Nawgati in talks to raise $5.2 million Series A; valuation expected to cross $70...

Nawgati is in advanced discussions to raise $5.2 million in its upcoming Series A funding round, with the company’s valuation expected to exceed $70 million. The round is likely to see participation from a...

Zelio E-Mobility partners Punjab Kings as official EV Partner for 2026 Season

Zelio E-Mobility has announced a strategic partnership with Punjab Kings as the team’s Official EV Partner for the 2026 season. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for Zelio E-Mobility, a rapidly growing electric two-wheeler brand...

JK Tyre appoints Mandar V Deo as President – India Operations

JK Tyre & Industries has appointed Mandar V Deo as President – India Operations, effective immediately. He will report to Dr. Raghupati Singhania and Anshuman Singhania and will be based in New Delhi. Deo, 50,...

Indian Auto Industry Records Strong Growth in Q4 FY2025-26 and Full Year Performance: SIAM

The Indian automobile industry delivered a strong performance in both Q4 (January–March 2026) and the full financial year FY2025-26, with all major vehicle segments — passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles — recording...

Tsuyo selected to represent India at Japan 2026 Deeptech Startup Delegation

Tsuyo, an EV powertrain manufacturer, has been selected among 15 Indian startups to represent the country in the ‘deeptech’ category at the CII CIES Startup Delegation to Japan 2026. The selection marks a significant...

Renault India starts deliveries of New Duster, opens second new’R Store in Chennai

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French automaker Renault Group, has commenced nationwide deliveries of the all-new Renault Duster across the country. The first customer delivery marked a significant milestone for the...

New MINI Convertible John Cooper Works Pack bookings open in India

Pre-launch bookings have opened for the new MINI Convertible John Cooper Works Pack. MINI India announced that customers can now register their interest for the special edition starting 14 April 2026. The new MINI Convertible...

Marelli announces leadership changes, appoints Fritz Henderson as Interim CEO

Marelli, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, has announced a series of leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its management team during a pivotal phase for the company. Frederick “Fritz” Henderson has been named Interim...

JAKSON Group expands portfolio with five new energy and mobility products

JAKSON Group has announced the addition of five new products to its portfolio, spanning power generation, energy storage, solar solutions, and electric mobility. The new lineup includes the Genset Xtra, Battery Energy Storage System...

VeydooMax teases New X6 Ride Series at Bangkok Motor Show ahead of July 2026...

Outdoor lifestyle brand VeydooMax has teased the upcoming X6, a new addition to its VeydooMax Ride series, during its showcase at the Bangkok International Motor Show. Scheduled for launch in July 2026, the teaser...

Green SM Platform expands to Indonesia and Philippines to boost electric mobility

Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) has announced the launch of its shared business platform, the Green SM Platform, in Indonesia and the Philippines, marking a key milestone in the company’s international...

SWITCH Mobility delivers 100 Electric Buses to Mauritius in largest India export

SWITCH Mobility, the electric mobility arm of the Hinduja Group, has completed the delivery of 100 electric buses to the Government of Mauritius, marking what the company describes as the largest electric bus export...

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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...

How to start your own Auto Repair Shop in India: A step-by-step guide: Elena Stewart

Starting an auto repair shop today is no longer just about technical expertise — it’s about building a structured, customer-focused business from day one. Across India, the vehicle maintenance market is expanding rapidly as vehicle ownership grows, automotive technology...

Drivn targets India’s Commercial EV market with Leasing Model

India’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is entering a decisive phase, where scaling adoption is becoming as much about financial innovation and operational intelligence as it is about technology. While electrification has gained strong momentum across two- and three-wheelers,...

Industry leaders launch LEAF to accelerate India’s Light EV Charging Ecosystem

Industry stakeholders have come together to launch the Light Electric-Vehicle Acceleration Forum (LEAF), a neutral, industry-led consortium aimed at strengthening India’s EV charging ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The initiative brings together key players...

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