AUTO
India Can Become World’s Largest Auto Industry, Says Nitin Gadkari
India has the potential to become the largest automobile industry in the world by leveraging quality, innovation, research and competitive pricing, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said. Speaking as the chief guest at the 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Gadkari said the automobile sector would […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 3, 2026
AUTO
Hyundai Eyes 90% Local Sourcing In India By 2030, Plans SUV Launches
Hyundai Motor Company is stepping up investments in its Indian supply chain, targeting 90% sourcing of vehicle content from the country by 2030, while positioning India as a major export base for its global operations. The South Korean automaker has a network of more than 1,400 local suppliers and over 900 local engineers. It aims […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Aug 26, 2026
AUTO
Maruti Suzuki Boosts Clean Energy With Battery Storage At Kharkhoda
Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility, marking another step in the company’s transition towards cleaner energy and lower carbon emissions. The BESS installation complements the 20 MWp solar power plant commissioned at the Kharkhoda facility earlier this year. The energy storage system will […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 8, 2026
AUTO
PV Wholesales Rise 27% In May, Auto Industry Records Double-Digit Growth
India’s automobile industry recorded its highest-ever sales for the month of May, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers registering strong double-digit growth, reflecting improving consumer sentiment and easier access to financing. According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), sales momentum remained robust across segments during May 2026, aided by a […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 15, 2026
AUTO
Suzuki Motorcycle Launches New-Gen Burgman Street At ₹1.01 Lakh
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) has launched the new Burgman Street in India, building on the strong legacy and market presence of its first-generation model. The updated scooter is priced starting at ₹1.01 lakh (ex-showroom). Second-generation upgrade with premium focus The second-generation Burgman Street introduces a comprehensive set of upgrades across design, performance, and […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 3, 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
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Mar 11, 2026
