Volvo Trucks India launches its first gas-powered truck for mineral transport On June 18, Volvo Trucks India launched its first gas-powered truck for mineral transport – the Volvo FM 420 LNG 4x2 Tractor. Equipped with high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology, the truck delivers up to 20% lower CO₂ emissions compared to diesel counterparts, without compromising on power, torque, or uptime. Built on Volvo’s diesel engine platform, the...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Ashok Leyland, India wins new bus business from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation On June 3, Ashok Leyland bagged an order for supplying 543 BS-VI diesel chassis and fully built buses to Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. The order value is INR 1.83 billion. The order has been awarded through a normal tender process. Ashok Leyland will supply buses between June 2025 and December 2025.  Based on Ashok Leyland stock exchange filing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Ashok Leyland, India wins business of diesel buses in Tamil Nadu On February 19, Ashok Leyland bagged an order to supply 320 BS-VI diesel fuel type 12M low floor fully built buses to Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. The order value is INR 2.97 billion. The order will be executed between June 2025 to August 2025. The buses have the advanced iGen 6 BS-VI technology with a robust H-Series engine rated at 184 kW (246 hp). The buses are equippe...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

GlobalData blog: India, breaking all records Car buyers in India have been hunting for new vehicles with a vengeance, ever since the market crashed to a 10-year low during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 – when sales slumped by 30% from the then-all-time high of four million units in 2018. That record was shattered last year when sales neared 4.4 million units and made India the world’s third-largest Light Vehicle market behind Chin...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/22

Government of India unveils world’s first BS-VI electrified flex-fuel vehicle prototype On August 29, The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways launched the first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. This innovative vehicle is based on the Innova Hycross and is engineered to adhere to India's stricter emission standards, marking it as the first-ever BS 6 (Stage II) El...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/29

Hero Motocorp, India launches Xtreme 160R 4V motorcycle for INR 127.3 thousand On June 14, Hero MotoCorp launched the new Xtreme 160R 4V motorcycle for INR 127.3 thousand (standard variant) and going till 136.5 thousand (Pro variant). The motorcycle comes with a 163cc 4-valve air-oil cooled BS-VI (OBD-II+E20) compliant engine that generates a maximum power output of 16.9 Ps at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 14.6 nm at 6,500 rpm. The bike can achi...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/17

Hero Motocorp, India launches Xtreme 160R 4V motorcycle for INR 127.3 thousand On June 14, Hero MotoCorp launched the new Xtreme 160R 4V for INR 127.3 thousand (Standard), INR 132.8 thousand (Connected 2.0), and INR 136.5 (Pro) variants at Hero MotoCorp’s state-of-the-art R&D facility, the center of innovation and technology (CIT) in Jaipur. The Xtreme 160R 4V comes with a 163cc 4 valve air-oil cooled BS-VI (OBD-II+E20) compliant engine that ge...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/15

Hero MotoCorp, India launches 2023 Passion+ for INR 76.3 thousand On June 12, Hero MotoCorp introduced the new Passion+ motorcycle at a price of INR 76.3 thousand. The Passion+ is equipped with a 100cc BS-VI and OBD-2 phase engine, which complies with the latest emission standards. The motor delivers a power output of 5.9 kW at 8,000 rpm and a torque of 8.05 Nm at 6,000 rpm, providing a balanced performance for everyday commuting. The motorcycle ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/13

Isuzu Motors, India updates its product range for BSVI Phase II norms On April 13, Isuzu Motors, India updated its entire range of pick-up vehicles and SUVs, to conform to the new BS-VI Phase II emission norms. It has refreshed its product portfolio by adding new features to select models. ISUZU D-MAX regular cab and S-CAB models are equipped with A-SCR (active selective catalyst reduction) added to the set of after-treatment devices including L...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/14

Honda launches OBD2 Compliant 2023 SP125 bike in India On March 31, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launched the new OBD2-compliant 2023 SP125. It has SP125 ticks BS-VI OBD2 125cc PGM-FI engine, boosted by enhanced smart power (eSP). It has an ACG starter. Two new mechanical features lead to the engine starting without applying much force. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system uses 7 onboard sensors to constantly inject optimum fuel and air...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/03

Hero Motocorp, India launches the 2023 Super Splendor XTEC for INR 83.4 thousand On March 6, Hero MotoCorp launched the Super Splendor XTEC for INR 83.4 thousand (drum variant) and INR 87.3 thousand (disk variant). The motorcycle is powered by a 125cc BS-VI engine, with a power output of 10.7 bhp at 7,500 rpm and torque of 10.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm, and delivers a mileage of 68 km/liter. The bike comes with features, such as a fully digital speedomete...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/07

Yamaha, India launches 125cc hybrid scooter range with E 20 and BS-VI OBD2 compliance On February 20, Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. introduced the refreshed, feature-packed, 2023 line-up of its 125 CC scooter range including the Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid priced at INR 91 thousand, Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybrid for INR 89.5 thousand and Ray ZR Street Rally 125 Fi Hybrid priced at INR 93.5 thousand. The 125 cc Hybrid scooter range comes with an air-cooled, fuel-...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/20

Cummins, India receives BS-VI OBD II emissions standard compliance certification from ARAI Cummins group announced that it has recently completed the Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) OBD II emissions standard compliance certification tests with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The certification process comprised Engine testing, on-board diagnostics (OBD) demonstration, and vehicle-level emission testing using the portable emission meas...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/17

Tata Motors, India completes BS-VI Phase II transition of its passenger vehicles On February 1, Tata Motors, India introduced its BS6 Phase II range of passenger vehicles with RDE and E20 compliant engines. The company has refreshed its portfolio across powertrain options of gasoline, diesel, and CNG. It enhanced the low-end drivability of the Altroz hatchback and Punch mid-size SUV and the models will also see Idle stop starting as standard comi...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/13

Renault India, upgrades its entire vehicle range to BS VI Step 2 emission norms On February 2, Renault India upgraded its entire range including Kiger, Triber, and Kwid to meet the new BS-VI Step 2 emission norms. Further, all the vehicles will be equipped with a self-diagnostic device. The device will constantly monitor the vehicle’s emission levels while driving, along with other critical emission devices such as the catalytic converter and o...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/02

Hero MotoCorp, India launches 110cc scooter Xoom On January 30, Hero MotoCorp launched the new scooter – Xoom at an introductory price of INR 68.6 thousand and going to INR 76.7 thousand. The Hero Xoom comes with a 110cc BS-VI compliant engine producing a maximum power output of 8.05 bhp at 7250 rpm and torque of 8.7 nm at 5,750 rpm for a high-performance ride. Xoom has been developed with as many as 25+ patent applications. The scooter brings ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/30

Subros, India updates about its business wins in Q3 2022-23 On January 25, Subros India announced that during the third quarter of FY 2022-23, it initiated the SOP of the new Maruti Suzuki Eeco in the Manesar plant, as well as 3 SOPs of new projects are in pipeline for Q4. It mentioned that it was awarded by the new business worth INR 1.79 billion for the EV/Hybrid vehicle during the quarter. Its revenue grew by 20% in Q3 FY 2022-23 in comparison...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/25

Hero MotoCorp, India launches updated XPulse 200T 4Valve with enhanced performance On December 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched the all-new XPulse 200T 4Valve for INR 126 thousand. The bike is powered by a BS-VI 200cc 4 Valve oil-cooled engine and churns out a maximum power of 19.1 PS at 8500 RPM and torque of 17.3 Nm at 6500rpm. The modern tourer offers 6% more power and 5% added torque and is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The company has improved the...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/21

Concentric AB, Sweden secures new business in India for coolant pumps On October 31, Concentric AB announced that it has secured two large, separate supply opportunities for coolant pumps for highway vehicles in India. This is Concentric's first success in highway vehicles in this region. A major OEM has selected Concentric AB as a supplier of coolant pumps for medium-duty, commercial diesel engines manufactured for the local market in India. T...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/01

India Nippon sets up new technology center in Hosur, Tamil Nadu In its annual report for FY 2021-22, India Nippon Electricals Limited announced that, during the year, it has completed the setting up of its new Technology Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This state-of-the-art facility provides an inspiring environment for developing futuristic products. The Centre is particularly focused on developing EV technology products and technologies for emissi...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/07