Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC gets 650+ EOIs within 36 hours ahead of India launch

Mercedes-Benz India has received more than 650 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the upcoming Electric GLC within 36 hours of opening registrations on October 5, 2026. The strong initial response comes ahead of the...

e-SPRINTO G1 electric family scooter to launch in India on October 13

e-SPRINTO, the electric two-wheeler brand serving India’s evolving mobility needs, is set to enter the B2C market with the launch of its new family electric scooter, e-SPRINTO G1, on October 13, 2026. The launch marks...

TVS Motor Takes Global Motorcycle Racing Journey to Europe with TRIC Debut at Misano

TVS Motor Company (TVSM), the world’s third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer and a global leader in three-wheelers, has expanded its global motorcycle racing ambitions with the European debut of the 2026 TVS Racing International Championship (TRIC)...

MG Windsor Indulge Edition teased ahead of India debut

JSW MG Motor India has teased the first glimpse of the upcoming MG Windsor Indulge Edition, marking a new chapter for the company’s popular electric CUV in India. The special edition comes as the...

MINI Cooper Oxford Edition Pre-Launch Bookings open in India

MINI India has opened pre-launch bookings for the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition, a limited-edition model that celebrates the brand’s British heritage with distinctive design elements and a playful character. The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition will...

Zelio E-Mobility plans 150+ new dealerships across South India by FY27

Zelio E-Mobility, an electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, is planning to add more than 150 new dealerships across South India by FY27 as it looks to expand its retail network and accelerate EV adoption...

Hindustan Zinc’s Digital Metal Commerce grows over 50%, Signals shift in B2B buying

Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and one of the world’s top 10 silver producers, is witnessing a shift in metal procurement as businesses increasingly move from conventional buying practices to...

GoldSeal-SaarGummi India inaugurates new Chennai facility, Expands into Thermoplastics

GoldSeal-SaarGummi India Pvt. Ltd. (GSSG) marked a significant milestone on 24 September 2026 with the inauguration of its new manufacturing facility in Chennai. The development comes as the company enters the 29th year of...

2026 MG Hector Storm Series launched with Blackstorm & Snowstorm Editions

JSW MG Motor India has launched the 2026 Hector Storm Series, comprising the Hector Blackstorm and Hector Snowstorm. The limited-edition SUVs are based on the Hector and feature exclusive exterior styling, dark-themed interiors and...

Valeo to showcase AI, SDV and electrification technologies at Paris Motor Show 2026

Valeo will showcase its latest technologies spanning software-defined vehicles (SDVs), artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, electrification and safety at the Paris Motor Show 2026. The technology supplier will exhibit at Hall 5.3, Booth 53A51, from...

Jaguar Type 01 debuts with 1,030PS Electric Powertrain; Production set for 2027

Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a four-door electric GT that becomes the brand’s first production model based on its dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA). Revealed in New York on October 6, the electric...

Yokohama India localises GEOLANDAR A/T with White-Letter Styling

Yokohama India has introduced the Made-in-India 15-inch GEOLANDAR A/T with new Outline White Letter styling, offering SUV and utility vehicle owners a more distinctive, adventure-focused look. The updated all-terrain tyre retains the GEOLANDAR A/T’s rugged...

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Government notifies CAFE III Norms: Industry Reactions

The Ministry of Power has notified the final Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) III norms for passenger vehicles in the M1 category. The regulations will come into effect from April 1, 2027, and remain applicable through March 31, 2032. The...

Making EV fleets work at scale: Why routes, utilisation and charging must evolve together – Abhinav Kalia, Co-Founder & CEO, ARC Electric

India’s electric mobility transition is entering a new phase. As electric vehicles move from pilot projects to commercial-scale deployment, the conversation is shifting from whether EVs can replace conventional vehicles to how fleets can make the transition without compromising...

Beyond Battery Capacity: Why Motor Efficiency is the Next EV Battleground

As India’s electric vehicle market moves beyond its early adoption phase, the industry’s focus is gradually expanding from battery capacity and claimed range to the broader question of energy efficiency. While batteries remain a critical part of EV development,...

AI-Powered LMS: Transforming Workforce Training in Automotive Retail – Pradeip Agarwal, Co-founder, Stratbeans

The automotive retail sector is entering an increasingly technology-driven phase, with electric vehicles, connected-car systems, software-enabled features and evolving customer expectations changing the way dealerships operate. As vehicle technology becomes more sophisticated, the role of a well-trained workforce has...

Priya Kapur highlights Sona Comstar’s push for Advanced Manufacturing and Physical AI

Sona Comstar, a leading mobility technology company, highlighted the growing role of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics and physical AI in shaping the future of Indian manufacturing and mobility at FITT FORWARD 2026, held at the Indian Institute of...

World EV Day: Industry Leaders Outline India’s Next EV Growth Phase

As India’s electric mobility ecosystem enters a new phase of growth, the focus is increasingly shifting from EV adoption to building the infrastructure, products and consumer confidence needed to make electric mobility mainstream. On World EV Day, industry leaders...

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