Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to modernise 45 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. Toyotabharat Under the deal, TKM will set up fully equipped automotive laboratories for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) technician courses, providing the latest training tools and aligning instruction with industry…
Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT), best known for its off-highway tyres, is now steering into the consumer tyre segment, launching plans for passenger-car (PCR) and truck & bus radial (TBR) products. European Rubber Journal As part of its five-year strategic roadmap, BKT is investing INR 3,500 crore (~USD 400 million) to expand its manufacturing capabilities. The…
Tech giant Huawei has unveiled two new smart-vehicle brands, Qijing and Yijing, in partnership with Chinese automakers GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) and Dongfeng Motor Group. The move is part of Huawei’s broader “Harmony Intelligent Mobility” push under its Qiankun ecosystem. China Economic Review Huawei’s auto-business journey began with its Intelligent Automotive Solution Unit in 2019,…
Noida and Ghaziabad authorities have announced a sweeping clean-transport policy: from 1 January 2026, all commercial fleet vehicles in these districts must run exclusively on CNG or electricity. The mandate covers a broad set of operators, including taxis, auto-rickshaws, delivery services, school vans, and ride-hailing platforms such as Ola and Uber. MillenniumPost Under the new…
Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled a trio of alternate-fuel tractors at Agrovision 2025 in Nagpur, marking a major push toward more sustainable farming. The Economic Times The showcased models include: All these technologies have been developed at Mahindra’s Research Valley in Chennai. Speaking at the event, Veejay Nakra, President of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business, emphasized the…
The Odisha government convened a high-level stakeholder consultation to finalize its upcoming EV Policy 2.0, intensifying its push toward green mobility. The meeting, led by the Commerce & Transport and Energy Departments, was chaired by Principal Secretaries Usha Padhee and Vishal Kumar Dev. Pragativadi Officials set an ambitious target: by 2036, at least 50 percent…
MRF Ltd reported a solid improvement in earnings for the quarter ended 30 September, supported by stronger demand for automobile tyres and steady growth in the OEM segment. The company posted a net profit of ₹5.12 billion, up from ₹4.55 billion a year earlier, marking a clear MRF quarterly profit rise this season. Revenue from…
Trelleborg Tyres has officially unveiled its new TM200 ProgressiveTraction® radial tyre at Agritechnica 2025, emphasising enhanced sustainability and performance for modern agriculture. The tyre was revealed during a press conference at Hall 20 (B58) of Agritechnica, where Trelleborg showcased its vision for high-traction, low-impact equipment in farming. Facebook+3AgDealer.com+3Commercial Tyre Business+3 According to the company, the…
Pirelli described the Brazilian Grand Prix as a “rollercoaster of tyre strategies,” with all three compounds coming into play and multiple pit-stop variations defining the outcome. The official Pirelli report noted that the mix of soft, medium and hard tyres created a wide range of approaches, making Interlagos one of the most strategically complex races…
Max Verstappen has conceded that his 2025 Formula 1 title hopes are effectively over after a challenging São Paulo Grand Prix weekend. In an interview quoted by GrandPrix247, the Red Bull Racing driver admitted that the team “hasn’t been good enough over the whole season,” reflecting on a campaign marked by inconsistency and technical issues….
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