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Refinery Disruptions Hit Downstream Auto Chemicals as Andhra Petro Halts Production

autherAutocar Professional Bureau     calendar17 Mar 2026

The shutdown at APL's Visakhapatnam plant, triggered by disruptions to a key raw material, threatens to tighten supply for India's automotive and chemical sectors.

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Motherson Completes Acquisition of Yutaka Autoparts India

autherAngitha Suresh calendar17 Mar 2026

The closing of the Share Purchase Agreement makes Yutaka Autoparts India a wholly owned subsidiary of Samvardhana Moth...

Renault Duster Hybrid Sold Out for 2026; Metro Demand at 36%, Says Francisco Hidalgo

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh, Ketan Thakkar, Mugdha Mishra calendar17 Mar 2026

Strong early traction for hybrid variants and a 7-year warranty push underline Renault’s renewed strategy in India’s m...

Renault Launches New Duster in India With Turbo Petrol Engine; Prices Start at ₹10.49 Lakh

autherAngitha Suresh calendar17 Mar 2026

The French automaker has introduced the third-generation SUV on a new platform, with a hybrid variant also available, ...

DrivebuddyAI’s Long Road to Safer Roads

By Darshan Nakhwa calendar17 Mar 2026

Founded in Ahmedabad by electronics engineer Nisarg Pandya, drivebuddyAI began with an aftermarket AI dashcam for flee...

Tsuyo Manufacturing Gets Karnataka Clearance for ₹250 Crore EV Powertrain Plant in Hubli-Dharwad

autherAngitha Suresh calendar17 Mar 2026

The Greater Noida-based electric mobility company plans a 20-acre facility that will manufacture motors, power electro...

India May Delay New Car Fuel Efficiency Rules as Automakers Lobby Government

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar17 Mar 2026

The Times of India reports that the government is weighing a deferral of CAFE-III norms due in April 2027, citing pers...

Propylene Drought Hits TPL Manali, Clouding Outlook for Automotive Interior Suppliers

By Shahkar Abidi calendar17 Mar 2026

TPL declares force majeure at its Manali facility after a government directive to prioritize domestic fuel needs cuts ...

MSRTC to Replace Entire 22,000-Bus Fleet with Electric Vehicles by 2037

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar17 Mar 2026

Maharashtra scraps plans for new diesel bus purchases; state positions itself as the first in India to commit to a ful...

Bharat Forge Arm JS Auto Completes ₹300 Crore Fundraise; PI Opportunities Fund Acquires 23% Stake

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar16 Mar 2026

Following the allotment, JS Auto’s status has changed from a step-down wholly owned subsidiary to a step-down subsidia...