Nissan has just dropped the first official teaser of its upcoming compact MPV which is due for launch in India this year. The Japanese carmaker first announced plans for this MPV in December 2023, and the teaser suggests that the three-row Nissan MPV will look substantially different from the Renault Triber with which it shares… Continue reading Nissan Plans To Introduce a Compact MPV In 2025
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Nissan Set to Debut a Creta Competitor in FY26
The new Nissan SUV, based on the same CMF-B platform as the new Renault Duster, will launch in India in FY2026, the Japanese brand has confirmed. It will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate, and Maruti Grand Vitara when it arrives and is likely to follow Nissan’s new 7-seat… Continue reading Nissan Set to Debut a Creta Competitor in FY26
“EV Shift Is Happening in Tamil Nadu:” Arun Murugappan
“We’re not just witnessing the EV transition — we’re building it here in Tamil Nadu,” said Arun Murugappan, Chairman of the Murugappa Group, speaking at the Autocar Professional Future Powertrain Conclave, held in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu. His remark captures the sentiment driving one of India’s most ambitious clean mobility transformations — led not… Continue reading “EV Shift Is Happening in Tamil Nadu:” Arun Murugappan
“No Single Winner”: Ganesh Mani on the Fuel Fight Shaping India’s Trucking Industry
At a time when automakers worldwide are trying to place bets on the next big powertrain breakthrough, India’s commercial vehicle industry finds itself amid a far more complex race—one where there is no single frontrunner, no clear winner, and multiple fuels vying for relevance. At the Future Powertrain Conference hosted by Autocar Professional in partnership… Continue reading “No Single Winner”: Ganesh Mani on the Fuel Fight Shaping India’s Trucking Industry
The Practical Path to Net Zero – Tata Motors Rajendra Petkar’s view on Powertrains of Future
“There is no simple answer… but it’s a daily work matter,” said Rajendra Petkar, President and Chief Technology Officer of Tata Motors – Commercial Vehicles, addressing a packed room at the Autocar Professional Future Powertrain Conclave, held in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu. In a landscape shaped by electrification, hydrogen, and ethanol, Petkar delivered a grounded… Continue reading The Practical Path to Net Zero – Tata Motors Rajendra Petkar’s view on Powertrains of Future
“The Future Is Electrified—but Not Electric Alone”: Toyota’s Vikram Gulati on India’s Mobility Transition
India’s journey toward clean mobility is not about racing to catch up with the West—it’s about building a sustainable path that fits its own realities. While the Global North is pushing aggressively toward full electrification, India and much of the Global South are adopting a more balanced and pragmatic approach. According to Vikram Gulati, Country… Continue reading “The Future Is Electrified—but Not Electric Alone”: Toyota’s Vikram Gulati on India’s Mobility Transition
“India Would Be the Last Country Standing When It Comes to ICE”: Stellantis India MD Shailesh Hazela
As the global auto industry accelerates its shift to cleaner propulsion systems, India is carving out a distinct path—one where internal combustion engines (ICEs) will continue to play a long-term role. Speaking at the Future of Powertrains Conclave in Chennai, organised by Autocar Professional in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu, Shailesh Hazela, CEO & Managing… Continue reading “India Would Be the Last Country Standing When It Comes to ICE”: Stellantis India MD Shailesh Hazela
‘The Apple of EVs’ – Ather’s ‘Mass Premium’ Strategy
As Ather Energy approaches its long-anticipated initial public offering, the company is sticking to its bold — and contrarian — strategy: it has no plans to compete on price. Instead, it is doubling down on what CEO Tarun Mehta calls a “mass premium” positioning backed by product engineering, software innovation, and consumer experience. In an… Continue reading ‘The Apple of EVs’ – Ather’s ‘Mass Premium’ Strategy
Ather Bets on Mass Premium Strategy Ahead of IPO
As Ather Energy approaches its long-anticipated initial public offering, the company is sticking to its bold — and contrarian — strategy: it has no plans to compete on price. Instead, it is doubling down on what CEO Tarun Mehta calls a “mass premium” positioning backed by product engineering, software innovation, and consumer experience. In an… Continue reading Ather Bets on Mass Premium Strategy Ahead of IPO
Minda Corporation Approves Issuance of Warrants Worth ₹420.75 Crores to Promoter
Minda Corporation Limited, a leading automotive component manufacturer, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to 76,50,000 warrants at a price of ₹550 per warrant to Minda Capital Private Limited, a promoter of the company. The preferential allotment, which is subject to necessary regulatory and shareholders’ approvals, will raise… Continue reading Minda Corporation Approves Issuance of Warrants Worth ₹420.75 Crores to Promoter