AUTO Ashok Leyland, Drivn Join Hands To Finance Electric Commercial Vehicles

Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group and one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles, to offer customised financial solutions to customers buying Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles. The partnership is aimed at making electric […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

AUTO Mercedes-Benz India Rolls Out Dream Days With Festive Offers, EMI Holiday

Mercedes-Benz India has announced the launch of its 2026 festive campaign, ‘Dream Days’, offering a range of financial and ownership benefits to customers during the festive season. The campaign will run from August to October 2026, beginning August 11, and will offer benefits including a three-month EMI holiday on the GLA and GLC, a 6.99% […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

AUTO Hector Turns 7: JSW MG Motor India Offers Benefits Worth Up To ₹60,000

JSW MG Motor India has announced a special anniversary programme for the MG Hector as the SUV completes seven years in India, offering customers benefits of up to ₹60,000 on eligible purchases during August 2026. The limited-period programme includes exchange benefits, loyalty rewards, corporate benefits and anniversary discounts, providing prospective Hector buyers with additional value […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

AUTO Ducati Launches Fifth-Generation Monster In India From ₹13.99 Lakh

Ducati has launched the fifth-generation Monster in India, bringing a completely revamped version of its iconic naked sports motorcycle to the market with prices starting at ₹13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Monster arrives in India after winning the Red Dot Design Award – Product Design 2026, one of the world’s prominent design accolades. The award […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

AUTO Bluelinked: Hyundai Motor India Eyes 1 Million Connected Cars By 2027

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is targeting cumulative sales of 1 million connected cars by 2027, as connected mobility gains traction among Indian car buyers. The automaker currently has more than 0.8 million Hyundai connected cars on Indian roads, powered by its AI-enabled connected car platform, Hyundai Bluelink. The company said the milestone reflects growing […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

AUTO Mahindra Group Appoints Shveta Arya As Group Chief Strategy Officer

The Mahindra Group has appointed Shveta Arya as its Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective September 15, 2026, as the conglomerate strengthens its focus on growth opportunities, value creation and long-term strategic advantage across its diverse portfolio. Arya will also become part of the senior management of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. In her new role, she […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Set To Take Production Capacity To 3.65 Mn Units By FY31

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is rapidly expanding its manufacturing footprint, with installed production capacity set to rise to 3.65 million vehicles annually by the end of FY2030-31, Chairman R C Bhargava said. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Bhargava said two production lines have already been commissioned at Kharkhoda, […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Sees Small-Car Market Gaining Pace Over Next Five Years

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), expects the small-car market to grow significantly faster over the next five years than it did during the previous five-year period, as the overall passenger vehicle market expands. The company is currently working on a detailed assessment of the likely growth trajectory of the Indian car market […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

AUTO Ola Electric Eyes Defence, Aerospace Demand To Scale Up Cell Business

Ola Electric is expanding the addressable market for its in-house battery cells beyond electric vehicles and conventional energy storage, with the company entering into MoUs covering defence and UAV applications, near-space constellation platforms and utility-scale energy storage. The company said in its Q1FY27 shareholders’ letter that these new demand pools could create an additional growth […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

AUTO Ola Electric Narrows Q1 Net Loss To ₹336 Cr Despite 45% Revenue Drop

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd reported a narrower consolidated net loss of ₹336 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), compared with ₹428 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, even as revenue declined sharply amid a business reset undertaken during FY26. The electric two-wheeler maker’s revenue from operations fell 45% to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp Q1 PAT Rises 29% To ₹1,454 Cr; Revenue At ₹12,999 Cr

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, reported a strong performance for the first quarter of FY27, with standalone profit after tax (PAT) rising 29% year-on-year to ₹1,454 crore, driven by robust demand across premium motorcycles, scooters, electric vehicles, commuter models and international markets. The company posted revenue from operations of ₹12,999 […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

AUTO One In Three Bajaj Vehicles Is Electric, Says Rajiv Bajaj On The EV Revolution

Electric vehicles now account for 30% of Bajaj Auto’s domestic sales, with one in every three Bajaj vehicles sold in India being electric, Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said, underlining the company’s rapid transformation into one of India’s leading electric mobility players. Addressing the fifth annual convocation of Mahindra University, Bajaj said speed, innovation and decisive […]

CW Bureau · Aug 6, 2026