India’s Two-Wheeler Industry Poised for 6–9% Growth in FY2026: ICRA

ICRA Limited has forecasted a 6–9% year-on-year expansion in India’s domestic two-wheeler market for FY2026, driven by steady replacement demand, improving urban consumption, and resilient rural incomes—contingent on favorable monsoon conditions. Despite this optimistic outlook, recent performance indicators show mixed trends. Retail sales in June 2025 rose 4.73% year-on-year to 14.46 lakh units, up from… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Industry Poised for 6–9% Growth in FY2026: ICRA

Renault Launches Kiger Facelift at an Aggressive ₹6.29–11.29 Lakh to Sustain Sales Ahead of Duster Relaunch

Renault India has introduced the facelift of Kiger in the compact SUV market, with introductory prices ranging from ₹6.29 lakh to ₹11.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch comes as the company seeks to sustain sales momentum until the relaunch of the Duster, its most iconic nameplate in India. Renault closed FY2024-25 with sales of around 37,900… Continue reading Renault Launches Kiger Facelift at an Aggressive ₹6.29–11.29 Lakh to Sustain Sales Ahead of Duster Relaunch

Tata Elxsi Establishes ‘SUZUKI-TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center’ to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Programs

TRIVANDRUM, India, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, a Japanese multinational mobility manufacturer, today inaugurated the SUZUKI–TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center in Trivandrum, India. This dedicated facility is Suzuki’s first full-vehicle cloud-enabled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation center and represents the second engineering center established… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Establishes ‘SUZUKI-TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center’ to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Programs

Student Engineers Fuel their Industry Dreams at SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025

Even after heavy showers, the Buddh International Circuit buzzed with more than engine noise. SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025 had returned, louder, and more ambitious than ever. This wasn’t just a student competition. For over 50 teams from engineering colleges across the country, it was a practical ground and a launchpad for those looking for great placements… Continue reading Student Engineers Fuel their Industry Dreams at SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025

Tata Elxsi Establishes ‘SUZUKI-TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center’ to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Programs

TRIVANDRUM, India, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, a Japanese multinational mobility manufacturer, today inaugurated the SUZUKI–TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center in Trivandrum, India. This dedicated facility is Suzuki’s first full-vehicle cloud-enabled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation center and represents the second engineering center established… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Establishes ‘SUZUKI-TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center’ to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Programs

Casio America Announces Retirement of Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Electronic Musical Instruments

Schmidt to retire after 19 years of leadership overseeing Casio’s Privia, Celviano and Casiotone products in the US; Brian Piccolo to assume EMI Division responsibilities. DOVER, N.J., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Casio America, Inc. today announced that Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of the company’s Electronic Musical Instruments (EMI) Division, will retire on September 30,… Continue reading Casio America Announces Retirement of Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Electronic Musical Instruments

Tata Elxsi Establishes ‘SUZUKI-TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center’ to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Programs

TRIVANDRUM, India, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, a Japanese multinational mobility manufacturer, today inaugurated the SUZUKI–TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center in Trivandrum, India. This dedicated facility is Suzuki’s first full-vehicle cloud-enabled Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation center and represents the second engineering center established… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Establishes ‘SUZUKI-TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center’ to Accelerate Software-Defined Vehicle Programs

MOL, Suzuki and TradeWaltz to collaborate in automobile trade between India and Africa

The MoU marks a concrete first step toward building a robust supply chain and enhancing the economic connectivity of the rapidly growing markets in India and Africa. Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL), TradeWaltz, Inc and Suzuki Motor Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to cooperate and collaborate in automobile trade between… Continue reading MOL, Suzuki and TradeWaltz to collaborate in automobile trade between India and Africa

Motorcycle Sales Down 6% to 3.7 Million Units in April-July, Dragged by Entry-Level Segment

The Indian two-wheeler market, after the first four months of FY2026, has registered wholesales of 6.24 million units, down 2.9% YoY (April-July 2024: 6.42 million units). The overall two-wheeler segment’s (motorcycles, scooters and mopeds) sales have essentially been dragged down by the tepid performance of the largest volume category – motorcycles. At 37,93,556 units in… Continue reading Motorcycle Sales Down 6% to 3.7 Million Units in April-July, Dragged by Entry-Level Segment

July 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in July 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading July 2025 new car pre-registration figures