AUTO Tata Motors Kaushalya Trains 23,000 Youth, Achieves 100% Placements

Tata Motors’ flagship Kaushalya Programme has enrolled more than 23,000 youth since its launch and enabled over 5,000 graduates to secure employment with a 100% placement rate, including more than 50 international placements, underscoring its growing role in building a skilled workforce for India’s automotive and manufacturing sectors. Launched in 2021, the industry-led skilling initiative […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

AUTO Zelio E-Mobility Opens Coimbatore Plant, Expands Capacity To 2.4 Lakh

Zelio E-Mobility has strengthened its manufacturing footprint with the inauguration of a new production facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, as the electric two and three-wheeler maker accelerates its expansion in South India. The new facility, spread across approximately 39,000 sq. ft., will support electric scooter assembly, storage, logistics and allied operations. It will primarily cater […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

AUTO MG Lines Up GO! Hatchback, Cyber SUV Concepts At Goodwood Festival

British iconic brand Morris Garages (MG)  has unveiled two all-new electric vehicle concepts,  MG GO! and MG Cyber Concept, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, offering a glimpse into the brand’s future design philosophy that blends its British sporting heritage with next-generation electric mobility. The two concept vehicles, making their global debut at the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 11, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp Strengthens Vida EV Portfolio With New VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh

Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand Vida has expanded its electric scooter portfolio with the launch of the Vida Evooter VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh, a new long-range variant aimed at addressing growing consumer demand for extended range and faster charging. Priced at ₹1,43,990 (ex-showroom), the latest addition takes the Vida VX2 lineup to four variants as […]

CW Bureau · Jul 11, 2026

AUTO Renault India Ties Up With IIT Kanpur For Next-Gen Vehicle Engineering

Renault India has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to strengthen its vehicle research and development capabilities, leveraging the institute’s state-of-the-art National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) for advanced aerodynamic and wind-noise testing. The collaboration underscores Renault’s commitment to developing future-ready passenger vehicles through advanced engineering, innovation and closer […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

AUTO Havells Tie-Up Pixii AS To Develop And Launch BESS For Indian Market

Havells India Ltd. has entered into a strategic collaboration with Norway-based Pixii AS to develop and introduce advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for the Indian market. The partnership aims to strengthen Havells’ presence in India’s clean energy ecosystem by bringing modular energy storage solutions to customers across residential, commercial and industrial segments. Phased rollout […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Opens 6,000th Service Touchpoint, Plans 500 More In FY27

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has strengthened its after-sales network by inaugurating its 6,000th service touchpoint in the country, reinforcing its strategy of bringing quality service closer to customers as its vehicle parc continues to grow. The milestone facility, established with the support of a dealer partner, is located in Kozhikode, Kerala, and takes the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Volvo Rolls Out New Seater-Sleeper Coach, Raises Bar For Premium Travel

Volvo Buses India, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles, has expanded its premium coach portfolio with the launch of the Volvo 9600 Seater-Sleeper at Prawaas 5.0, targeting India’s fast-growing long-distance passenger transport market. The new coach combines premium seating and sleeper accommodation on a single platform, enabling operators to deploy the vehicle on both […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO DICV Strengthens Passenger Mobility Portfolio With New BharatBenz Buses

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has strengthened its passenger mobility portfolio with the launch of the BharatBenz Torqshift 1926 AMT heavy-duty bus chassis for intercity transportation and the BharatBenz 917 fully built bus for the growing compact bus segment. The company said the launches are aimed at […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Switch Mobility Unveils EiV9 Electric Bus, Targets 9-Metre E-Bus Market

Switch Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled new EiV9 electric bus at Prawaas 5.0, strengthening its portfolio in the rapidly expanding electric commercial vehicle market. Purpose-built for city transit, employee transportation and school mobility, the 9-metre electric bus has been designed to deliver higher operational efficiency, enhanced passenger comfort and lower total cost […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Nissan Launches Tekton From ₹10.49 Lakh, Bets On India For Global Exports

Nissan Motor India has launched the all-new Tekton premium C-SUV in India at an introductory price starting from ₹10.49 lakh for the T160 range and ₹14.99 lakh for the T280 range, reinforcing its strategy to expand its SUV portfolio while positioning India as a global manufacturing hub. Manufactured at Nissan’s Chennai plant, the Tekton made […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Ather Energy Teams Up With LICO To Advance Battery Circularity In India

LICO Materials, an integrated battery circularity company and Ather Energy, leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer have partnered to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for collecting end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and recovering critical battery materials, a move aimed at strengthening India’s battery circularity and reducing dependence on imported minerals. As part of the collaboration, end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from Ather’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026