Audi SQ8 launched in India at ₹1.77 crore, expands performance SUV line-up

Audi SQ8 has been launched in India, further strengthening Audi India’s Q range. Designed to deliver a blend of performance, luxury, and everyday usability, the SQ8 sits at the top of the Q8 line-up...

BMW M2 CS launched in India at ₹1.66 Crore

BMW M2 CS has been officially launched in India, arriving as a Completely Built-Up Unit (CBU) in limited numbers. The high-performance coupe is priced at ₹1.66 crore (ex-showroom), making it one of the most...

Electric Vehicle market to grow at 20.9% CAGR, hit $4.9 billion by 2032

The global electric vehicle (EV) market, valued at $1.3 billion in 2025, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.9% through 2032, reaching approximately $4.9 billion, according to a report by Maximize Market...

Renault India launches New Duster; Prices start at ₹10.49 lakh

Renault India has launched the all-new Duster in India, with prices starting at ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries have commenced nationwide, while an introductory price of ₹10.29 lakh is being offered to customers who pre-book...

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited completes acquisition of Yutaka Autoparts India

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SMIL) has announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Yutaka Autoparts India Private Limited (YAIPL). The transaction was formally closed on...

Ather Energy doubles service network, reaches 500 centres across India

Ather Energy has announced a significant expansion of its service infrastructure, growing its network to 500 authorised service centres across India within a year. The expansion comes in line with the company’s rapidly increasing retail...

BYD India introduces SEALION 7 First Anniversary Edition

BYD India, the Indian arm of global new energy vehicle leader BYD, has announced the launch of the SEALION 7 First Anniversary Edition, celebrating a key milestone for its flagship electric performance SUV in...

WeRide showcases Robotaxi GXR at NVIDIA GTC 2026, Targets Southeast Asia Expansion

WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has unveiled its Robotaxi GXR at NVIDIA GTC 2026, marking the model’s growing international presence. The Robotaxi GXR is powered by the advanced NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform,...

Tata Motors to increase commercial vehicle prices by Up to 1.5% from April 1

Tata Motors has announced a price hike of up to 1.5% across its commercial vehicle portfolio, effective April 1, 2026. The revision is aimed at partially offsetting rising commodity prices and increased input costs...

Tsuyo secures Karnataka Government Clearance for ₹250 crore EV Powertrain facility in Hubli-Dharwad

TSUYO Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech electric mobility company and a leading player in India’s e-mobility components space, has received Single Window Clearance from the Government of Karnataka to set up a ₹250 crore...

Fiem Industries enhances R&D with New EMI/EMC Facility in Gurugram

Fiem Industries Limited has commissioned a state-of-the-art Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing laboratory at its R&D–Electronics Innovation Centre and corporate office in Gurugram. The new facility is designed to support the development...

Honda Cars India flags off Pan-India test run for upcoming Electric SUV

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), one of India’s leading premium car manufacturers, has flagged off the first pan-India test run of its upcoming Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) SUV, marking the beginning of public road...

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Indian auto industry may face production risks as West Asia crisis impacts supply chains

Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are beginning to raise concerns within India’s automotive industry, with component manufacturers warning that disruptions in the supply of industrial gases and critical imported raw materials could affect production if the conflict involving...

Infrastructure sector urges PM Modi to implement QCBS-Based Procurement for Government Contracts

Industry leaders from the infrastructure sector have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the effective implementation of the amended General Financial Rules (GFR) that allow government contracts to be awarded based on Quality-cum-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) rather than solely...

SIAM CSR Conclave highlights collaboration as key to India’s Inclusive Development Vision

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) strengthened the call for impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through its 7th SIAM CSR Conclave, themed “CSR Partnerships – From Shared Vision to Shared Value.” The event brought together industry leaders, CSR professionals,...

Localisation, Resilience & Affordable EV Mobility: In Conversation with Gaurav Kumar of Euler Motors

As India’s electric commercial vehicle ecosystem gathers pace, localisation and supply chain resilience are emerging as decisive differentiators for long-term competitiveness. In this exclusive email interaction with Autoguide, Gaurav Kumar, Head of Supply Chain and Manufacturing and Director on...

Priya Kapur highlights Sona Comstar’s AI-Driven Mobility Vision at India-AI Summit 2026

Speaking at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 during a high-level panel discussion titled ‘India Building AI Solutions for the World’, Mrs. Priya Kapur, Non-Executive Director at Sona Comstar and Managing Director of Aureus Investment, shared insights on AI adoption,...

2026: The Rise of Self-Learning Enterprises – By Mandar Kulkarni, VP & GM – COE, Findability Sciences

As global manufacturing enters an era defined by resilience, speed, and precision, the competitive advantage is no longer determined solely by scale or cost efficiency. It is increasingly shaped by how intelligently organisations use their data. The convergence of...

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