AUTO Keto Motors Gets GARC Nod, Targets STUs And Urban Mobility Operators

Keto Motors has crossed a critical regulatory milestone in its journey to scale up its journey in India’s electric public transport ecosystem. The electric vehicle manufacturer has secured CMVR Type Approval certification from the Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) for its 9-metre Urbanova KE9 electric bus, clearing the way for commercial deployment across the country. […]

CW Bureau · Mar 5, 2026

AUTO JSW MG Motor’s e-Hub Turns India’s Largest Unified EV Charging App

JSW MG Motor India has announced that its e-Hub by MG app has become the country’s largest unified EV charging platform, listing more than 22,500 charging points nationwide. The app now integrates 40 leading charge point operators (CPOs), including Jio-bp, Tata Power, Adani Total Gas, Shell India, Zeon Charging, Charge Zone and Bharat Petroleum Corporation […]

CW Bureau · Mar 5, 2026

AUTO Ultraviolette Unveils Battery Flex, Redefines Electric Bike Affordability

In a move aimed at accelerating electric two-wheeler adoption, Ultraviolette Automotive has unveiled ‘Battery Flex’, a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) programme that significantly lowers the upfront cost of owning its performance electric motorcycle, the X-47. Launched in partnership with Ecofy, a green-focused NBFC, the initiative allows customers to purchase the X-47 crossover at a starting price of […]

CW Bureau · Mar 5, 2026

AUTO India Auto Retail Hits Record High in February, Surges 25.6% Annually

India’s automobile retail sector has delivered one of its strongest February performances on record, underlining how policy stimulus and improving rural fundamentals are reshaping demand dynamics across segments. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total vehicle retails in February 2026 touched 24.09 lakh units, marking a robust 25.62% year-on-year […]

CW Bureau · Mar 5, 2026

AUTO CarTrade Tech’s AI Agent SuperDost To Power Instant Transactions

CarTrade Tech, the leading digital marketplace and parent company of CarWale, BikeWale, OLX India and Shriram Automall, has unveiled SuperDost, an AI-powered transaction tool aimed at enabling instant, high-intent transactions between buyers and sellers of automobiles and used products. Positioned as a live AI Agent, SuperDost operationalises the company’s ‘Matchmaker’ strategy by leveraging the combined […]

CW Bureau · Mar 4, 2026

AUTO Escorts Kubota Launches Shaurya Series Tailor-Made For South India

Escorts Kubota, a leading agri-machinery and construction equipment manufacturer, has unveiled the Powertrac Shaurya series, a new paddy-focused tractor range tailored specifically for the wetland farming conditions of Southern India. The launch marks the first time the company’s value-segment brand Powertrac has introduced a dedicated paddy and wetland tractor platform. The Shaurya series comprises five […]

CW Bureau · Mar 3, 2026

AUTO Ola Electric Launches Holi Mahotsav; Roadster Range ₹79,999 Onwards

India’s leading EV manufacturer Ola Electric announced the launch of its Roadster range with a special limited-time festive offer starting from ₹79,999 onwards as part of Holi Mahostav. The special limited time-offer thus brings Ola electric motorcycles directly at par with popular entry segment ICE motorcycles. The company’s Roadster X portfolio comes in 2.5 kWh, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 3, 2026

AUTO Suzuki Motorcycle Logs 1.23 Lakh Unit Sales In Feb, Expands Network

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler arm of Suzuki Motor Corporation, delivered a strong performance in February 2026, registering a 37% year-on-year growth as it continued to expand its product portfolio, retail footprint and community engagement initiatives across the country. The company reported total sales of 1,23,299 units during the month, compared to […]

CW Bureau · Mar 2, 2026

AUTO Nissan India Posts 23% Sales Growth In February; Gravite To Fuel Growth

Nissan Motor India reported consolidated sales of over 10,565 units in February 2026, registering a robust 23% year-on-year growth reflecting steady momentum across both domestic and international markets. Domestic wholesale volumes stood at 2,230 units, while exports surged to 8,335 units, underlining India’s growing strategic importance within Nissan’s global manufacturing and export ecosystem. Gravite Launch Marks […]

CW Bureau · Mar 2, 2026

AUTO Shriram Automall Mops Up ₹195 Cr In A Day At Its Flagship Auction Event

Shriram Automall India Ltd (SAMIL), a phygital marketplace for pre-owned vehicles and equipment, recorded business worth over ₹195 crore during its flagship e-Day pre-owned auto auction, SAMIL Utsav 2026. The landmark event witnessed more than 135 live auctions conducted simultaneously across the country, marking one of the largest synchronized pre-owned automobile auction events ever eld […]

CW Bureau · Mar 2, 2026

AUTO Mercedes Unveils New V-Class At ₹1.4 Cr, Calls It Private Suite On Wheels

India’s fast-evolving luxury mobility landscape has a new benchmark. Mercedes-Benz has launched the new V-Class at an introductory price of ₹1.4 crore (ex-showroom, all India), positioning it as a “Private Suite on Wheels” for the country’s growing base of ultra-affluent families, entrepreneurs and trendsetters seeking privacy, exclusivity and elevated travel experiences. Offered in both diesel […]

CW Bureau · Mar 2, 2026

AUTO Yamaha Strengthens Premium Bike Portfolio With XSR155 Black Variant

Yamaha Motor has expanded its premium motorcycle portfolio with the launch of the XSR155 in a new Metallic Black shade, priced at ₹1,58,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The latest colour option adds a bold, contemporary edge to the modern retro sport motorcycle, responding directly to strong customer demand. The Metallic Black variant, complemented by striking golden upside-down […]

CW Bureau · Mar 2, 2026