AUTO Volkswagen Prices Tayron R-Line At Rs 46.99 Lakh, Steps Up Premium Play

Volkswagen India has announced the introductory price of its premium SUV, the Tayron R-Line, at Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom), marking a significant step in the brand’s push to further its aspirational portfolio in the country. Positioned as a luxury SUV for customers seeking a blend of performance and refinement, the Tayron R-Line combines progressive design, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 20, 2026

AUTO New Punch.ev Unveiled At ₹9.69 Lakh To Accelerate Mass EV Adoption

Tata.ev has rolled out the refreshed avatar of its popular Punch.ev, positioning it as a catalyst for the next phase of mass electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. Priced at an introductory ₹9.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), the new Punch.ev narrows the price gap with entry-level internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, bringing EV ownership closer to […]

CW Bureau · Feb 20, 2026

AUTO Qualcomm, Tata Electronics Set To Make Auto Modules In India

Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have announced a collaboration between the companies under which the latter, a leading electronics and semiconductor manufacturing company in India, will serve as a manufacturing partner for the former’s automotive modules. With this new cooperation, Tata Electronics joins Qualcomm Technologies’ global network of module manufacturing partners aimed at supporting the […]

CW Bureau · Feb 20, 2026

AUTO Ducati’s Panigale V4 Secures Prestigious 2025 Good Design Award

The Ducati Panigale V4 has clinched the 2025 Good Design Award, marking a significant milestone in its global design journey and completing a prestigious trio of international accolades. Announced from Borgo Panigale, Bologna, the award recognises the Panigale V4’s excellence in design, reinforcing its status as one of the most visually and technologically accomplished superbikes […]

CW Bureau · Feb 19, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Crosses One Million Production Milestone In Indonesia

TVS Motor Company has achieved a significant milestone in its international growth journey, surpassing one million units of cumulative production in Indonesia since commencing operations in the country 19 years ago. The landmark underlines the company’s success in building a resilient manufacturing base in Southeast Asia and its long-term commitment to serving both domestic and […]

CW Bureau · Feb 18, 2026

AUTO Valeo To Invest €200 Mn In India Plants, Target €700 Mn Sales By 2028

Valeo, a global automotive technology major and partner to leading automakers worldwide, has announced plans to invest more than €200 million over the coming years to significantly expand its industrial and engineering footprint in India. The investment marks a  major push to triple Valeo’s India sales to around €700 million by 2028 and position the […]

CW Bureau · Feb 18, 2026

AUTO Two-Wheeler Volume To Rise 7-9%, Surpass 29 Mn Units Next Fiscal

India’s two-wheeler industry is expected to grow at 7-9% in fiscal 2027, taking volumes to the 29-million-unit mark. Domestic market, which remains the industry’s largest base, is likely to hold steady on improved affordability following Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates rationalisation, while exports are set to outpace the home market for the third consecutive […]

CW Bureau · Feb 18, 2026

AUTO South Can Lead India’s Green Mobility Transition, Says New Kearney Report

South India is well positioned to lead India’s next phase of green mobility transformation, combining industrial strength, policy momentum and execution capability to decarbonise transport while driving competitiveness and job creation, according to a new report released at the CII Green Mobility Summit in Chennai. Titled Accelerating India’s Green Mobility Transition: Pathways for South India, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 18, 2026

AUTO Nissan Motor Unveils Gravite, Signals Long-Time India Commitment

Nissan Motor India has announced the launch of Gravite, a bold new 7-seater MPV priced at an introductory ₹5.65 lakh, marking a renewed push in the company’s India strategy. Positioned as a game-changing family vehicle, Gravite is the first model to be introduced under Nissan’s renewed product offensive and underlines its sharpened focus on growth […]

CW Bureau · Feb 18, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Puts Product Innovation At Core,  LCV Is Key Priority

Hinduja flagship commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland is expanding its competitive edge by placing product development and technology innovation at the centre of its growth strategy, even as the company delivered a record-breaking third quarter across financial and operational metrics. The Chennai-based company reported its highest-ever Q3 volumes, revenue, EBITDA, margins, profit before tax and […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 18, 2026

AUTO Maruti Begins eVitara Deliveries; BaaS Model To Rev Up EV Sales

India’s largest passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki has commenced deliveries of its electric SUV, the eVitara, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term electric mobility strategy. The launch signals Maruti Suzuki’s intent to scale EV adoption through flexible ownership models, extensive service readiness and a charging ecosystem aligned with its mass-market footprint. A key […]

CW Bureau · Feb 17, 2026

AUTO Apollo Tyres Plans ₹5,800-Cr Capex For AP Unit, Europe Restructuring On

Riding on robust domestic demand, Apollo Tyres Ltd reported strong double-digit growth across channels in India, even as Europe remained subdued, prompting the company to sharpen its focus on premiumisation, product approvals and capacity expansion. “We saw robust double-digit growth in all channels. All our three product categories saw strong growth, underscoring the strength of […]

CW Bureau · Feb 17, 2026