VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) announced Thursday that it will pass on the complete benefit of revised GST rates to customers purchasing Eicher trucks and buses from September 22, 2025. The move follows the GST Council’s decision to reduce goods and services tax on commercial vehicles from 28% to 18%, providing savings of up to Rs.… Continue reading VECV Passes Full GST Reduction Benefit to Customers on Trucks and Buses
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Upcoming Mercedes C-Class EQ will take on the BMW i3 sedan
The new Mercedes C-Class EQ that will debut next year will serve as an electric alternative to the brand’s popular C-Class sedan. This new model from Mercedes-Benz will sit alongside the heavily updated combustion-powered C-Class, giving customers a choice between ICE and EV options in the segment. Mercedes-Benz released a teaser image of the upcoming… Continue reading Upcoming Mercedes C-Class EQ will take on the BMW i3 sedan
India’s Auto Dealers Warn of ‘Big Pain’ from Inventory Glut
India’s automobile retail segment enters the festive season weighing growth opportunities against operational challenges. Traditionally, automakers ramp up dispatches to dealerships ahead of Navratri and Diwali to capture a surge in consumer demand. Dealers, in turn, take on higher volumes in the expectation of rapid turnover and healthy cash flows. But this year is different:… Continue reading India’s Auto Dealers Warn of ‘Big Pain’ from Inventory Glut
Piyush Goyal Stresses Need for Structured Legal Framework for Vehicle Dealers
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called upon India’s automotive sector to work collectively towards a formal framework or charter that would ensure foreign companies operating in India remain accountable to local consumers, even if they choose to exit the market. Addressing dealers at the 7th Auto Retail Conclave of the Federation of Automobile… Continue reading Piyush Goyal Stresses Need for Structured Legal Framework for Vehicle Dealers
Hyundai Mobis Reveals Strategy to be a Global Top 3 Supplier at IAA Mobility
Hyundai Mobis used the global platform of IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany to unveil its vision for innovative technologies that will lead the future mobility market, reaffirming its goal of becoming a global top 3 automotive supplier. The company ranks sixth on the list of the Top 100 Global Suppliers announced by Automotive News.… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis Reveals Strategy to be a Global Top 3 Supplier at IAA Mobility
Mahindra Targets Strong Festive Season EV Sales With Highest Monthly Production Of Be 6, Xev 9e.
Mahindra & Mahindra, which was the first of the Indian passenger vehicle and SUV manufacturers to announce that it was passing on full GST benefits to consumers across its ICE SUV portfolio right from September 6, is gearing up to also achieve strong sales of its two electric-origin SUVs in the festive season this year.… Continue reading Mahindra Targets Strong Festive Season EV Sales With Highest Monthly Production Of Be 6, Xev 9e.
Qualcomm and Harman Join Forces to Advance Generative AI in Automotive
Today’s drivers expect vehicles to update, adapt, and evolve like their smartphones, yet cars often still behave like legacy machines. To help close that gap, Qualcomm Technologies and Harman have announced a collaboration to deliver next-level cockpit solutions that accelerate the consumer-tech transformation of the automotive industry. The strategic initiative pairs Harman’s market-ready automotive product… Continue reading Qualcomm and Harman Join Forces to Advance Generative AI in Automotive
Brose Sitech Acquires Proseat Group to Expand Vehicle Seating Portfolio
Brose Sitech has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of the Proseat Group, which produces and develops polyurethane foam, interior, and lightweight components for the automotive sector. Proseat, based in Morfelden-Walldorf near Frankfurt am Main, is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of foam and lightweight car seat components made of expanded polypropylene (EPP). The… Continue reading Brose Sitech Acquires Proseat Group to Expand Vehicle Seating Portfolio
Automakers Push Better Forecasting, Digitisation to Tackle Inventory Challenges
India’s passenger vehicle and two-wheeler industries are heading into the crucial festive season amid both optimism and caution. While the GST Council’s recent decision to slash levies on small cars and two-wheelers from 28% to 18% is expected to provide a strong demand boost from September 22, the industry’s dealers warn of a potential ₹2,500-crore… Continue reading Automakers Push Better Forecasting, Digitisation to Tackle Inventory Challenges
Granular Gains: Tata Motors’ Data-Driven Forecasting Overhaul
The automotive industry, perennially navigating fluctuating market demands and complex supply chains, continues to grapple with the critical challenge of accurate forecasting. Anil Sekhar, Head of Salesforce Excellence for Commercial Vehicles (CV) at Tata Motors, shed light on his division’s strategic efforts to overcome this hurdle, detailing a granular approach designed to enhance inventory management… Continue reading Granular Gains: Tata Motors’ Data-Driven Forecasting Overhaul