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Tata Motors’ wholly owned subsidiary TSCMSL has acquired a 26 per cent stake in Mateshwari E-Smart Mobility for ₹2.6 lakh. Tata Motors’ wholly owned subsidiary, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions Limited (TSCMSL), has acquired a 26 per cent stake in Mateshwari E-Smart Mobility (Hyderabad) Private Limited (MEMHPL) for ₹2.6 lakh. The deal is linked to the operation and maintenance of electric buses under the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC).TSCMSL purchased 26,000 equity shares in MEMHPL, each carrying a face value...

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has opened a 75,000 sq ft sales, service and spares facility in Gorakhpur with partner PPS Trucking, strengthening BharatBenz’s support network. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), which manufactures BharatBenz trucks and buses, has expanded its service network in Uttar Pradesh with the inauguration of a new 3S facility in Gorakhpur. The facility has been established in partnership with PPS Trucking and combines sales, service and spare parts operations under one roof, the company announced on Tuesday.Located at...

The figures include Toyota's Lexus luxury brand. Toyota Motor's global vehicle sales and production declined for a second consecutive month in August, with weaker volumes in China, the US and the Middle East continuing to weigh on the world's largest automaker. Toyota's global sales fell 6.4 per cent year on year to 790,743 vehicles in August, while global production declined 5.9 per cent to 700,860 units. The figures include Toyota's Lexus luxury brand, Reuters reported on Tuesday.The latest results extend a...

August 2026 was another strong month for commuter bikes in India. The Hero Splendor held on to its number 1 position on the best-selling bikes list for the month, crossing three lakh unit sales. On the other hand, the Bajaj Platina made a comeback to the top 10 sales chart, closing in on the tenth position. Premium motorcycles also held their ground with the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bullet 350 recording a combined sales of 70,961 units. This showed...

Ultraviolette has confirmed that its 100V architecture-powered Shockwave electric motorcycle will launch in Q1 2027, with production line setup already underway in Bengaluru. Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has announced that its upcoming Shockwave motorcycle will be built on the company's newly developed 100V architecture and is scheduled for launch in the first quarter of 2027.The transition to the advanced 100V platform brings potential for stronger power delivery, higher thermal efficiency, and faster charging capabilities for the brand's lightweight electric...

Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched the Hayabusa Special Edition at ₹19.90 lakh, alongside refreshed colour options and updated electronics for the popular superbike. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. has launched the Hayabusa Special Edition alongside three new colour schemes for its flagship superbike in the Indian market. Priced at ₹19.90 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the Special Edition introduces exclusive styling details, while the updated standard Hayabusa retails at ₹18.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Both models are now available across Suzuki dealerships nationwide, accompanied...

The proposed rights issue forms part of Ola Electric’s previously approved ₹1,500 crore capital raise, with the company yet to disclose how it will use the fresh funds. Ola Electric’s board of directors has approved a rights issue of partly paid-up equity shares to raise up to ₹1,000 crore, marking another step in the electric two-wheeler maker’s previously approved ₹1,500 crore fundraising plan. The proposed issue will comprise equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each and will be offered...

Locally built SUV will follow the CLA EV as the brand deepens its electric line-up, with expressions of interest opening on October 5. Mercedes-Benz India will launch the electric GLC on November 4, with expressions of interest opening on October 5, the company has announced. The SUV will be built at its Chakan plant near Pune.According to Mercedes-Benz, it will be the fastest global model to reach India as a locally assembled vehicle, arriving just six months after sales began in...

Audi India has officially confirmed the flagship Q9 SUV launch for next year, featuring a 5.3-metre length, triple-screen dashboard layout, 3D OLED taillights, and powertrains producing up to 587 bhp. Audi India has officially confirmed that its full-size flagship Q9 SUV will be launched in the Indian automobile market next year. Making the announcement on social media, the Brand Director of Audi India, Balbir Singh Dhillon, stated that the upcoming luxury vehicle possesses all the key ingredients to make a strong...