Mahindra & Mahindra’s multi-pronged de-risking strategy has helped the company maintain production volumes despite ongoing global and domestic supply chain uncertainties, Executive Director Rajesh Jejurikar said. He noted that the company has acted on multiple fronts to diversify sourcing and build buffers for critical components. “We have put in place multiple de-risking and mitigation actions… Continue reading Jejurikar Says Mahindra’s De-Risking Measures Have Shielded Volumes Amid Supply Chain Volatility
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Battery Smart Unveils First Impact Report Showcasing India’s EV Progress
Battery Smart, India’s largest battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers, has released its first Impact Report titled “Redefining Mobility, One EV at a Time,” marking a significant milestone in documenting the company’s contribution to India’s electric vehicle transition. The report, validated by TÜV SÜD, presents comprehensive data on the company’s operations since its founding… Continue reading Battery Smart Unveils First Impact Report Showcasing India’s EV Progress
Mahindra Ramps Up EV Capacity to 8,000/Month as It Eyes 3X Penetration by 2028
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to raise its electric vehicle operating capacity from the current 5,000 units a month to 8,000 units a month by March 2026, following the addition of the new XEV 9S to its line-up. The company is currently producing 4,000–5,000 units a month. Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, said capacity… Continue reading Mahindra Ramps Up EV Capacity to 8,000/Month as It Eyes 3X Penetration by 2028
Vedanta Aluminium Expands Electric Forklift Fleet to 142 Units
Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its electric forklift fleet to 142 vehicles, establishing what the company describes as India’s largest industrial electric forklift operation. The expansion represents more than double the previous fleet size and spans the company’s operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The announcement coincides with World Sustainable Transport Day, observed annually on November 26… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium Expands Electric Forklift Fleet to 142 Units
Ultraviolette Opens Six Experience Centres Across Maharashtra in 48-Hour Expansion
Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its retail presence with six new experience centres across Maharashtra, launched within 48 hours. The facilities are located in Andheri, Vashi, and Thane in Mumbai, and Shivajinagar, Baner, and Kharadi in Pune. The expansion follows the recent launch of the X-47 Crossover motorcycle and UV Crossfade helmet. The new centres, developed… Continue reading Ultraviolette Opens Six Experience Centres Across Maharashtra in 48-Hour Expansion
India’s Engineering Hardware Industry Poised for Billion-Dollar Growth, New Report Reveals
India’s engineering hardware industry is on track to reach $296 billion by 2034, according to a new report launched today at the ICONN Summit 2025. The Engineering Hardware Industry Startup Ecosystem Report, developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), KPMG, and Synopsys Inc., presents the first comprehensive analysis of India’s hardware innovation landscape. The… Continue reading India’s Engineering Hardware Industry Poised for Billion-Dollar Growth, New Report Reveals
How Stellantis Is Using AI to Build Cars Faster and Smarter
Stellantis is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence across the vehicle development cycle, with the company’s Bengaluru Technology Centre becoming a critical base for engineering transformation and next-generation customer experience. A senior official at the centre said the company views AI as a catalyst that multiplies the effectiveness of skilled engineers rather than replacing… Continue reading How Stellantis Is Using AI to Build Cars Faster and Smarter
3000 miles in a classic Mini: Why it’s all over for my little Rover
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved Minis. I wasn’t really fussed whether it was a Morris, Austin, Innocenti, Cooper, Cooper S… just as long as it was a Mini – the classic-shaped one, not the later BMW-era cars. Four or five years ago, just before I could drive, I desperately wanted one… Continue reading 3000 miles in a classic Mini: Why it’s all over for my little Rover
Volvo EX30 Extended Range RWD Plus long-term test
The only significant way my situation differs from the typical EX30 buyer’s is that I’m not an empty-nester – my wife and I have an 11-year-old daughter in tow. As a result, the EX30’s introduction to Pringle family life has been a diet of short suburban journeys, mainly to and from school, football training and… Continue reading Volvo EX30 Extended Range RWD Plus long-term test
Best used executive cars to buy 2025
Jaguar did offer three key trim levels, so you can decide which level of luxury you’ll settle for. Even the entry-level S has LED headlights, 18-inch alloys, automatic headlights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, eight-way powered seats, leather trim, front and rear parking sensors and 360-degree cameras. The SE has 20-inch wheels, upgraded leather, a… Continue reading Best used executive cars to buy 2025