Expectations of truck buyers in India are evolving rapidly with the expansion of faster highways and rising freight movement, according to Ashok Leyland Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal. Customers are no longer focused on minor price changes or fuel efficiency alone, as they are prioritising higher productivity, lower total cost of ownership, and better… Continue reading Upfront Pricing Losing Relevance in TCO-driven Market: Ashok Leyland’s Shenu Agarwal
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VinFast Targets Top-Four Position in India’s EV Market as Product Push Gathers Pace
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is targeting a place among the top four electric vehicle sellers in India, as it steps up its product rollout, localisation efforts, and ecosystem investments in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, told Autocar Professional. VinFast broke into the top 4 brands… Continue reading VinFast Targets Top-Four Position in India’s EV Market as Product Push Gathers Pace
Video: Matter Motorcycles Is Using a Single-Chip Architecture to Rethink EVs
In this conversation with Autocar Professional, Mohal Lalbhai, Founder and Group CEO of Matter Motorcycles, offers a detailed look at how electric motorcycle design is evolving beyond hardware-heavy architectures towards software-led efficiency. At the centre of Matter’s approach is a move away from multiple distributed electronic control units to a single, high-performance computing core. Lalbhai… Continue reading Video: Matter Motorcycles Is Using a Single-Chip Architecture to Rethink EVs
Motovolt Mobility to Add 100 Retail Touchpoints in Three Months
Motovolt Mobility has announced plans to establish 100 new retail touchpoints across India over the next three months, expanding its presence in the electric two-wheeler market. The expansion will consist of 30 exclusive outlets and 70 multi-brand outlets, focusing on tier 2 and tier 3 cities alongside major urban centers. The move targets what the… Continue reading Motovolt Mobility to Add 100 Retail Touchpoints in Three Months
Volkswagen Begins Tayron R-Line Assembly in India
Volkswagen India has commenced local assembly of its Tayron R-Line SUV at the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant in Maharashtra, marking another expansion in the company’s Indian operations. The production milestone comes less than a year after the vehicle’s global launch, with Volkswagen planning to introduce the model to Indian customers within the first quarter of 2026.… Continue reading Volkswagen Begins Tayron R-Line Assembly in India
Ashok Leyland Relaunches TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Truck Models
Ashok Leyland has relaunched two of its most recognizable truck nameplates, TAURUS and HIPPO, bringing back brands that dominated India’s heavy commercial vehicle market for decades. The reintroduction was announced by Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, alongside senior executives Sanjeev Kumar, President of Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, and Madhavi Deshmukh,… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Relaunches TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Truck Models
Mahindra Launches Tricolour-Themed Limited Edition Tractors for Republic Day
Mumbai-based Mahindra Tractors announced the release of limited edition tractors inspired by India’s national flag colours on January 22, 2026. The company, which holds the position of India’s leading tractor brand and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has designed these special variants to honour the country’s farmers. The limited edition tractors are based… Continue reading Mahindra Launches Tricolour-Themed Limited Edition Tractors for Republic Day
Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore in Funding Round
Chargeup, an EV tech platform for last-mile drivers, has raised ₹22 crore in a funding round led by IAN Group, with participation from Cap-A and existing investors. The company will use the funds to expand into high-demand markets and strengthen its technology platform that connects drivers, lenders, and operational services. Founded in 2019 by Varun… Continue reading Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore in Funding Round
Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore in Funding Round
Chargeup, an EV tech platform for last-mile drivers, has raised ₹22 crore in a funding round led by IAN Group, with participation from Cap-A and existing investors. The company will use the funds to expand into high-demand markets and strengthen its technology platform that connects drivers, lenders, and operational services. Founded in 2019 by Varun… Continue reading Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore in Funding Round
MG SELECT Unveils Irises Cyan Color Option for Cyberster Roadster
JSW MG Motor India has introduced Irises Cyan, a new exterior color option for the MG Cyberster electric roadster through its luxury brand channel MG SELECT, expanding the vehicle’s color palette beyond existing dual-tone offerings. The new blue-green finish joins the Cyberster’s existing color options, which include Nuclear Yellow and Flare Red with black roof,… Continue reading MG SELECT Unveils Irises Cyan Color Option for Cyberster Roadster