India plans barrier-free highway tolling system by 2026 with distance-based charges

Highway travel in India could soon become significantly faster and smoother, as the government plans to replace physical toll plazas with a fully automated distance-based toll collection system by the end of 2026. Union Minister...

Škoda Auto India expands Telangana presence with new Hyderabad dealership

Škoda Auto India has strengthened its retail footprint in Telangana with the inauguration of a new dealership facility in Hyderabad. The new customer touchpoint, located in the Raidurgam area, has been launched in partnership...

India set to become world’s 2nd largest Construction Equipment Market by 2030: ICEMA

India’s construction equipment industry is targeting a major leap in global rankings, with the sector expected to become the world’s second-largest market by 2030, according to the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA). Currently,...

LEPAS showcases Elegant Mobility and Smart NEV Technology at Milan Design Week

LEPAS made a strong impression in Milan from April 20 to 26 with its European regional brand debut under the theme “Here’s to Elegance.” Following its European Regional Brand Technology Unveil on April 20,...

Tata Motors launches Nexon Pure+ PS with Panoramic Sunroof at ₹9.59 lakh

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has launched the new Nexon Pure+ PS at an introductory price of ₹9.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), marking the celebration of 1 million Tata Nexons on Indian roads. With this launch,...

Rane (Madras) posts strong Q4 FY26 results with 16% Revenue Growth

Rane (Madras) Limited reported strong consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026, driven by robust growth across domestic OEM, international, and aftermarket businesses. For Q4 FY26, the company...

Former Ashok Leyland Chief Vipin Sondhi joins Daimler Truck Supervisory Board

Former Ashok Leyland Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vipin Sondhi has been elected to the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG, strengthening the global commercial vehicle giant’s board leadership. Sondhi shared the announcement...

ZF Showcases Advanced Commercial Vehicle Technologies at Transpotec Logitec and Next Mobility Exhibition 2026

ZF is set to highlight its latest innovations in commercial vehicle and mobility technologies at the combined Transpotec Logitec and Next Mobility Exhibition in Milan, taking place from May 13–16, 2026. At the event,...

Hyundai Motor India reports strong FY26 performance

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full financial year FY2025-26, reporting steady revenue growth, strong domestic sales momentum, and ambitious future expansion plans. For FY26,...

RODIM launches India’s first authorized brand store ‘Perfect Finish’ in Faridabad

RODIM, the BASF-backed global specialist in advanced paint protection solutions, has inaugurated its first exclusive authorized brand store in India under the name “Perfect Finish” in Faridabad. The launch, carried out in partnership with...

FIEM Industries partners with SATHI IIT Delhi for Advanced Automotive Lighting Research

FIEM Industries Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SATHI IIT Delhi to collaborate on research and development initiatives focused on next-generation automotive lighting technologies. The partnership aims to drive technology-led innovation in...

Honda Accord celebrates 50 years with special exhibit, anniversary merchandise and tribute video

Honda is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Accord, one of its most iconic global models, marking five decades since the debut of the first-generation Accord in 1976. To commemorate the milestone, Honda has...

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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...

From petrol pumps to mobility nodes: The future of India’s fuel stations: Mr Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-Founder & CEO, Nawgati

We are living in a digital era, yet a visit to any fuel station looks very similar across the country: cars and bikes waiting in line, drivers guessing which queue will move more quickly, and attendants doing their best...

All India Distillers’ Association welcomes draft notification on high ethanol-blended fuels

The All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA) has welcomed the government’s draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, aimed at enabling the use of higher ethanol-blended fuels in India. Issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and...

No long-term future for Petrol and Diesel Vehicles: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has stated that petrol and diesel-powered vehicles have no long-term future, urging the automotive industry to accelerate its transition toward cleaner fuels and enhanced public transport systems. Speaking at the Busworld...

What’s driving consistency in India’s electric two-wheeler market? A look at Ampere’s product-led approach

India’s electric two-wheeler market has evolved rapidly over the last few years, with multiple players entering the space and consumer expectations rising just as quickly. In such a competitive landscape, consistency in product performance is often harder to achieve...

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