October 11, 2024
JSW Green Mobility has been allotted 636 acres of land in AURIC City’s Bidkin node, Maharashtra, where the company plans to set up a manufacturing unit. The Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL) issued the land allotment certificate online. The company intends to use 546 acres of the allocated land for electric car production, while 90 […]
October 9, 2024
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has decided to pursue an import-only strategy for the Indian market, following the rejection of its $1 billion investment proposal to establish a local manufacturing facility. The shift in approach aligns with India’s new EV policy, which BYD will navigate by continuing to import its vehicles rather than building them […]
October 8, 2024
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been allocated 827 acres of land in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to establish a greenfield manufacturing facility for electric and hybrid vehicles. The land was allotted as part of an ongoing development in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), specifically in the Bidkin node of a “greenfield smart industrial city,” according to […]
October 8, 2024
JTEKT Corporation, headquartered in Kariya City, Japan, has announced plans to construct a new automotive parts manufacturing plant in Gujarat, India, through its local subsidiary, JTEKT India Limited. The new facility will be the eighth JTEKT plant in the country, with operations expected to commence in 2027. The new factory, located in Jalisana, Ahmedabad district, […]
October 4, 2024
Mercedes-Benz has started local production of the Long Wheelbase (LWB) E-Class at its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The LWB E-Class is scheduled for its market debut on October 9, 2024. The new LWB E-Class 200 recently received the CMVR Type Approval Certificate from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) after undergoing extensive testing […]
October 1, 2024
Ford Motor Co. is in discussions to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) at its plant in Tamil Nadu, India, potentially marking its return to the country’s automotive market. This follows the company’s decision to halt local production three years ago. Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Rajaa confirmed ongoing discussions with Ford, stating that while the final decision […]
September 30, 2024
BYD, the world’s second-largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is exploring the launch of a mid-size electric SUV priced around Rs 20 lakh for the Indian market. If plans move forward, the model may debut in the second half of 2025, with a potential showcase at the Bharat Mobility Show in January 2025. Rajeev Chauhan, Head […]
September 30, 2024
Cummins India Limited has introduced a Retrofit Aftertreatment System (RAS) designed to help users of CPCBII and CPCBI gensets meet the latest emissions regulations. The system reduces particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions by up to 90%, offering a solution for businesses looking to comply with stricter environmental standards. RAS, developed […]
September 30, 2024
Tata Motors Group, India’s leading producer of commercial and passenger vehicles, has held the groundbreaking ceremony of its new, world-class production facility to manufacture cars and SUVs, at Panapakkam in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. This manufacturing facility will produce next-gen vehicles for Tata Motors and JLR. The internationally benchmarked plant will cater to requirements of […]
September 28, 2024
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Harohalli, Bengaluru South District, Karnataka, as part of its expansion in the country’s growing automobile sector. The new plant, operated by Toyoda Gosei South India Pvt. Ltd., will begin production in 2026, focusing on safety systems such as airbags and steering […]