Piyush Goyal urges Indian auto component makers to go global

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Indian auto component manufacturers to move beyond exports and establish manufacturing operations in developed markets, calling global expansion the next phase of growth for the industry. Speaking...

Tesla expands in Gujarat with new Tesla-Approved Body Shop in Ahmedabad

Tesla has expanded its after-sales presence in Gujarat with the opening of a new Tesla-Approved Body Shop (TAB) in Ahmedabad. The facility is aimed at strengthening the company’s ownership and service experience for Tesla...

Toyota connects with Gen Z through Anime India 2026 Mumbai Experience

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), in partnership with Animation Express, successfully concluded the Mumbai edition of Anime India 2026, held from August 28 to 30 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The three-day event attracted...

Lexus unveils updated NX SUV in Global Premiere

Lexus has unveiled the updated NX SUV in a global premiere on September 1, 2026. The refreshed model is scheduled to be introduced across international markets from the end of 2026. First introduced in 2014...

Audi India opens bookings for All-New Audi Q3

Audi India has opened bookings for the all-new Audi Q3 in the Indian market. Customers can reserve the upcoming luxury SUV with an initial booking amount of ₹1 lakh. Bookings for the new Audi Q3...

Mahindra tractor sales grow 5% in August 2026 to 27,595 units

Mumbai, September 1, 2026: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business (FEB) recorded 27,595 tractor sales in the domestic market in August 2026, registering a 5% year-on-year growth compared with 26,201 units sold in...

De Neers appoints automotive veteran Sudhir Malhotra as Strategic Advisor

De Neers, one of India’s leading manufacturers of professional and insulated hand tools, has appointed automotive industry veteran Sudhir Malhotra as Strategic Advisor – Automotive & Future Mobility. The appointment marks a strategic step in...

JSW MG Motor India records 14% YoY growth in August 2026

JSW MG Motor India reported a 14% year-on-year (YoY) growth in August 2026, with wholesale sales reaching 7,508 units during the month. The company continued to maintain momentum across both its Internal Combustion Engine...

Valeo to showcase Truck Technologies at IAA Transportation 2026

Valeo is set to showcase its latest technologies and solutions for heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026, scheduled to take place from September 14 to 20 in Hanover, Germany. The global...

EV Shift, Industry 4.0 drive demand for future-ready workforce: ASDC

The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has called for a stronger focus on developing a future-ready workforce as India’s automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Nissan and Honda sign agreement to standardize ECUs and Software for SDVs

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have entered into a joint development agreement to standardize multiple electronic control units (ECUs) that form the core of next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs), along with...

Amara Raja appoints Aditya Kumar Tiwari as Head of Engineering & Design for HV...

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies has appointed Aditya Kumar Tiwari as Head of Engineering & Design, HV Batteries, strengthening its engineering leadership as the company expands its capabilities in advanced battery technologies. Tiwari has returned...

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ACMA Annual Session: Auto Component Industry targets $200 billion by 2030

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) Mobility Foundation hosted its 66th Annual General Meeting under the theme “Beyond Resilience,” bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, global stakeholders and technology experts to discuss the next phase of growth for...

Nippon Paint leadership meets Piyush Goyal in Japan, Reaffirms commitment to India’s growth

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with senior leadership of Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. and Nippon Paint India Managing Director Sharad Malhotra during his four-day visit to Japan. The meeting focused on strengthening India-Japan collaboration in...

The future of mobility depends on intelligent infrastructure: Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-Founder & CEO at Nawgati

India’s mobility landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by electric vehicles, connected technologies, autonomous systems and increasingly sophisticated logistics networks. Yet the success of this transition will depend on more than how advanced the vehicles themselves become. As mobility grows...

SIAM seeks Duty Cut on Aluminium Scrap amid supply concerns

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has urged the government to remove the 2.5% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on aluminium scrap, arguing that the levy is increasing raw-material costs at a time when access to recycled metal is...

How to launch and grow a successful local auto business: Elena Stewart

Starting a local auto business can be a rewarding opportunity, but building a successful and sustainable shop requires more than technical expertise. From obtaining the necessary licences and managing startup costs to earning customer trust and maintaining efficient day-to-day...

The Rise of Indigenous Engineering in India’s EV Ecosystem – Abhilash Maurya, Co-Founder and CEO, Naxatra Labs

India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution is entering a new phase. While the industry's early growth was driven by policy support, manufacturing expansion and rising consumer adoption, the spotlight is now shifting towards the technologies that will define its future....

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