Category: US Motoring Press

Best small vans 2025

“Once you’ve experienced the ability of a Grenadier in the rough, it’s easier to forgive its foibles on tarmac. With the addition of all-terrain tyres, the Ineos is virtually unstoppable because its diffs and electronics optimise drive in all terrain conditions.” – Dean Gibson, senior road test editor. How we choose the best small vans Let’s… Continue reading Best small vans 2025

Volvo design chief steps down after two years

Volvo design chief Jeremy Offer has resigned after two years. His resignation comes just months after the departure of former Volvo CEO Jim Rowan, who was instrumental in his appointment.  Both executives had come into the car industry as outsiders: Rowan was previously the chief of Dyson and Offer had spent six years as the lead designer… Continue reading Volvo design chief steps down after two years

Hero MotoCorp Launches HF Deluxe Pro at ₹73,550

Hero MotoCorp launched the HF Deluxe Pro motorcycle at ₹73,550 (ex-showroom Delhi) on Tuesday, adding a new variant to its HF Deluxe portfolio. The world’s largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer introduced the entry-level motorcycle with advanced features and fuel-efficient technology across its dealership network in India. The HF Deluxe Pro comes equipped with a segment-first… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Launches HF Deluxe Pro at ₹73,550

Exide Industries Invests ₹100 Crore in EESL to Fund Bengaluru Battery Cell Plant

Exide Industries Limited (EIL) has announced an investment of ₹100 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), through a rights issue. This brings EIL’s total equity investment in EESL to ₹3,702.23 crore. The shareholding of Exide in the subsidiary remains unchanged at 100%. The investment was made by subscribing to 2.5… Continue reading Exide Industries Invests ₹100 Crore in EESL to Fund Bengaluru Battery Cell Plant

Uno Minda Completes Acquisition of e-Drives Business Assets from Friwo Vietnam Company

Uno Minda Limited has officially completed the acquisition of e-Drives business assets in Vietnam from Friwo Vietnam Company Limited. The transaction, carried out through its wholly owned step-down subsidiary, Minda Industries Vietnam Company Limited, marks a key strategic milestone for the company. This acquisition aligns with Uno Minda’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence in… Continue reading Uno Minda Completes Acquisition of e-Drives Business Assets from Friwo Vietnam Company

Eraaya Lifespaces’ Subsidiary Ebix Technologies Wins ₹140 Crore Contract for Maharashtra-Wide NCMC Rollout

Eraaya Lifespaces has announced that its Indian subsidiary, Ebix Technologies Limited (formerly EbixCash Limited), has secured a ₹140 crore contract from the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for the statewide implementation of the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). This project, the first of its kind in India for concessionary passengers, supports the Government of… Continue reading Eraaya Lifespaces’ Subsidiary Ebix Technologies Wins ₹140 Crore Contract for Maharashtra-Wide NCMC Rollout

Mahindra Finance Announces Senior Management Change as Part of Talent Rotation Strategy

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (Mahindra Finance) has announced a change in its senior management team. As part of the Mahindra Group’s talent rotation strategy, Ketaki Suklikar has been appointed as the new Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Mahindra Finance, effective November 1, 2025. She will succeed Farida Balsara, the current CLO, who will… Continue reading Mahindra Finance Announces Senior Management Change as Part of Talent Rotation Strategy

Ultraviolette Rolls Out Gen3 Powertrain Firmware and Ballistic+ Mode for F77 Motorcycles

 Ultraviolette has launched a new Gen3 Powertrain Firmware for its F77 electric motorcycles, along with an upgraded riding mode named ‘Ballistic+’. The update, developed using data from over 8 million kilometres of real-world riding, is aimed at improving performance and responsiveness across all F77 variants. The new Ballistic+ mode offers a sharper and quicker acceleration… Continue reading Ultraviolette Rolls Out Gen3 Powertrain Firmware and Ballistic+ Mode for F77 Motorcycles

Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Cool in July as China Curbs Bite

A few months ago, purchasing an electric two-wheeler in India was straightforward. Walk into any dealership, choose your model, complete the paperwork, and ride home the same day. The Indian electric vehicle market operated on this efficiency, supported by a steady supply chain. At the center of this operation was a component: magnets from China.… Continue reading Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Cool in July as China Curbs Bite