India’s road-safety reality is unambiguous and, for commercial fleets, it’s impossible to ignore. In the calendar year 2023, the country recorded 4,80,583 crashes, 1,72,890 deaths, and 4,62,825 injuries, roughly 55 crashes and 20 lives lost every hour. Viewed over time, fatalities have hovered above 1.5 lakh annually since 2018. These are not just public safety… Continue reading How AI and Edge Computing Are Transforming Road Safety and Fleet Performance in India
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Indian founders on Budget 2026: Powering the next EV growth wave
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced explosive growth, with sales surpassing over 2 million units in the last fiscal year and passenger EV sales nearly doubling within six months in 2025. This surge highlights a nation rapidly embracing electric mobility, driven by technological maturity, expanding infrastructure, and increasing policy support. The market now represents… Continue reading Indian founders on Budget 2026: Powering the next EV growth wave
India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars
India’s leading automakers including Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor are urging the government to eliminate a weight-based emission concession for small cars under proposed fuel efficiency regulations, arguing the move would benefit only one company while undermining the country’s electric vehicle objectives, according to Reuters. The controversy centers on India’s… Continue reading India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars
Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio
Kia India has opened its first Shine Zone car detailing studio at its dealership in Jaipur, marking the company’s entry into premium vehicle care services. The facility provides a range of services including ceramic coating, exterior and interior enrichment, AC disinfectant treatment, and underbody protection. The studio is designed to offer professional-grade car care within… Continue reading Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio
Tata Motors Partners with Red Bull India for Adventure-Focused Collaboration
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd has announced a new partnership with Red Bull India that will see the automaker’s electric vehicles featured in a series of adventurous challenges and stunts. The collaboration, announced on November 28, 2025, combines Tata Motors’ vehicle lineup with Red Bull’s roster of extreme sports athletes to create content demonstrating the… Continue reading Tata Motors Partners with Red Bull India for Adventure-Focused Collaboration
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has entered into a strategic vehicle financing partnership with Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank through a Memorandum of Understanding signed today. The collaboration is designed to provide retail financing solutions for new cars and commercial vehicles to a broader customer base. The partnership will utilize Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank’s extensive customer network, which operates… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing
Freudenberg Expands Filtration Portfolio for Cleanroom and Battery Manufacturing
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies has expanded its product portfolio with advanced filtration solutions targeting cleanroom and battery manufacturing applications. The new offerings address growing demands in semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical production, and lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Fan Filter Unit Series The newly launched FFU series delivers laminar airflow control with HEPA and ULPA filtration efficiency compliant with ISO… Continue reading Freudenberg Expands Filtration Portfolio for Cleanroom and Battery Manufacturing
Auto Retail Demand Stays Firm After Festive Peak; Two-wheelers Up 38%, PVs Up 31%
India’s auto retail market continued to hold firm after the festive season, with two-wheelers and passenger vehicles posting strong year-on-year gains in the weeks following Diwali. Vahan data for the period from November 11-27 shows that two-wheeler registrations rose 38% and passenger vehicle registrations grew 31% compared with the post-festive period from November 22 to… Continue reading Auto Retail Demand Stays Firm After Festive Peak; Two-wheelers Up 38%, PVs Up 31%
Youdha Targets 30% Aftermarket Revenue with L5 EV Expansion Plan
Youdha, the electric mobility division of Lohia Global Group, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its after-sales infrastructure and dealer network as it seeks to strengthen its foothold in India’s L5 commercial electric vehicle segment. The company aims to increase its aftermarket revenue share from the current 10-12% to approximately 30% over the next two… Continue reading Youdha Targets 30% Aftermarket Revenue with L5 EV Expansion Plan
MIT-WPU Develops Passive Cooling System for EV Batteries
Researchers at MIT World Peace University in Pune have created a passive hybrid cooling system designed to prevent overheating in electric vehicle batteries, a development that comes as India grapples with growing concerns about EV safety and thermal incidents. The patented system, developed by Dr. Vaibhav Deshmukh, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and Dr. Vaidehi Deshmukh, combines… Continue reading MIT-WPU Develops Passive Cooling System for EV Batteries