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

AUTO Drive Without Worry: MG Majestor Gets 5-5-5 Ownership Shield

JSW MG Motor India has rolled out a new long-term ownership initiative for its upcoming flagship SUV, the Majestor, introducing what it calls the ‘5-5-5 ownership programme’ aimed at delivering a hassle-free ownership experience for customers in the premium SUV segment. The initiative comes as the automaker prepares to launch the Majestor, positioned as India’s […]

CW Bureau · Mar 9, 2026

AUTO Make Way: Uno Minda Launches Powerful Trumpet Horn Range

Uno Minda has expanded its presence in the automotive aftermarket with the launch of a new range of advanced trumpet horns designed to enhance road safety and vehicle communication across passenger and commercial vehicles in India. The company, a major tier-1 supplier of automotive components to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), said the new product […]

CW Bureau · Mar 9, 2026

AUTO Hyundai India Refreshes Verna At ₹10.98 Lakh To Take On Sedan Battle

Hyundai Motor India has unveiled new Verna  positioning the upgraded sedan as a bold statement in the premium mid-size car segment at a time when SUVs continue to dominate buyer preferences in India. The new Verna will be available at a starting price of ₹10.98 lakh. With sharper styling, new technology features and an aggressive […]

CW Bureau · Mar 9, 2026

AUTO SHE Power: Sulajja Firodia Turns Kinetic Energy Green As Rivals Go Red

Sulajja Firodia Motwani’s transformation of Kinetic Energy into Kinetic Green is a striking example of how a legacy automotive brand reinvented itself by embracing electric mobility and sustainability. Legacy challenge and the need for reinvention The Kinetic Group, founded by H. K. Firodia, was once synonymous with popular two-wheelers such as the Luna and the […]

CW Bureau · Mar 8, 2026

AUTO Harley-Davidson, Hero MotoCorp Expand Premium Dealerships

Global premium motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson is strengthening its footprint in India through its partnership with Hero MotoCorp, with the launch of new full-line dealerships in Kochi and Bengaluru. The expansion takes Harley-Davidson’s network in the country to 22 full-line dealerships, reflecting the companies’ continued focus on India’s fast-growing premium motorcycle segment. The newly inaugurated outlets […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026