Toyota launches New RAV4 PHEV in Japan, adds GR SPORT Variant

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the new RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in Japan, scheduled to go on sale from March 9, 2026. Built around the concept of “Life is...

Software-Defined Vehicle market set to reach $1.9 trillion by 2034

The global software-defined vehicle (SDV) market, valued at USD 258.9 billion in 2024, is projected to grow significantly to USD 1,902.9 billion by 2034, registering a strong CAGR of 22.6 percent between 2025 and...

SIAM hosts 4th International Conference on Sustainable Circularity

On the third day of SIAM Sustainable Mobility Week 2026, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Circularity at the India Habitat Centre. The conference, themed “Accelerating...

Kia Seltos crosses 6 lakh sales milestone in India

Kia India has announced that its mid-size SUV, the Kia Seltos, has surpassed 6 lakh cumulative sales in the Indian market since its launch in 2019. The company stated that the milestone underscores sustained...

SIAM SAFAR Summit 2026 urges action to reduce road fatalities

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) convened the 2nd Summit on Automotive Future Advancement in Road Safety (SAFAR), delivering a strong and urgent call to reduce road fatalities across the country. Held under...

Tata AutoComp completes IAC Slovakia acquisition, renames it Artifex Systems Slovakia

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, through its UK-based subsidiary Artifex Interior Systems, has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% share capital of IAC Group (Slovakia) s.r.o. Following the acquisition, the entity will be renamed Artifex...

Localisation, Resilience & Affordable EV Mobility: In Conversation with Gaurav Kumar of Euler Motors

As India’s electric commercial vehicle ecosystem gathers pace, localisation and supply chain resilience are emerging as decisive differentiators for long-term competitiveness. In this exclusive email interaction with Autoguide, Gaurav Kumar, Head of Supply Chain...

Nissan accelerates India comeback with launch of All-New GRAVITE at introductory price of Rs....

Nissan Motor India has announced the launch of the all-new Nissan GRAVITE at a compelling introductory price of INR 5.65 lakhs, marking a decisive step in the brand’s renewed growth strategy in the country....

Maruti Suzuki e VITARA launched at ₹10.99 lakh with BaaS

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has officially begun deliveries of its first all-electric SUV, the e VITARA, marking a major milestone in the company’s electric mobility journey. The SUV is being offered with an introductory...

Angus Fitton appointed Chief Communications Officer at Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Angus Fitton as its new Chief Communications Officer. In this role, he will oversee global product and corporate communications, as well as internal communications, at the Crewe-based...

India’s first all-women E-Bus Driver Programme trains 20 recruits from Odisha

A collaborative initiative between EKA Mobility, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and training partner Travel Time has successfully completed a two-week E-Bus Driver Skill Development Programme for 20...

Ashok Leyland partners with Rajasthan Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing Solutions

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Rajasthan Gramin Bank, the largest bank in the state by number...

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Localisation, Resilience & Affordable EV Mobility: In Conversation with Gaurav Kumar of Euler Motors

As India’s electric commercial vehicle ecosystem gathers pace, localisation and supply chain resilience are emerging as decisive differentiators for long-term competitiveness. In this exclusive email interaction with Autoguide, Gaurav Kumar, Head of Supply Chain and Manufacturing and Director on...

Priya Kapur highlights Sona Comstar’s AI-Driven Mobility Vision at India-AI Summit 2026

Speaking at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 during a high-level panel discussion titled ‘India Building AI Solutions for the World’, Mrs. Priya Kapur, Non-Executive Director at Sona Comstar and Managing Director of Aureus Investment, shared insights on AI adoption,...

2026: The Rise of Self-Learning Enterprises – By Mandar Kulkarni, VP & GM – COE, Findability Sciences

As global manufacturing enters an era defined by resilience, speed, and precision, the competitive advantage is no longer determined solely by scale or cost efficiency. It is increasingly shaped by how intelligently organisations use their data. The convergence of...

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...

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