JBM Auto leads India’s Electric Bus Market with 33% share in September 2026

JBM Auto Limited, the leading Indian automotive and electric mobility company, has strengthened its leadership in the country’s electric bus market, registering the highest number of electric buses in September 2026 with 274 registrations...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor employees win 5 Medallions at WorldSkills 2026

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced that five of its employees were awarded the Medallion for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition 2026, held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27, 2026. The...

Toyota launches new hydrogen-powered fuel cell route bus ‘Sora’

Toyota Motor Corporation has launched the new-generation ‘Sora’ fuel cell route bus, powered by hydrogen, as part of its efforts to promote hydrogen mobility and support the transition towards a carbon-neutral society. Toyota considers hydrogen...

BYD sales rise 17% in September as export growth supports momentum

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD recorded its fifth consecutive month of year-on-year global sales growth in September 2026, supported by a sharp increase in overseas shipments as demand in its domestic market remains under...

Mahindra Electric SUV Portfolio Crosses 1 Lakh Sales Milestone

Mahindra & Mahindra’s electric SUV portfolio has crossed the one lakh-unit sales milestone, marking a significant volume milestone for the automaker’s electric passenger vehicle business. The company announced the achievement through a social media post,...

Ohvale Racing Motorcycles launched in India from ₹7.30 Lakh

HOM Auto Solutions LLP, the official importer of Ohvale motorcycles in India, has introduced the GP-0 110 Automatic, GP-0 160 4-Speed and GP-2 190 4-Speed in the Indian market. Prices for the range start...

PV Wholesales Surge 21% to 4.6 Lakh Units in September

India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market maintained its strong growth momentum in September 2026, with domestic wholesales estimated at around 4.6 lakh units, marking a year-on-year (YoY) increase of approximately 21%. Maruti Suzuki continued to lead...

ThunderPlus launches 120 kW Fast-Charging Station at Prasads IMAX in Hyderabad

ThunderPlus has launched a 120 kW fast-charging station at Prasads IMAX Mall in Hyderabad, expanding the city’s EV charging infrastructure and bringing high-speed charging closer to everyday consumer destinations. The new charging station combines high-capacity...

Hyundai announces ‘Hyundai Always Around’ Nationwide Service Campaign

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the launch of its nationwide ‘Hyundai Always Around’ campaign, aimed at bringing its vehicle ownership ecosystem closer to customers across India. Scheduled for October 4, 2026 (Sunday),...

JCB accelerates global investment following hydrogen-powered world record

JCB is stepping up investment in its global manufacturing operations following its hydrogen-powered world land speed record, with major commitments planned for the UK and United States. The manufacturer recently set a new world land...

JAKSON Quantum appoints Ninad Bhise as CEO to lead Data Centre EPC Business

JAKSON Quantum Limited, the newly launched data center vertical of JAKSON, announced the appointment of Ninad Bhise as its Chief Executive Officer. Ninad will lead the company's Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) business in...

STUDDS launches Raider Youth Looney Tunes Edition Helmet at ₹1,395

STUDDS Accessories Ltd., one of the world’s leading two-wheeler helmet manufacturers, has launched the Raider Youth Looney Tunes Edition, a new decal edition of the Raider Youth full-face helmet developed in collaboration with Warner...

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Government notifies CAFE III Norms: Industry Reactions

The Ministry of Power has notified the final Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) III norms for passenger vehicles in the M1 category. The regulations will come into effect from April 1, 2027, and remain applicable through March 31, 2032. The...

Making EV fleets work at scale: Why routes, utilisation and charging must evolve together – Abhinav Kalia, Co-Founder & CEO, ARC Electric

India’s electric mobility transition is entering a new phase. As electric vehicles move from pilot projects to commercial-scale deployment, the conversation is shifting from whether EVs can replace conventional vehicles to how fleets can make the transition without compromising...

Beyond Battery Capacity: Why Motor Efficiency is the Next EV Battleground

As India’s electric vehicle market moves beyond its early adoption phase, the industry’s focus is gradually expanding from battery capacity and claimed range to the broader question of energy efficiency. While batteries remain a critical part of EV development,...

AI-Powered LMS: Transforming Workforce Training in Automotive Retail – Pradeip Agarwal, Co-founder, Stratbeans

The automotive retail sector is entering an increasingly technology-driven phase, with electric vehicles, connected-car systems, software-enabled features and evolving customer expectations changing the way dealerships operate. As vehicle technology becomes more sophisticated, the role of a well-trained workforce has...

Priya Kapur highlights Sona Comstar’s push for Advanced Manufacturing and Physical AI

Sona Comstar, a leading mobility technology company, highlighted the growing role of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics and physical AI in shaping the future of Indian manufacturing and mobility at FITT FORWARD 2026, held at the Indian Institute of...

World EV Day: Industry Leaders Outline India’s Next EV Growth Phase

As India’s electric mobility ecosystem enters a new phase of growth, the focus is increasingly shifting from EV adoption to building the infrastructure, products and consumer confidence needed to make electric mobility mainstream. On World EV Day, industry leaders...

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