As India intensifies efforts to shift towards cleaner mobility, policymakers are being urged to rethink their approach—not by choosing one technology over another, but by redefining how success is measured. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Governance at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, believes that a carbon-linked GST framework is essential… Continue reading “Tax the Emissions, Not the Engine”: A Pragmatic Pitch for India’s Auto Sector from Toyota Kirloskar’s Vikram Gulati
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“Software Is India’s EV Superpower”: R Velusamy on Building the Next-Gen Mobility Ecosystem
Electric vehicles are more than just a shift in drivetrain—they represent a shift in architecture, intelligence, and opportunity. For India, that opportunity lies at the intersection of EV adoption and software innovation. This was the central message from R Velusamy, President of Automotive Technology and Product Development and Joint Managing Director of Mahindra Electric Automobile… Continue reading “Software Is India’s EV Superpower”: R Velusamy on Building the Next-Gen Mobility Ecosystem
Exclusive: Tata AutoComp Eyes Aggressive Inorganic Growth as Global Expansion Accelerates
Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. (TACO), a leading automotive components supplier under the Tata Group umbrella, is poised to scale new heights through an aggressive focus on inorganic growth while maintaining a strong trajectory in organic expansion. The company, which recently acquired two key automotive interior suppliers in Europe—Artifex Interior Systems in the UK and IAC… Continue reading Exclusive: Tata AutoComp Eyes Aggressive Inorganic Growth as Global Expansion Accelerates
Tariffs at Full Throttle: 45% of U.S. Auto Sales Now in the Crosshairs – says S&P Global
President Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime is set to disrupt nearly half of all light-duty vehicle sales in the United States, triggering a potential reshaping of the country’s automotive supply chain and pricing landscape. “US auto tariffs could impact as much as 45% of light-duty vehicles sold in the US,” says Stephanie Brinley, Associate Director… Continue reading Tariffs at Full Throttle: 45% of U.S. Auto Sales Now in the Crosshairs – says S&P Global
TVS Motor Expands EV Presence in Southeast Asia with ION Mobility Integration
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) announced the integration of ION Mobility’s assets, intellectual property, and workforce into its operations, strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) footprint in Southeast Asia. The region, known for its growing demand for motorbikes, presents significant opportunities for EV expansion. TVSM has been a strategic investor in ION Mobility, a full-stack EV company… Continue reading TVS Motor Expands EV Presence in Southeast Asia with ION Mobility Integration
Hyva to Showcase New Transport and Handling Solutions at BAUMA 2025
Hyva, now part of JOST World, is set to showcase its latest innovations at BAUMA 2025, the international trade fair for construction, building materials, and mining machinery. This will be Hyva’s first participation in the event under the JOST World banner. The company’s exhibition, scheduled from April 7 to 13 at outdoor stand FN921/2 in… Continue reading Hyva to Showcase New Transport and Handling Solutions at BAUMA 2025
Valeo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Pune to Boost EV Offerings
Automotive technology supplier Valeo has strengthened its footprint in India with the inauguration of new state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly lines at its Pune facility, underscoring its commitment to advancing electrification in the Indian automotive market. The expanded facility will focus on producing the innovative 3-in-1 Combo unit—an integrated solution combining On-Board Chargers, DC-DC Converters, and… Continue reading Valeo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Pune to Boost EV Offerings
Exclusive: Fresh Off Chennai Takeover, Renault’s Luca de Meo Signals Bigger Role for India
Just days after Renault formally took complete control of its Chennai manufacturing facility from Nissan, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo made a high-profile visit to India—his second in less than 15 months—underscoring the country’s rising strategic importance in the company’s global operations. Addressing employees at the Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI),… Continue reading Exclusive: Fresh Off Chennai Takeover, Renault’s Luca de Meo Signals Bigger Role for India
Ducati Enters Motocross Market with Desmo450 MX
Ducati has officially unveiled its Desmo450 MX, the company’s first-ever motocross bike, at an event in Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Italy. The motorcycle combines Ducati’s racing heritage with innovative technology developed through testing by professional riders Tony Cairoli and Alessandro Lupino during competitive racing events. The Desmo450 MX represents Ducati’s expansion into the off-road segment and… Continue reading Ducati Enters Motocross Market with Desmo450 MX
Electric 3W industry scales new high in FY2025 but misses 700,000 milestone by 900 units
So near, yet so far. Just like the overall Indian EV industry, which missed the 2-million retail sales mark by a whisker in FY2025, the electric three-wheeler industry has fallen short of the 700,000-units milestone by just 927 units. At 699,073 units sold, year-on-year growth for this segment was 11% (FY2024: 632,642 units) and accounted… Continue reading Electric 3W industry scales new high in FY2025 but misses 700,000 milestone by 900 units