Toyota premieres Three-Row Highlander BEV in North America, Sales from late 2026

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the expansion of its battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio in North America as part of its multi-pathway strategy toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. As part of this initiative, Toyota...

Mahindra expands aftersales service network in Delhi NCR

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of its aftersales service operations across the Delhi NCR region, reinforcing its focus on customer-centricity and enhanced ownership experience. The initiative will...

FEV analysis: Range-Extender Trucks can reduce TCO by up to 33%

FEV, a global innovation partner for sustainable mobility and advanced engineering, has released new findings highlighting the economic advantages of electrified commercial vehicles. The analysis, conducted as part of FEV’s internal research programme, evaluates...

BYD becomes official automotive partner of Manchester City Football Club

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and sustainable mobility solutions, has announced a landmark agreement to become the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City Football Club. This strategic alliance represents one...

RODIM unveils R-Star Advanced Paint Protection Film at Automechanika 2026

RODIM, a leading provider of automotive surface protection solutions, has unveiled its advanced R-Star Paint Protection Film (PPF) at Automechanika 2026, marking a significant expansion of its product portfolio for India’s rapidly growing mass-premium...

Smart manufacturing emerges as critical growth lever for Auto Components: ACMA–BCG

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has released a joint study titled “Bolts, Bytes and Bots: Reimagining Next-Gen Auto Component Manufacturing in India”, highlighting how...

Tata Motors’ Tamil Nadu plant goes live with Range Rover Evoque rollout

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), together with its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR), has commenced operations at its new manufacturing facility in Panapakkam, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. The plant represents the...

Auto retail rises strongly in January 2026 on rural demand: FADA

India’s auto retail market began calendar year 2026 on a strong footing, with overall vehicle retail rising 17.61% YoY to 27.22 lakh units in January, driven by healthy rural cash flows, post-GST momentum, and...

Mahindra to invest ₹15,000 Cr in largest auto & tractor plant in Maharashtra

Mahindra Group has announced plans to establish its largest integrated automobile and tractor manufacturing facility in Nagpur, Maharashtra, marking a major milestone in the Group’s long-term growth and manufacturing strategy. The announcement was made...

Indication Instruments Ltd. strengthens strategic alliance with Vayavya Labs

Indication Instruments Ltd. (IIL) has announced the strengthening of its strategic alliance with Vayavya Labs Pvt. Ltd., reaffirming its long-term commitment to next-generation automotive technologies. The move deepens a multi-year relationship between the two...

Odysse Electric appoints Sudhir Goel as Co-founder

Odysse Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing premium electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has announced a significant enhancement to its leadership structure with the appointment of Sudhir Goel as Co-founder. The move marks an...

Tata Motors Indonesia secures largest-ever order for 70,000 Yodha and Ultra T.7 Vehicles

PT Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, has entered into an agreement to supply 70,000 commercial vehicles for deployment across Indonesia. The landmark order marks Tata Motors’...

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SIAM charts EV infrastructure growth path at 5th Global Electrification Mobility Summit

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) successfully hosted the fifth edition of the Global Electrification Mobility Summit (GEMS) in New Delhi, under the theme “विद्युतीकरण (Electrification): Scaling India’s Mobility Revolution through Electrification for Growth, Sustainability & Global Leadership.”...

India’s Automotive Aftermarket Transformation: Vishal Kaul, Uno Minda Aftermarket

“The Indian automotive aftermarket today is far more structured, quality-driven and technology-enabled than it was a decade ago,” says Mr. Vishal Kaul, President & Business Head, Uno Minda Aftermarket. Speaking to Autoguide on the sidelines of ACMA Automechanika 2026...

ACMA welcomes India–US Interim Trade Agreement Framework

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) has welcomed the announcement of the India–United States Interim Trade Agreement framework, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade, manufacturing collaboration, and resilient supply chains between the two...

ACMA President flags tech-led transition in India’s auto aftermarket

India’s auto aftermarket industry is undergoing a structural transformation driven by technology adoption, formalisation, and evolving product requirements, even as internal combustion engine (ICE) components continue to account for the bulk of demand, according to ACMA President Vikrampati Singhania. Speaking...

Auto industry welcomes India–US Trade Deal as tariffs slashed to 18%

Indian industry leaders have welcomed the India–US trade agreement announced following a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, which reduces US tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%, signalling a major reset in...

Union Budget 2026–27 Reinforces Infrastructure-Led Growth; CMA Sees Strong Tailwinds for Cement Sector

The Cement Manufacturers’ Association (CMA) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, noting that it strongly reinforces India’s infrastructure-led growth agenda while balancing inclusivity and long-term national aspirations under the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of Viksit...

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