Automechanika Innovation Awards 2026 Nominees Announced

The Automechanika Innovation Awards 2026 has entered its next stage with the announcement of the official nominees. Following an extensive evaluation process, an international jury has shortlisted 47 innovations from a record 185 submissions,...

Valeo reports improved profitability and cash generation in H1 2026

Valeo has announced its financial results for the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), reporting improved profitability, stronger cash generation and continued commercial momentum despite challenging global market conditions. The automotive technology supplier also...

Sona Comstar reports record Q1 FY27, enters Robotics & AI

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) has reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue, battery electric vehicle (BEV) revenue and BEV revenue share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). Alongside its financial...

Mercedes-Benz India launches AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ at ₹1.45 crore

Mercedes-Benz India has expanded its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) portfolio with the launch of the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+, the first electrified AMG sedan in the E-Class range in India. The launch...

Ashok Leyland partners with Shriram Automall for used CV Market

Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). This partnership combines Ashok Leyland's trusted...

India crosses 52,000 Public EV Charging Stations nationwide

India has crossed the milestone of 52,000 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, reflecting the government's continued efforts to strengthen the country's EV ecosystem and reduce range anxiety among users. According to information shared...

Gabriel India appoints Mahendra K. Goyal as Group CEO and MD

Auto components manufacturer Gabriel India has appointed Mahendra K. Goyal as its Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), effective July 21, 2026, for a five-year term ending July 20, 2031, subject...

New Maruti Suzuki Brezza gets 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that its upcoming New Brezza has achieved a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The compact SUV received the highest rating in...

LEPAS L8 PHEV unveiled with Hybrid Tech and Elegant Design

LEPAS, the mid-to-premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under Chery Auto, has unveiled the LEPAS L8 PHEV for global markets, combining advanced plug-in hybrid technology, intelligent driving capabilities, and premium design to redefine elegant...

LUXEED unveils SIVP Intelligent Parking System in Middle East

Following its first global media test drive event in Dubai on July 9, LUXEED showcased its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) system, an advanced intelligent parking solution featured on the LUXEED R7. Designed to...

Kia India launches Syros EV starting at ₹13.49 lakh

Kia India, one of the country's leading mass-premium automakers, has launched the Syros EV, its second made-in-India mass-market electric vehicle, with introductory prices starting at ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 42 kWh variant and...

Cars24 Labs and Startup Policy Forum partner to Advance AI Innovation in India

Cars24 Labs, the artificial intelligence (AI) innovation arm of Cars24, has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to promote AI innovation and support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in India. Startup Policy...

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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...

Priya Kapur visits Sona Comstar’s Chakan Plant, highlights people behind manufacturing excellence

Priya Kapur, Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar, recently visited the company's manufacturing facility in Chakan, Maharashtra, where she reflected on the role of people, craftsmanship, and continuous learning in driving manufacturing excellence. Sharing her experience on social media, Kapur said...

Draft CAFE-III norms provide fresh policy boost for ethanol mobility: GEMA

The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has welcomed the Central government's draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-III norms, stating that the proposed framework gives renewed policy support to ethanol-based mobility by recognising renewable fuels within India's fuel efficiency compliance...

Haryana Govt urges EV component manufacturers to innovate and file patents

Electric vehicle component manufacturers must focus on innovation, intellectual property protection and capacity expansion to fully capitalise on India's rapidly growing EV market, said Shri Sanjeev Chawla, Additional Development Commissioner, MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Karnal, Government of...

India’s clean energy transition needs AI and Skilling Push: Industry

India’s clean energy and sustainability sector is witnessing rapid growth, driven by record investments in renewable energy, battery storage, electric mobility, and advanced grid technologies. As the country accelerates its transition toward a greener economy, industry leaders believe India...

India’s energy storage capacity reaches 7.5 GWh: Union Minister Shripad Naik

India has commissioned around 7.5 GWh of energy storage capacity, while more than 140 GWh is currently under construction, awarded, or in various stages of tendering, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso...

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