Raptee Energy, India receives government funding for development of 240V electric motorcycle On September 17, 2025, Raptee Energy announced that it had received funding from the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, for its 240-volt electric motorcycle platform. This marks the first time TDB is supporting an electric motorcycle OEM in India. The project will be based on a high-voltage platfor...

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ARAI & HPCL, India signs MoU for research in alternate fuels and sustainable mobility On September 18, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Green R&D Centre. The partnership will drive collaborative research on lubricants, coolants, fuels, additives, and new energy solution...

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Tata Motors, India launches Ace Gold+ diesel mini truck On September 17, 2025, Tata Motors introduced the Ace Gold+ diesel mini truck, priced at INR 552 thousand. It is powered by a turbocharged Dicor engine, the Ace Gold+ delivers 22PS of power, 55Nm of torque, and has a payload capacity of 900kg. The truck offers multiple load deck options and is designed for various cargo applications. This new model features Lean NOx Trap (LNT) technology, w...

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Ester Loop Infinite Technologies, India to supply recycled DMT To Italy’s Taro Plast On September 18, 2025, Ester Loop Infinite Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (ELITe)—a joint venture between Ester Industries of India and Loop Industries of Canada announced new supply agreements and partnerships for recycled polyester. The Infinite Loop facility, to start operations by late 2027 in Gujarat, will use Loop’s depolymerisation technology and Ester’s p...

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re than 18 models, including Genesis hybrids from 2026. Extended Range EVs (EREVs) will debut in 2027, offering over 600 miles (960 km) of range through optimized battery-engine integration.・The EV roadmap includes region-specific models. In Europe, the IONIQ 3 will target mass-market customers. India will see its first EV designed for local drivers, while in China, Hyundai will produce the Elexio SUV and a C-segment electric sedan.・The comp...

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Mexico’s tariff to considerably impact vehicle market On September 13, it was reported that Mexico’s new tariff plan targeting vehicles and parts from countries without trade agreements, mainly affecting China, South Korea, and India, has stirred major international reactions. The initiative, promoted by President Claudia Sheinbaum and pending Congressional approval before November 15, includes import duties ranging from 10% to 50% across mor...

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he future Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Musashi Seimitsu) will enter the business of batteries for electric motorcycles. The company will supply ARC Ride Kenya Limited (ARC Ride), a Kenya-based startup providing electric motorcycles with replaceable batteries, drive motor systems produced in India for scooters that ARC Ride will introduce to the market by the end of the year. Musashi Seimitsu plans to develop new exclusive batteries for mo...

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Maruti Suzuki, India Victoris SUV gets equipped with Dolby Atmos On September 17, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited and Dolby Laboratories announced that the all-new Victoris SUV will be the first Maruti Suzuki car in India to feature Dolby Atmos immersive audio, built into an 8-speaker Infinity by Harman system. It is paired with Suzuki’s SmartPlay Pro X infotainment platform. Dolby Atmos transforms the Victoris cabin into a multi-dimensional ...

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Blue Energy Motors, India raises USD 50 million to expand LNG and electric truck production On September 18, 2025, Blue Energy Motors (BEM) announced its total capital raised has reached USD 50 million after a new USD 30 million round led by Nikhil Kamath and Omnitex Industries. Its partners Essar and FPT (Iveco Group) continue backing BEM’s green mobility agenda. The new funds will help BEM unlock full annual capacity of 10,000 trucks at its p...

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TVS Motor, India launches King Deluxe Plus CNG three-wheeler in Tanzania On September 17, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the King Deluxe Plus CNG three-wheeler in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in collaboration with distributor Car & General. The  key features of the vehicle include a 5kg dual-fuel CNG tank, an 8-litre gasoline tank, a king-size driver seat, a strong chassis and body with heavy-duty pillars, and a sturdy, ergonomic design for safety...

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Tata Motors, India Altroz hatchback secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating On September 16, 2025, Tata Motors announced that its new Altroz hatchback achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across its gasoline, diesel, and CNG variants. The Altroz received 29.65/32 for adult occupant and 44.9/49 for child occupant protection—making it the only hatchback in India to secure a 5-star rating under the Bharat NCAP protocol for all powertrains, and th...

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than our relations with the United States,” Fedeli said, as he highlighted Canada’s political stability, which has helped Ontario lure 409 new companies to the province in 2024, adding nearly 25,000 jobs and CAD 40 billion worth of investment. Along with Europe, Fedeli and his team are courting India and countries in Asia. “This year, we’ve traveled to about a dozen countries already, and another dozen to go before the end of the year,”...

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ARAI unveils Smart City Track for ADAS testing in India On September 11, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, announced the completion of its ADAS Test City in Takwe near Talegaon, Pune. The 20-acre facility replicates Indian road conditions to serve as a dedicated test site for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies. Supported by the government’s Capital Goods Schem...

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Rico Auto, India, updates about new product development In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Rico Auto Industries Limited announced that its R&D team has developed a paper-based friction material for clutch application. The company is the first in India to develop this material. It is being procured from overseas by competitors to make clutch friction discs used in clutch assemblies. The paper-based friction material has b...

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Hyundai Motor India and employee’s union signs long-term wage settlement On September 17, 2025, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) and the United Union of Hyundai Employees (UUHE) announced the successful signing of a long-term wage settlement agreement for 2024–2027. The revised wage pact—effective April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027—includes an industry-topping salary bump of INR 31,000 per month, phased over three years in 55%, 25%, and 2...

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Pavna Industries, India signs MoU with Tamil Nadu government for new auto-components plant On September 17, 2025, Pavna Industries Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) to establish a state-of-the-art auto-components manufacturing facility at the Future Mobility Park in Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri District. The Tamil Nadu government has committed full support for timely project execution. The new ...

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SJS Enterprises, India sign MoU with BOEVX, Hong Kong for automotive display manufacturing On 16 September 2025, S.J.S. Enterprises Limited (SJS) signed a memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong-based BOE Varitronix Limited (BOEVX) for collaboration on manufacturing automotive display screens in India. The MoU provides for the transfer of display technology, assembly, and optical bonding, including localization of cover glass and backlight uni...

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Ola Electric, becomes first company in India to manufacture 1 million electric two-wheelers On September 16, 2025, Ola Electric reached the milestone of 1 million electric vehicles produced at its Futurefactory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. Ola’s production began in 2021, achieving this landmark in less than four years, mainly with its S1 electric scooters and Roadster X motorcycles. Ola also introduced a limited-edition Roadster X+ motorcycle in...

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for series production for another major carmaker in mid-2028. The total order volume of these series projects, iPDM and Zone Controllers, exceeds EUR 1 billion. Development is conducted at FORVIA HELLA's headquarters in Lippstadt (Germany) and at the Technical Centers in Craiova (Romania) and Pune (India), while series production takes place at the electronics plant in Timisoara (Romania). (From a press release dated September 16, 2025) ...

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he evolving global lifestyle and technology cultures. It is evolving into the primary U.S. design hub and leading strategic regional projects as needed. Nissan Design Europe (London) remains a center for innovative design, with a strong emphasis on supporting markets across the Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania (AMIEO) region. It also maintains close collaboration with key regional partners, including Renault. Nissan Design China (S...

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