WeRide enters Slovakia with first autonomous driving program via ELEVATE Slovakia

WeRide has entered Slovakia, marking a significant step in its European expansion through a strategic partnership with ELEVATE Slovakia. The collaboration will introduce autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the country, launching Slovakia’s first autonomous driving...

Nawgati named Title Sponsor for PDAP AGM 2026 in Pune

Nawgati has been announced as the Title Sponsor for the PDAP AGM 2026, reinforcing its growing presence in India’s fuel retail ecosystem. Organised by the Petrol Dealers Association Pune, which represents over 900 petroleum dealers...

Belrise Industries enters aerospace sector with Chester Hall acquisition

Belrise Industries Limited has announced a strategic move to expand its global footprint, with its step-down wholly owned subsidiary, Belrise UK Holdings Limited, signing a definitive Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% stake in...

Kia India expands Carens Clavis EV lineup with GT-Line, X-Line trims & 6-seater option

Kia India has introduced the Model Year 2026 (MY26) update for the Carens Clavis EV, expanding its appeal with new trims and enhanced seating configurations. The electric MPV now gets a 6-seater layout with...

BYD India expands network to 48; PPS Motors opens India’s largest BYD showroom in...

BYD India has expanded its national footprint to 48 showrooms with the inauguration of its largest facility in the country, located in Moti Nagar, Delhi. The new outlet, launched in partnership with PPS Motors...

Marelli and AWS introduce AI-Powered System for Software-Defined Vehicle Validation

Marelli, in partnership with Amazon Web Services, has introduced a cutting-edge AI-powered solution aimed at transforming the validation of software-defined vehicle systems. The collaboration has resulted in the development of a next-generation System Test Generation...

AI meets motorcycling: MATTER showcases Future-Ready Performance Vision

MATTER, the Ahmedabad-based electric mobility and energy technology company, took centre stage at a closed-door leadership roundtable in New Delhi, positioning itself as a key voice in the evolving tech-driven mobility landscape. The roundtable, themed...

Iveco Group clears final conditions for Defence Business sale to Leonardo

Iveco Group has announced that all conditions precedent for the sale of its Defence Business—comprising the IDV and ASTRA brands—to Leonardo S.p.A. have been successfully fulfilled. The transaction is expected to be completed in the...

Isuzu Motors India announces nationwide ‘ISUZU I-Care Pre-Summer Camp’

Isuzu Motors India has announced a nationwide ‘ISUZU I-Care Pre-Summer Camp’, aimed at enhancing customer service and ensuring a smooth ownership experience for its range of ISUZU D-MAX pick-ups and SUVs. Organised under the brand’s...

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...

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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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