AUTOMOBILE

Defender has completed initial prototype testing of its Defender Dakar D7X-R rally-raid competitor in Morocco's Sahara Desert, marking a significant milestone in the British adventure brand's preparation for its works debut at the 2026 Dakar Rally. The company has also...

Michelin India has opened its first Michelin Tyres & Services store in Lucknow, in collaboration with Tyre On Wheels, a local automotive service provider with outlets in Gomtinagar and Ashiyana Chauraha. The new store marks Michelin’s entry into the retail...

JOST Werke SE, a global supplier of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, has acquired Hyva, a Netherlands-based company specializing in hydraulic solutions, in a deal valued at $ 398 million. The move is intended to boost JOST’s capabilities in serving...

BorgWarner has secured a contract with a major global automaker to supply its 400-volt high-voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for a series of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) platforms, the company announced on May 7, 2025. The contract covers mid-size pickup...

The Indian electric vehicle (EV) market experienced a mixed performance in April 2025, with significant impacts from reduced subsidies under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, according to a recent report by BNP Paribas Exane. The report, titled "EVolution: Lowered Incentive Impact...

The recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is poised to give a significant boost to India's automotive sector, opening up fresh avenues for exports, investment, and technology collaboration. With tariff barriers set to ease and supply chain integration expected...

India could have up to 123 million electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by 2032 under the National EV Targets (NEV) scenario, according to a new report by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and Customized Energy Solutions (CES). The...

Luminis, a company working in microbiome intelligence and precision agriculture technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with Forvis Mazars in India, an international advisory, audit, and tax services firm. The collaboration is intended to strengthen Luminis’ presence in aquaculture and...

JBM Auto Limited, one of India's prominent automotive and electric vehicle manufacturers, has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹66 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25, marking a 20.21% increase over the ₹54.90 crore recorded in Q4FY24. The company’s...