Balaje Rajan to move to UK as JLR Group Chief Strategy Officer

In a strategic move aimed at deepening global integration, Balaje Rajan has been appointed Group Chief Strategy Officer at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), effective April 1, 2026. Currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer and Head...

Car prices set to rise from April 1: What buyers need to know

If you’ve been delaying your car purchase, the final days of March could be your best opportunity. Starting April 1, several automakers are set to roll out price hikes, ending what remains of the...

VinFast India ties up with CSB Bank to offer end-to-end EV financing solutions

VinFast Auto India, the Indian arm of global electric vehicle brand VinFast, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSB Bank—one of India’s oldest private sector banks—to strengthen financing support across its...

Fuel price volatility accelerates EV adoption: Routematic saves ₹65 lakh every 15 days

Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions disrupting global oil markets and driving fuel price volatility, fresh data from corporate mobility platform Routematic underscores the growing financial advantage of electrifying fleet operations. Routematic, an AI-enabled corporate mobility provider...

Skoda India launches updated Kushaq lineup, Prices start at ₹10.69 lakh

Skoda Auto India has introduced the updated Kushaq lineup in the country, announcing prices starting at ₹10.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The refreshed SUV comes with added features, new transmission options, and an expanded variant range,...

Bosch and Tata AutoComp join forces to power India’s E-Mobility Future

Bosch Limited and Tata AutoComp Systems Limited (TACO) have announced a strategic joint venture aimed at accelerating growth in India’s e-mobility segment. Both companies will hold equal stakes in the new entity, which is...

Nawgati launches Aaveg Pro at Petrol Dealers Association Pune AGM 2026

Nawgati, a leading fuel-tech startup in India, unveiled its latest platform, Aaveg Pro, at the Petrol Dealers Association Pune (PDAP) Annual General Meeting 2026 in Pune. Designed as an all-in-one solution for petroleum dealers,...

TVS Motor unveils Custom TVS X Electric Scooters at Bengaluru Design Event

TVS Motor Company hosted an exclusive event in Bengaluru, unveiling three bespoke versions of its premium TVS X electric scooter. Developed in collaboration with renowned fashion designer Manoviraj Khosla, each custom creation was auctioned...

Mahindra’s Charge_iN joins hands with HPCL to expand EV Charging Network

Charge_iN by Mahindra has entered into a strategic collaboration with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure at HPCL fuel stations nationwide. Under this partnership, Charge_iN will leverage HPCL’s extensive retail...

MG Windsor EV sees 70% sales from Non-Metro Cities; 65,000 units sold in India

JSW MG Motor India has sold over 65,000 units of the MG Windsor to date, with a notable 70% of total sales coming from non-metro markets. Key metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata,...

TATA.ev launches Harrier.ev Fearless+ QWD 75 at ₹26.49 lakh with Dual-Motor AWD

TATA.ev, India’s largest four-wheeler EV manufacturer, has introduced the all-new Fearless+ QWD 75 persona for the Harrier.ev—India’s most powerful homegrown SUV. With this launch, customers can now experience the SUV’s supercar-like performance and go-anywhere...

Toyota to showcase Iconic Classic Cars at Automobile Council 2026 in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation will participate in the Automobile Council 2026, a premier classic car enthusiast event scheduled from April 10 to April 12 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. The company will present a...

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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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