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Toyota to Build Third Manufacturing Plant in India

autherAngitha Suresh     calendar11 May 2026

The Japanese automaker will establish a new facility in Maharashtra's Bidkin Industrial Area, with production of a new SUV model set to begin in 2029, as it moves to expand its footprint in one of the world's fastest-growing vehicle markets...

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Olectra Adopts Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform For EV Product Development News
Olectra Adopts Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform For EV Product Development

By Eshisha Java calendar11 May 2026

Olectra will use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support model-based engineering, virtual validation and f...

VIDEO: India's Auto Industry Confronts the Software-Defined Vehicle Era Video
VIDEO: India's Auto Industry Confronts the Software-Defined Vehicle Era

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar10 May 2026

Industry leaders from six organisations weigh in on how connected platforms, OTA updates, AI testing and digital twins...

Weekly News Wrap: Launch Fever Grips Auto Sector as Royal Enfield, M&M, Hyundai Step Up FY27 Plans News
Weekly News Wrap: Launch Fever Grips Auto Sector as Royal Enfield, M&M, Hyundai Step Up FY27 Plans

By Darshan Nakhwa calendar10 May 2026

Product pipelines dominated the week as Royal Enfield, Mahindra and Hyundai lined up fresh launches, even as automaker...

The 34% Surge: How NBFC Muscle is Engineering India’s Used-Car Financing Reset News
The 34% Surge: How NBFC Muscle is Engineering India’s Used-Car Financing Reset

By Shahkar Abidi calendar10 May 2026

Non-banking financial companies are fuelling a structural shift in Indian auto markets, extending credit to semi-urban...

Tenneco India – IceCo Appoints Thalavai Venkatesan as Chief Commercial & Technology Officer News
Tenneco India – IceCo Appoints Thalavai Venkatesan as Chief Commercial & Technology Officer

autherAngitha Suresh calendar10 May 2026

Venkatesan, a veteran with nearly three decades of experience in automotive R&D and commercial leadership, will lead i...

ARAI Awards India's First WLTP Compliance Certificate to Toyota Kirloskar Motor News
ARAI Awards India's First WLTP Compliance Certificate to Toyota Kirloskar Motor

autherAngitha Suresh calendar10 May 2026

The Automotive Research Association of India has certified the Lexus LM 350h under the new AIS:175 standard, one year ...

Motor Underwriting is Evolving: From Static Profiles to Data-led Risk Assessment Opinion Column
Motor Underwriting is Evolving: From Static Profiles to Data-led Risk Assessment

By Paras Pasricha, Head, Motor Insurance, Policybazaa calendar09 May 2026

Usage patterns, behaviour, and AI‑enabled analytics are redefining how premiums are priced and portfolios managed.

How Leasing Is Quietly Rewriting India’s Mobility Story Opinion Column
How Leasing Is Quietly Rewriting India’s Mobility Story

By Aman Naagar, Managing Director, Avis India calendar09 May 2026

Leasing is no longer just financing — it’s a full service model with maintenance, compliance, and analytics built in. ...

Carmakers Enter FY27 with a Stronger Growth Outlook than Two-Wheeler Makers News
Carmakers Enter FY27 with a Stronger Growth Outlook than Two-Wheeler Makers

autherKetan Thakkar calendar09 May 2026

Passenger vehicle OEMs guide for double-digit expansion on SUV demand and capacity ramp-up; motorcycle makers see slow...