GLOBAL MANUFACTURING DEMAND REBOUNDS IN JANUARY TO ITS STRONGEST SINCE MAY 2022: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

Manufacturers in Asia raise purchasing volumes in response to order book pick up – factories in China, Japan, Korea and India bought materials more aggressively in January North America’s supply chains at their busiest since May 2024 as US industrial economy shows resilience  Europe remains the laggard, with firms reluctant to restock, although there are… Continue reading GLOBAL MANUFACTURING DEMAND REBOUNDS IN JANUARY TO ITS STRONGEST SINCE MAY 2022: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

GLOBAL MANUFACTURING DEMAND REBOUNDS IN JANUARY TO ITS STRONGEST SINCE MAY 2022: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

Manufacturers in Asia raise purchasing volumes in response to order book pick up – factories in China, Japan, Korea and India bought materials more aggressively in January North America’s supply chains at their busiest since May 2024 as US industrial economy shows resilience  Europe remains the laggard, with firms reluctant to restock, although there are… Continue reading GLOBAL MANUFACTURING DEMAND REBOUNDS IN JANUARY TO ITS STRONGEST SINCE MAY 2022: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

US proposes boosting ‘Buy America’ requirements for government-funded EV charging stations

The Trump administration has pursued policies to boost the sale of gas-powered vehicles and cut EV incentives for automakers and consumers. US Transportation Department said on Tuesday it is proposing to boost American content in federally funded electric vehicle charging stations from 55 per cent to up to 100 per cent and require them to… Continue reading US proposes boosting ‘Buy America’ requirements for government-funded EV charging stations

Fuel price hike to steep fines, cab & auto drivers to hold protest in Telangana

The unions have also strongly opposed the expansion of corporate cab aggregators and the unregulated entry of app-based transport services. Unions representing auto-rickshaws, cabs, taxis, lorries and goods vehicles across Telangana have announced a statewide protest on Thursday. According to a joint call by several trade unions, including AITUC, CITU, INTUC, BRTU, TUCI, and others,… Continue reading Fuel price hike to steep fines, cab & auto drivers to hold protest in Telangana

JSW Motors’ India Car Launch Faces Delay Over China Parts Approval: Reuters

India’s JSW Motors has alerted government officials that its first vehicle launch may face delays unless import licenses for Chinese automotive parts are expedited, according to a Reuters exclusive report published Tuesday. The $3 billion automotive venture, part of billionaire Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Group, sent a letter to India’s industries ministry in December requesting faster… Continue reading JSW Motors’ India Car Launch Faces Delay Over China Parts Approval: Reuters

TVS Motor: The New King of India’s Electric 2-Wheeler Market

India’s electric two-wheeler market was, at one time, dominated by upstarts Ola and Ather. Then, in late 2024, the picture began to change, as Bajaj Auto—once the undisputed champion of India’s scooter market—emerged as a strong challenger in the high-growth electric two-wheeler market with its reimagined Chetak range. However, a little over a year later,… Continue reading TVS Motor: The New King of India’s Electric 2-Wheeler Market

India No Longer a Backup, but Central to Global Auto Strategy: Priya Kapur

India is no longer a fallback manufacturing base for global OEMs. It is increasingly central to global automotive strategy, driven by engineering depth, supply chain resilience, and growing electronics capability. Delivering the keynote address at the 60th ACMA Excellence Awards and 11th Technology Summit in New Delhi, Priya Kapur, Non-Executive Director, Sona Comstar, said India’s… Continue reading India No Longer a Backup, but Central to Global Auto Strategy: Priya Kapur

TVS Motor Delivers Electric Scooters to Vatican City State

TVS Motor Company delivered two iQube electric scooters to the Governorate of Vatican City State as part of efforts to advance sustainable mobility solutions within the Vatican’s operational framework. The delivery, completed on February 5, stems from a collaboration between the Vatican and Exelentia, which has previously worked on innovation and sustainability initiatives. TVS Motor… Continue reading TVS Motor Delivers Electric Scooters to Vatican City State

AUMOVIO Launches Image Campaign for ATE Brake Products in Aftermarket

AUMOVIO Aftermarket launched a new advertising campaign on February 11, 2026, in Frankfurt to promote its ATE brake brand to aftermarket workshops and dealers, featuring imagery that combines premium brake products with automotive craftsmanship under the theme “Masterpiece. When skill meets quality.” The campaign targets master mechanics, workshop owners, mechatronics engineers, and specialist dealers who… Continue reading AUMOVIO Launches Image Campaign for ATE Brake Products in Aftermarket

Mahindra Expands Service Network in Delhi-NCR with Training Centre and Mobile Units

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. expanded its aftersales service operations in Delhi-NCR on February 10, 2026, by launching a 26,000 sq. ft. training facility, deploying electric mobile service vans, and inaugurating five new service touchpoints to serve its SUV and electric SUV customers across the region. The expansion centres on three areas. The company established the… Continue reading Mahindra Expands Service Network in Delhi-NCR with Training Centre and Mobile Units