Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup E3 Electric.Ai has started production of its E3 TRION electric scooter at its Hyderabad facility. Customer deliveries will begin in batches from October 7, 2026, which also marks the company’s second anniversary. The TRION comes in three variants, C1, C1X and C2, aimed at young riders, families and business users. It […]
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India’s vehicle retail sales hit a record in September 2026. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), 25,36,920 vehicles were sold during the month, up 31.82% year-on-year and 4.69% over August. It was the best September ever, and it capped the industry’s best-ever first half of a financial year, with April–September sales rising […]
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CAFE Phase III marks the next stage of India’s fleet-level fuel efficiency framework, aimed at further curbing energy consumption and CO₂ emissions from passenger vehicles. As countries around the world tighten their grip on vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency, India is getting ready for its next big regulatory leap — CAFE-III, set to kick in […]
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As India’s automotive component sector gears up for sustained growth, driven by robust domestic demand, rising export opportunities and the transition towards electric mobility, AutoTechnicia 2026 is set to provide a dedicated B2B platform for the auto components, parts, accessories and aftermarket industry in Western India. Scheduled to be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre […]
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TVS Motor delivered more than 100 iQube MillionR Special Edition electric scooters to customers in a single day at a mega delivery event in Cuttack, Odisha. The special edition, launched on August 25, celebrates more than one million TVS iQube scooters on Indian roads. The iQube is TVS Motor’s flagship electric scooter and has helped […]
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Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Mercedes-Maybach S 580e, the first electrified Mercedes-Maybach in the country. The plug-in hybrid limousine combines quiet electric driving with the long-distance flexibility of a petrol engine. The S 580e is powered by a six-cylinder plug-in hybrid with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, producing 585 hp and 750 Nm, paired with a 9G-TRONIC […]
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Mercedes-Benz India has recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales and its best January–September performance in the country. The luxury carmaker retailed 5,422 vehicles in July–September 2026, up 6% from 5,119 a year earlier and 17% higher than the previous quarter. For January–September, sales rose about 8% to 15,190 units from 14,132. The company credited festive demand […]
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From September 15 to 20, 2026, companies from the commercial vehicle, transport, and logistics industries presented innovative solutions for the future of road freight transport at IAA TRANSPORTATION in Hanover. With 1,589 exhibitors from 46 countries, this year’s IAA TRANSPORTATION set a new record for international participation. The number of countries represented increased again compared […]
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September 2026 turned out to be a month to remember for India’s automobile industry. With the festive season around the corner, demand picked up across almost every segment, from small scooters and family cars to heavy trucks and electric buses. Several companies posted their best-ever monthly or quarterly numbers, helped by steady economic activity, strong […]
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Weichai, the core subsidiary of Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd., in China, has showcased its diversified green powertrain lineup and zero-carbon transport solutions at the IAA Transportation 2026. The three products were the WPH15DI hydrogen hybrid system, the NG4.0 gas powertrain, and its “three-electric” core components (battery, motor and electronic control). They were displayed […]
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