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MAHLE Expands Into Electric Vehicle Aftermarket with High-Voltage Charging Components

MAHLE Group has announced its entry into the electric vehicle aftermarket with high-voltage charging technologies, marking a significant expansion of the company’s service offerings. The automotive supplier will become the first to provide OEM-quality input filters and on-board chargers specifically designed for aftermarket applications. The new product line responds to the growing global registration of… Continue reading MAHLE Expands Into Electric Vehicle Aftermarket with High-Voltage Charging Components

Eicher Trucks and Buses Expands Driver Health Initiative with Nationwide Medical Camps

Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, has conducted health checkup camps for truck drivers at more than 20 locations under its Eicher Highway Superheroes Program. The initiative, carried out in partnership with Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, provided services to over 900 drivers across Andhra Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Karnataka,… Continue reading Eicher Trucks and Buses Expands Driver Health Initiative with Nationwide Medical Camps

Euler Motors Signs MoU with Pickkup.io for 200 Electric Vehicles

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Euler Motors signed a memorandum of understanding with Pickkup.io for 200 electric four-wheeler cargo vehicles on September 3, 2025, in New Delhi, expanding their ongoing partnership to support intracity logistics and last-mile delivery operations across Delhi NCR and Chandigarh Tricity. The agreement represents the third phase of deliveries between the two… Continue reading Euler Motors Signs MoU with Pickkup.io for 200 Electric Vehicles

Explainer: Lifting Sugar Ethanol Barriers: What It Means for India’s Auto Industry

The Central government has lifted all restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane sources for the 2025-26 Ethanol Supply Year (ESY), a move set to bolster fuel supplies amid the country’s ambitious ethanol blending targets with petrol.This policy shift, detailed in a recent notification, could push up the automotive fuel landscape by ensuring abundant ethanol for… Continue reading Explainer: Lifting Sugar Ethanol Barriers: What It Means for India’s Auto Industry

US Doubles Tariffs on Indian Tyre Imports to 50%

The US administration doubled tariffs on Indian tyre imports to 50% on most categories and 25% on specified categories on August 27, 2025, potentially disrupting India’s Rs 25,000 crore tyre export industry that supplies over 170 countries, with the US accounting for 18% of total exports. The tariff increase comes as Indian manufacturers were gaining… Continue reading US Doubles Tariffs on Indian Tyre Imports to 50%

Maruti Suzuki Bets on Victoris to Expand SUV Play, Eyes Exports to 100 Countries

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has unveiled its much-anticipated mid-size SUV, Victoris, marking a bold step in its strategy to deepen its presence in India’s booming SUV market and expand exports to over 100 countries. This happens to be MSIL’s first strong hybrid product to be sold via Arena dealerships. Positioned as a flagship under… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Bets on Victoris to Expand SUV Play, Eyes Exports to 100 Countries

Maruti Victoris gets 5-star BNCAP crash test rating

Maruti has launched the Victoris SUV today and along with its pricing and other details, the brand has also announced that its Creta rival has scored a five-star BNCAP crash test rating. The Maruti Victrois SUV achieved the top score in both adult and child occupant protection, making it one of the safest models in… Continue reading Maruti Victoris gets 5-star BNCAP crash test rating

Tata Motors Launches LPT 812 Truck with 5-Tonne Payload Capacity

Tata Motors launched the LPT 812 truck on September 3, 2025, targeting the Intermediate, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles segment with a 5-tonne rated payload capacity. The vehicle represents India’s first 4-tyre truck configuration with factory-fitted air conditioning, designed for urban haulage operations across multiple cargo categories. The launch addresses market demand for higher payload… Continue reading Tata Motors Launches LPT 812 Truck with 5-Tonne Payload Capacity

Flying Flea C6 Electric Motorcycle Wins Red Dot Design Award

Flying Flea, Royal Enfield’s city mobility brand, won the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Design Concept category for its FF.C6 electric motorcycle on September 3, 2025. The award recognizes the classic-styled vehicle’s design approach that draws inspiration from the original 1940s Royal Enfield Flying Flea motorcycle used during World War II. The FF.C6… Continue reading Flying Flea C6 Electric Motorcycle Wins Red Dot Design Award