Hyundai Motor India appoints Gaurav Mathur as VP and Head of Corporate Planning

Hyundai Motor India has appointed Gaurav Mathur as Vice-President and Head of Corporate Planning. Mathur joins Hyundai after spending nearly 22 years with Maruti Suzuki India, where he held a series of leadership roles spanning...

Uno Minda launches advanced metal wiper blade range for Indian aftermarket

As India’s automotive industry continues to expand with rising vehicle ownership and increasing emphasis on road safety, maintaining clear windshield visibility has become more important than ever for safe driving in rain, dust, and...

MANNOL operating fluids help protect vehicles from summer heat and heavy loads

As temperatures rise and road trips become more frequent, vehicles are exposed to greater mechanical and thermal stress. High summer temperatures, long highway drives, heavy traffic conditions, and fully loaded vehicles can place significant...

SunCar posts strong Q1 2026 growth with third straight profitable quarter

SunCar Technology Group Inc., a leading provider of AI-powered auto insurance and auto services, has reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, marking its third consecutive profitable quarter. The company...

HKTB partners with Informa Markets to launch Global Premium Exhibitions in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, one of the world’s leading trade exhibition organisers, to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a premier...

All-New Toyota Hilux launched in Japan with 2.8L Diesel Engine and Multi-Terrain features

Toyota Motor Corporation has officially launched the all-new Hilux in Japan, marking the arrival of a completely redesigned version of its globally renowned pickup truck. Since its debut in 1968, the Hilux has played a...

Maruti Suzuki achieves record annual vehicle service milestone

Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s service network has set a new benchmark of attending over 2.84 crore vehicles in a single financial year. This is the highest-ever service load managed in the Company’s history. The milestone...

Scania launches Under-Cab Battery Module and MCS for Electric Trucks

Scania has started global sales of its new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System (MCS), expanding the capabilities of its electric truck portfolio for long-haul and heavy-duty transport applications. The newly introduced under-cab battery...

IRF appeals for GST Reduction on Safety and Medical Equipment

International Road Federation has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the GST Council to consider a substantial reduction or complete exemption of GST on critical life-saving products and services, including helmets, ambulances and...

Scania secures 91 Electric Bus order from VR Sweden

Scania and transport operator VR have signed one of the largest electric bus deals in Sweden to date. The order will see 91 Scania buses battery-electric buses put into service in the Södertälje area,...

Honda ‘Relentless Spirit’ Campaign highlights Hybrid Performance

Honda has unveiled “Relentless Spirit,” a new multi-channel brand campaign celebrating the company’s racing heritage and the performance-focused character of its hybrid-electric vehicles. The campaign showcases Honda’s hybrid lineup, including the Honda Civic, Honda...

Honda Passport, Civic and Accord named top picks for teen drivers by IIHS and...

Three Honda models, including the all-new 2026 Honda Passport and multiple generations of the Civic and Accord, have been recommended for teen drivers by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports. The 2026...

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IRF appeals for GST Reduction on Safety and Medical Equipment

International Road Federation has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the GST Council to consider a substantial reduction or complete exemption of GST on critical life-saving products and services, including helmets, ambulances and essential medical equipment. In a communication...

SIAM raises concerns over Delhi EV Policy’s E-2W mandate

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has expressed concerns over the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy’s proposal to allow only electric two-wheelers to be newly registered in the National Capital Territory from April 1, 2028. In its recommendations...

How Digital Learning is transforming workforce development in the automobile industry: Mr Arjun Gupta, Founder and CEO, Courseplay

India’s automobile industry is entering one of its most disruptive phases yet. Long recognized as one of the world’s largest automotive markets, the sector is increasingly being reshaped by electrification, connected mobility, automation and software-led innovation. As per the...

Fuel price surge accelerates EV conversation: ETO Motors shares industry perspective

Amid rising petrol and diesel prices and growing concerns over transportation costs, the shift towards electric mobility is gaining significant momentum across India. Industry leaders believe the transition is no longer driven solely by sustainability goals, but increasingly by...

Flash Storage is playing a key-role in SDVs: Subind Kumar, V.P. and Country Manager, Sandisk

As vehicles become more software-defined (SDV), storage is also evolving from supporting hardware components inside an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) to becoming a crucial component of vehicle architecture that affects how systems handle software updates, responsiveness, and even long-term performance. That...

PLI Scheme must back EV innovation, not just scale: Saurav Kumar, Founder & CEO of Euler Motors

India’s electric vehicle transition is being driven not only by large-scale manufacturing but also by early-stage innovation, risk-taking, and category creation led by startups. While the Auto PLI scheme would have played an important role in catalysing investments, its current...

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