VinFast, the electric vehicle manufacturer owned by Vingroup JSC, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu on 4 December 2025 to expand its Thoothukudi manufacturing facility. The agreement allocates additional land for new production capacity and marks the second phase of the company’s previously announced USD 2 billion commitment in […]
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited said it has secured a business nomination to develop and calibrate an advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite for an Indian e-mobility commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturer (OEM), covering coaches, heavy-duty trucks and buses. The company said the nomination covers multiple electric vehicle platforms including 13.5-metre coaches, 55-ton […]
TVS Motor Company announced the roll-out of the 200,000th unit produced under its partnership with BMW Motorrad and the start of manufacturing for the BMW F 450 GS at its Hosur plant on 27 November 2025. The milestone reflects more than a decade of co-development activity in the sub-500cc and adjacent segments and expands the […]
JBM Group’s Neel Metal Products Ltd has entered a joint venture with Portugal-based Sodecia Automotive International SA to establish a hot stamping manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The partnership aims to design, engineer, and supply hot-stamped automotive components for Indian original equipment manufacturers. The joint venture agreement was signed on 18 November 2025. The new […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has produced two million vehicles at its manufacturing facilities in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, marking a major milestone in its twenty-five years of operations in the country. October 2025 was recorded as the company’s strongest month in six years of operations, reflecting sustained momentum across its brands. The […]
Stellantis is preparing for an expansion of its India-based manufacturing output as the automaker works toward a component export target of INR 100 billion for 2026. The company is looking to scale the contribution of Indian suppliers, who currently ship components worth INR 40 billion annually to its global operations. According to a report in […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Limited (DICV) has announced a planned leadership change set to take effect in early 2026. The company said in its announcement that Torsten Schmidt, currently Chief Financial Officer of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil, will assume the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The development follows the company’s 4 November announcement […]
Bajaj Auto Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V., has been notified by the European Commission that no in-depth investigation under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation will be initiated, clearing the way for a change of control. The company said the notification allows the takeover to proceed to completion as of […]
The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA) has announced the election of Shailesh Chandra, President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), as its new President, effective 1 November 2025. He succeeds John Bozzella, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (USA). According to an official statement from OICA, Chandra’s […]
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to restart manufacturing operations at its facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a new project focused on producing next-generation engines for global markets. The new plant, which will have an installed capacity of 235,000 engines per year, is scheduled to commence production in 2029. The initiative follows the signing […]