The government is also restoring consumer rebates for electric vehicle purchases. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada announced Thursday a sweeping plan to offer billions of dollars in incentives and tax breaks for auto industry investment designed to help turn Canada into a global leader in electric vehicles. The new policies, Carney said, were meant… Continue reading Carney stakes Canada’s auto future on EVs as it pulls away from the US
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Delhi is e-rick capital, but half of its fleet runs in just 3 areas
Underage people driving e-rickshaws is a common sight. Delhi govt data on passenger e-rickshaws shows a glimpse of the city’s sharply uneven mobility map, highlighting how this unsafe mode of transport often fills gaps left by an inadequacy of regulated last-mile connectivity. The city has more than double the number of active and registered e-rickshaws… Continue reading Delhi is e-rick capital, but half of its fleet runs in just 3 areas
Can China’s No. 2 automaker make it in America?
Transportation Autonomous Cars Geely may build cars in the US, but their software still has to follow cybersecurity restrictions. by John Voelcker Feb 6, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC Transportation Autonomous Cars Geely may build cars in the US, but their software still has to follow cybersecurity restrictions. by John Voelcker Feb 6, 2026, 1:00 PM… Continue reading Can China’s No. 2 automaker make it in America?
Bonfiglioli Transmissions Appoints New Chairperson and Independent Directors
Bonfiglioli Transmissions Limited has announced significant changes to its board composition, appointing Ravindra Pisharody as Chairperson and Independent Director while adding two new independent directors to strengthen its governance structure. The company, which operates as one of India’s leading mechanical and electro-mechanical power transmission solutions providers, confirmed the appointments of Sundaresan Ananthanarayanan and Rossella Schiavini… Continue reading Bonfiglioli Transmissions Appoints New Chairperson and Independent Directors
India Scraps Small Car Exemption in Emissions Rules After Automaker Complaints, Reuters Says
India has eliminated a planned concession for small cars in its upcoming fuel-efficiency rules after automakers including Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra argued it would benefit only one company, Reuters reported. A September draft had proposed leniency for petrol cars weighing 909 kg (2,004 lb) or less—a carve-out widely seen as favouring Maruti Suzuki,… Continue reading India Scraps Small Car Exemption in Emissions Rules After Automaker Complaints, Reuters Says
Autocar Professional’s February 1, 2026 Edition is out!
This month’s cover story examines why the construction equipment sector is experiencing a rare and complex slowdown, even as exports rise and mining demand rebounds. What’s causing the slump? We trace the disconnect between policy intent and ground reality: safeguard duty loopholes exposed by the Indira Dock episode, election-driven project delays, stretched state finances, and… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s February 1, 2026 Edition is out!
Hero MotoCorp Identifies Five Pillars to Drive Next Phase of Expansion
Hero MotoCorp Ltd has identified scooters, premium motorcycles, global markets, electric vehicles and parts and accessories as key pillars to accelerate growth and gain market share over the next few years. Speaking during an analyst call held after the company’s Q3 FY26 results, Chief Executive Officer Harshavardhan Chitale said these segments offer significant headroom for… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Identifies Five Pillars to Drive Next Phase of Expansion
TVS Motor Company Appoints Madhu Manral Srivastava as President and Group Head of Human Resources
TVS Motor Company announced on February 6, 2026, the appointment of Madhu Manral Srivastava as President and Group Head of Human Resources, effective immediately. She will be based in Bengaluru and brings cross-industry experience spanning natural resources, oil and gas, financial services, telecom, and manufacturing. Prior to joining TVS Motor Company, Srivastava served as the… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Appoints Madhu Manral Srivastava as President and Group Head of Human Resources
TVS Motor Company Appoints Madhu Manral Srivastava as President and Group Head of Human Resources
TVS Motor Company announced on February 6, 2026, the appointment of Madhu Manral Srivastava as President and Group Head of Human Resources, effective immediately. She will be based in Bengaluru and brings cross-industry experience spanning natural resources, oil and gas, financial services, telecom, and manufacturing. Prior to joining TVS Motor Company, Srivastava served as the… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Appoints Madhu Manral Srivastava as President and Group Head of Human Resources
Video – Rural India Powers the Aftermarket: ACMA’s Sriram Viji
India’s automotive aftermarket is undergoing a quiet but decisive shift, with rural India emerging as its next growth engine, even as vehicles become more electronics-driven and complex to service. Speaking to Autocar Professional on the sidelines of ACMA Automechanika 2026, Sriram Viji, President-Designate of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and Managing Director… Continue reading Video – Rural India Powers the Aftermarket: ACMA’s Sriram Viji