India’s utility vehicle (UV) segment is firing on all cylinders and how. Driven by the festive season as well as pent-up demand and, importantly, by the GST 2.0 transition which has made most vehicles more affordable, UV wholesales hit a new monthly high of 316,785 units in October 2025, surpassing the 300,000 mark for the… Continue reading Utility Vehicle Industry Poised for Record Sales of 2.8 Million Units in CY2025
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Andhra Pradesh Signs Rs 515-Crore EV Mobility Agreement with ThunderPlus-Led Consortium
The Government of Andhra Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a consortium led by ThunderPlus, along with ETO Motors and Roqit, at the Andhra Pradesh Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 18, 2025. The agreement, formalized with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, outlines a ₹515-crore Multi-Modal Electric Mobility and Charging Infrastructure Program. Chief… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh Signs Rs 515-Crore EV Mobility Agreement with ThunderPlus-Led Consortium
Kinetic Green Partners with Exponent Energy to Introduce 15-Minute Charging for Electric Three-Wheelers
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd. has entered into a partnership with Exponent Energy to deploy 15-minute rapid charging technology for electric three-wheelers in India. The charging solution targets the L5 and L3 vehicle categories, which include e-rickshaws and cargo carts used in last-mile transportation. The partnership integrates Exponent’s charging platform with several Kinetic… Continue reading Kinetic Green Partners with Exponent Energy to Introduce 15-Minute Charging for Electric Three-Wheelers
JLR confirms new Freelander SUV brand for China
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that an all-new Freelander SUV, developed specifically for the Chinese market, will make its debut in the coming months. It will be the first model from the newly revived Freelander sub-brand, created through JLR’s long-running joint venture with Chery. The revival of the Freelander name first surfaced in mid-2024, when… Continue reading JLR confirms new Freelander SUV brand for China
Hyundai Crater concept sketches revealed ahead of LA Auto Show reveal
Hyundai has released the first design sketches of the Crater concept, a rugged SUV study set to make its public debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show. The name Crater, not to be confused with the Creta sold here hints at something dramatic, and the sketches reinforce that impression. The Crater appears to be Hyundai’s… Continue reading Hyundai Crater concept sketches revealed ahead of LA Auto Show reveal
BMW readying i5 LWB sedan for India launch
BMW is gearing up to launch the long-wheelbase i5 electric sedan in India by early 2026, as confirmed by our sister publication, Autocar India. Set to be assembled locally at BMW’s Chennai plant alongside the iX1, the i5 will become the brand’s first locally produced all-electric sedan in the country. The India-bound BMW i5 LWB… Continue reading BMW readying i5 LWB sedan for India launch
Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
Montra Electric, the electric vehicle arm of the Murugappa Group, is preparing to expand its small commercial vehicle (SCV) portfolio with the launch of a new sub-3.5-tonne electric truck next year, and this will likely be followed by another launch of a light commercial vehicle (LCV) in the 3.5–7.5-tonne category, according to a senior company… Continue reading Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
Montra Electric, the electric vehicle arm of the Murugappa Group, is preparing to expand its small commercial vehicle (SCV) portfolio with the launch of a new sub-3.5-tonne electric truck next year, and this will likely be followed by another launch of a light commercial vehicle (LCV) in the 3.5–7.5-tonne category, according to a senior company… Continue reading Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
CNG Disruption Brings Mumbai Commute to a Halt
A major disruption in CNG (compressed natural gas) supply from Sunday afternoon crippled Mumbai’s transport network on Monday, leaving thousands of commuters, office-goers and students stranded across the city. The outage occurred after a GAIL pipeline inside the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) compound was damaged, cutting off supply to Mahanagar Gas Limited’s (MGL) City… Continue reading CNG Disruption Brings Mumbai Commute to a Halt
India Approves 17 Electronics Manufacturing Projects Worth ₹7,172 Crore
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has approved 17 new proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking the second tranche of approvals aimed at strengthening India’s electronics manufacturing capabilities. The approved projects represent a total investment of ₹7,172 crore and are projected to generate cumulative production worth ₹65,111 crore while creating 11,808… Continue reading India Approves 17 Electronics Manufacturing Projects Worth ₹7,172 Crore