AUTO MINI Countryman C Launched In India At ₹Rs 47.50 Lakh, Now Made Locally

MINI India has launched the new MINI Countryman C in India, marking a significant milestone as the latest-generation premium compact SUV will now be locally produced in the country. The new Countryman C will be manufactured at BMW Group Plant Chennai and is available exclusively in a petrol variant. Bookings for the new model have […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

AUTO Routematic Partners Green SM, Plans To Boost Electric Corporate Mobility

AI-enabled corporate mobility solutions provider Routematic has entered into a strategic partnership with Green SM, the global all-electric mobility brand from Vietnam and part of VinFast, to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India’s corporate transportation sector. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during Green SM’s official launch in New Delhi, marking a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

AUTO Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Named Top Auto Exporter By Mumbai Port

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has been recognised as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, underscoring the Group’s growing contribution to India’s emergence as a global automotive manufacturing and export hub. The recognition comes after SAVWIPL exported more than 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port during FY2025-26, reflecting the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Becomes First OEM To Join Delhi-NCR Vehicle Renewal Plan

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland and its electric mobility arm Switch Mobility have become the first original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to partner with the Government of India under the newly launched vehicle replacement scheme aimed at modernising truck and bus fleets in the Delhi-NCR region. The first memorandum of understanding (MoU) under the scheme was […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors PV Eyes Growth In FY27 Through New Product Launches

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPVL) will focus on new product launches, a multi-powertrain portfolio and brand building to drive growth in FY27 while navigating macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, according to Chairman N. Chandrasekaran. In the company’s latest annual report, Chandrasekaran said TMPVL enters FY27 with confidence, backed by a strong product pipeline and continued […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Celebrates 30-Year Indian Journey With Imaginative AI Film

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has unveiled a new AI-powered brand film commemorating its 30-year journey in India, celebrating three decades of trust, pride and progress through the imaginative lens of a young child. The film recreates Hyundai’s evolution in India, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology to showcase the company’s transformation from a new entrant […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Mercedes Brings First Plug-In Hybrid S-Class, S 450e Priced At ₹2.20 Cr

Mercedes-Benz India has introduced its first-ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the flagship S-Class range with the launch of the S 450 e Launch Edition, marking a significant milestone in the luxury carmaker’s powertrain diversification strategy. The launch expands Mercedes-Benz India’s portfolio across internal combustion engine (ICE), battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Daimler Truck Scales Global Defence Business, Eyes €1 Bn Revenue By ’28

Daimler Truck is significantly expanding its presence in the global defence sector with the launch of a dedicated worldwide brand, Daimler Truck Defence, as the commercial vehicle giant seeks to capitalise on rising demand for military mobility and logistics solutions. The company said the new brand will consolidate its defence activities under a single global […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki’s Smart Maintenance Plan To Raise Ownership Experience

Maruti Suzuki India has introduced the Smart Maintenance Plan (SMP), a flexible prepaid after-sales service programme aimed at providing customers with a hassle-free and cost-effective vehicle ownership experience. The new offering is designed to give vehicle owners greater flexibility in managing maintenance expenses while protecting them from future increases in service costs. Flexible plans for […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO PV Wholesales Rise 27% In May, Auto Industry Records Double-Digit Growth

India’s automobile industry recorded its highest-ever sales for the month of May, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers registering strong double-digit growth, reflecting improving consumer sentiment and easier access to financing. According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), sales momentum remained robust across segments during May 2026, aided by a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO CarTrade Tech Launches Marketplace For Used-Car Buying And Selling

CarTrade Tech Ltd has launched CarTrade Used Auto, a platform for buying, selling, exchanging and financing used cars, as the company seeks to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing pre-owned vehicle market. The platform combines the strengths of CarWale and OLX India to create a unified, technology-led and asset-light marketplace for the used-car ecosystem. Growth […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO TAFE Appoints Auto Veteran Gopal Mahadevan As Its Group President

Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) has appointed veteran automobile industry executive Gopal Mahadevan as Group President – Growth & Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), bringing on board a seasoned leader with extensive experience in finance, strategy, business growth and corporate transactions. Mahadevan joins TAFE after a distinguished 13-year stint with Ashok Leyland and the Hinduja […]

CW Bureau · Jun 13, 2026