Ather Energy rolls out AI-Powered Voice Assistant across Electric Scooter lineup

Ather Energy Limited has begun rolling out a new voice-enabled software update across its electric scooter range, introducing conversational AI capabilities to enhance the riding experience. Delivered through the company's over-the-air (OTA) update framework,...

Valvoline introduces “Beyond by Valvoline” to power next-generation advanced technologies

Valvoline Global Operations, the Original Motor Oil and a global leader in automotive and industrial solutions, has unveiled Beyond by Valvoline, an innovative fluid platform designed to support the evolving demands of today’s most...

Hyundai celebrates Women’s Cricket with New ICC T20 World Cup Campaign

Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has unveiled a new brand campaign starring its brand ambassadors, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. The campaign celebrates the determination,...

Maserati appoints Navnit Motors as its official partner for Western & Central India

Maserati has appointed Navnit Maserati as its official dealer partner for Western and Central region of India, structured to transition and develop the operational presence of the brand across these territories. Following the introduction...

PETRONAS launches New-Generation Syntium Engine Oil with enhanced protection and efficiency

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) has unveiled the next-generation PETRONAS Syntium engine oil range as part of a phased global rollout. The updated product line features advanced formulations engineered to deliver improved engine protection, enhanced...

Excise duty waiver on higher Ethanol Blends signals India’s E25 transition

The Union Ministry of Finance has exempted petrol blended with 22%, 25%, 27%, and 30% ethanol from central excise duty, extending a benefit that was previously available only to E20 fuel. The decision follows...

Amazon.in two-wheeler sales double as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities drive online vehicle...

Amazon India has reported a two-fold year-on-year increase in sales through its two-wheeler store on Amazon.in, highlighting the growing acceptance of online vehicle purchases across the country. The surge in demand is being driven...

Madhu Dhandhania Jalan joins SKF India in key regional leadership role

SKF India Industrial Limited has appointed Madhu Dhandhania Jalan as Director of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) and Finance Operations Centre for the India, Southeast Asia, and Middle East region. In her new role,...

MAHLE unveils next-generation ADAS testing technology

MAHLE and Rohde & Schwarz have jointly developed a new testing solution designed to enable reliable verification of sensors used in modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) following vehicle repairs. The innovative platform combines...

Schaeffler unveils Advanced Energy Management Solutions for future EVs

At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, Schaeffler is highlighting its comprehensive portfolio of integrated energy management solutions designed to enhance efficiency, safety, sustainability, and overall vehicle performance in the era of e-mobility. As electrification continues...

Schaeffler and Sonatus join forces to bring Edge AI to Software-Defined Vehicles

Schaeffler has entered into a global partnership with Sonatus, a leading provider of intelligence-driven software-defined vehicle (SDV) technologies, to integrate Edge AI capabilities into motion control solutions for next-generation vehicles. The collaboration combines Schaeffler’s advanced...

Norton launches Atlas and Atlas GT Adventure-Tourers with advanced rider aids

Norton Motorcycles has unveiled the new Atlas and Atlas GT, two middleweight adventure-tourers built on a common platform and designed to blend performance, technology, and touring capability. Both motorcycles are powered by a 585cc...

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EVs, Ethanol, Hybrids: Can AI help determine India’s winning mobility mix? – Anand Mahurkar, Founder & CEO, Findability Sciences

As India advances its clean mobility ambitions, the conversation around the country's transportation future has largely been framed as a contest between electric vehicles, ethanol-powered vehicles and hybrids. Policymakers, automakers and industry stakeholders often debate which technology is best...

Navigating the EV mobility vacuum after BluSmart’s slowdown: Naveen Gupta, Founder, Trev Mobility

India's electric mobility ecosystem is at a critical inflection point. While the rapid growth of EV adoption has transformed urban transportation over the past few years, recent disruptions in the ride-hailing segment have highlighted the importance of operational reliability,...

World Environment Day 2026: Auto industry leaders back sustainable mobility

As the world marks World Environment Day, leaders from across India’s automotive and mobility sectors have reiterated their commitment to sustainability, clean transportation, and environmental stewardship. From accelerating electric vehicle adoption and advancing carbon neutrality goals to promoting fleet...

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...

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