India and Canada have formally revived their Ministerial Energy Dialogue, signalling a renewed push to cooperate on critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and nickel—materials vital for electric vehicle batteries and the broader energy transition. The dialogue was formalised by India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Canada’s Minister of Energy… Continue reading India Eyes Canada’s Mineral Wealth to Power Its Electric Ambitions
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Minister Kumaraswamy Inaugurates SIAT 2026 at ARAI’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration
The 19th Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT 2026) opened today at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre, marking a significant milestone as The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) celebrates its 60th anniversary. Union Minister for Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the biennial event, themed “Innovative Pathways for Safe and Sustainable Mobility,”… Continue reading Minister Kumaraswamy Inaugurates SIAT 2026 at ARAI’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Hindalco Announces Major Aluminium Expansion in Odisha Worth ₹21,000 Crore
Hindalco Industries Limited has announced a substantial expansion of its aluminium operations in Odisha, including a ₹21,000-crore smelter expansion and the commissioning of new manufacturing facilities. The announcement was made on January 27, 2026, in Mumbai and Odisha. Expansion Details and Investment The metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group has revealed plans for… Continue reading Hindalco Announces Major Aluminium Expansion in Odisha Worth ₹21,000 Crore
India has got an opportunity to shape the future of mobility: Tata Motors’ Shailesh Chandra
India stands at a defining moment in its mobility and automotive transformation, with the opportunity to influence not just domestic markets but also global pathways, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Managing Director and CEO Shailesh Chandra said while addressing the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers’ Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026. Framing the transition as… Continue reading India has got an opportunity to shape the future of mobility: Tata Motors’ Shailesh Chandra
Avis India Launches Luxury Van Rentals for Groups Up to 25 Passengers
Avis India has launched a luxury van rental service designed for group transportation needs. The offering accommodates up to 25 passengers and is available for corporate travel, airport transfers, long-distance journeys and family trips. The fleet includes executive vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Toyota Vellfire, Kia Carnival, Toyota Coaster and Toyota Commuter. Customers can select… Continue reading Avis India Launches Luxury Van Rentals for Groups Up to 25 Passengers
Northern Ireland first in UK to introduce graduated driving licences
Northern Ireland will become the first country in the UK to introduce a graduated driving licence system for young and novice drivers, in a bid to reduce serious and fatal collisions. Due to be introduced on 1 October, the graduated driving licences (GDLs) will impose a night-time restriction on drivers aged under 24 for six months:… Continue reading Northern Ireland first in UK to introduce graduated driving licences
How epic failures can help car companies improve
Unsuccessful cars can sometimes be much more interesting than slam-dunk winners. Give me a Leyland P76 over, say, the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf, launched around the same time. It’s not just the vicarious interest of witnessing a metaphorical car crash that captivates me – it’s also the story behind it. No company sets out to make… Continue reading How epic failures can help car companies improve
LANXESS Secures 200,000 MWh Green Electricity Supply from VERBUND Through 2028
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has signed a three-year contract with VERBUND for the supply of green electricity to its German production facilities. The agreement covers the period from 2026 to 2028 and will provide approximately 200,000 MWh of renewable energy. VERBUND, Austria’s leading energy company and one of Europe’s largest hydroelectric power producers, will supply… Continue reading LANXESS Secures 200,000 MWh Green Electricity Supply from VERBUND Through 2028
Toyota Launches Tech Package for Urban Cruiser Hyryder at Rs 29,499
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced a Tech Package for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, priced at Rs 29,499. The package is designed to enhance the SUV’s in-cabin experience with advanced comfort and convenience features. The Tech Package comprises three Toyota genuine accessories available across all Urban Cruiser Hyryder variants. The ambient lighting system illuminates the cabin… Continue reading Toyota Launches Tech Package for Urban Cruiser Hyryder at Rs 29,499
Renault Targets India Market Share Recovery to 3-5% by 2030
On the back of accelerated product development and faster product launches, French automaker Renault is targeting to regain its market share in India’s passenger vehicle market, with an eye on a 3-5% share in the world’s fastest-growing market by the end of this decade. “Our objective now is to gain traction in terms of renewals.… Continue reading Renault Targets India Market Share Recovery to 3-5% by 2030