Hyundai Motor India strengthens Tamil Nadu Partnership, Designates state as its flagship EV hub

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has reinforced its long-standing partnership with the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) by announcing plans to establish the state as its ‘Flagship EV Hub for India,’ further strengthening its...

NTN earns three prestigious awards at Auto Care Connect 2026

NTN Bearing Corporation of America’s Automotive Aftermarket division has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards at the 2026 Auto Care Connect Conference, underscoring its excellence in catalog data management and marketing communications. The company’s automotive...

Global Manufacturing Growth Outlook revised down to 2.6% for 2026

The global manufacturing sector is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2026 than previously anticipated, according to the latest Manufacturing Industry Output (MIO) Tracker released by Interact Analysis. The market intelligence firm...

WeRide added to Hong Kong Stock Connect Program, expands access to Mainland China investors

WeRide, a leading global autonomous driving technology company, has been included in the list of eligible securities under the Hong Kong Stock Connect program, effective June 4. The inclusion allows qualified investors from mainland...

Tata Motors to build Avinya EVs on Chery-Linked freelander platform

Tata Motors is preparing to accelerate its premium electric vehicle strategy by adopting a platform developed through the partnership between Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chinese automaker Chery Automobile for its upcoming Avinya range....

Toyota launches New Innova Crysta with Refreshed Styling and Premium Upgrades

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced the New Innova Crysta, bringing refreshed styling elements and enhanced convenience features to one of India’s most popular MPVs. The latest update reflects Toyota’s commitment to delivering ever-better...

Hero MotoCorp launches Flex-Fuel Splendor & HF Deluxe motorcycles

Hero MotoCorp has launched flex-fuel variants of its popular Splendor and HF Deluxe motorcycles, marking a major milestone in its alternative fuel strategy and reinforcing its commitment to supporting India's transition towards cleaner and...

Tata Motors launches All-New Intra V40 Bi-Fuel Pickup with 1,525 kg Payload

Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched the all-new Intra V40, further strengthening its position in the alternate fuel small commercial vehicle and pickup segment. Built for demanding load-carrying applications, the Intra...

ZF and XCMG Form Joint Venture to Advance Agricultural Machinery Technology

ZF Friedrichshafen AG and XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. have signed a joint venture agreement aimed at strengthening their cooperation in the agricultural machinery sector. The agreement was signed in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and marks...

Centre approves ₹9,585 crore scheme to replace older commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹9,585 crore scheme aimed at accelerating the replacement of older trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region with cleaner BS-VI and electric vehicles. The initiative is part of...

India’s tyre exports reach record ₹27,312 crore in FY26

India's tyre exports climbed to an all-time high of ₹27,312 crore in FY2025-26, registering a 9% year-on-year growth from ₹25,057 crore in the previous fiscal, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce....

JBM Auto emerges as India’s top Electric Bus Manufacturer in May 2026

JBM Auto Limited has emerged as the market leader in India's electric bus segment, capturing a 49% share in May 2026, according to data from the Vahan portal. The company registered 157 electric buses...

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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...

Fuel price surge accelerates EV conversation: ETO Motors shares industry perspective

Amid rising petrol and diesel prices and growing concerns over transportation costs, the shift towards electric mobility is gaining significant momentum across India. Industry leaders believe the transition is no longer driven solely by sustainability goals, but increasingly by...

Flash Storage is playing a key-role in SDVs: Subind Kumar, V.P. and Country Manager, Sandisk

As vehicles become more software-defined (SDV), storage is also evolving from supporting hardware components inside an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) to becoming a crucial component of vehicle architecture that affects how systems handle software updates, responsiveness, and even long-term performance. That...

PLI Scheme must back EV innovation, not just scale: Saurav Kumar, Founder & CEO of Euler Motors

India’s electric vehicle transition is being driven not only by large-scale manufacturing but also by early-stage innovation, risk-taking, and category creation led by startups. While the Auto PLI scheme would have played an important role in catalysing investments, its current...

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