LONDON, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wrisk Limited (“Wrisk”), the digital insurance platform specialising in embedded insurance for the automotive sector, today announced that Allianz Holdings plc (“Allianz”) has invested in the company as part of its recently announced Series B funding round, which was led by Alma Mundi Ventures and Opera Tech Ventures. The… Continue reading Wrisk welcomes Allianz Holdings plc as a strategic investor as part of its Series B funding round
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India’s automobile exports rise 24% in 2025 driven by robust demand
Passenger vehicle exports rose to 8,63,233 units, up 16 per cent as compared with 7,43,979 units in 2024. Automobile exports from India rose 24 per cent in 2025 driven by robust demand for cars, two wheelers and commercial vehicles in the overseas markets, as per the latest SIAM data. Overall exports last year raced to… Continue reading India’s automobile exports rise 24% in 2025 driven by robust demand
Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s Rs 35,000 Crore Pact, Vinfast’s Battery Localisation, JSW-Chery Hybrid Plan, Mercedes’ Price Play
The week of January 12-18 showed how quickly India’s auto market is widening into a multi-track story, where localisation, fresh investments and new technology bets are moving in parallel. On one end, Maruti Suzuki and the Gujarat government formally signed off on a ₹35,000 crore commitment for the Khoraj plant, underlining that scale and capacity… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s Rs 35,000 Crore Pact, Vinfast’s Battery Localisation, JSW-Chery Hybrid Plan, Mercedes’ Price Play
Vinfast in Talks With Battery Makers in India For Localisation
As Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast looks to strengthen and broaden its electric vehicle offerings in India, the automaker is in talks with multiple battery manufacturers in India, including Tata-Gotion, to localise battery production for its vehicles, according to a senior company official. “We try to increase our localization; it is very important. Since we… Continue reading Vinfast in Talks With Battery Makers in India For Localisation
Gujarat, Maruti Suzuki Formalise Rs 35,000 Crore Investment for Khoraj Plant: ANI
Maruti Suzuki India Limited and the Gujarat government formalized an investment agreement for a new manufacturing facility in Khoraj, with the automaker committing Rs 35,000 crore to the project, according to ANI. The investment letter handover ceremony took place in Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Maruti Suzuki Managing Director Hitachi… Continue reading Gujarat, Maruti Suzuki Formalise Rs 35,000 Crore Investment for Khoraj Plant: ANI
India’s Top 30 SUVs, MPVs In CY2025 – Hyundai Creta Pips Tata Nexon To Top Spot
If the passenger vehicle industry in India achieved its best-ever annual wholesales of 4.48 million units in CY2025, up 5% YoY (CY2024: 4.27 million units), then the credit once again goes to the utility vehicle (UV) segment which comprises SUVs and MPVs. The UV sub-segment continues to be the shining star of the Indian PV… Continue reading India’s Top 30 SUVs, MPVs In CY2025 – Hyundai Creta Pips Tata Nexon To Top Spot
New Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 Tire Turns Everyday Rides into New Adventures
GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 tire opens the road to a new generation of Adventure Touring tires, combining reliability, comfort and performance. This tire is designed for predominantly on-road use with confident off-road capability. Now available worldwide, this tire becomes the flagship of Michelin’s Adventure Touring range,… Continue reading New Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 Tire Turns Everyday Rides into New Adventures
Maruti Suzuki Begins Global Exports of VICTORIS SUV, Rebranded as ‘Across’
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commenced exports of its premium SUV VICTORIS, which will be marketed internationally under the name ‘Across’. The company shipped over 450 vehicles from Mundra and Pipavav ports, marking the beginning of the model’s global distribution. The SUV will reach markets spanning more than 100 countries and regions, with key focus… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Begins Global Exports of VICTORIS SUV, Rebranded as ‘Across’
Kia India Adds HTK(EX) Variant to Syros SUV Lineup at ₹9.89 Lakh
Kia India announced the addition of a new HTK(EX) trim to its Syros SUV lineup on January 16, 2026. The variant is priced at ₹9,89,000 for the petrol version and ₹10,63,900 for the diesel version, both ex-showroom. The expansion brings the total number of Syros trims to seven. According to Atul Sood, Senior Vice President… Continue reading Kia India Adds HTK(EX) Variant to Syros SUV Lineup at ₹9.89 Lakh
Hyundai Exter Crosses 200,000 Sales, Sees Slower Offtake for Last 100,000 Units
The Exter, Hyundai Motor India’s second compact SUV launched on July 10, 2023, has crossed the 200,000 wholesales milestone in the domestic market. As per SIAM data, the Exter had clocked a total of 199,289 units from launch till end-December 2025. The minuscule gap of 711 units to the 200,000 mark would have been bridged… Continue reading Hyundai Exter Crosses 200,000 Sales, Sees Slower Offtake for Last 100,000 Units