The automobile, in its various guises, has been around since the late 1800s, and through the decades since then we have seen steep changes which shifted what was possible in terms of safety, performance, entertainment and efficiency. And now the next game-changer is the connected vehicle – where cars will interact with their surrounding environment,… Continue reading The Advent of Connected Vehicles: eSIM Technology and Enhanced Security
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Sona Comstar Forms Joint Venture with Chinese Partner for Driveline Manufacturing
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd., known as Sona Comstar, announced on July 20, 2025, that its board of directors has approved the formation of a joint venture in China with Jinnaite Machinery Co. Ltd. The partnership will focus on manufacturing and supplying driveline systems and components to automotive original equipment manufacturers in China and internationally.… Continue reading Sona Comstar Forms Joint Venture with Chinese Partner for Driveline Manufacturing
Honda Says Evaluating Expansion of 100cc Motorcycle Portfolio
Building on the foothold established by Shine in the 100cc segment, India’s second largest two-wheeler maker Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is now exploring to further expand its entry level motorcycle portfolio, according to a senior company official. The automaker currently has only one 100cc model – Shine 100. HMSI’s Director for sales and… Continue reading Honda Says Evaluating Expansion of 100cc Motorcycle Portfolio
“Focus is on electric scooters, not motorcycles”: Honda’s Yogesh Mathur
Unlike its traditional competitors, who are working on a portfolio of electric scooters as well as motorcycles, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is focusing only on electric scooters for now, with its management citing that electric motorcycles do not make sense at this point. “Electric motorcycles do not really make any sense,” HMSI’s Director for… Continue reading “Focus is on electric scooters, not motorcycles”: Honda’s Yogesh Mathur
India’s EV future depends on building, not buying, Battery Management Systems
India’s electric vehicle push is well underway. While the number of EVs on our Indian roads are growing, a large part of what goes inside them still comes from outside the country. One key example is the Battery Management System, or BMS, the integral part of the vehicle that keeps the battery safe, stable, and… Continue reading India’s EV future depends on building, not buying, Battery Management Systems
Motorcycle sales down 9% in Q1 FY2026, 7 of 10 bikemakers impacted
After clocking wholesales of 12.25 million units and 5.1% YoY growth in FY2025, which contributed to the overall Indian two-wheeler segment’s 19.60 million units and 9.1% growth over FY2024, motorcycles, which are the volume drivers for the two-wheeler market which includes scooters and mopeds, has had a poor start to FY2026 with a sharp 9.2%… Continue reading Motorcycle sales down 9% in Q1 FY2026, 7 of 10 bikemakers impacted
Motorcycle sales down 9% in Q1 FY2026, 7 of 10 bikemakers impacted
After clocking wholesales of 12.25 million units and 5.1% YoY growth in FY2025, which contributed to the overall Indian two-wheeler segment’s 19.60 million units and 9.1% growth over FY2024, motorcycles, which are the volume drivers for the two-wheeler market which includes scooters and mopeds, has had a poor start to FY2026 with a sharp 9.2%… Continue reading Motorcycle sales down 9% in Q1 FY2026, 7 of 10 bikemakers impacted
Roadmap Savings: Everything You Need to Know – PHYD Car Insurance
Car insurance has traditionally relied on a set of fixed factors, often overlooking the individual habits of drivers. However, Pay-How-You-Drive (PHYD) car insurance is revolutionizing the industry by using telematics to tailor premiums based on driving behaviour, allowing safer drivers to pay less. With the help of technology, PHYD is making car insurance more personalized,… Continue reading Roadmap Savings: Everything You Need to Know – PHYD Car Insurance
From Physical to Digital: The Evolution of Car Keys in the Age of Smart Vehicles
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, even something as humble as a car key has undergone a dramatic transformation. What was once a simple metal blade is now a high-tech accessory—part digital interface, part security device, and part fashion statement. In the age of smart vehicles, the car key is no longer just about… Continue reading From Physical to Digital: The Evolution of Car Keys in the Age of Smart Vehicles
Tata Motors in Talks with Exor Over Potential Iveco Stake Acquisition: Reuters
Tata Motors is in discussions with Italy’s Agnelli family investment firm, Exor, for a potential acquisition of its controlling stake in Iveco Group, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Two of these sources confirmed that the Indian automaker has initiated contact over a possible deal. According to Reuters, any transaction would exclude… Continue reading Tata Motors in Talks with Exor Over Potential Iveco Stake Acquisition: Reuters