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Auto OEMs face tight deadline on cybersecurity infra
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (289+ words) The automotive sector will face urgency to strengthen its cybersecurity systems as new regulations under AIS 189 and AIS 190 move closer to implementation by 2027. With India's connected vehicle market growing at an estimated 25-30 per cent annually, industry projections suggest that over…...
Hyundai reiterates commitment to India as it marks 30 years of operations in country
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (254+ words) South Korean auto major Hyundai on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to shaping mobility for India and the world, as the company marks 30 years of operations in the country. Established on May 6, 1996, the company's arm Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has…...
Skoda targets 80, 000 units in FY27; EV rollout, CAFE norms and cost pressures key
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (660+ words) Ashish Gupta, Brand Director Skoda Auto India Skoda Auto India is heading into FY27 on the back of its strongest-ever performance. Total sales reached 75, 555 units in FY26, driven largely by the Kylaq, which contributed 49, 089 units and accounted for over 80 per cent of…...
Skoda Volkswagen Group builds global car and software hub in India with Pune R&D expansion
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (453+ words) Skoda Volkswagen Group is positioning India as a global engineering hub, with its 33, 000 sq ft R&D expansion in Pune aligned with its "Make in India, for India and the world" strategy, marking a shift from localisation to original product…...
Govt ties EV truck subsidies to local electronics; mandates BMS, VCU manufacturing from Sept 2026
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (375+ words) The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has mandated domestic manufacturing of key electronic components in electric trucks " including battery management systems (BMS), DC-DC converters and vehicle control units (VCUs) " from September 1, 2026, making localisation a condition for accessing subsidies under its…...
Foreign carmakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports
1+ week, 1+ day ago (166+ words) Foreign automakers may withdraw their cheapest models from the US if the Trump administration does not revise the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement Foreign carmakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal, WSJ reports Foreign automakers may withdraw their cheapest…...
Renault Q1 sales beat forecasts on strong demand from partners
1+ week, 6+ day ago (484+ words) French automaker Renault on Thursday said first-quarter "sales rose 7. 3 per cent from a year earlier, well above expectations, as "a jump in sales to partners including Nissan and China's Geely more than offset a disruption in production for its low-cost…...
Energy, intelligence and social impact to drive CV sector transformation: Ashok Leyland MD & CEO
1+ week, 6+ day ago (377+ words) Shenu Agarwal, Vice-President, SIAM and MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd at the CII Commercial Vehicle Summit, in Chennai Ashok Leyland Managing Director and CEO Shenu Agarwal on Wednesday outlined three transformative shifts: energy, intelligence and social impact that will reshape…...
CAFE 2027: Auto component makers set for windfall as hybrid, electronics demand surges
2+ week, 1+ day ago (251+ words) A broader structural shift is underway from standalone components to integrated systems, with the transition to more stringent WLTP testing, 1520 per cent more demanding than current standards, requiring advanced solutions such as improved aerodynamics and low rolling resistance technologies. As…...
India's No. 1 Car Detailing Studio: The Detailing Gang Sets New Industry Standards
2+ week, 1+ day ago (332+ words) India's car care industry has long remained unorganized, with scattered service providers and inconsistent quality. Addressing this gap, Ola Car Wash Private Limited has emerged as one of the first companies in India to introduce a structured and organized approach…...