This article is authored by Rishi Aurora, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting India & South Asia and Biswajit Bhattacharya, Lead Client Partner & Automotive Industry Leader, IBM Consulting India & South AsiaIndia’s automotive industry is racing at breakneck speed towards a future of Software-Defined Vehicles, fuelled by advancements in Artificial intelligence (AI) technology. As cars become…
Land Rover Defender Octa Black Edition breaks cover. Earlier this year, Land Rover launched the Defender Octa in India at a starting price of Rs 2.59 crore, ex-showroom. Now, the SUV has received a new all-black version called the Octa Black Edition. Unveiled globally, this version gets several visual upgrades inside and out. Here’s a…
Bharat Mobility Expo’s next edition announced. The Bharat Mobility Global Expo, earlier known as the Auto Expo, is set to return for its third edition from February 4 to 9, 2027, in the National Capital Region of Delhi, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday, as per PTI’s report. Like the previous two events held…
Just a couple of days after enforcing a ban on refueling old vehicles, the Delhi government has decided to pause its End-of-Life (EOL) vehicle policy. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Thursday that the city would not impound vehicles under the new rule until further notice. This comes after public criticism and opposition outrage…
Nissan Magnite authorised CNG kit costs less than iPhone. Nissan India has kicked off the second phase of its factory-authorised CNG retrofitment rollout for the Magnite SUV. As part of this latest phase, the CNG option is now available at authorised dealerships in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu. This expansion follows…
Triumph Speed 400 gets free accessories until 31st July. Triumph Motorcycles, as part of the brand’s Modern Classic Anniversary month, has announced a limited-edition offer on its popular Speed 400 model. Buyers of the Speed 400 will receive a complimentary accessory pack worth Rs 7,600 at no extra cost. However, the offer is valid across…
Two-wheeler sales June 2025. India’s two-wheeler market in June 2025 saw mixed results, with different brands performing differently. Hero MotoCorp stayed on top, keeping its lead in sales. Honda, however, saw a significant decline in sales but held onto its second position. On the other hand, TVS Motor Company, Royal Enfield, and Suzuki all reported…
Delhi’s ban on refueling older vehicles, targeting those over 10 (diesel) and 15 (petrol) years, faces criticism from ex-IAF pilot Sanjeev Kapoor. He questions the policy’s focus on personal vehicles while older aircraft, trains, and buses continue operating. Kapoor also warns of potential black markets arising from the fuel ban, raising concerns about unintended consequences….
Hero VX2 e-scooter vs TVS iQube vs Bajaj Chetak 3501 Electric scooters are fast becoming the preferred choice for urban commuters and Hero MotoCorp’s EV arm Vida recently launched its most affordable e-scooter, the Vida VX2, which will go against the top-selling models such as the Bajaj Chetak and TVS iQube. It should be noted…
India’s passenger vehicle market saw a mixed bag in June 2025 as leading carmakers posted varied sales results. While Maruti Suzuki continued to lead the charts, it reported a noticeable year-on-year decline. Meanwhile, Mahindra and Toyota saw positive growth, and other brands like Skoda and Kia posted strong performances during the first half of the…
