The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Thursday launched India’s first fleet of electric heavy trucks equipped with swappable battery technology at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s maritime logistics transformation. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the inaugural fleet of 50 vehicles, with… Continue reading JNPA Launches India’s First Electric Heavy Truck Fleet with Swappable Batteries
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Montra Electric Becomes First OEM to Partner with Government’s NHEV Initiative
Montra Electric eHCV (IPL Tech), a subsidiary of the Murugappa Group’s TI Clean Mobility division, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Government of India’s National Highway for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) initiative. The company becomes the first electric truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India to collaborate with Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), the… Continue reading Montra Electric Becomes First OEM to Partner with Government’s NHEV Initiative
TVS Motor Company Acquires Engines Engineering S.p.A. to Establish Global Design Centre
TVS Motor Company has established a global Centre of Excellence (CoE) for design and engineering in Bologna, Italy, as part of its goal to offer premium mobility solutions in international markets. In tandem with this, the automaker has agreed to fully acquire Engines Engineering S.p.A., an Italian automotive design and engineering company popular for advanced… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Acquires Engines Engineering S.p.A. to Establish Global Design Centre
MAHLE Appoints Michael Macht as New Supervisory Board Chairman
MAHLE’s Supervisory Board has elected Dr. Michael Macht as its new Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment comes as Professor Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker steps down after serving as Chairman for 10 years and concludes his nearly three-decade association with the automotive technology group. The leadership transition was announced following the Supervisory Board meeting… Continue reading MAHLE Appoints Michael Macht as New Supervisory Board Chairman
Xiaomi EV Opens First European R&D Center in Munich
Xiaomi Corporation announced the opening of its first European Research and Development and Design Center for electric vehicles in Munich, Germany, representing a major milestone in the company’s global automotive expansion strategy. The Munich facility marks Xiaomi EV’s first R&D center outside its domestic Chinese market and positions the company strategically in one of Europe’s… Continue reading Xiaomi EV Opens First European R&D Center in Munich
AbhiBus Partners with Odisha State Transport Corporation to Expand Digital Bus Booking Services
Online bus ticketing platform AbhiBus has entered into a partnership with the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) to digitize booking services for government buses across the state. The partnership integrates OSRTC’s extensive network into AbhiBus’s digital platform, allowing passengers to book government bus services online. OSRTC operates 577 intercity and interstate buses, providing 4,800… Continue reading AbhiBus Partners with Odisha State Transport Corporation to Expand Digital Bus Booking Services
Honda BigWing bike prices go up to Rs 2.92 lakh
The updated GST 2.0 slabs have brought cheer to much of the automotive industry, especially smaller cars, scooters and bikes that now enjoy lower prices. But for big bike buyers, it’s a different story altogether. In fact, some of the hardest-hit models belong to Honda’s BigWing line-up, which has become significantly more expensive overnight. Honda… Continue reading Honda BigWing bike prices go up to Rs 2.92 lakh
Kinetic Green Launches Rs. 82,490 E Luna Prime Electric Motorcycle for Indian Commuter Market
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited has launched the E Luna Prime, an electric motorcycle designed specifically for India’s commuter segment. The new model builds on the success of the company’s existing E-Luna series, which has sold over 25,000 units since its recent launch. The E Luna Prime features 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlamps,… Continue reading Kinetic Green Launches Rs. 82,490 E Luna Prime Electric Motorcycle for Indian Commuter Market
Maruti Suzuki Invicto Achieves 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced that its premium strong hybrid utility vehicle, Invicto, has received the highest 5-star safety rating from the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The three-row hybrid SUV demonstrated robust structural stability and comprehensive safety features during the assessment, incorporating both active and passive safety technologies as part of Maruti… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Invicto Achieves 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
BMW G 310 RR, C 400 GT now more affordable
BMW Motorrad India’s line-up is dominated by large-capacity, multi-cylinder motorcycles, most of which have become more expensive under the revised GST slabs. However, two of its products have actually benefited from the tax update—the TVS-built BMW G 310 RR and the BMW C 400 GT maxi-scooter. The G 310 RR is now the only 312cc… Continue reading BMW G 310 RR, C 400 GT now more affordable