AUTO Mercedes-Benz launches AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ In India At ₹1.45 Cr

Mercedes-Benz India has expanded its high-performance portfolio with the launch of the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+, marking the debut of the brand’s first electrified AMG E-Class in the country. The luxury performance sedan is priced at ₹1.45 crore for the Performance Edition and ₹1.48 crore for the Racing Edition (ex-showroom). The launch strengthens Mercedes-Benz’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Motor Foundation Launches Scheme For Assistive Tech Startups

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, has partnered with AssisTech Foundation (ATF) to launch Samarth UnnATi, a startup scale-up programme aimed at accelerating innovation and adoption of assistive technologies in India. The initiative, launched under HMIF’s ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ programme, will support high-potential startups developing assistive […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Charts Global Growth, Eyes 25,000 Export Units Near Term

Hinduja Group flagship commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland Ltd has outlined an ambitious global expansion strategy, targeting 25,000 export units in the near term while reaffirming its long-term goal of becoming one of the world’s top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers. In his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report, Ashok Leyland Chairman Dheeraj G. […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Launches Raider In Egypt To Strengthen North Africa Presence

TVS Motor Company, part of TVS Venu, has expanded its international footprint with the launch of Raider in Egypt, strengthening its presence in North Africa and broadening its premium commuter motorcycle portfolio in the region. The launch, held at the Hilton Pyramids Golf in Cairo, brought together the company’s distributor partner, dealer network, media, influencers, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Hints At Separation Of TVS Credit To Unlock Shareholder Value

TVS Motor Company has indicated that it may explore a possible separation of its financial services arm, TVS Credit, in a move aimed at strengthening the business and unlocking shareholder value, Chairman Sudarshan Venu said at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Sudarshan said the company could, “at an appropriate time, in stages, guided by […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO India Motor Parts Sees Aftermarket Growth On Rising Vehicle Population

The Indian automobile industry continues to be a key pillar of the nation’s economy, contributing around 6% to India’s GDP, while the auto component industry accounts for about 2.3% of GDP. The Indian automotive aftermarket is expected to witness sustained growth, driven by expanding service networks and increasing preference for genuine and reliable spare parts. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO Indofast Energy, Hala Mobility Set To Expand Battery-Swapping EV Fleet

Indofast Energy, India’s battery-swapping solutions provider, has partnered with EV-as-a-service platform Hala Mobility to accelerate electric mobility adoption in the country’s last-mile logistics sector, with plans to expand their fleet to 40,000 vehicles by March 2027 and one lakh vehicles by 2028. The companies said the partnership has already scaled rapidly, deploying 15,000 battery-swapping electric […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Set To Hike Car Prices By Up To ₹30,000 From Next Month

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), will increase the prices of its passenger vehicles by up to ₹30,000 across its portfolio from August 2026, citing persistent inflationary pressures and a sustained rise in input costs. The company said it has been absorbing a significant portion of the cost escalation over the past several […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

AUTO TVS Motor Q1 PAT Up 51% To ₹1,174 Cr; Revenue Hits Record ₹13,896 Cr

TVS Motor Company Ltd reported a 51% year-on-year rise in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹1,174 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by record vehicle sales, robust international demand and strong growth in its electric vehicle (EV) business. The company had posted a PAT of ₹776 crore in the corresponding quarter of the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

AUTO Bajaj Auto PAT Jumps 42% To ₹2,983 Cr In Q1; Revenue Rises To ₹17,244 Cr

Bajaj Auto Ltd reported a 42% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹2,983 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by record sales volumes, strong export performance and sustained growth across both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) businesses. The company had posted a PAT of ₹2,096 crore in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 21, 2026

AUTO TAFE Motors, DEUTZ AG Inaugurate Engine Production Unit In Rajasthan

TAFE Motors and Tractors Ltd (TMTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE), has inaugurated a new DEUTZ engine production facility at its existing manufacturing plant in Alwar, Rajasthan, marking the first manufacturing collaboration between the two companies in India. The facility will manufacture DEUTZ-licensed 2.2-litre and 2.9-litre engines for domestic […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

AUTO HMIL Opens 30,000 Charging Points To Access Through myHyundai App

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem by integrating access to more than 30,000 EV charging points across India through its myHyundai app, creating one of the country’s largest charging networks accessible through a single digital platform. The charging network has been developed in partnership with multiple Charge Point Operators […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026