The Indian and global automotive community will converge at Pune later this month for SIAT 2026, the 19th edition of the ‘Symposium on International Automotive Technology’, being organised by The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in association with SAE International and SAE India from 28th to 30th January 2026 at the Pune International Exhibition… Continue reading SIAT 2026 set to Spotlight ‘Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility’
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Shriram Mobility Reports Record Truck Rentals and Vehicle Sales in 2025
India’s mobility and logistics sector concluded 2025 with strong performance indicators, as truck rental rates climbed to record levels and vehicle sales across multiple categories reached their highest-ever annual figures, according to the Shriram Mobility Bulletin. Truck rental rates increased substantially across major transportation corridors during December. The Delhi-Mumbai route recorded a 12% year-on-year increase… Continue reading Shriram Mobility Reports Record Truck Rentals and Vehicle Sales in 2025
Mahindra Launches XUV 3XO Electric SUV Starting at ₹13.89 Lakh
Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the electric version of its XUV 3XO compact SUV, priced between ₹13.89 lakh and ₹14.96 lakh ex-showroom. The company announced that deliveries will commence on February 23, 2026. The automaker stated that the top-end electric variant is expected to be priced lower than the equivalent petrol model, with on-road costs… Continue reading Mahindra Launches XUV 3XO Electric SUV Starting at ₹13.89 Lakh
Aptiv Secures ADAS Contract for Indian Commercial Vehicles
Aptiv PLC has announced a significant partnership with a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in India to supply its Generation 6 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) platform for future trucks and buses. The collaboration represents Aptiv’s first ADAS partnership with an Indian commercial vehicle OEM and comes ahead of anticipated 2027 regulations. These regulations are expected… Continue reading Aptiv Secures ADAS Contract for Indian Commercial Vehicles
Apollo Tyres Plants Receive International Safety Recognition
Two manufacturing facilities operated by Apollo Tyres Ltd have received the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour, a prestigious international award recognizing excellence in health and safety management systems. The Chennai and Limda plants were honored following their achievement of five-star ratings in the British Safety Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted several months… Continue reading Apollo Tyres Plants Receive International Safety Recognition
Elektrobit Launches EB civion Suite at CES 2026
Elektrobit has introduced EB civion, a new software suite aimed at accelerating digital cockpit development for software-defined vehicles, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The EB civion suite comprises three main components designed to address different aspects of automotive cockpit development. EB civion Creator provides a cloud-native virtual environment for human-machine interface and… Continue reading Elektrobit Launches EB civion Suite at CES 2026
India’s Auto Retail Sector Posts 7.71% Growth in CY’25
India’s automobile retail sector concluded calendar year 2025 with total sales of 2.82 crore units, marking a 7.71% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Monday. The year exhibited a distinct two-phase pattern, with subdued performance from January through August followed by significant acceleration in the September-December… Continue reading India’s Auto Retail Sector Posts 7.71% Growth in CY’25
redBus Launches NOVA, India’s First Integrated B2B Marketplace for Bus Industry
India’s largest online bus ticketing platform redBus has launched NOVA, a business-to-business marketplace designed to modernize the country’s intercity bus ecosystem. The platform, announced on January 6, 2025, connects more than 6,000 bus operators with verified vendors across India. NOVA serves as an integrated marketplace where bus owners can access products and services ranging from… Continue reading redBus Launches NOVA, India’s First Integrated B2B Marketplace for Bus Industry
NXP Launches S32N7 Processor Series for Vehicle Centralization
NXP Semiconductors has introduced its S32N7 super-integration processor series, designed to centralize core vehicle functions including propulsion, vehicle dynamics, body control, gateway operations, and safety systems onto a single chip platform. The new processor family, built on 5nm technology, enables automakers to consolidate software and data into one centralized hub while maintaining safety and security… Continue reading NXP Launches S32N7 Processor Series for Vehicle Centralization
KPIT Technologies Unveils Agentic AI Suite for Vehicle Software Development at CES 2026
KPIT Technologies is presenting its Agentic AI solution suite at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, targeting challenges in vehicle software development faced by automotive manufacturers. The mobility technology solutions provider is addressing issues including complex software architectures, rising defect rates, and pressure to deliver connected vehicles faster. The company has over 25 years of… Continue reading KPIT Technologies Unveils Agentic AI Suite for Vehicle Software Development at CES 2026