&A Safety Two Wheelers

Cautio acquires Nikhil Kamath’s WTFund-backed BYTES to Strengthen India’s Two-Wheeler Safety Infrastructure

Cautio, India’s leading video telematics company, has announced the acquisition of BYTES, a  Deep-Tech startup backed by Nikhil Kamath’s WTFund, IIT Mandi Catalyst, NSRCEL- IIM B & Startup Karnataka, marking a major step in the company’s mission to build India’s most comprehensive, intelligence-driven road safety platform. This integration strengthens Cautio’s long-term commitment to protecting every moving […]

M&A Tyres

JK Tyre completes merger of Cavendish Industries

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, has announced the successful completion of the merger of Cavendish Industries Ltd. (Cavendish), its subsidiary with JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.  Cavendish was acquired by JK Tyre in 2016 from Kesoram Industries Ltd. Cavendish primarily had manufacturing capacity of truck/ bus radial, truck/bus bias […]

Emobility Partnerships Technology Two Wheelers

Kinetic Watts & Volts Joins Hands with ‘Jio Things’ to Build India’s Next-Gen Connected EVs 

Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), the electric mobility subsidiary of Kinetic Engineering Ltd., has announced a strategic technology partnership with Jio Things Limited, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms. The collaboration will integrate advanced voice-assisted controls, IoT-powered smart digital clusters, and connected vehicle technologies into all upcoming Kinetic EV two-wheeler models. This partnership marks a […]

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Citroen fortifies network to 126 POS&S with new 3S Facility in Chennai

Citroën India continues to expand its presence across India with the launch of its 126th Point of Sales and Service in Chennai. Driven by the rollout of the Citroën 2.0 – ‘Shift Into The New’ strategy the team is working on a long-term roadmap to deepen localisation, expand the dealer and service footprint, and elevate customer-centric product and ownership […]