AUTO Maruti Brings India’s First Flex-Fuel Car, Widens Fuel Variants Portfolio

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has launched India’s first flex-fuel passenger car, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and more self-reliant mobility solutions. The company has introduced flex-fuel technology in the WagonR, one of its most popular models and a brand that has previously played a pioneering role in alternative fuel mobility […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Delhi-NCR Fleet Renewal Opens New Growth Avenue For CV Manufacturers

India’s commercial vehicle industry could be headed for a fresh replacement-cycle driven growth phase after the Union Cabinet approved a ₹9,585-crore fleet modernisation scheme aimed at replacing older trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region with cleaner BS-VI and electric vehicles. The two-year programme, which targets more than 2 lakh commercial vehicles, combines financial incentives, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp Launches India’s First 100cc Flex Fuel Motorcycles In Delhi

Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the country’s first flex fuel motorcycles in the 100cc segment with the launch of the new Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, marking a significant milestone in India’s transition towards cleaner and more energy-secure mobility solutions. The motorcycles were unveiled ahead of World Environment Day in New Delhi in the presence of Union […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

AUTO JBM Auto Commands Nearly Half Of India’s Electric Bus Market In May

JBM Auto Ltd has emerged as the leading player in India’s electric bus segment with a 49% market share in May 2026, according to data from the Vahan portal. The company recorded 157 electric bus registrations during the month, the highest among all industry participants, further strengthening its position in the country’s rapidly expanding electric […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

AUTO Samarth E-Mobility Launches Avore Electric, Bets On In-House Expertise

Samarth E-Mobility Pvt Ltd has unveiled Avore Electric, its new electric mobility brand, marking its entry into India’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler market with a technology-first approach built around in-house engineering and intelligence-led design. The launch has been accompanied by a brand film, website and social media platforms, introducing Avore Electric’s vision of creating electric motorcycles […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp Delivers Strong May As Dispatches Cross 5.7 Lakh Units

Hero MotoCorp reported a strong performance in May 2026, with total dispatches rising to 5,70,068 units, driven by healthy demand in the domestic market, rapid growth in electric mobility and robust expansion in international business. The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters had dispatched 5,07,701 units in May 2025. Domestic business sustains growth momentum […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Nissan India Registers 118% Domestic Sales Growth; Readies Tekton Debut

Nissan Motor India reported a 118% year-on-year increase in domestic wholesales in May 2026, marking its third consecutive month of domestic sales growth as the automaker continues to gain traction in the Indian market. The company recorded domestic wholesales of 2,948 units during the month, while exports stood at 5,023 units, taking total wholesales to […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Pune-Powered And Africa-Focused EV Firm Spiro Bags $215 Mn Funding

Spiro, the Africa-focused electric mobility platform founded by Indian entrepreneur Gagan Gupta, has secured a landmark $215 million investment round backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and Equitane to accelerate the rollout of electric mobility and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent. The funding will support the expansion of Spiro’s battery-swapping network, manufacturing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Toyota India Posts 7% Sales Growth In May; Hits 3 Lakh Hybrid Vehicle Mark

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reported a 7% year-on-year increase in sales for May 2026, supported by sustained demand across its product portfolio and growing acceptance of hybrid vehicle technology in India. The automaker sold 33,128 units during the month, compared with 30,864 units in May 2025. The May 2026 sales comprised 30,574 units in the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Renault Logs Ninth Straight Month Of Sales Growth, Posts 64% Rise In May

Renault India has recorded its ninth consecutive month of wholesale growth, extending a strong sales momentum that began in September 2025 and reinforcing its growing presence in the country’s passenger vehicle market. The Indian arm of Renault Group said cumulative wholesales between September 2025 and May 2026 stood at 38,225 units, marking a 46% increase […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Clocks 31% Sales Growth In May; EV Volumes See 56% Jump

TVS Motor Company, part of TVS Venu,  reported a 31% year-on-year increase in total sales for May 2026, driven by strong growth across motorcycles, scooters, electric vehicles and international markets. The company sold 566,585 units during the month, compared with 431,275 units in May 2025. Two-wheeler sales cross 5.4 lakh units TVS Motor’s total two-wheeler […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Fire At Mobis India Factory In TN May Temporarily Hit Hyundai Production

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is assessing the impact of a fire incident at one of its supplier facilities in Tamil Nadu, with the company indicating that the incident could temporarily disrupt production operations. In a stock exchange filing, the automaker said a fire broke out at a manufacturing facility operated by Mobis India Ltd […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026