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The minister also called on the industry to establish driver training centres to promote safety and keep up with demand as the country's economy grows. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari spoke at hte inaugural session of the 66th Annual SIAM Convention in New Delhi today, touching upon major government initiatives related to safety and sustainable mobility.In his opening remarks, Gadkari stated that the size of the automobile industry in India is currently ₹22.75 lakh crore making...

The all-new Kia Seltos is a mid-size SUV that’s perfect for your family trips and regular drives. Its bold and commanding stance makes the SUV a dream choice for everyone. The ADAS Level-2 safety features and advanced K3 platform make the Kia Seltos one of the safest cars in India. So, which features have helped the Kia Seltos raise the safety bar for Indian cars? This article discusses the Kia Seltos safety rating, along with the specifications and key features that...

The introduction of the Tata Curvv Series X brings a major variant rejig, and prices vis-a-vis the outgoing Curvv have mostly been slashed across mid and higher trims.  Tata Motors has officially launched the Curvv Series X in India with ex-showroom prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh. This launch comes a few months after the debut of the Curvv EV Series X, meaning both the electric and internal combustion engine iterations of the Series X have now arrived in dealer showrooms.The Series...

Maruti Suzuki Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi speaks at the 66th Annual SIAM Convention. Maruti Suzuki Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi has announced that India’s top automaker has also become the country’s most prolific exporter of electric cars, with over 46,000 shipped abroad since production began. Takeuchi made the statement during his speech at the 66th Annual SIAM Convention today in New Delhi.The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara SUV is the company’s first-ever battery electric vehicle. It is manufactured exclusively...

Government authorities have approved a new automotive standard, AIS 228, allowing the retrofitting of Rear Emission Control Devices on pre-BS6 heavy vehicles. At the 66th SIAM annual convention, officials announced the approval of new technical standards, designated as AIS 228, for retrofitting Rear Emission Control Devices (RECD) onto pre-BS6 heavy commercial vehicles. The approval comes following successful trial completions and aims to address tailpipe emissions from older commercial vehicle fleets across India.The retrofitting of RECDs under the AIS 228 framework enables...

Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India's joint report highlights that resilient companies gain a 1.4 percentage point margin advantage over peers and emphasises the need for structural flexibility across talent, supply chains, technology, and local capability building. A new joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), titled ‘Beyond Resilience: Built to Endure. Designed to Win.’, outlines a strategic roadmap for India's auto-component sector to reach $200 billion (₹17.6 lakh crore) in turnover by...

Simple Wave is Simple Energy's first family-focused electric scooter. Tailored for everyday utility, the Wave features a lot of practical features. Here’s a quick rundown. The Simple Wave serves as Simple Energy's first dedicated family e-scooter, starting at ₹1.09 lakh (ex-showroom). Stepping away from sharp, performance-heavy styling, the Wave prioritises overall practical utility, rider comfort, and everyday usability.Built for Maximum UtilityDepending on the chosen variant, the scooter comes with either a 7-inch TFT screen or a 5-inch LCD console. Both displays...