The first full week of 2026 set the tone for what is shaping up to be a decisive year for India’s automotive industry, marked by an unusual convergence of policy intent, product aggression and hard data that underscores how quickly the market is evolving. On the regulatory front, road safety moved firmly back into focus,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: V2V Mandate, BMW’s 2026 Product Plan, and India’s Record EV Year
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Driving with my mates changes everything
There’s a peculiar moment when, driving in formation with your mates, the rush kicks in. No longer are you Joe Bloggs trundling down the motorway. This is much more grandiose. You’re Burt Reynolds making a break for the border, Luke Skywalker charging at the Death Star. No matter how flamboyant the cars, the scenery or the driving, there’s… Continue reading Driving with my mates changes everything
2200-mile European road trip in a Jeep Wrangler
The gearbox is fine, too: you don’t have to think about it. Less tangibly, the thing has a sense of occasion – something, say, a BMW X5 will never match. Equally, the economy wasn’t terrible (for the entire trip, the brim-to-brim figure was 30.3mpg), and the 81-litre fuel tank means you can make plenty of… Continue reading 2200-mile European road trip in a Jeep Wrangler
Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes
The German automaker’s sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles. Go to Source
How we’d fix Lotus – with a 2+2 EV daily driver
Car lovers know a true Lotus when they see one. The brand’s core values are among the clearest of any marque on the road, harking back nearly 80 years to the earliest days of Colin Chapman. A real Lotus is low, sporty and compact, with a confident stance that implies fine driving qualities. The exterior… Continue reading How we’d fix Lotus – with a 2+2 EV daily driver
VIDEO: How Parag Satpute Is Positioning Greaves Cotton for 16–20% CAGR
India’s multi-powertrain transition, global manufacturing shifts, and strategic expansion into European markets position Greaves Cotton for ambitious growth. CEO Parag Satpute outlines the engineering legacy powering this transformation across energy, mobility and industrial sectors. Prerna Lidhoo speaks with Parag Satpute, MD and Group CEO of Greaves Cotton, on India’s pivotal moment in economic and industrial… Continue reading VIDEO: How Parag Satpute Is Positioning Greaves Cotton for 16–20% CAGR
Exclusive – Mahindra EV Charging Head Kedar Apte Exits; Anoop Kachhara Appointed Successor
Mahindra & Mahindra has appointed Anoop Kachhara as vice president and business head of EV charging infrastructure, following the departure of the current head of charging, Kedar Apte. Apte is moving on to pursue opportunities outside the Mahindra Group, the company said in an internal announcement. He had joined Mahindra as chief of international operations… Continue reading Exclusive – Mahindra EV Charging Head Kedar Apte Exits; Anoop Kachhara Appointed Successor
Government Restricts Sleeper Bus Production to Accredited Manufacturers After Fatal Fires
The central government has announced strict regulations for sleeper coach bus manufacturing, restricting production to automobile companies and facilities accredited by the Centre, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced Thursday. The decision follows a concerning trend of fire accidents involving sleeper coaches. In the last six months, six such incidents have claimed 145 lives, prompting authorities… Continue reading Government Restricts Sleeper Bus Production to Accredited Manufacturers After Fatal Fires
The Development and Adoption of Alternative Fuel Technologies Beyond Electric (e.g. Cng, Flex-Fuel) in Two Wheelers
Every big shift in India’s two-wheeler market seems to start with a simple question – what do riders need? And if we’re being honest, the answer has never really been just about price or performance. It’s about finding a bike that fits real life. These days, that also means looking at smarter fuel choices, cleaner… Continue reading The Development and Adoption of Alternative Fuel Technologies Beyond Electric (e.g. Cng, Flex-Fuel) in Two Wheelers
How India’s Evolving Supply Chains Will Shape the Auto Industry – Expectations from the Upcoming Budget
India’s auto industry enters 2026 on a strong footing, with broad-based recovery across segments and a clear pivot toward clean mobility. Overall, the vehicle production across categories has been growing by over 4% year on year (YTD till October 25). The auto-component sector mirrored this momentum, reaching ₹6.73 lakh crore (US$80.2 billion) in FY25—a 9.6%… Continue reading How India’s Evolving Supply Chains Will Shape the Auto Industry – Expectations from the Upcoming Budget