The landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been welcomed as a game-changer for regional economies and industries on both sides, with the West Midlands Growth Company hailing the pact as a major catalyst for investment, innovation, and job creation — especially within the automotive sector. Finalized after 14 rounds of negotiations, the FTA is… Continue reading India-UK FTA Set to Boost Auto Trade, Reinforce West Midlands’ Role as Investment Hub
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ASK Automotive Appoints Prashant Kumar Gupta as President & Chief Marketing Officer
ASK Automotive Limited, a leading manufacturer of braking systems and other automotive components, has announced the appointment of Prashant Kumar Gupta as the company’s new President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective May 7, 2025. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Gupta’s… Continue reading ASK Automotive Appoints Prashant Kumar Gupta as President & Chief Marketing Officer
Defender Rally Team Unveils D7X-R Prototype and Signs Peterhansel for 2026 Dakar
Defender has completed initial prototype testing of its Defender Dakar D7X-R rally-raid competitor in Morocco’s Sahara Desert, marking a significant milestone in the British adventure brand’s preparation for its works debut at the 2026 Dakar Rally. The company has also announced its first two drivers: 14-time Dakar Rally winner Stéphane Peterhansel of France and Lithuanian… Continue reading Defender Rally Team Unveils D7X-R Prototype and Signs Peterhansel for 2026 Dakar
Odysse Electric Launches HyFy Low-Speed Scooter at ₹42,000
Odysse Electric Vehicles has expanded its product lineup with the launch of the HyFy, a new low-speed electric scooter priced at ₹42,000 (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Designed for city commuters, students, and delivery riders, the HyFy aims to offer a practical and affordable electric mobility solution. Powered by a 250W motor and available in 48V and 60V… Continue reading Odysse Electric Launches HyFy Low-Speed Scooter at ₹42,000
Exclusive: Tata Motors Appoints Pinaki Haldar as SCV Business Head Amid Prolonged Decline and Strategic Reset
Tata Motors has appointed Pinaki Haldar as Vice President and Business Head of the Small Commercial Vehicle Product Unit (SCVPU) under the Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle (TMCV) division. He will be based in Mumbai and report to the Executive Director of TMCV, Girish Wagh. Haldar is a professional with over two decades of experience in… Continue reading Exclusive: Tata Motors Appoints Pinaki Haldar as SCV Business Head Amid Prolonged Decline and Strategic Reset
Michelin India Opens First Tyres & Services Store in Lucknow with Tyre On Wheels
Michelin India has opened its first Michelin Tyres & Services store in Lucknow, in collaboration with Tyre On Wheels, a local automotive service provider with outlets in Gomtinagar and Ashiyana Chauraha. The new store marks Michelin’s entry into the retail tyre services market in the Uttar Pradesh capital and aims to cater to the city’s… Continue reading Michelin India Opens First Tyres & Services Store in Lucknow with Tyre On Wheels
JOST Acquires Hyva for $398 Million to Strengthen Global Presence and India Focus
JOST Werke SE, a global supplier of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, has acquired Hyva, a Netherlands-based company specializing in hydraulic solutions, in a deal valued at $ 398 million. The move is intended to boost JOST’s capabilities in serving India’s commercial vehicle market and broaden its offerings across transport, agriculture, and construction industries worldwide.… Continue reading JOST Acquires Hyva for $398 Million to Strengthen Global Presence and India Focus
‘Infineum is investing in local manufacturing with domestic raw materials’: Harshad Jambaulikar
In this video interview, Infineum India’s General Manager talks about the company’s localisation roadmap for its range of petroleum additives in India, while also shedding light on how it is working on chemistries that enhance efficiency of ICE vehicles. Additives play a key role in determining the characteristics of engine lubricants for ICE vehicles, and… Continue reading ‘Infineum is investing in local manufacturing with domestic raw materials’: Harshad Jambaulikar
Volvo XC70 returns as range-extender SUV with 124-mile EV range
Volvo is reviving the XC70 name for a new range-extender [EREV] SUV for the Chinese market. The company’s first ‘extended-range plug-in hybrid’ has been previewed for the first time today ahead of a reveal in the coming months and a launch later this year. Volvo says the new XC70 is designed specifically “to meet the… Continue reading Volvo XC70 returns as range-extender SUV with 124-mile EV range
Volkswagen ID Golf: full details on hatchback’s high-tech rebirth
Speaking about the software platform recently, Grünitz said the real benefit was that it was “highly flexible and highly updateable”. He added: “With OTA updates I can introduce new functionality to our customers even after they bought the car, without them needing to bring it in for a service. That means it’s really the next… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Golf: full details on hatchback’s high-tech rebirth