Autocar_Professional India Online News – Page 345

Delhi to Ban Gasoline Two-Wheelers by 2027, Cap Fuel Cars per Home in EV Push: Reuters

India’s capital, New Delhi, has unveiled a comprehensive draft electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at significantly reducing air pollution and promoting sustainable transportation. As reported by Reuters on the policy proposes several stringent measures to transition the city towards cleaner mobility solutions. Key Provisions of the Draft EV Policy: Ban on Fossil Fuel Two-Wheelers: Starting… Continue reading Delhi to Ban Gasoline Two-Wheelers by 2027, Cap Fuel Cars per Home in EV Push: Reuters

Mahaveer Raghunathan to Race in 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship with AF Corse

AF Corse has officially announced its driver lineup for the 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship. The team will participate with four Ferrari 296 GT3 entries in the Endurance series and one in the Sprint series. Indian driver Mahaveer Raghunathan will race in the Pro-Am category, sharing car number 51 with Italian driver Lorenzo Ferrari. They… Continue reading Mahaveer Raghunathan to Race in 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship with AF Corse

India to Introduce Safety Ratings for Commercial Vehicles, Says Transport Minister

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to launch safety assessment ratings for trucks and commercial vehicles, similar to the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP), announced Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. He made this statement while inaugurating a two-day workshop on vehicle and fleet safety organized jointly by the… Continue reading India to Introduce Safety Ratings for Commercial Vehicles, Says Transport Minister

India to Introduce Safety Ratings for Commercial Vehicles, Says Transport Minister

MATTER Expands AERA Electric Motorcycle Availability to Eight New Cities

MATTER announced plans to launch its AERA electric motorcycle in eight additional Indian cities over the next 45 days. Following its initial release in Bengaluru, the company will introduce the vehicle in Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mumbai, Jaipur, Surat, and Rajkot. Pre-bookings for the AERA are now available through the company’s website and Flipkart, with… Continue reading MATTER Expands AERA Electric Motorcycle Availability to Eight New Cities

MATTER Expands AERA Electric Motorcycle Availability to Eight New Cities

Steel Import Duty Raises Concerns Among Construction Equipment Manufacturers

India’s Construction Equipment (CE) industry has expressed significant concerns following the government’s imposition of a 12% safeguard duty on imports of non-alloy and alloy steel flat products on April 23, 2025. The measure, intended to protect domestic steel producers, is expected to disrupt supply chains and increase costs for CE manufacturers who rely heavily on… Continue reading Steel Import Duty Raises Concerns Among Construction Equipment Manufacturers

MG Showcases New Electric Vehicle Lineup at Shanghai Auto Show

MG Motor unveiled its new Cyber vehicle lineup at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show on Thursday, featuring the Cyber X ‘Box’ concept alongside the MG Cyberster MY 2026 and Cyberster Black 101st Anniversary Edition. The Cyber X concept, designed by Joseph Kaban, formerly responsible for the Bugatti Veyron, represents what the company calls a “global… Continue reading MG Showcases New Electric Vehicle Lineup at Shanghai Auto Show

GreenLine Deploys LNG Truck Fleet for Bekaert’s Logistics Operations

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd. has partnered with Bekaert to deploy LNG-powered trucks for the tire reinforcement technology company’s logistics operations. The initiative began with trucks stationed at Bekaert’s Ranjangaon Plant as part of a pilot program designed to reduce the carbon footprint of the company’s transportation activities. Each LNG truck is projected to cut up… Continue reading GreenLine Deploys LNG Truck Fleet for Bekaert’s Logistics Operations

Ascendion Acquires UXReactor to Expand AI-Driven Experience Design

Ascendion, a provider of AI-powered software engineering services, acquired UXReactor, a user experience strategy and design firm, in Bengaluru. This acquisition aims to enhance Ascendion’s ability to deliver human-centered digital experiences that accelerate business outcomes. The strategic move follows Ascendion’s recent growth initiatives, including the acquisition of Nitor Infotech, the launch of four global AI… Continue reading Ascendion Acquires UXReactor to Expand AI-Driven Experience Design