KTM introduces 350cc variants for 390 Duke and 390 Adventure in India

KTM has announced the introduction of new 350cc engine variants for its 390 Duke and 390 Adventure motorcycles in India, effective April 20, 2026. The newly introduced models are priced at ₹2,77,268 for the...

SML Mahindra to launch first Electric Bus in FY27, sees gradual shift toward Green...

SML Mahindra Ltd is planning to launch its first electric bus in FY27, marking its entry into the electric commercial vehicle segment, even as the company maintains a cautious outlook on the pace of...

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles opens BharatBenz Workshop in Silchar, Assam

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has strengthened its presence in the Northeast with the inauguration of a new BharatBenz service workshop in Silchar, Assam. The facility...

WeRide WRD 3.0 becomes four-time champion at China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition

WeRide’s WRD 3.0 has made history by becoming the only solution to secure four consecutive wins at the China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition. At the Wuhu round of the second edition of the competition,...

Hyundai Motor and TVS Motor partner to develop E3Ws for India’s last-mile mobility

Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company Ltd. have entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and commercialize innovative electric three-wheeler (E3W) solutions tailored for India’s last-mile mobility requirements. The collaboration follows...

JETOUR to unveil “Travel+” Strategy at Auto China 2026

As the 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition approaches, JETOUR International is set to unveil its “Travel+” strategy, outlining the brand’s future development roadmap across brand positioning, product portfolio, ecosystem expansion, and cultural initiatives. Marking a...

Renault Duster secures 5-Star BNCAP Rating for Adult and Child Safety

Renault India has announced that the new Renault Duster has secured a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), highlighting the brand’s focus on making top-tier safety a standard offering...

Lexus to showcase immersive ‘SPACE’ installation at Milan Design Week 2026

Lexus will participate in Milan Design Week 2026, showcasing immersive artistic installations that explore the future of mobility and evolving luxury lifestyles. At the center of the exhibition is “SPACE,” an immersive installation inspired by...

Marelli to showcase Propulsion and Thermal Innovations at Auto China 2026

Marelli, a global technology partner to the automotive industry, will highlight a selection of propulsion and thermal innovations among the solutions displayed at its booth at Auto China 2026 (Beijing, April 24-May 3), themed...

Nippon Paint India introduces FX10 High-Performance Auto-Care Range

Nippon Paint India has introduced FX10, a premium high-performance auto-care range aimed at automotive enthusiasts and vehicle owners who prioritize maintaining their vehicles in top condition. Nippon Paint India, part of the NIPSEA Group and...

Statiq introduces 3.3 kW Portable EV Charger priced at ₹14,999

Statiq has introduced a portable electric vehicle (EV) charger designed to improve access to home and on-the-go charging, as EV adoption continues to expand across India. The portable charger delivers a 3.3 kW AC output...

CII Northern Region appoints Puneet Kaura as Chairperson for 2026–27 term

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region has appointed Puneet Kaura as its Chairperson for the 2026–27 term. Kaura currently serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Samtel Avionics. The announcement was...

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How to maintain your car for long life and peak performance: Expert tips by Elena Stewart

Automotive enthusiasts, fleet and service managers, and everyday Indian car owners face a common challenge: keeping vehicles reliable as traffic, heat, dust, uneven roads, and stop‑start driving accelerate wear. In the India automotive industry, car maintenance importance goes beyond...

FADA seeks dealer inclusion in Delhi EV policy framework

As the Delhi government moves forward with its electric vehicle policy framework, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has called for greater inclusion of automobile dealers in the policy roadmap. The association emphasized the need to balance environmental...

Industry leaders highlight AI, Policy Innovation and Road User Charging at Global Mobility Forum

At the 13th Annual Forum for International Green and Smart Mobility, held alongside the 1st Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Summit in Taipei, Taiwan, global mobility experts gathered to discuss key structural challenges shaping the future of the transport sector. Akhilesh...

Premium Push: Ashok Leyland targets higher profitability over volume growth

Legacy commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland is shifting gears toward premiumisation, aiming to boost profitability rather than chase volume growth in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment. The company plans to move beyond the mass-market space and strengthen...

Government proposes easier fleet-wide emission targets under CAFE III Norms from FY28

The government has proposed a flatter emission curve under the upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) III norms, aimed at easing fleet-wide carbon dioxide targets for automakers starting from FY28. The revised draft, circulated among car manufacturers by the...

India’s EV Policy at the crossroads of global trade and Tesla’s entry: Aaruni Shrivastava

India’s evolving electric vehicle policy is no longer just about accelerating clean mobility — it is increasingly becoming a test case for how emerging economies balance industrial ambition, global trade rules, and strategic technology partnerships. As Tesla’s anticipated entry...

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