AUTO TVS Motor Rolls Out Entry-Level Orbiter, Adds Battery Subscription

TVS Motor Company has strengthened its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of the  Orbiter V1, a new variant designed to make EV commuting more accessible for urban riders. Alongside the launch, the company also introduced a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model across its electric scooter lineup, offering customers a flexible ownership option. With the addition of […]

CW Bureau · Mar 12, 2026

AUTO Kinetic Receives ₹40 Cr Promoter Infusion To Boost EV Parts Business

Kinetic Engineering Ltd (KEL), the flagship company of the Kinetic Group and a long-standing player in India’s automotive component sector, has received an additional ₹40 crore capital infusion from its promoter group to support its strategic transformation and expansion in the evolving mobility ecosystem. The investment has been made through the conversion of warrants, subject […]

CW Bureau · Mar 11, 2026

AUTO John Deere Unveils 130 HP 5M Series Tractor In India, Eyes Precision Agri

John Deere has unveiled its 5M Series 5130M (130 HP) tractor in India as part of its Power & Technology Show,  reiterating the company’s focus on precision agriculture, digital farming solutions and advanced farm mechanisation. The launch marks another step in John Deere’s efforts to bring technology-driven agricultural solutions to Indian farmers, helping improve productivity […]

CW Bureau · Mar 11, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Breaks Ground For ₹500-Cr EV Battery Pack Factory

Ashok Leyland, the flagship commercial vehicle company of the Hinduja Group, has broken ground for a greenfield battery pack manufacturing facility at Pillaipakkam near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The project will involve an investment of ₹400–500 crore and forms part of the broader investment commitments made by the Hinduja Group under a memorandum of understanding […]

CW Bureau · Mar 11, 2026

AUTO Renault’s FutuREady Plan Targets Global Growth With India As Key Hub

Renault Group has unveiled its new strategic plan, futuREady, aimed at sustaining growth and positioning the company as the benchmark European carmaker globally, with India identified as a key growth and production hub. The strategy builds on the success of the earlier Renaulution plan and focuses on products, customer experience, technological innovation and operational excellence, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 11, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Venue Crosses 1 Lakh Bookings; Unveils Diesel Automatic

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has announced that its compact sport utility vehicle, the Hyundai Venue, has crossed one lakh bookings in India. Marking the milestone, the company also introduced a new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant, aimed at offering greater convenience and performance to customers in the compact SUV segment. The new HX8 Diesel […]

CW Bureau · Mar 11, 2026

AUTO Leadership Transition At VECV, Srinivas Elevated As MD & CEO

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), a joint venture between Eicher Motors and Volvo Group, has announced the appointment of B. Srinivas as its new MD & and CEO, effective April 1, 2026. The leadership transition marks a significant step as the company aims to strengthen its position in India’s rapidly evolving commercial vehicle sector. Srinivas brings […]

CW Bureau · Mar 11, 2026

AUTO Minda Corp Arm, Turntide Form JV To Develop EV Powertrain Solutions

Spark Minda Green Mobility Systems Pvt Ltd (SMGM) has signed a joint venture agreement with Turntide Technologies to develop and manufacture next-generation powertrain solutions for the electric vehicle industry. Under the agreement, SMGM, the wholly owned subsidiary of Minda Corporation Ltd, will hold a 49% in the new venture, while the UK-based Turntide will own […]

CW Bureau · Mar 10, 2026

AUTO Ola Electric To Offer ₹10,000 Benefits After India’s T20 World Cup Win

Ola Electric has announced ChampionMahotsav, a nationwide three-day celebratory campaign offering benefits worth ₹10,000 on its electric scooters and motorcycles, marking India’s historic third victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The limited-period campaign aims to extend the celebrations to customers by making electric mobility more accessible. During the ChampionMahotsav window, buyers can avail […]

CW Bureau · Mar 9, 2026

AUTO Radhakrishnan Is MD & CEO Of Daimler Truck Innovation Center India

Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI) has appointed Radhakrishnan Kodakkal as its new MD & CEO, marking a key leadership transition at one of the global truck makers’ largest technology and development hubs outside Germany. Based in Bengaluru, the innovation center plays a crucial role in the global engineering and digital development strategy of Daimler […]

CW Bureau · Mar 9, 2026