Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has officially added Bentley to its brand portfolio, taking over import, distribution, and service operations for the British luxury carmaker across India from 1 July 2025. The move brings Bentley under the same management umbrella as Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, and Porsche in the country. To oversee these… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India to Oversee Bentley Operations in India from July 2025
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Royal Enfield Emerges as India’s Fastest Growing Legacy Motorcycle Brand
Royal Enfield has emerged as India’s fastest-growing traditional motorcycle brand among established players, recording exceptional sales growth of 16.88% in the first half of 2025, according to Vahan numbers. The motorcycle division of Eicher Motors sold 458,933 units during January-June 2025, compared to 392,659 units in the same period of 2024, significantly outperforming most legacy… Continue reading Royal Enfield Emerges as India’s Fastest Growing Legacy Motorcycle Brand
Early Monsoon Give Hope to Auto Dealers in India
As the first showers of the 2025 monsoon swept across India, arriving eight days ahead of schedule and covering the nation a full nine days early, they did more than just break the summer heat. For the country’s vast rural economy, the rains heralded a season of renewed optimism, translating directly into brisk business for… Continue reading Early Monsoon Give Hope to Auto Dealers in India
MapmyIndia Mappls App Integrates with India Post’s DIGIPIN System
MapmyIndia Mappls has integrated India Post’s DIGIPIN system into its flagship Mappls App, creating India’s first comprehensive digital address system that enables users to generate unique digital addresses for any location across the country. The integration allows users to create precise, universally recognized Digital Pins through the Mappls App, addressing last-mile connectivity challenges that have… Continue reading MapmyIndia Mappls App Integrates with India Post’s DIGIPIN System
WTi Cabs Becomes Largest Uber Black Fleet Partner in India
Wise Travel India Limited (WTi Cabs) has become the largest Uber Black fleet operator in India, deploying premium vehicles across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore through its subsidiary WTi Fleet Pro Private Limited. The partnership positions WTi Cabs as the primary fleet operator for Uber’s flagship premium service, operating both SUVs and sedans including Toyota Hyryder… Continue reading WTi Cabs Becomes Largest Uber Black Fleet Partner in India
TVS Motor Introduces Updated Jupiter 110 in Nepal with New Features
TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of the new TVS Jupiter 110 in Nepal. Positioned as an upgrade in the commuter scooter segment, the new Jupiter 110 introduces design changes, additional features, and an updated engine aimed at enhancing performance and fuel efficiency. The scooter is powered by a 113.3 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine,… Continue reading TVS Motor Introduces Updated Jupiter 110 in Nepal with New Features
Hero MotoCorp and ASDC Graduate Women in Automotive Skills Training Program in Bihar
Union Cabinet Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan attended a convocation ceremony in Vaishali, Bihar, where women candidates completed training under the Saksham Project, a skilling initiative supported by Hero MotoCorp Limited and implemented by the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC). The event, held in Hajipur, marked the graduation of women trained in automotive… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp and ASDC Graduate Women in Automotive Skills Training Program in Bihar
Commercial Vehicle Sales Expected to Grow 2-5% in FY26, CareEdge Ratings Forecasts
Commercial vehicle sales in India are projected to increase by 2-5% in the fiscal year 2026, according to CareEdge Ratings, marking a recovery after two consecutive years of muted growth. The Mumbai-based rating agency released its forecast on July 7, 2025, indicating that both light commercial vehicles and medium and heavy commercial vehicles will contribute… Continue reading Commercial Vehicle Sales Expected to Grow 2-5% in FY26, CareEdge Ratings Forecasts
Is there a better hot hatch than the Honda Civic Type R?
I was quite a lucky child growing up. We lived at the end of a cul-de-sac, on which were four other houses with driveways. I could see each one through my bedroom window, meaning I had five cars to choose from in the fantasy world where I owned all of them – and had a… Continue reading Is there a better hot hatch than the Honda Civic Type R?
Inside the new range-extender that could change the world
Range-extenders have been in the mix of possible alternatives to pure-petrol and pure-diesel powertrains for nearly three decades, and with new eRE and eRE+ powertrain products from ZF Friedrichshafen arriving in 2026, we could start seeing more of them. It’s a technology that appears to be enduring. Citroën produced versions of the Saxo, Xsara and Berlingo back in the 1990s and… Continue reading Inside the new range-extender that could change the world