NRB Bearings Corporation has established a New Product Development (NPD) facility in Columbia, South Carolina, marking the company’s entry into domestic manufacturing operations. Vice Chairman and Managing Director Harshbeena Zaveri inaugurated the facility on January 19, 2026. The center will serve NRB’s North American automotive customers, including Meritor, Magna, Dana, Daimler’s Detroit Diesel division, and… Continue reading NRB USA Opens Product Development Facility in South Carolina
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Explainer: How Toyota Is Taking on EV Anxiety in India With Buybacks and BaaS
In a bid to address the anxieties of prospective buyers about acquiring electric vehicles, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian arm of the world’s largest carmaker, has lined up a host of initiatives to ensure a peace-of-ownership experience as it launches its first-ever battery-electric vehicle, the Urban Cruiser Ebella. Unveiling the vehicle in Mumbai on Monday,… Continue reading Explainer: How Toyota Is Taking on EV Anxiety in India With Buybacks and BaaS
Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks
Kia has unveiled a sharp new look for the Niro, bringing it into line with the latest iteration of the brand’s ‘Opposites United’ design language. The new front-end treatment shrinks the silver plastic bar that wrapped around the bonnet of the previous iteration and introduces a taller headlight design similar to those on the Seltos, EV3 and… Continue reading Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks
Nissan’s 42% efficiency breakthrough: The new tech saving petrol
Combustion engine development is still important and the drive for efficiency will continue for as long as engines remain in use and the new Nissan e-Power system is a case in point. The first vehicle to use the latest, third-generation e-Power system, initially introduced in 2016, is the Qashqai, which began production in the UK… Continue reading Nissan’s 42% efficiency breakthrough: The new tech saving petrol
Ceat to Further Boost Capacity at Chennai Plant with Rs 1,314 Crore Investment
Tyre maker Ceat Ltd will invest Rs 1,314 crore to further boost the passenger vehicle tyre capacity at its Sriperumbudur plant in Chennai by around 35% as the company looks to cater to the anticipated good growth in the passenger car and utility vehicle category. “Our board has approved Rs 1,314 crore of capital expenditure… Continue reading Ceat to Further Boost Capacity at Chennai Plant with Rs 1,314 Crore Investment
India Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Enforce Toll Payment Compliance
The Government of India has notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing significant changes to vehicle registration and permit procedures to strengthen compliance with user fee payments at National Highway toll plazas. The amendments, which modify the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, establish a direct link between the clearance of unpaid toll… Continue reading India Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Enforce Toll Payment Compliance
ZF Inaugurates Electric Park Brake Production Line in Oragadam
ZF Group inaugurated its Electric Park Brake (EPB) production line at its Oragadam manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu on Monday, marking the company’s expansion into complete industrialization of electronically controlled braking systems for passenger cars in India. The line has an annual production capacity of 800,000 units at peak and is supported by an expanding… Continue reading ZF Inaugurates Electric Park Brake Production Line in Oragadam
MAHLE Secures Top Climate Rankings in 2025 CDP Assessment
MAHLE has maintained its position among global climate leaders by securing top ratings from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for 2025. The technology company received an A rating in climate change and A- in water security, placing it on the exclusive Climate A List alongside just four percent of assessed companies worldwide. The ratings validate… Continue reading MAHLE Secures Top Climate Rankings in 2025 CDP Assessment
Quantum Energy, EMO Energy Launch Electric Scooter for Delivery Fleets
Quantum Energy Limited has announced a strategic partnership with EMO Energy to introduce the Quantum Bziness EMO, an electric scooter specifically designed for last-mile and fleet operations in India’s delivery sector. The vehicle integrates Quantum Energy’s engineering capabilities with EMO Energy’s patented liquid-cooled battery technology, aiming to provide a cost-efficient mobility solution for commercial operators… Continue reading Quantum Energy, EMO Energy Launch Electric Scooter for Delivery Fleets
Zypp Electric Expands EV Fleet in Jaipur and Hyderabad
Zypp Electric has deployed 1,000 electric vehicles across Jaipur and Hyderabad within a month of launching operations in both cities, the company announced today. The expansion represents a significant milestone in the EV rental platform’s growth strategy as it extends its presence beyond major metropolitan areas. The deployment includes the establishment of two operational hubs,… Continue reading Zypp Electric Expands EV Fleet in Jaipur and Hyderabad