BYD India launches Limited-Edition SEALION 7 Festive Edition at Rs 50.60 lakh

BYD India has introduced the limited-edition SEALION 7 Festive Edition for the festive season, featuring an exclusive Tan and Black interior. Based on the SEALION 7 Premium variant, the special edition will be limited...

Kawasaki Z300 revealed in India; Bookings open on October 19

Kawasaki has unveiled the Z300 in India at an event in Bengaluru, expanding its Z-series street-naked motorcycle lineup. Bookings for the new motorcycle will open on October 19, while its price, variant details and...

Delhi-NCR Panel proposes phased exit of ICE Vehicles, 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle sales by 2030

An expert committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has proposed a phased transition away from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles across Delhi-NCR, including the immediate phase-out of BS-I, BS-II and...

RIDEV opens 16th hub in Chennai as Electric Two-Wheeler Fleet Crosses 12,000

RIDEV, an electric mobility platform focused on supporting India’s delivery and gig workforce, has launched its 16th hub in Chennai, marking another milestone in its expansion as its fleet surpasses 12,000 electric two-wheelers on...

Youdha marks 1,000th ePod Electric three-wheeler, Plans portfolio expansion

Youdha, the electric commercial mobility brand of Zuperia Auto Private Limited, has manufactured its 1,000th ePod electric three-wheeler, marking a milestone in its growth journey in India. The company plans to expand its product...

Kia India expands assured buyback programme Across ICE, Hybrid and EV Line-up

Kia India has expanded its Assured Buyback Programme across its internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) portfolio. The initiative aims to strengthen the company's ownership proposition by providing customers with greater...

Yamaha announces festive offers across two-wheeler portfolio

Yamaha has announced festive offers across its two-wheeler portfolio in India, providing insurance benefits and low down payment options on its 125cc hybrid scooters and motorcycles in the 150cc segment. The promotional schemes are...

UP Cabinet approves 1,725 Electric Buses for 18 cities

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the deployment of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses across 18 cities in the state. Announced on Friday, the initiative will be implemented under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model,...

ThunderPlus installs Hyderabad’s first Public EV Charging Station at AIG Hospital, Gachibowli

ThunderPlus, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company, has installed a public EV charging facility at AIG Hospital in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The installation brings EV charging infrastructure to a hospital campus, improving access for...

VIDA revives ‘Ghar Ghar EVOOTER’ and ‘VIDA VAKA VOOM’ campaigns for festive season

VIDA, powered by Hero MotoCorp, is bringing back two of its popular brand properties, ‘Ghar Ghar EVOOTER’ and ‘VIDA VAKA VOOM’, with a festive-season campaign. The new campaign retains the familiar characters, distinctive energy...

Tesla expands NCR presence with new Experience Center in Noida

Tesla has opened a new Tesla Experience Center at Skymark One, Sector 98, Noida, further expanding its presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) following the launch of its centers in Delhi and Gurugram. The...

JM Frictech India expands North India presence with ₹50 Crore investment

Auto component manufacturer JM Frictech India Pvt. Ltd. (JMI) has invested approximately ₹50 crore to establish its fourth manufacturing facility in Chandigarh, marking an expansion of its manufacturing footprint and strengthening its presence in...

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Government notifies CAFE III Norms: Industry Reactions

The Ministry of Power has notified the final Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) III norms for passenger vehicles in the M1 category. The regulations will come into effect from April 1, 2027, and remain applicable through March 31, 2032. The...

Making EV fleets work at scale: Why routes, utilisation and charging must evolve together – Abhinav Kalia, Co-Founder & CEO, ARC Electric

India’s electric mobility transition is entering a new phase. As electric vehicles move from pilot projects to commercial-scale deployment, the conversation is shifting from whether EVs can replace conventional vehicles to how fleets can make the transition without compromising...

Beyond Battery Capacity: Why Motor Efficiency is the Next EV Battleground

As India’s electric vehicle market moves beyond its early adoption phase, the industry’s focus is gradually expanding from battery capacity and claimed range to the broader question of energy efficiency. While batteries remain a critical part of EV development,...

AI-Powered LMS: Transforming Workforce Training in Automotive Retail – Pradeip Agarwal, Co-founder, Stratbeans

The automotive retail sector is entering an increasingly technology-driven phase, with electric vehicles, connected-car systems, software-enabled features and evolving customer expectations changing the way dealerships operate. As vehicle technology becomes more sophisticated, the role of a well-trained workforce has...

Priya Kapur highlights Sona Comstar’s push for Advanced Manufacturing and Physical AI

Sona Comstar, a leading mobility technology company, highlighted the growing role of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics and physical AI in shaping the future of Indian manufacturing and mobility at FITT FORWARD 2026, held at the Indian Institute of...

World EV Day: Industry Leaders Outline India’s Next EV Growth Phase

As India’s electric mobility ecosystem enters a new phase of growth, the focus is increasingly shifting from EV adoption to building the infrastructure, products and consumer confidence needed to make electric mobility mainstream. On World EV Day, industry leaders...

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