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Zelio E-Mobility Plans Major Workforce Expansion, Aims to Cross 500 Employees in FY2026-27
Zelio E-Mobility is gearing up for its next growth phase with a major workforce expansion plan. The EV maker aims to cross 500 employees in the current FY, supported by hiring across manufacturing, R&D, quality, sales and after-sales functions.
With 400+ dealers and a target of 550+ dealerships by FY27, Zelio is strengthening its presence across India’s electric mobility market.
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Jun 224 min read


Skoda Kodiaq RS Bookings Open in India; Four Colour Options Confirmed
Skoda Auto India has opened bookings for the upcoming Kodiaq RS, bringing the performance-focused version of its flagship SUV closer to launch. The Kodiaq RS will sit above the standard Kodiaq and is expected to appeal to buyers looking for a premium three-row SUV with stronger performance, sportier styling, and limited-run exclusivity. The Kodiaq RS will be offered in four exterior colour options at launch — Velvet Red, Steel Grey, Moon White, and Magic Black. Velvet Red is
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Jun 222 min read


Honda 2-Wheeler Sales Analysis – May 2026: Activa Drives Growth, Shine 125 Sees Pressure
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India recorded 4,59,611 units in May 2026, up 10% year-on-year. Activa remained the brand’s biggest volume driver, while Shine 125 saw pressure and premium models like CB350 and H’ness posted strong growth.
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Jun 223 min read


Global Two-Wheeler Giants of 2025: Honda Leads, India Emerges as the Industry's Growth Engine
Hero, TVS, Bajaj and Royal Enfield Put India Among the World's Most Influential Two-Wheeler Nations The global two-wheeler industry continues to be dominated by Asian manufacturers, with Japanese, Indian and Chinese brands accounting for the overwhelming majority of motorcycle and scooter sales worldwide. A review of 2025 sales trends reveals that while Honda remains comfortably ahead of the competition, Indian manufacturers are increasingly shaping the future of global mobil
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Jun 224 min read


Aprilia Tuono 457 Special Edition Launched in India at ₹3.99 Lakh with MotoGP-Inspired Graphics
Aprilia India has expanded its middleweight motorcycle portfolio with the launch of the Tuono 457 Special Edition at an ex-showroom price of ₹3.99 lakh. The new edition brings exclusive MotoGP-inspired graphics and enhanced visual appeal to one of the most exciting streetfighters in the sub-500cc performance motorcycle segment. The launch further strengthens Aprilia’s strategy of capitalizing on the growing demand for premium, accessible performance motorcycles in India. A Fr
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Jun 223 min read


JLR Eyes US-Specific Defender With Stellantis Partnership: A Strategic Shift To Conquer America
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is preparing a significant strategic move that could reshape the future of the Defender brand in North America. The Tata Motors-owned luxury SUV maker has confirmed that its recently announced collaboration with Stellantis will focus on exploring new Defender-branded products specifically designed for the U.S. market. The development comes at a crucial time for JLR as the company seeks to accelerate growth in its largest global market while reducing it
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Jun 213 min read


Tata Motors Secures 3,400+ eCV Orders, Signals Scale-Up of Electric Commercial Mobility in India
Tata Motors has announced orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles across freight, logistics and passenger mobility segments, underlining the growing acceptance of electric mobility in India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem. The order pipeline includes around 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, nearly 900 electric trucks and about 500 electric buses. These vehicles will be deployed across a wide range of applications including e-commerce, logistics, FMCG and
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Jun 213 min read


BMW’s Road to No.1: EV Leadership, MINI Growth and Aggressive Expansion
India’s luxury car market is witnessing one of its closest battles in over a decade. After years of dominance by Mercedes-Benz, BMW Group India is mounting its strongest challenge yet, with the German luxury marque openly targeting the No.1 position in 2026. Backed by a record sales run, aggressive product launches, expanding EV leadership, and a renewed push through MINI, BMW believes the stars are finally aligning in its favour. BMW’s Sixth Consecutive Year of Double-Digit
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Jun 214 min read


Flying Flea FF.C6 Deliveries Begin in Bengaluru: Royal Enfield’s EV Journey Officially Hits the Road
Royal Enfield’s electric mobility chapter has moved from concept and bookings to real-world ownership. Flying Flea, the dedicated urban electric mobility brand from Royal Enfield, has started customer deliveries of its debut electric motorcycle, the FF.C6, in Bengaluru. The move marks an important milestone not just for Royal Enfield, but also for India’s premium electric motorcycle space, which is still at a very early stage compared to electric scooters. Bengaluru Becomes t
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Jun 203 min read


Tata Sierra EV Teased Ahead Of June 30 Debut: The Icon Returns In Electric Form
Tata Motors is preparing to bring the Sierra nameplate back into the spotlight, this time in an all-electric avatar. Ahead of its expected debut on June 30, 2026, the Tata Sierra EV has been teased, giving enthusiasts their clearest hint yet that one of India’s most nostalgic SUV badges is ready for its next chapter. The Sierra EV is not just another electric SUV for Tata Motors. It carries the emotional weight of the original Tata Sierra, which was among India’s most distinc
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Jun 203 min read


VinFast VF7 Outsells VF6 in Early FY2027: Premium SUV Leads Vietnam Carmaker's India Push
VinFast's India journey is beginning to take shape, and the company's first two months of FY2027 wholesale data reveal a surprising trend. The premium VF7 electric SUV has emerged as the brand's strongest volume contributor, comfortably outselling the smaller VF6 despite its higher positioning and expected price premium. According to SIAM wholesale data, VinFast dispatched 1,210 units of the VF7 between April and May 2026, compared to 933 units of the VF6, giving the larger S
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Jun 202 min read


Tata Harrier Defect Case: What the ₹21 Lakh Refund Order Means for Automakers and Consumers
A recent consumer court ruling against Tata Motors has reignited an important debate in India’s automotive industry: where should manufacturers draw the line between routine warranty repairs and genuine manufacturing defects? In a significant judgment, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), directed Tata Motors to either replace a Tata Harrier SUV with a new defect-free vehicle or refund the full purchase amount of ₹21.40 lakh, along w
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Jun 203 min read


2026 Bajaj Pulsar 220F Launched at ₹1.36 Lakh – Finally Gets Full LED Headlight Setup
2026 Bajaj Pulsar 220F launched
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Jun 192 min read


VinFast India Partners with Tata Capital to Accelerate Dealer Network Expansion
The MoU was signed by Mr. Tapan Ghosh, CEO of VinFast India, along with Mr. Narendra Kamath, COO – SME Finance, Tata Capital in Gurugram
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Jun 193 min read


Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles to Get Costlier by Up to 2.5% From July 2026
Tata Motors has announced a price increase of up to 2.5% across its commercial vehicle portfolio, effective 1 July 2026. The revision, attributed to rising commodity prices and input costs, will vary depending on the model and variant.
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Jun 183 min read


E85 Fuel Goes Global: What India Can Learn from Brazil, the US and Europe
India Starts Its High-Ethanol Journey with 48 Fuel Stations, but Building the Vehicle Ecosystem Will Be the Real Challenge India’s transition from conventional petrol towards ethanol-based mobility has entered a new phase with the commercial rollout of E85 fuel. Launched on World Environment Day, June 5, 2026, E85 is initially being offered at 48 retail outlets operated by public-sector oil marketing companies. The government plans to expand availability to around 500 outlets
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Jun 188 min read


India Plans ₹12,000 Crore Battery Components Incentive Scheme: A Major Push for EV Supply Chain Localization
India is preparing a new incentive scheme worth approximately ₹12,000 crore to promote domestic manufacturing of critical battery components, marking the next phase of the country's electric vehicle and energy storage ambitions. The proposed scheme is expected to complement the existing ₹18,100 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery manufacturing and address one of India's biggest weaknesses in the EV value chain—dependence o
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Jun 183 min read


Hyundai’s Upcoming Sub-4-Metre Electric SUV Spied Again; India Launch Expected Around Diwali 2026
Hyundai Motor India’s next major electric vehicle has been spotted testing once again, offering a closer look at the compact electric SUV that could become the company’s most affordable EV in India. Internally referred to by the codename HE1i, the upcoming model is expected to measure under four metres and compete in the fast-growing mass-market electric SUV segment. Recent test-car sightings indicate that development has progressed significantly, with a market launch widely
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Jun 184 min read


India Enters Mercedes-Benz’s Top 15 Global Markets for the First Time
Strong demand for Maybach, AMG, S-Class and electric models is elevating India’s position in Mercedes-Benz’s global business India has entered the list of Mercedes-Benz’s 15 largest markets globally for the first time, marking an important milestone for the country’s rapidly developing luxury-car industry. The development was confirmed by Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, responsible for Sales and Customer Experience, during his visi
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Jun 186 min read


Can Existing Petrol Cars Be Converted to Flex Fuel for ₹15,000? ISMA Proposes Affordable Ethanol Kits
India’s transition towards higher ethanol-blended fuels could eventually extend beyond newly manufactured flex-fuel vehicles. The Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association, or ISMA, has proposed ethanol conversion kits that could enable existing petrol cars to operate on fuels such as E85 and E100. According to ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani, a locally manufactured conversion kit should cost no more than approximately ₹15,000 for the end customer. However, the
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Jun 176 min read
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