EKA Mobility, an electric vehicle and technology company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shriram Green Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shriram Finance Ltd., to facilitate financing solutions for electric commercial vehicles (EVs) in India. The collaboration aims to support fleet operators, transporters, dealers, small businesses, and community organizations in adopting… Continue reading EKA Mobility and Shriram Green Finance Sign MoU to Promote Electric Commercial Vehicles in India
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Indian Government Doubles Renewal Fees for Vehicles Over 20 Years Old
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on August 20, 2025, announced amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, revising renewal fees for vehicles across India (excluding NCR). The new policy shifts the threshold for higher registration charges from 15 years to 20 years, targeting vehicles that predate Bharat Stage-II norms. As per… Continue reading Indian Government Doubles Renewal Fees for Vehicles Over 20 Years Old
Maruti e-Vitara series production starts tomorrow
Maruti Suzuki is set to commence series production of its much-anticipated e-Vitara born-electric SUV at Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat from tomorrow. The event will be see presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Keiichi Ono, the Ambassador of Japan, among other dignitaries. The made-in-India e-Vitara will not only… Continue reading Maruti e-Vitara series production starts tomorrow
India’s Two-Wheeler Industry Poised for 6–9% Growth in FY2026: ICRA
ICRA Limited has forecasted a 6–9% year-on-year expansion in India’s domestic two-wheeler market for FY2026, driven by steady replacement demand, improving urban consumption, and resilient rural incomes—contingent on favorable monsoon conditions. Despite this optimistic outlook, recent performance indicators show mixed trends. Retail sales in June 2025 rose 4.73% year-on-year to 14.46 lakh units, up from… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Industry Poised for 6–9% Growth in FY2026: ICRA
Skoda Auto India Launches Exchange Carnival Across Key Cities
Skoda Auto India launched its Exchange Carnival this August across its showroom network, providing customers with free evaluation of existing vehicles, special exchange bonuses on trade-ins, and spot booking benefits on the company’s model range, with mega events scheduled in six major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune. The carnival commenced in… Continue reading Skoda Auto India Launches Exchange Carnival Across Key Cities
Hyundai Motor India Gets Top Credit Ratings from CRISIL
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) received top-tier credit ratings from CRISIL Limited on August 21, 2025, with the rating agency affirming CRISIL AAA/Stable for long-term facilities and CRISIL A1+ for short-term instruments, reflecting the company’s strong financial position and operational efficiency. The ratings underscore HMIL’s financial discipline and risk management practices. CRISIL AAA/Stable indicates the… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Gets Top Credit Ratings from CRISIL
Escorts Kubota Enters 41–44 HP Tractor Segment with MU4201 Launch
Escorts Kubota Limited has announced the launch of its new tractor model, the Kubota MU4201, on August 25, 2025, in India. The launch marks the company’s entry into the 41–44 horsepower (HP) category under the Kubota brand. Designed in Japan and manufactured for Indian conditions, the MU4201 is intended for diverse agricultural applications, including haulage,… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Enters 41–44 HP Tractor Segment with MU4201 Launch
3000 miles in Cupra’s 328bhp super wagon
Time’s up with this understated hot wagon. Will we miss it? You bet Back in the gloomy days of Covid lockdowns, when most of our exposure to car company executives came courtesy of Skype or Zoom, we would occasionally be invited to fire up our laptops and join then Seat CEO Wayne Griffiths on a… Continue reading 3000 miles in Cupra’s 328bhp super wagon
Mercedes-AMG GT XX smashes electric car distance record
Mercedes-AMG’s new high performance GT XX concept – the recently revealed super-saloon that previews the next AMG GT 4-door coupé – has set a new electric car distance record having travelled 3405 miles in 24 hours. The new record, which was independently verified, was set at the Nardò test track in Italy where the concept achieved a claimed average… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT XX smashes electric car distance record
New Jeep Cherokee Revealed with Petrol-Hybrid Powertrain
The popular Jeep Cherokee SUV has made a comeback for 2026 model year and will go on sale in the North American market initially. The new Jeep Cherokee is larger than before, more refined, and now equipped with a highly fuel efficient petrol-hybrid powertrain. The redesign moves the nameplate into the fast-growing hybrid rugged SUV… Continue reading New Jeep Cherokee Revealed with Petrol-Hybrid Powertrain