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Renault Group Boss Luca de Meo Steps Down

Luca de Meo has stepped down from his role as the CEO of Renault Group after five years in the role – with reports suggesting he will take over running the firm that owns luxury brands Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. The Italian joined the French company from Seat-Cupra five years ago, quickly launching the… Continue reading Renault Group Boss Luca de Meo Steps Down

Investigation confirms discrepancies at Ramkrishna Forgings, company to take corrective action

Ramkrishna Forgings Limited, a key supplier of forged components to the automotive and other heavy industries, announced today on Saturday the findings of a a joint fact-finding investigation which confirmed that certain erroneous entries/non recording of rejections at plants resulted in overstatement of WiP/Raw Material /Scrap Inventory as at 31 March, 2025 and as at… Continue reading Investigation confirms discrepancies at Ramkrishna Forgings, company to take corrective action

TVS maintains e-2W lead over Bajaj Auto, Ola and Ather in first two weeks of June

TVS Motor Co is maintaining the same growth trajectory that helped it top electric two-wheeler retail sales in April, when it became No. 1 for the first time, and May 2025. In the first two weeks of June, the manufacturer of the iQube has sold 11,841 units, which gives it a lead of 1,695 units… Continue reading TVS maintains e-2W lead over Bajaj Auto, Ola and Ather in first two weeks of June

TVS maintains e-2W lead over Bajaj Auto, Ola and Ather in first two weeks of June

Tractor Sales Maintain High Single-Digit Growth in May

India’s domestic tractor market continued to gain traction in May 2025, with sales rising 9% year-on-year, reflecting strong rural sentiment and early arrival of good monsoon. According to the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA), domestic sales climbed to 90,500 units in May 2025, up from 82,948 units a year ago. On a month-on-month basis, too,… Continue reading Tractor Sales Maintain High Single-Digit Growth in May

Hyundai Motor India Foundation Supports Emergency Healthcare Services in Pune

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

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