KTM announced the launch of two motorcycle variants in India on July 10, 2025: the updated 390 Adventure X and the global-specification 390 Adventure Enduro R, priced at ₹3,03,125 and ₹3,53,825 respectively. The updated 390 Adventure X incorporates several electronic features previously available only on KTM’s flagship models. The motorcycle now includes cruise control with… Continue reading KTM Launches Updated 390 Adventure X and Global-Spec Enduro R Variants in India
Author: Autocar_Professional India Online News
Popular Vehicles Expands into Electric Two-Wheeler Market with Ather Partnership in Chennai
Popular Vehicles and Services Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kuttukaran Cars Private Limited has received a Letter of Intent to establish Ather Energy facilities in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company disclosed this development to the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange on July 10, 2025, in compliance with regulatory requirements. The facilities will… Continue reading Popular Vehicles Expands into Electric Two-Wheeler Market with Ather Partnership in Chennai
Indian Energy Storage Industry Calls for Alternative Battery Technologies
Industry experts called for India to expand beyond lithium-ion battery technology to meet the country’s renewable energy targets and address supply chain concerns at the India Energy Storage Week 2025 conference in New Delhi today. The experts emphasized that while lithium-ion batteries have achieved mass adoption in electric vehicles, India needs alternative energy storage technologies… Continue reading Indian Energy Storage Industry Calls for Alternative Battery Technologies
Hero MotoCorp Taps Kausalya Nandakumar to Lead Emerging Mobility as Swadesh Srivastava Resigns
Hero MotoCorp Ltd., the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has announced the appointment of Kausalya Nandakumar as the Chief Business Officer for its Emerging Mobility Business Unit, effective immediately. Kausalya takes over from Swadesh Srivastava, who has resigned from the role citing health priorities. In her new role, Kausalya will oversee the growth… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Taps Kausalya Nandakumar to Lead Emerging Mobility as Swadesh Srivastava Resigns
Mahindra, Uno Minda Eye Local Magnet Production Amid China Disruptions: Reuters
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra and automotive components maker Uno Minda are exploring opportunities to manufacture rare earth magnets domestically, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as China, which controls roughly 90% of global rare earth magnet production, has restricted exports since April, prompting delays and uncertainty for Indian manufacturers. With… Continue reading Mahindra, Uno Minda Eye Local Magnet Production Amid China Disruptions: Reuters
Epsilon Advanced Materials Inc. Receives Letter of Interest from EXIM Bank for Up to $420 Million in Potential Debt Financing
Epsilon Advanced Materials Inc. (EAM), a subsidiary of Epsilon Group focused on battery material manufacturing, has received a non-binding Letter of Interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The LOI proposes potential debt financing of up to $420 million for EAM’s upcoming synthetic graphite production facility in Leland, North Carolina. This… Continue reading Epsilon Advanced Materials Inc. Receives Letter of Interest from EXIM Bank for Up to $420 Million in Potential Debt Financing
Zoomcar Launches ‘ZoomPro’ Platform for Fleet Operators in India’s Self-Drive Market
Zoomcar Holdings, a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, has introduced ZoomPro, a new business-to-business (B2B) platform tailored for large fleet operators in India’s self-drive rental sector. The dashboard is designed to enable fleet partners to manage bookings, pricing, and vehicles without relying solely on the Zoomcar mobile app. The company stated that ZoomPro is part of its… Continue reading Zoomcar Launches ‘ZoomPro’ Platform for Fleet Operators in India’s Self-Drive Market
Tractor Sales Cross 1 lakh Mark After 7 Months
India’s domestic tractor industry recorded a strong performance in June 2025, selling 1.13 lakh units—10.5% more than last year—according to data from the Tractor and Mechanization Association. This is the first time monthly sales have crossed the 1 lakh mark since October, when they were at 1.45 lakh. Industry leaders attributed the growth to widespread… Continue reading Tractor Sales Cross 1 lakh Mark After 7 Months
Tata Motors Extends Lifetime HV Battery Warranty to Curvv.ev and Nexon.ev 45 kWh
Tata Motors has extended its Lifetime High Voltage (HV) Battery Warranty to the Curvv.ev and Nexon.ev 45 kWh models, following the earlier introduction of this offering with the Harrier.ev. The warranty, which covers the battery for an unlimited number of kilometres, is applicable to all private individual customers who are first-time owners of these two… Continue reading Tata Motors Extends Lifetime HV Battery Warranty to Curvv.ev and Nexon.ev 45 kWh
Gentari and Shell India Form EV Charging Partnership
Clean energy solutions company Gentari and Shell India announced a strategic roaming partnership on July 10, 2025, to expand electric vehicle charging accessibility across India by integrating their respective charging networks. The collaboration allows Shell Recharge charging points to be accessible through the Gentari Go app, while Gentari chargers become available to Shell Recharge users.… Continue reading Gentari and Shell India Form EV Charging Partnership