Yangwang, the luxury sub-brand of Chinese EV maker BYD, has set a new global production-car top-speed record of 496.22 kph (308.4 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany. The feat was achieved with Yangwang’s latest U9 Xtreme hypercar on 14 September 2025, surpassing its previous EV benchmark and the 490.484 kph… Continue reading BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme EV Hits 496 kph to Become World’s Fastest Production Car
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Why India’s Automotive Industry Needs a Strong Push Toward Software Innovation
Think about the last time your phone updated overnight and woke up with new features. Automotives are heading the same way. The modern vehicle is more a layered stack of software running on powerful electronics. Navigation learns your routines, energy management squeezes more range from the same battery, and driver-assistance features quietly get better with… Continue reading Why India’s Automotive Industry Needs a Strong Push Toward Software Innovation
Democratising Safety: How AI is Making ADAS Affordable for Mass-Market Vehicles
Road accidents remain one of the biggest concerns for drivers and regulators worldwide. Technologies like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping features, promise to reduce human error and save lives. Yet for a long time, these technologies were confined to luxury vehicles.This reality is now being altered by… Continue reading Democratising Safety: How AI is Making ADAS Affordable for Mass-Market Vehicles
Mahindra Rolls Out Festive Benefits on Commercial Vehicles
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Sunday announced festive season benefits on its range of commercial vehicles, combining the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reduction with additional festive savings for customers. The company said the total benefits add up to ₹1.84 lakh, depending on the model, making its commercial vehicle portfolio — including Bolero Pik-Up,… Continue reading Mahindra Rolls Out Festive Benefits on Commercial Vehicles
Autocar Professional’s Sep 15, 2025 Edition is out!
Our focus in the Sep 15 issue is the big bang move by the government of India to rationalize India’s GST structure. After years of relentless price inflation from new regulations, high fuel costs, and stagnant incomes, this reset delivers the mass market its first real relief in a decade. Tax cuts of up to… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s Sep 15, 2025 Edition is out!
Bosch CTO Mathias Pillin: India to Outpace Global Growth, Multi-Pathway is the Road Ahead
In a world where most mature auto markets are flattening out, global passenger vehicle sales are expected to grow at just 1–2% CAGR through 2030. India, however, is emerging as a rare bright spot where growth, ambition, and cost discipline converge. The passenger vehicle market crossed 4.3 million units in FY25, and two-wheelers touched 19… Continue reading Bosch CTO Mathias Pillin: India to Outpace Global Growth, Multi-Pathway is the Road Ahead
Kolhapur Foundries Launch Decarbonisation Initiative to Reduce Emissions by 30%
The Kolhapur Foundry Cluster has initiated a comprehensive decarbonisation program aimed at transforming over 300 foundry units into one of India’s leading green manufacturing hubs. The initiative was launched following the release of a detailed report outlining practical pathways for reducing carbon emissions across the cluster. The report, titled “Forging a greener future together: Decarbonising… Continue reading Kolhapur Foundries Launch Decarbonisation Initiative to Reduce Emissions by 30%
Race Tech Meets Green Tech: How Sustainable Engineering Is Shaping Motorsports
Motorsports has long been a platform for testing the limits of speed and performance. Now, it is becoming a proving ground for sustainable engineering, blending race technology with environmentally conscious practices. From advanced electric drivetrains to lightweight materials, the sport is aligning itself with the future of mobility. One area leading this shift is motorsports… Continue reading Race Tech Meets Green Tech: How Sustainable Engineering Is Shaping Motorsports
ICPOA Maps Strategy for India’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Development
The Indian Charge Point Operators Association (ICPOA) conducted its annual Bharat EV Charging Conclave 2025 at The Lalit hotel in New Delhi, assembling key stakeholders from across India’s electric vehicle charging ecosystem. The event brought together charge point operators, equipment manufacturers, electric mobility service providers, government officials, utilities, and technology specialists to discuss infrastructure development… Continue reading ICPOA Maps Strategy for India’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Development
Solving the Semiconductor Puzzle: India’s Path to Affordable, Advanced Automotive Electronics
The automotive industry in India is driving major growth in India’s semiconductor consumption, which is expected to exceed USD 110 billion by 2030, according to the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA). The India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) estimates that the automotive industry is expected to invest up to Rs. 58,000 crore (USD 7 billion)… Continue reading Solving the Semiconductor Puzzle: India’s Path to Affordable, Advanced Automotive Electronics