Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has crossed a milestone of selling over 1.1 million sunroof-equipped vehicles in India over the past five years. The company reported that more than 52% of its domestic sales in 2024 included sunroofs, with the figure rising to 54% during the first half of 2025. Sunroofs are currently available in… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Crosses 1.1 Million Sunroof-Equipped Vehicle Sales in Five Years
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Autocar Professional’s July 1, 2025 Edition is out!
Autocar Professional’s recent edition centers on lightweighting as a transformative force in the automotive industry, moving beyond a background consideration to become central to vehicle development strategies. Key highlights include insights from the recently held Vehicle Lightweighting Conference (June 12–13), which featured leading voices from OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and material innovators. Topics ranged from simulation-led… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s July 1, 2025 Edition is out!
Xperi Showcases HD Radio Tech for Indian Automotive Market
Xperi, a global technology leader in audio, imaging, and digital media, today emphasised the benefits of its HD Radio technology for the evolution of terrestrial radio broadcasting in India. With over two decades of successful commercial deployment in North America, HD Radio offers anefficient and enhanced digital radio solution for the Indian market. The company… Continue reading Xperi Showcases HD Radio Tech for Indian Automotive Market
EVMS Flags Illegal E-Rickshaws, Low-Quality Imports as Key Risks to India’s EV Growth
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers’ Society (EVMS), representing over 200 EV manufacturers including MSMEs, held a press conference at the Press Club of India to raise concerns over the increasing presence of illegal e-rickshaws and a surge in low-quality EV imports. The event was led by Shri Rajiv Tulli, General Secretary of EVMS. According to EVMS, around… Continue reading EVMS Flags Illegal E-Rickshaws, Low-Quality Imports as Key Risks to India’s EV Growth
EVMS Flags Illegal E-Rickshaws, Low-Quality Imports as Key Risks to India’s EV Growth
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers’ Society (EVMS), representing over 200 EV manufacturers including MSMEs, held a press conference at the Press Club of India to raise concerns over the increasing presence of illegal e-rickshaws and a surge in low-quality EV imports. The event was led by Shri Rajiv Tulli, General Secretary of EVMS. According to EVMS, around… Continue reading EVMS Flags Illegal E-Rickshaws, Low-Quality Imports as Key Risks to India’s EV Growth
Government Mandates ABS for All Two-Wheelers from January 2026
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, mandating that all two-wheelers manufactured on or after January 1, 2026, must be fitted with anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The regulations also require manufacturers to supply two protective helmets with each two-wheeler purchase, effective three months from… Continue reading Government Mandates ABS for All Two-Wheelers from January 2026
Honda India Foundation Receives Fifth Consecutive Bhamashah Award for Education Sector Contribution
Honda India Foundation received the Bhamashah Award for the fifth consecutive year in recognition of its educational initiatives in Rajasthan. The award ceremony took place on June 28, 2025, at Maheshwari Public School, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur, during the 29th Bhamashah Samman organized by the state education department. The felicitation ceremony was conducted in the presence… Continue reading Honda India Foundation Receives Fifth Consecutive Bhamashah Award for Education Sector Contribution
Force Motors Reports 13.16% Growth in June Vehicle Sales
Force Motors Limited recorded a 13.16% increase in total vehicle sales for June 2025, selling 2,889 units compared to 2,553 units in June 2024. The company disclosed these figures in a regulatory filing submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange on July 3, 2025. The growth was primarily driven by domestic sales,… Continue reading Force Motors Reports 13.16% Growth in June Vehicle Sales
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Reaches 500,000 Vehicle Production Milestone
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India announced on July 4, 2025, that it has manufactured 500,000 vehicles across its two production facilities in India, marking a significant milestone for the Czech automaker’s Indian operations. The production achievement spans two manufacturing plants located in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, formerly known as Aurangabad. Approximately 70 percent of the… Continue reading Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Reaches 500,000 Vehicle Production Milestone
Land Rover Unveils Defender OCTA Black Variant with Enhanced Styling
Land Rover announced today the launch of Defender OCTA Black, a new variant of its high-performance SUV that incorporates extensive black styling elements throughout the vehicle’s exterior and interior. The OCTA Black features black finishes on up to 30 exterior components, including the front undershield, rear scuff plates, and quad exhaust tips. The vehicle comes… Continue reading Land Rover Unveils Defender OCTA Black Variant with Enhanced Styling