For decades, the business of making a car was a masterful symphony of hardware integration. Automakers designed the vehicle, and a vast ecosystem of Tier 1 suppliers provided the discrete components: the engine control units (ECUs), the infotainment systems, the braking modules. But as the locus of value rapidly shifts from hardware to software, car… Continue reading Carmakers Grab the Wheel: Auto Manufacturers’ Software Takeover
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Mercedes-Benz Opens New Luxury Showroom and Service Facility in Kanpur
Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated its first luxury automotive showroom and service facility in Kanpur, marking the company’s expansion into Uttar Pradesh’s emerging markets. The new Prime Star facility includes a 3,700 square foot showroom and a 26,000 square foot service center. The showroom features an exclusive lounge for ultra-luxury vehicles including the S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens New Luxury Showroom and Service Facility in Kanpur
Scania Shifts Gears Beyond Mining to Target Haulage and Construction in India
Swedish truck maker Scania is preparing a fresh push in India. Its focus is on expanding its presence in mining and construction before gradually entering on-road haulage. Under the leadership of Silvio Munhoz, a 43-year industry veteran who came out of retirement to spearhead the brand’s revival, the company is treating its India operations as… Continue reading Scania Shifts Gears Beyond Mining to Target Haulage and Construction in India
Scania Shifts Gears Beyond Mining to Target Haulage and Construction in India
Swedish truck maker Scania is preparing a fresh push in India. Its focus is on expanding its presence in mining and construction before gradually entering on-road haulage. Under the leadership of Silvio Munhoz, a 43-year industry veteran who came out of retirement to spearhead the brand’s revival, the company is treating its India operations as… Continue reading Scania Shifts Gears Beyond Mining to Target Haulage and Construction in India
Can Destiny 110 Rewrite Hero’s Fate in the 110cc Market, Challenge Honda’s Dominance?
Hero MotoCorp’s launch of the new Destini 110 scooter, priced strategically between ₹72,000 to ₹79,000, marks yet another ambitious attempt by India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer to challenge the seemingly unshakeable dominance of Honda’s Activa in the lucrative 110cc scooter segment. But can Hero finally crack the code that has eluded it for over a decade?… Continue reading Can Destiny 110 Rewrite Hero’s Fate in the 110cc Market, Challenge Honda’s Dominance?
Can Destiny 110 Rewrite Hero’s Fate in the 110cc Market, Challenge Honda’s Dominance?
Hero MotoCorp’s launch of the new Destini 110 scooter, priced strategically between ₹72,000 to ₹79,000, marks yet another ambitious attempt by India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer to challenge the seemingly unshakeable dominance of Honda’s Activa in the lucrative 110cc scooter segment. But can Hero finally crack the code that has eluded it for over a decade?… Continue reading Can Destiny 110 Rewrite Hero’s Fate in the 110cc Market, Challenge Honda’s Dominance?
Ultraviolette Launches New Crossover E-Motorcycle X47 at Introductory Price of Rs 2.49 Lakh
Premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette on Tuesday launched a new motorcycle X47 at a starting price of Rs 2.74 lakh, which the company says is a crossover that can be used for multiple use cases such as daily and adventure rides. The company’s co-founder Narayan Subramaniam says at this pricing, X47 brings price parity with midsize… Continue reading Ultraviolette Launches New Crossover E-Motorcycle X47 at Introductory Price of Rs 2.49 Lakh
Ultraviolette Launches New Crossover E-Motorcycle X47 at Introductory Price of Rs 2.49 Lakh
Premium electric two-wheeler maker Ultraviolette on Tuesday launched a new motorcycle X47 at a starting price of Rs 2.74 lakh, which the company says is a crossover that can be used for multiple use cases such as daily and adventure rides. The company’s co-founder Narayan Subramaniam says at this pricing, X47 brings price parity with midsize… Continue reading Ultraviolette Launches New Crossover E-Motorcycle X47 at Introductory Price of Rs 2.49 Lakh
Indian Tractors Reach 162 Countries Through Emission Standard Alignment: ICCT
Indian tractor manufacturers have expanded their global reach to 162 countries by aligning domestic emission standards with international norms, according to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), released at the India Clean Transportation Summit. The research, analyzing 16 years of trade data from 2008-09 to 2024-25, demonstrates how stricter emission standards… Continue reading Indian Tractors Reach 162 Countries Through Emission Standard Alignment: ICCT
Tractor Sales up 28% in August on Favorable Monsoons
The Indian tractor industry has recorded significant growth momentum, with wholesale volumes increasing by 28.2% year-on-year in August 2025, according to ICRA. Retail volumes demonstrated even stronger performance, rising by 30.1% during the same period, the ratings agency reported. The growth trajectory reflects positive farmer sentiment and adequate monsoon conditions across the country. India has… Continue reading Tractor Sales up 28% in August on Favorable Monsoons