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Ayvens Expands Corporate Car Leasing to SMEs, Professionals
Ayvens is expanding its corporate car leasing business beyond large enterprises to target SMEs and self-employed professionals in India. The move comes as the country's corporate car penetration remains well below Southeast Asian markets.
13 September 2026 at 4:37 pm
Bentley's First EV, The Torcal, Will Be Its Quickest Car
Bentley's first EV, the Torcal, will be the quickest-accelerating car in the brand's history. Crewe says effortless delivery matters more than the numbers themselves.
13 September 2026 at 4:37 pm
Hyundai Mobis Starts EV Drive Production in Slovakia
Hyundai Mobis has begun production at its first European electric drive plant in Nováky, Slovakia, with capacity for 280,000 units annually. The move strengthens Hyundai and Kia's global EV supply chain, with potential benefits for future India-bound models.
13 September 2026 at 4:37 pm
IAA 2026: Electric Trucks Steal the Show in Hanover
IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover is shaping up as the biggest showcase yet for electric trucks, with European majors, Chinese newcomers and Tesla's European-spec Semi all on display. The technologies debuting there will directly shape India's emerging e-truck market.
13 September 2026 at 4:37 pm
New Anti-Theft Device Tracks E-Bikes for 12 Months Straight
Comodule has unveiled Astra, an anti-theft device that can track e-bikes for up to 12 months, even in storage. The device could be a game-changer for India's two-wheeler owners battling rampant vehicle theft.
13 September 2026 at 4:37 pm
Ford Fathom EV Truck Targets 100,000 Sales in First Year
Ford targets 100,000 first-year sales for its $30,000 Fathom electric pickup, aiming to become the best-selling non-Tesla EV in America. The move signals accelerating global EV affordability, with key lessons for India's market.
13 September 2026 at 4:37 pm
Axis Picks Bajaj Auto, TVS, M&M as Rural Auto Demand Rallies
Axis Securities has named Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor and Mahindra & Mahindra as its top auto picks as rural recovery and premiumisation keep demand firm. Domestic two-wheeler and passenger vehicle dispatches grew 18% and 28% respectively in April-August 2026.
13 September 2026 at 4:36 pm
Bharat NCAP 2.0: Entire Safety Chain Covered From Oct 2027
Nitin Gadkari announced Bharat NCAP 2.0 will take effect from October 2027, evaluating the complete safety chain including crash avoidance, pedestrian safety and post-crash care. The upgraded norms will raise the safety bar for EVs like the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400.
13 September 2026 at 4:36 pm
Mahindra-SML Eyes 12% CV Market Share by FY31 in Big Push
Mahindra-SML targets a 12% share of India's commercial vehicle market by FY31, up from 7.2% today, with a 20% goal set for FY36. The expansion could accelerate Mahindra's push into electric trucks and LCVs.
13 September 2026 at 4:36 pm
Minnesota Commits $41M for 40 New EV Fast-Charging Sites
Minnesota will invest $41 million to install 40 new EV fast-charging sites beyond its major interstates. The move offers a blueprint for India's own rural charging infrastructure expansion.
13 September 2026 at 4:36 pm
Hyundai Opens IONIQ 3 Orders: Entry EV From ~₹25 Lakh
Hyundai has opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatchback, starting at about $30,000 (~₹25 lakh). Here's what the affordable EV could mean for India's booming electric vehicle market.
13 September 2026 at 4:36 pm
San Francisco's Curbside EV Charging Push: Lessons for India
San Francisco will install only 100 curbside EV chargers by 2030, exposing America's street-charging gap. India faces a bigger challenge, with most urban EV buyers lacking home parking.
13 September 2026 at 4:36 pm
Passenger Screens Go Unused: 35% of Owners Never Use Them
A new study shows 35% of owners who bought cars with passenger screens have never used them. We examine what this means for Indian EV buyers weighing premium cabin technology costs.
13 September 2026 at 4:35 pm
Genesis GV90: All 16 Premium Colours Shown in Person [Video]
Genesis has revealed all 16 premium exterior colours of its flagship GV90 electric SUV in a new in-person video. Here's what the reveal means for the luxury EV maker's upcoming India entry.
13 September 2026 at 4:35 pm
São Paulo Secures $500 Million for Electric Bus Fleet
São Paulo has secured two international loans totalling US$496.6 million (about ₹4,150 crore) to electrify its public bus fleet. The funding could add more than 1,100 electric buses to Brazil's largest city.
13 September 2026 at 4:35 pm
Waymo Robotaxis Rack Up 8,300+ SF Parking Tickets, $1M Fines
Waymo's driverless robotaxis have amassed over 8,300 parking tickets in San Francisco since early 2025, approaching $1 million (₹8.3 crore) in fines. The surge mirrors the fleet's rapid growth and offers early lessons for India's own robotaxi ambitions.
13 September 2026 at 4:35 pm
Bluetti Elite 100 Mini Launch Deals, Anker SOLIX Sale & More
Bluetti's 1,004Wh Elite 100 Mini power station launches with exclusive deals from $408, alongside Anker's SOLIX Labor Day Sale and Tenways e-bike discounts. Here's what these offers mean for Indian buyers.
13 September 2026 at 4:35 pm
China Now Has More Solar Than Coal Powering Its EV Boom
China's installed solar capacity has officially surpassed its coal fleet, marking a historic energy milestone. We break down what this means for EV charging costs and India's electric vehicle market.
13 September 2026 at 4:35 pm
Circle K Unlocks 1 Million Charging Points via Plugsurfing
Circle K has deployed Plugsurfing to give its eMobility customers access to over one million charging points across Europe. The roaming model offers a clear blueprint for India's fragmented EV charging networks.
13 September 2026 at 4:34 pm
Piyush Goyal Urges Auto Component Makers to Go Global
Union Minister Piyush Goyal urged auto component makers at ACMA's 66th Annual Session to become global businesses and indigenise vulnerable supply chains. The push has direct implications for EV pricing and supply security in India.
13 September 2026 at 4:34 pm