The export growth story for made-in-India Utility Vehicles (SUVs and MPVs) is looking good in the current fiscal. At 165,877 UVs dispatched to overseas markets between April-August 2025, the YoY increase is 22% and already 46% of FY2025’s record UV exports of 362,160 units. Maruti Suzuki, India’s No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter for the past… Continue reading Maruti Fronx to e-Vitara: Most exported SUVs, MPVs in April-August revealed
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UK guarantees £1.5 billion loan to Jaguar Land Rover amid cyberattack
The UK government on Sunday said it will support Tata Motors-owned luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a guarantee for a £1.5 billion (approximately Rs 17,826 crore) loan to ensure certainty to its supply chain following the recent cyberattack. This comes as JLR continues to grapple with the financial and operational impact of a… Continue reading UK guarantees £1.5 billion loan to Jaguar Land Rover amid cyberattack
Government releases guidelines for EV public charging infra under PM E-Drive
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has released the operational guidelines for setting up electric vehicle public charging infrastructure under the PM E-Drive scheme. According to the guidelines, central government ministries, central public sector enterprises (CPSEs), or autonomous bodies under the government, as well as state and Union Territory governments setting up charging infrastructure, are eligible… Continue reading Government releases guidelines for EV public charging infra under PM E-Drive
Government Proposes Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems in EVs from October 2026
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Saturday issued a draft notification that amends the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to mandate acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) for new electric vehicles, including private and commercial ones, from October 2026. This system is aimed at alerting pedestrians to approaching electric vehicles, which are much quieter than… Continue reading Government Proposes Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems in EVs from October 2026
TVS Motor Announces GST Benefits Across Motorcycle Portfolio
TVS Motor Company has announced GST benefits of up to ₹9,600 on its motorcycle range under the “GST Benefit Bonanza” campaign. The benefits are being offered through reduced ex-showroom prices across the company’s two-wheeler portfolio. The price reductions vary across different models in TVS’s lineup. The TVS NTORQ 150 receives the highest GST benefit of… Continue reading TVS Motor Announces GST Benefits Across Motorcycle Portfolio
EVs Beyond Subsidies – The Changing Face of Commercial 3W Buyer Sentiment
India’s electric three-wheeler sector has been one of the earliest beneficiaries of government policy. Schemes such as FAME II helped reduce entry barriers by offering upfront incentives, sparking demand, and encouraging manufacturers to scale up. But that phase is drawing to a close. Subsidies are being phased down, and the conversation among buyers is shifting.… Continue reading EVs Beyond Subsidies – The Changing Face of Commercial 3W Buyer Sentiment
The Evolution of Software in Vehicles and Trends: How Cockpits Are Revolutionizing the User Experience in Modern-Day Vehicles
The automotive industry in India is at an inflection point where software has become the single biggest driver of value and differentiation. For decades, vehicles competed on metrics like horsepower, torque, and build quality. Today, the competitive edge lies increasingly in intelligence, connectivity, and seamless digital experiences enabled by software. At the centre of this… Continue reading The Evolution of Software in Vehicles and Trends: How Cockpits Are Revolutionizing the User Experience in Modern-Day Vehicles
Skoda Kylaq crosses 30,000 sales in eight months, goes ahead of Kia Syros
One of the big beneficiaries of the GST cut in new vehicle prices is the ultra-competitive compact SUV segment, whose newest models include the Skoda Kylaq and the Kia Syros which entered the market in January 2025. Eight months down the line, these two models’ combined wholesales at 55,703 units account for a 6% share… Continue reading Skoda Kylaq crosses 30,000 sales in eight months, goes ahead of Kia Syros
Indian Forging Industry Explores EV Transition and Growth Opportunities at Annual Convention
The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) held its Annual Convention in Pune, gathering industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to examine the evolving automotive landscape and the forging sector’s role in India’s mobility transformation. The convention featured keynote addresses focusing on critical industry developments. Dr. K. C. Vora, Program Director at Automotive CoE NAMTECH, Gandhinagar,… Continue reading Indian Forging Industry Explores EV Transition and Growth Opportunities at Annual Convention
Azad India Mobility Secures Manufacturing Facility for Electric Bus Production
Azad India Mobility Limited (formerly Indian Bright Steel Co Limited) has announced approval of a lease agreement for manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, marking the company’s expansion into electric bus production. The board approved the transaction during a meeting held on September 26, 2025. The company will lease land, plant, and machinery from Azad Coach Builders… Continue reading Azad India Mobility Secures Manufacturing Facility for Electric Bus Production