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Hero MotoCorp Expands Presence in Sri Lanka with Four New 2W Models

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has launched four new products in Sri Lanka in partnership with its distributor Abans Auto. The company introduced the Xoom 110 scooter, alongside three motorcycle models – Hunk 160R 4V, Xtreme 125R, and HF Deluxe. Hero MotoCorp has operated in Sri Lanka since 2012 through… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Expands Presence in Sri Lanka with Four New 2W Models

River Crosses Rs 100 Crore Revenue, Hits 1,000 Monthly EV Sales Mark

River, an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Bengaluru, has reported revenue exceeding INR 100 crore within four years of its founding. The company’s electric scooter, Indie, launched two years ago, has reached monthly sales of 1,000 units as of March 2025. Aravind Mani, CEO and Co-founder of River, stated that the company has developed a… Continue reading River Crosses Rs 100 Crore Revenue, Hits 1,000 Monthly EV Sales Mark

Renault Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth Driven by EVs and Hybrids

Renault has posted a global sales increase of 6.5% for the first quarter of 2025, delivering 389,016 vehicles worldwide. The growth is attributed largely to strong passenger car sales in Europe, where the company recorded a 17.7% increase, outperforming a slightly contracting market. In Europe, Renault captured a 5.6% market share in passenger cars—up by… Continue reading Renault Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth Driven by EVs and Hybrids

Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Camdir Toyota Establish T-TEP and STAR Scholarship Program at ITI Roing

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), in collaboration with Camdir Toyota and the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has launched the 68th Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) and the STAR Scholarship initiative at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Roing. These programs are designed to provide technical training and financial assistance to students… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Camdir Toyota Establish T-TEP and STAR Scholarship Program at ITI Roing

Montra Electric Opens First e-SCV Dealership in Uttar Pradesh in Collaboration with MG RoadLink

Montra Electric, through its small commercial vehicle division TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited, has opened its first electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) dealership in Uttar Pradesh. Located in Lucknow, the dealership has been established in collaboration with MG RoadLink as part of the brand’s strategy to grow its presence in northern India. The new sales… Continue reading Montra Electric Opens First e-SCV Dealership in Uttar Pradesh in Collaboration with MG RoadLink

Allison Transmission Selected by All Three OEMs for India’s FICV Program

Allison Transmission has been selected to provide its 3040 MX cross-drive transmission for all three government-funded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) competing in India’s Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype program, the company announced on April 23, 2025. The program aims to replace the Indian Army’s aging BMP-II Infantry Fighting Vehicles with advanced, domestically manufactured combat… Continue reading Allison Transmission Selected by All Three OEMs for India’s FICV Program

Delhi to Ban Gasoline Two-Wheelers by 2027, Cap Fuel Cars per Home in EV Push: Reuters

India’s capital, New Delhi, has unveiled a comprehensive draft electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at significantly reducing air pollution and promoting sustainable transportation. As reported by Reuters on the policy proposes several stringent measures to transition the city towards cleaner mobility solutions. Key Provisions of the Draft EV Policy: Ban on Fossil Fuel Two-Wheelers: Starting… Continue reading Delhi to Ban Gasoline Two-Wheelers by 2027, Cap Fuel Cars per Home in EV Push: Reuters

Mahaveer Raghunathan to Race in 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship with AF Corse

AF Corse has officially announced its driver lineup for the 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship. The team will participate with four Ferrari 296 GT3 entries in the Endurance series and one in the Sprint series. Indian driver Mahaveer Raghunathan will race in the Pro-Am category, sharing car number 51 with Italian driver Lorenzo Ferrari. They… Continue reading Mahaveer Raghunathan to Race in 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship with AF Corse

India to Introduce Safety Ratings for Commercial Vehicles, Says Transport Minister

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways plans to launch safety assessment ratings for trucks and commercial vehicles, similar to the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP), announced Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. He made this statement while inaugurating a two-day workshop on vehicle and fleet safety organized jointly by the… Continue reading India to Introduce Safety Ratings for Commercial Vehicles, Says Transport Minister