Stellantis India & Asia Pacific (Stellantis IAP) has inaugurated a new Vehicle Processing Centre (VPC) within its Tiruvallur plant, aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer service. The After Sales (AFS) team took over VPC operations in 2023 and has maintained zero compliance gaps while expanding fitment capabilities across all Citroën models. The facility is […]
TUV India’s Advanced Chemical and Material Testing (ACMT) Laboratory, located in Noida, has been approved by Maruti Suzuki India Limited to perform testing for volatile organic compounds (VOC), odour and substances of concern (SOC). TUV India said the approval followed audits and technical evaluations conducted by Maruti Suzuki. The ACMT Lab is accredited by the […]
ZF Group, an automotive systems supplier, has secured multiple orders in India for automotive test systems, including a 440 kW differential unit test bench and eight tyre testing systems. According to the company, these projects mark its entry into the Indian powertrain and next-generation mobility testing market. The first order involves supplying a 440 kW transmission […]
TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of the ‘TVS Indus’ Design Honours, a national annual competition aimed at nurturing design talent focused on future mobility solutions in India. The initiative, aligned with India’s Make in India and Design in India agendas, encourages Indian residents—including students, young professionals and design enthusiasts—to submit forward-thinking concepts rooted in […]
Renault Group has acquired the remaining 51 percent stake in its Chennai-based manufacturing facility, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL), previously held by Nissan. This acquisition gives Renault 100 percent ownership of the plant, which has produced over 2.8 million vehicles and 4.6 million engines and gearboxes since operations began in 2010. The facility, […]
Tata Motors has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial vehicle operations of Iveco Group in an all‑cash EUR 3.8 billion transaction, excluding Iveco’s defence business. The offer will be made through a wholly owned subsidiary, contingent upon completion of the defence‑unit separation, which will be acquired by Italian defense and space company Leonardo. […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has established a new Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) in Sonipat, Haryana, aimed at developing skilled talent for the automotive industry. The facility, located at the Master Atul Government Industrial Training Institute, is set to train over 100 students annually in four key trades—Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Welder, and Fitter. The […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) convened its Annual Supplier Meet 2025, highlighting the strategic role of its supplier network in supporting future growth plans and global manufacturing integration. The event brought together over 400 supplier partners and reaffirmed DICV’s long-term vision, including its alignment with India’s evolving manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain dynamics. The […]
Renault Group has appointed Stéphane Deblaise as Chief Executive Officer for its India operations, effective September 1, 2025. In his new role, Deblaise will be responsible for defining and executing the group’s strategic direction in India and will oversee all Renault entities operating in the country. He will report to François Provost, Chief Procurement, Partnerships […]
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047), a long-term strategy aimed at increasing India’s share in the global automotive trade. The initiative seeks to promote innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth through collaboration among government bodies, industry stakeholders, and academic institutions. The first meeting of the AMP 2047 Sub-Committees […]
