January 27, 2026
The three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 opened in Pune on 27 January 2026, bringing together automotive manufacturers, researchers, policymakers and technology providers to discuss developments in vehicle safety, clean mobility and advanced automotive systems. The event is being held during the Diamond Jubilee year of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). […]
January 21, 2026
The 17th Meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Automotive was held on 20 January 2026 at Udyog Bhawan in New Delhi, bringing together senior policymakers and industry representatives from both countries to review cooperation across manufacturing, regulation, and technology development. The meeting was co-chaired by Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Heavy […]
January 19, 2026
VST coreB Trailers inaugurated a new trailer manufacturing plant at Bhainslana, Kotputli, Rajasthan, marking an expansion of its production footprint in India’s commercial vehicle and logistics manufacturing sector. The facility has been positioned as one of the largest dedicated trailer manufacturing plants in the country and is intended to support rising demand from domestic and […]
January 15, 2026
Mercedes-Benz has strengthened its manufacturing footprint in India by commencing local assembly of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS Celebration Edition at its Chakan plant near Pune, signalling a deeper commitment to localisation as it sharpens its focus on high-value and ultra-luxury segments. The localisation move coincides with the launch of the all-electric EQS SUV range, reflecting a […]
January 14, 2026
Bajaj Mobility AG continued cost optimisation and organisational restructuring measures during the 2025 fiscal year as part of a group-wide efficiency programme aimed at strengthening long-term competitiveness. The company, formerly known as Pierer Mobility AG, is the holding company of the KTM Group. Bajaj Mobility AG expects consolidated revenue for fiscal year 2025 to be […]
January 12, 2026
River Mobility Private Limited rolled out the Yamaha EC-06 electric scooter at its manufacturing facility in Hoskote, Karnataka, marking the first production outcome of its collaboration with Yamaha. The rollout positions the Hoskote plant as a contract manufacturing base for Yamaha’s first global electric scooter programme and adds to Karnataka’s growing electric mobility manufacturing footprint. […]
January 12, 2026
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has announced a series of senior management changes across its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region, expanding the responsibilities of Thierry Sabbagh to include India operations with effect from 1 January 2026. The changes are intended to strengthen execution of the company’s ‘Re:Nissan’ transformation plan and improve operational […]
January 12, 2026
Maruti Suzuki India Limited approved the acquisition of land at Khoraj Industrial Estate in Gujarat to support a planned expansion of its vehicle production capacity. The proposed capacity addition is up to 1 million units. The company said the period within which the additional capacity will be installed will be finalised and approved by the […]
January 10, 2026
Ashok Leyland Limited inaugurated a new commercial vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow on 09 January 2026, marking the company’s entry into Uttar Pradesh’s clean mobility manufacturing ecosystem. The facility is located at the Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area near Lucknow Airport and will focus primarily on the production of electric vehicles. The integrated manufacturing plant spans […]
January 8, 2026
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has rolled out its 10 millionth two-wheeler from its manufacturing facility in Gurugram, marking a production milestone nearly two decades after commencing operations in India. The milestone underscores the company’s scale-up in manufacturing and its sustained presence in the domestic two-wheeler market. The company began its India operations in […]
