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The new TATA.CARS name will be visible across the carmaker’s communications to customers. This includes the showrooms, physical and digital touch points, after-sales and service operations, and marketing material. Tata Motors has revealed ‘TATA.CARS’ as its new customer-facing identity for the passenger vehicle division. While the cars continue to carry the same ‘T’ logo, the automaker is consolidating its ICE models under Tata.Cars. The Tata.EV division will continue separately as a different identity for the automaker’s electric vehicle range, although it...

We caught up with Satish Sharma, Senior President and Director – Business Development and Strategy, BKT, to know more about the tyre maker’s progress over the last few years, and plans to enter the Indian passenger car tyre segment in the coming months. Here are the excerpts. Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), one of the most recognisable Indian tyre makers when it comes to off-highway tyres, is now expanding presence into the on-highway tyre segment. The manufacturer announced its foray into the...

In an exclusive conversation with Acko Drive, Tarun Mehta, Co-founder and CEO, Ather Energy, revealed the company is working on expanding production capacity at the new AURIC plant significantly earlier than planned.  Ather Energy has fast tracked plans to scale up production at the upcoming Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant (AURIC), ahead of schedule. In an exclusive conversation with Acko Drive, Tarun Mehta, Co-founder and CEO, Ather Energy, revealed the company is working on expanding production capacity at the new plant four years...

Along with the launch news, Aggarwal also confirmed that the S1 Z will be the first new model sold through Ola’s new third-party dealership model. Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has officially launched the company's prevously announced but delayed electric scooter model, the Ola S1 Z, on social media, but the news was overshadowed by negative reactions to his attempt to promote it by disparaging a leading competitor. Although possibly meant in jest, the comment prompted a deluge of replies...

The new-generation Renault Duster combines bold SUV styling with modern technology and a strong focus on occupant protection. Apart from modern convenience features and efficient engine options, the SUV also offers ADAS, multiple airbags, and electronic stability systems. But what makes its safety package stand out, and how well does it protect occupants in a crash? Let’s take a closer look at the Renault Duster safety rating, features, and key specifications.  Renault Duster Safety RatingThe Renault Duster has received a 5-star safety...

Hero MotoCorp has announced a strategic alliance with VELOSA (Oriental Motors, S.A.) to expand its commercial footprint and customer reach in El Salvador.  Hero MotoCorp announced a new growth phase in El Salvador through a strategic alliance with VELOSA (Oriental Motors, S.A.). Leveraging VELOSA's regional automotive distribution experience, the partnership aims to expand Hero MotoCorp's retail presence, service coverage, and overall market reach across the country.To launch the alliance, VELOSA inaugurated a new Hero flagship store on Calle El Progreso in...

After launching the all-electric ES 500e earlier this year, Lexus has now launched the latest-gen ES 350h hybrid in India.  Lexus has expanded its luxury vehicle offerings in India with the debut of the new ES 350h hybrid sedan. Assembled in India, the updated model introduces a fresh design language, larger physical dimensions, and an updated hybrid powertrain.Notably, the electric version of this model, ES 500e, was launched in India in March 2026 at an ex-showroom price of ₹89.99 lakh.Lexus ES...

Having served on the Board since the establishment of JSW MG Motor India, Jindal has played a key role in directing product strategy, manufacturing scaling, and localisation initiatives. JSW MG Motor India Private Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Parth Jindal as Chairman of the Company with immediate effect.In addition to his new role as Chairman of JSW MG Motor India, Parth Jindal holds several key leadership and directorial positions across business, industry, and sports ventures. He...