Auto component maker Sona BLW Forgings expects traction motors and controllers to be its highest-growth segment over the next five years, even as electric vehicle adoption remains uneven across segments. The company expects demand to strengthen as new programs start ramping up and the value per vehicle rises with higher-power applications. “The three-wheeler opportunity is… Continue reading Sona BLW Expects Traction Motors, Controllers to be Highest-Growth Segment Over Next Five Years
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Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months
Auto component major Sona BLW Forgings Ltd is working on traction motors and controllers for four-wheelers and higher segments, and expects to share a meaningful update on the same in six to seven months, a senior company official said on Friday. “The four-wheeler bit is something that we are working on, and hopefully we can… Continue reading Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months
India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, to be held from January 27-30, 2026 at ONGC ATI in Goa, will convene global energy ministers, industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced at the event’s curtain raiser press conference. Describing IEW as the first… Continue reading India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa
Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year
Hyundai Motor India Limited has been certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition from the Top Employers Institute. The company ranked first among automobile manufacturers and fourth across all sectors nationwide. The certification is based on the Top Employers Institute’s HR Best… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year
Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has announced a voluntary recall of 3,06,635 units of its 125cc hybrid scooter models manufactured between May 2, 2024, and September 3, 2025. The recall affects the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooter models. The company has identified a potential issue where the front brake caliper… Continue reading Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India
Mahindra Launches Thar ROXX STAR EDN at ₹16.85 Lakh
Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced the Thar ROXX STAR EDN, a design-focused addition to its popular SUV lineup. The new variant starts at an introductory price of ₹16.85 lakh (ex-showroom) for the diesel manual rear-wheel-drive configuration. The STAR EDN distinguishes itself through aesthetic upgrades including a piano black front grille, matching piano black R19 alloy… Continue reading Mahindra Launches Thar ROXX STAR EDN at ₹16.85 Lakh
Continental Sees PV Tyre Replacement Demand Grow at 5-6% Till 2030; Premium Segment to Outpace Market
Continental Tyres India expects steady mid-single-digit growth in replacement demand for tyres over the next five years, driven by structural shifts in the passenger vehicle market, with a growing preference for sport utility vehicles and premium cars, and renewed consumer confidence post-GST reforms last year. The company expects its core tyre replacement business to grow… Continue reading Continental Sees PV Tyre Replacement Demand Grow at 5-6% Till 2030; Premium Segment to Outpace Market
Carraro India Inaugurates First Authorised Service Centre in Faridabad
Carraro India Limited inaugurated its first authorised service centre in Faridabad on Thursday through PHE Industries Pvt. Ltd. The inauguration is part of the company’s expansion strategy to establish four authorised service centres across the country by 2026. The centres will span the North, South, East, and West regions. The inauguration ceremony was attended by… Continue reading Carraro India Inaugurates First Authorised Service Centre in Faridabad
Mercedes-Benz Opens New Bengaluru Facility with India’s First Maybach Lounge
Mercedes-Benz India has opened a new dealership in Bengaluru, introducing Karnataka’s first Maybach Lounge as part of a facility that combines luxury vehicle sales with service capabilities. The company also launched the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV, priced at INR 2.75 crores, which will be manufactured in India for the first time outside the United States.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens New Bengaluru Facility with India’s First Maybach Lounge
Kia India Re-launches Driving Safety Program with New Seltos
Kia India has re-launched its Kia Inspiring Drive (K.I.D) Program alongside the New Kia Seltos, reinforcing the company’s focus on road safety and responsible driving behavior. The program, accessible through the Kia Connect app, analyzes real-time driving behavior and provides customers with insights into their driving habits. The K.I.D score is calculated using a three-month… Continue reading Kia India Re-launches Driving Safety Program with New Seltos