India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has completed 10 years of operations at its Chennai manufacturing facility. The occasion was marked by the rollout of the plant’s 5 millionth two-wheeler, an Aerox 155 Version S. Since starting operations, the Chennai facility has played a key role in Yamaha’s production strategy, catering to both domestic and international… Continue reading Yamaha’s Chennai Facility Celebrates 10 Years of Operations, Rolls Out 5 Millionth Two-Wheeler
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ZF Group Opens Manufacturing Plant in Coimbatore
ZF Group inaugurated its 19th manufacturing plant in India on Tuesday, establishing a new facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, that will produce axles and transmissions for construction and railway industries with an investment of €20 million (₹192 crores). The German automotive supplier and technology company opened the 10,000 square meter facility as part of its… Continue reading ZF Group Opens Manufacturing Plant in Coimbatore
ZF Group Opens Manufacturing Plant in Coimbatore
ZF Group inaugurated its 19th manufacturing plant in India on Tuesday, establishing a new facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, that will produce axles and transmissions for construction and railway industries with an investment of €20 million (₹192 crores). The German automotive supplier and technology company opened the 10,000 square meter facility as part of its… Continue reading ZF Group Opens Manufacturing Plant in Coimbatore
Hyundai Motor India Launches New VERNA SX+ Variant and Wireless Connectivity Adapter
Hyundai Motor India Limited announced the launch of a new SX+ variant for its VERNA sedan on Tuesday, alongside the introduction of a Wired to Wireless Adapter that enables wireless smartphone connectivity across seven vehicle models. The VERNA SX+ is available with both manual transmission and Hyundai’s iVT automatic transmission, priced at Rs 13.79 lakh… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Launches New VERNA SX+ Variant and Wireless Connectivity Adapter
WATCH: We test – and JUMP! – a Monster Truck
[embedded content] “You’re going to catch some air,” says Tristan England, driver of the JCB Digatron Monster Jam truck, the subject of this year’s Christmas road test. This was unexpected. If you’ll excuse the behind-the-scenes indulgence, sometimes we get a brief go in a Christmas road test vehicle, sometimes an extended run, but often –… Continue reading WATCH: We test – and JUMP! – a Monster Truck
Facelifted Kia Sportage due in UK this summer with 236bhp hybrid
The updated Kia Sportage will arrive in UK showrooms this summer, offering a choice of petrol or hybrid power. One of the UK’s best-selling cars, the crossover has been reworked to bring its styling into line with its newer stablemates, such as the Picanto, Sorento and electric EV3. The new treatment comprises column-like headlights and a… Continue reading Facelifted Kia Sportage due in UK this summer with 236bhp hybrid
Steelbird Helmets Introduces SBH-23 AVA Model with Enhanced Ventilation System
Steelbird Helmets has launched the SBH-23 AVA Glossy, a half-face helmet designed for summer riding conditions. The product was announced on June 4, 2025, and is now available at company outlets and authorized dealers across India. The helmet incorporates six built-in air vents to address ventilation challenges during hot weather riding. The design includes Italian-manufactured… Continue reading Steelbird Helmets Introduces SBH-23 AVA Model with Enhanced Ventilation System
Steelbird Helmets Introduces SBH-23 AVA Model with Enhanced Ventilation System
Steelbird Helmets has launched the SBH-23 AVA Glossy, a half-face helmet designed for summer riding conditions. The product was announced on June 4, 2025, and is now available at company outlets and authorized dealers across India. The helmet incorporates six built-in air vents to address ventilation challenges during hot weather riding. The design includes Italian-manufactured… Continue reading Steelbird Helmets Introduces SBH-23 AVA Model with Enhanced Ventilation System
Waaree Energies Receives Top Performer Rating in Global Solar Module Reliability Study
Waaree Energies Limited has been designated a “Top Performer” in the 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard published by Kiwa PVEL, an independent laboratory that conducts photovoltaic reliability testing worldwide. The Mumbai-based company achieved this status by having at least one module model perform as a top performer across all seven test categories in the evaluation.… Continue reading Waaree Energies Receives Top Performer Rating in Global Solar Module Reliability Study
Ashok Leyland Subsidiary Increases Stake in Switch Mobility to Nearly 100%
Ashok Leyland’s UK subsidiary Optare Plc has acquired an additional 1.01% stake in Switch Mobility Limited UK from Dana Ltd, the Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer disclosed to stock exchanges on June 3, 2025. The transaction increases Optare Plc’s shareholding in Switch Mobility from 98.56% to 99.57%. Combined with Hinduja Automotive Limited UK’s existing stake, the… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Subsidiary Increases Stake in Switch Mobility to Nearly 100%