The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has inaugurated a new engine test bed facility with a capacity of 800 kW. The facility is intended to support the development and certification of higher power internal combustion engines, particularly for heavy-duty applications falling under emission regulations. According to ARAI, the facility will be used to evaluate […]
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) plans to build a fourth production line at its Vithalapur plant in Gujarat, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027. The new line will have an annual production capacity of 650,000 units, increasing the total capacity of the fourth plant to 2.61 million units. The company will […]
SKF India is separating its automotive and industrial businesses into two independently listed entities through a demerger. As part of this restructuring, the company’s Bangalore facility has been substantially allocated to the automotive business. The Haridwar plant has also been fully allocated to automotive. The Pune plant currently supports both segments, and a new manufacturing […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has begun construction of a new motorcycle manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana. The facility is expected to start operations in 2027 with an annual production capacity of 750,000 units. The plant will be built on an area of approximately 0.4 million square metres […]
Kia India, an automotive manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, committing an investment of INR 350 million over a five-year period from 2025 to 2029. The partnership focuses on enhancing academic infrastructure, promoting collaborative research, and supporting student development in automotive and industrial engineering. As part of […]
Maruti Suzuki is working to enhance production flexibility across its facilities in Gujarat and Haryana. The company commenced commercial production at its new Kharkhoda Phase-I facility in March 2025. The plant has an annual capacity of 250,000 units. “We are making our plants more flexible so that more lines can manufacture more models. And we […]
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is set to expand its manufacturing operations with a new plant in Talegaon, Maharashtra, expected to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company has also allocated INR 15 billion to upgrade its existing facility in Chennai. Once both plants are operational, HMIL aims to reach a combined […]
Stellantis India, a multinational automotive manufacturer, has announced changes in its senior leadership structure as part of efforts to prepare for the launch of Leapmotor and to strengthen the Jeep and Citroën brands in the Indian market. The reorganisation aims to support the company’s operational focus across sales, partnerships, and mobility services. Kumar Priyesh has […]
Daewoo has entered the Indian automotive lubricant sector through a licensing agreement with Mangali Industries Limited. The partnership will see the rollout of lubricants designed for a variety of vehicles, including two-wheelers, passenger cars, commercial fleets, and agricultural machinery. The initiative is part of Daewoo’s expansion strategy targeting India’s growing automotive market. According to the […]
Osamu Suzuki, former Chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation and former Director and Honorary Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the President of India on 28 April 2025. The award recognises his contribution to the development of India’s automotive manufacturing sector over a span of more than four decades. […]
