Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited, has donated two Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances to Primary Health Centres in Takve and Yelse villages of Maval Taluka, Pune. The initiative aims to improve access to emergency medical care in rural parts of Maharashtra, with a total investment… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Foundation Supports Emergency Healthcare Services in Pune
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Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 Expected to Feature Hybrid Powertrains
Mahindra is planning to introduce hybrid versions of its XEV 9e and BE 6 SUVs, which are currently offered exclusively as electric vehicles. The decision aligns with the company’s strategy to expand its powertrain offerings and cater to a wider range of consumer preferences. In May 2025, Mahindra sold 2,604 EVs, with the bulk of… Continue reading Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 Expected to Feature Hybrid Powertrains
Renault to Launch Duster and Bigster Hybrids Within a Year of Petrol Variants
While we had reported earlier that hybrid variants of the new Renault Duster, and its three-row derivative, the Bigster, are under evaluation, we can now confirm that the Duster hybrid is expected to launch within 12 months of the petrol model. The Bigster is scheduled to arrive after the Duster’s launch, and will also get… Continue reading Renault to Launch Duster and Bigster Hybrids Within a Year of Petrol Variants
Deep Drive Podcast: Why Carmakers are Planning to go Big on Hybrids
While EVs may hold the key to a zero-emission mobility future, consumer demand so far has been way short of projections. At the same time, interest in hybrids is growing sharply. We discuss how hybrids fit into the big picture and carmakers’ plans to meet the growing demand. [embedded content] Go to Source
Hyundai: Going Beyond Business
In Andhra Pradesh’s tribal region, 50,000 fruit-bearing trees now grow across 240 acres of once-barren land, creating incomes for over 120 Chenchu families. In a reclaimed forest patch near Chennai, more than 5,500 native trees stand tall, where illegal dumping once thrived. In Gurgaon, a waste-to-energy facility recycles 7 tonnes of garbage daily, reducing over… Continue reading Hyundai: Going Beyond Business
HMSI Marks Environment Week 2025 with Nationwide Sustainability Initiatives
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) observed Environment Week 2025 with a series of environmental activities conducted across its dealerships and manufacturing units nationwide, starting from World Environment Day on 5 June. The week-long initiative concluded with a gathering at Hindon Honda in Ghaziabad, attended by HMSI’s senior leadership, including Sheshank Razdan, General Manager, Regional… Continue reading HMSI Marks Environment Week 2025 with Nationwide Sustainability Initiatives
DCVMI Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Cikarang to Support Regional Operations
Daimler Truck has announced the inauguration of its new manufacturing facility in Indonesia under Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI). Located in the Cikarang Industrial Area, the facility marks a key step in the company’s regional strategy to support commercial vehicle demand across Southeast Asia. Built on a 15-hectare site with an annual production capacity… Continue reading DCVMI Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Cikarang to Support Regional Operations
FTAs to Boost Demand, Not Slash Prices: Mercedes-Benz India’s Santosh Iyer
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) India-EU FTA and ongoing talks are unlikely to result in significant price cuts for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in India, as the company has robust local production. However, they hold substantial potential to drive economic growth and demand, according to Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India. In an… Continue reading FTAs to Boost Demand, Not Slash Prices: Mercedes-Benz India’s Santosh Iyer
Automotive’s Next Frontier: Why ‘Light and Smart’ is Driving the Future of Vehicles
With the fast-evolving automotive landscape, lightweighting has emerged as a non-negotiable imperative, transitioning from a mere engineering goal to a holistic strategy underpinning efficiency, sustainability, and the electric vehicle revolution. Amit Jain, CTO of Uno Minda, a diversified automotive components manufacturer, during a fireside chat at the Vehicle Lightweighting Conference organized by Autocar Professional, shed… Continue reading Automotive’s Next Frontier: Why ‘Light and Smart’ is Driving the Future of Vehicles
Sika Group Working on Separating Adhesives, Chemicals While Vehicle Recycling
As part of its sustainability push, Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika Group is working on separating adhesives and chemicals used in the vehicles at the time of recycling, according to Debanjan Ghosh, head of Automotive and Industry vertical at Sika India. He was speaking at Autocar Professional’s Vehicle Lightweighting Conference on Friday. Recycling chemicals and… Continue reading Sika Group Working on Separating Adhesives, Chemicals While Vehicle Recycling