Niti Aayog calls for phased diesel vehicle exit, shift to cleaner technologies

Niti Aayog has outlined a comprehensive roadmap for decarbonising India’s transport sector, proposing a phased elimination of diesel vehicles and a sharper focus on cleaner mobility technologies as part of the country’s long-term net-zero...

Mahindra launches All-New Electric Auto ‘UDO (उड़ो)’ at introductory price of ₹3.58 Lakh

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), India’s No.1 electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, marked a new chapter in last-mile transportation with the launch of its most advanced electric three-wheeler yet, the Mahindra UDO. Inspired by the...

Mahindra Research Valley expands advanced R&D and testing capabilities in Chennai

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has announced the expansion of its Advanced Research and Development Centre along with the addition of new testing facilities at Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai. The move underscores...

JSW MG Motor India unveils MG MAJESTOR, India’s first D+ Segment SUV

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled the MG MAJESTOR, its all-new flagship SUV positioned as India’s first D+ segment SUV, designed for customers who seek a lifestyle defined by bold presence, commanding dominance and...

Automechanika Frankfurt introduces new formats focused on Future Mobility, Networking and Young Talent

Automechanika Frankfurt will spotlight emerging trends shaping the automotive industry by introducing new formats centred on future technologies, networking and the promotion of young talent. Taking place from 8 to 12 September, the world’s...

Ecofy partners with Ather Energy to accelerate EV adoption in India

Ecofy, a green-only non-banking financial company (NBFC) backed by Eversource Capital, has announced a strategic partnership with Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, to become a preferred financing partner across Ather’s...

Toyota premieres Three-Row Highlander BEV in North America, Sales from late 2026

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the expansion of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio in North America as part of its multi-pathway strategy toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. As part of this initiative, Toyota...

Mahindra expands aftersales service network in Delhi NCR

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of its aftersales service operations across the Delhi NCR region, reinforcing its focus on customer-centricity and enhanced ownership experience. The initiative will...

FEV analysis: Range-Extender Trucks can reduce TCO by up to 33%

FEV, a global innovation partner for sustainable mobility and advanced engineering, has released new findings highlighting the economic advantages of electrified commercial vehicles. The analysis, conducted as part of FEV’s internal research programme, evaluates...

BYD becomes official automotive partner of Manchester City Football Club

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and sustainable mobility solutions, has announced a landmark agreement to become the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City Football Club. This strategic alliance represents one...

RODIM unveils R-Star Advanced Paint Protection Film at Automechanika 2026

RODIM, a leading provider of automotive surface protection solutions, has unveiled its advanced R-Star Paint Protection Film (PPF) at Automechanika 2026, marking a significant expansion of its product portfolio for India’s rapidly growing mass-premium...

Smart manufacturing emerges as critical growth lever for Auto Components: ACMA–BCG

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has released a joint study titled “Bolts, Bytes and Bots: Reimagining Next-Gen Auto Component Manufacturing in India”, highlighting how...

COMPONENTS

Advertisment

INDUSTRY SPEAKS

SIAM charts EV infrastructure growth path at 5th Global Electrification Mobility Summit

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) successfully hosted the fifth edition of the Global Electrification Mobility Summit (GEMS) in New Delhi, under the theme “विद्युतीकरण (Electrification): Scaling India’s Mobility Revolution through Electrification for Growth, Sustainability & Global Leadership.”...

India’s Automotive Aftermarket Transformation: Vishal Kaul, Uno Minda Aftermarket

“The Indian automotive aftermarket today is far more structured, quality-driven and technology-enabled than it was a decade ago,” says Mr. Vishal Kaul, President & Business Head, Uno Minda Aftermarket. Speaking to Autoguide on the sidelines of ACMA Automechanika 2026...

ACMA welcomes India–US Interim Trade Agreement Framework

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) has welcomed the announcement of the India–United States Interim Trade Agreement framework, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade, manufacturing collaboration, and resilient supply chains between the two...

ACMA President flags tech-led transition in India’s auto aftermarket

India’s auto aftermarket industry is undergoing a structural transformation driven by technology adoption, formalisation, and evolving product requirements, even as internal combustion engine (ICE) components continue to account for the bulk of demand, according to ACMA President Vikrampati Singhania. Speaking...

Auto industry welcomes India–US Trade Deal as tariffs slashed to 18%

Indian industry leaders have welcomed the India–US trade agreement announced following a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, which reduces US tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%, signalling a major reset in...

Union Budget 2026–27 Reinforces Infrastructure-Led Growth; CMA Sees Strong Tailwinds for Cement Sector

The Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, noting that it strongly reinforces India’s infrastructure-led growth agenda while balancing inclusivity and long-term national aspirations under the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of Viksit...

PEOPLE