SMK Typhoon gets 4-Star SHARP Safety Rating in the UK

India’s premier performance helmet brand, SMK Helmets, has achieved a significant milestone in helmet safety, with its top selling full-face helmet Typhoon receiving a 4-Star safety rating from SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating...

MINI India Launches ‘Mod My MINI’ Customisation Programme

MINI India has launched its official ‘Mod My MINI’ vehicle customisation programme, giving customers a wide range of options to personalise their vehicles and create a MINI that reflects their individual style. Built around MINI’s...

Maruti Suzuki becomes first automaker to dispatch cars by rail to Pollachi

Maruti Suzuki India Limited  announced that its automobile rake reached Pollachi Railway Terminal in Tamil Nadu earlier this week, making it the first passenger vehicle manufacturer to dispatch vehicles by rail to the terminal. The rake,...

Honda launches ADV160 Scooter and Rebel 300 Cruiser in India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the ADV160 scooter and Rebel 300 cruiser motorcycle in the Indian market, marking the first products from the company's recently announced 10-model portfolio for the country. Honda...

Kia India appoints Ashis Pratihari as Head of Sales Strategy

Kia India has appointed automotive industry veteran Ashis Pratihari as Head – Sales Strategy. Pratihari joins the company after a 14-year stint with Honda Cars India, where he held several sales and business management...

Tata Communications and Tata Motors partner to advance Software-Defined Vehicles in India

Tata Communications and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) in India. As part of the partnership, the newly launched Sierra.ev will feature...

Hyundai E3W and E4W Electric Concepts win Gold at Design 2026

Hyundai Motor’s E3W and E4W electric micro-mobility concepts have won the Gold award in the Concepts & Speculative Design 2026 category, recognising the companies’ efforts to develop innovative last-mile mobility solutions tailored for urban...

Ashok Leyland, Haryana Government to set up Driving Training Institute in Ambala

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Haryana for establishing an Institute of...

Stratbeans boosts two-wheeler workforce training effectiveness by 45%

Stratbeans, a digital and AI transformation company, has helped a leading two-wheeler brand strengthen employee learning and development across its dealership network. The initiative resulted in a 45% improvement in training effectiveness, a 30%...

Green GSM Philippines Launches Premium Seven-Seat Electric Taxi Service

Green GSM, an all-electric ride-hailing platform, has launched its new Premium Taxi service in the Philippines, introducing a seven-seat premium taxi option aimed at customers seeking greater comfort, space and convenience. The new service...

Indian Tractor Industry growth seen at 1-4% in FY2027: ICRA

India’s tractor industry recorded strong demand in July 2026, with wholesale volumes increasing 20.1% year on year (YoY), according to a report by ICRA. Retail volumes also rose 28.3% YoY during the month, supported...

TVS iQube MillionR Edition launched at Rs 1.40 lakh: 145km range

 Building on the milestone of one million customers for TVS iQube, TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU and a globally reputed manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, has introduced the TVS iQube MillionR special edition....

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The future of mobility depends on intelligent infrastructure: Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-Founder & CEO at Nawgati

India’s mobility landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by electric vehicles, connected technologies, autonomous systems and increasingly sophisticated logistics networks. Yet the success of this transition will depend on more than how advanced the vehicles themselves become. As mobility grows...

SIAM seeks Duty Cut on Aluminium Scrap amid supply concerns

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has urged the government to remove the 2.5% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on aluminium scrap, arguing that the levy is increasing raw-material costs at a time when access to recycled metal is...

How to launch and grow a successful local auto business: Elena Stewart

Starting a local auto business can be a rewarding opportunity, but building a successful and sustainable shop requires more than technical expertise. From obtaining the necessary licences and managing startup costs to earning customer trust and maintaining efficient day-to-day...

The Rise of Indigenous Engineering in India’s EV Ecosystem – Abhilash Maurya, Co-Founder and CEO, Naxatra Labs

India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution is entering a new phase. While the industry's early growth was driven by policy support, manufacturing expansion and rising consumer adoption, the spotlight is now shifting towards the technologies that will define its future....

India’s EV charging gap is a procurement challenge, not a charger shortage: Sumit Kumar

As India gathers momentum in its transition to electric mobility, the rapid expansion of EV charging infrastructure has become a key priority. Although the country now has more than 52,700 public charging stations, including 16,561 fast chargers, charging accessibility...

Why Dash Cams are becoming an essential companion for monsoon driving: Mr. Anuj Bhatia, Founder of Dylect

The monsoon season presents some of the toughest driving conditions for motorists across India. Heavy rainfall, reduced visibility, waterlogged roads and unpredictable traffic patterns increase the risk of accidents, making road safety more critical than ever. While defensive driving...

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