AUTO Hyundai Rises To 29th In Global Brand Ranking With $25-Bn Valuation

Hyundai Motor Company has climbed to 29th place in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2026 ranking, with its brand value reaching $25 billion, marking its 17th consecutive year of growth. The South Korean automaker also improved its position among automotive brands, rising to fourth from sixth in 2025. The improvement reflects Hyundai’s expanding electrified vehicle portfolio, […]

CW Bureau · Oct 28, 2026

AUTO Agentic AI Adoption Surges In Auto Product Development: Capgemini

Nearly seven in 10 automotive companies are already using or piloting agentic artificial intelligence (AI) in product development, but only 5% have fully mature AI governance systems, highlighting a widening gap between technology adoption and organisational readiness, according to a new report by Capgemini Research Institute. The report, Rewiring automotive product development: how organizations can […]

CW Bureau · Oct 13, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Motor Launches Mobility Innovation Programmes In India

Hyundai Motor Group has launched two industry-academia collaboration programmes in India, the Hyundai Centre of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) Mobility Innovation Ideathon and the Research Synergy Forum, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s future mobility ecosystem. Focus on future mobility Established in 2025, Hyundai CoE is Hyundai Motor Group’s collaborative research platform with seven […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 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 · Aug 26, 2026

AUTO Tata Communications, Tata Motors Partner For 5G Network In Sierra.ev

Tata Communications and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) have announced a collaboration to power the newly launched Sierra.ev with built-in 5G cellular connectivity, supporting the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Under the collaboration, Tata Communications MOVE’s connected vehicle platform will be integrated with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ new SDV platform, N.IO. The integration is aimed […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

AUTO Hero MotoCorp Onboards Srihari Mulgund As Chief Strategy Officer

Hero MotoCorp has appointed Srihari Mulgund as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) with effect from August 17, 2026, as the two-wheeler major strengthens its strategic leadership for its next phase of growth. Mulgund brings over 24 years of experience spanning engineering, product development and strategy planning across the global automotive sector. His professional experience […]

CW Bureau · Aug 17, 2026

AUTO Bluelinked: Hyundai Motor India Eyes 1 Million Connected Cars By 2027

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is targeting cumulative sales of 1 million connected cars by 2027, as connected mobility gains traction among Indian car buyers. The automaker currently has more than 0.8 million Hyundai connected cars on Indian roads, powered by its AI-enabled connected car platform, Hyundai Bluelink. The company said the milestone reflects growing […]

CW Bureau · Aug 10, 2026

AUTO AI, Data Resilience Emerge As Growth Drivers For Global Auto Industry

Artificial intelligence (AI), data resilience and digital transformation are becoming the defining competitive differentiators for the global automotive industry as companies race to adapt to software-defined mobility and rapidly evolving technologies, according to the KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Automotive. The report, based on responses from 258 technology leaders across 22 countries and territories, suggests […]

CW Bureau · Jul 29, 2026

MANUFACTURING Bosch Doubles Down On EVs, AI As India Becomes Global Innovation Hub

Bosch Ltd is sharpening its focus on electric mobility, software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence, while positioning India as a key global engineering and manufacturing hub, Managing Director Guruprasad Mudlapur said in his message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026. The company said battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology will remain central to its long-term […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Infineon, AWS Launch Cloud Platform To Boost Automotive MCU Evaluation

Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate microcontroller (MCU) evaluation and shorten development cycles for automotive systems. As part of the collaboration, Infineon has launched a cloud-based platform for virtual evaluation of its automotive MCUs, powered by […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

MANUFACTURING LTTS Bets On AI-First, Platform-Led Model To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

Engineering services firm targets double-digit growth through mobility, sustainability and technology businesses L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS), a leading global engineering and technology services company, is rearchitecting its business around AI-first and platform-led delivery models under its ‘Lakshya 31’ strategy to drive long-term growth, deepen client relationships and enhance operational performance. In the company’s annual […]

CW Bureau · May 10, 2026

AUTO Skoda Auto Volkswagen Boosts R&D, Adds New Wing At Its Pune Facility

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has announced the expansion of its research and development footprint with the inauguration of a new wing of its Technology Center Pune (TCP) in Baner. Driving local innovation and market responsivenessThe expansion underscores the Group’s commitment to nurturing local engineering talent, enabling a sharper response to Indian consumer […]

CW Bureau · Apr 30, 2026