AUTO Mopeds On The Back Foot? TVS Holdings Maps It And Explains Why

India’s moped segment is witnessing a decline in demand as rising ownership costs, a narrowing price gap with motorcycles and increasing competition from electric vehicles erode its affordability advantage, according to TVS Holdings Ltd. In its Annual Report 2026, the core investment company and holding company of TVS Motor Company Ltd said mopeds, which account […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO Mercedes-Benz’s 140 Years: S-Class Journey Across India Kickstarted

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the India leg of its global 140 Years. 140 Places. transcontinental drive, celebrating 140 years since Carl Benz filed the patent for the world’s first automobile in 1886. The initiative features three Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury limousines, named Gotlieb, Carl and Bertha, on an epic journey spanning more than 60,000 km […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Bets On Global Markets, EVs And AI To Power Future Growth

TVS Motor Company is strengthening its global expansion, accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and electric mobility, and expanding its premium motorcycle portfolio as it positions itself for long-term growth across international markets. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Chairman and Managing Director Sudarshan Venu said the company’s international business […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Onboards Five Startups To Develop AI, Battery Tech Solutions

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has onboarded five startups under the fifth cohort of its Maruti Suzuki Incubation Programme (MSIP) to co-create innovative solutions spanning battery recycling, artificial intelligence (AI), procurement automation, customer engagement and software development. The selected startups—MiniMines, Easework AI, Sarvam AI, Siftly and CodeMate AI—will work with the company to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors And Castrol India Launch Used Oil Circularity Pilot In Karnataka

Tata Motors and Castrol India Ltd have joined hands to launch a pilot programme aimed at creating a traceable circular ecosystem for used engine oil, marking a significant step towards responsible hazardous waste management and sustainable mobility. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a structured system for collecting, storing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Bolsters Nepal Presence With Launch Of Apache RTR 160 4V

TVS Motor Company has strengthened its premium motorcycle portfolio in Nepal with the launch of new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, as the company looks to deepen its presence in the neighbouring market with a race-inspired performance motorcycle equipped with advanced technology and safety features. The latest Apache RTR 160 4V has been introduced with […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026

AUTO Pricol To Demerge Driver Information Business Into New Co Pricol Autotech

Pricol Ltd, a leading automotive technology and precision engineering products and solutions company, has approved the demerger of its Driver Information & Connected Vehicle Solutions (DICVS) business into Pricol Autotech Ltd, creating two independent listed business platforms. Following the demerger, Pricol will focus on its Actuation, Control & Fluid Management Systems (ACFMS) and Pricol Precision […]

CW Bureau · Jun 27, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp Unveils Passion+ Disc At ₹84,128 With New Front Disc Brake

Hero MotoCorp has launched the new Passion+ Disc, a feature-rich variant of its commuter motorcycle, as the company looks to strengthen its presence in India’s entry-level motorcycle segment. Priced at ₹84,128 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new Passion+ Disc combines updated styling, enhanced safety features and connected technology while retaining the brand’s focus on fuel efficiency and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

AUTO BMW Unveils Flagship X6 M60i xDrive In India, Prices The Beast At ₹1.78 Cr

BMW Group India has launched the new BMW X6 M60i xDrive in the country at an ex-showroom price of ₹1,77,90,000. The performance Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) is being offered as a Completely Built-Up (CBU) model and is available for sale from June 26. The flagship performance SUV-coupé is powered by a newly developed 4.4-litre V8 […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

AUTO DRiV Appoints MS Dhoni As First-Ever Brand Ambassador For India Market

DRiV, the dedicated aftermarket business group of Tenneco, has appointed cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its first-ever national brand ambassador as the company looks to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing automotive aftermarket. The partnership marks DRiV’s inaugural association with a celebrity ambassador and underscores the strategic importance of the Indian market for the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Refreshes Ntorq 125; New Colours, Graphics For Festive Season

TVS Motor Company, part of TVS Venu and a globally reputed manufacturer of two and three-wheelers,  has refreshed its popular Ntorq 125 scooter portfolio with the introduction of new colours and graphics for the Ntorq 125 Disc and Race Edition variants, as the company gears up for the festive season. The latest update follows the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

AUTO Bajaj Auto Bets On Premium Bikes, EVs And Exports For FY27 Growth

Leading two and three wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto Ltd will focus on strengthening its premium motorcycle portfolio, accelerating electric vehicle growth and expanding exports in FY27, despite rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The company said global trade disruptions, commodity inflation and supply-chain challenges could weigh on the operating environment. However, it remains optimistic about growth […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026