Nirmal K Minda, Executive Chairman of Uno Minda Uno Minda, a global manufacturer and supplier of automotive components and systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), began its transition from components to systems more than a decade ago, its Chairman Nirmal Minda told ET Auto at the ACMA Annual Convention 2025 here on Wednesday. Also watch:Uno...

MUMBAI: Hours after the ‘faulty’ battery of an e-scooter manufactured by a Jaipur-based startup Batt:RE was returned to a Vasai dealer by the owner for replacement, it exploded. The battery, under warranty, was not being charged when sparks led to the explosion and a fire. While no one was injured, 15 e-bikes and furniture of...

The Nissan Rogue covers the middle of the automaker’s crossover SUV lineup. Tucked in between the teensy, utterly impractical Juke and the big three-row Pathfinder, the Rogue relies on good seats and interior space to move its metal. In a tough class along with the Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester, the Rogue’s unexciting powertrain and...

One of the most popular small luxury cars has come in for a reinvention. This time, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has grown bigger, has gained more technology—and now, it’s driven by batteries. It’s a compact sedan with a rakish profile and a choice of gas-electric or battery-electric driving, and a rival for vehicles like the Hyundai...

The British Safety Council’s 5-star rating is awarded to organisations demonstrating best practices in health and safety management. Apollo Tyres has announced that its manufacturing facilities at Chennai and Limda (Gujarat) have been awarded the prestigious 5-star rating by the British Safety Council following a rigorous Occupational Health and Safety Audit. The audit evaluated leadership,...

Cassandra Taliaferro, Vice-President and General Manager, Automotive Environmental Technologies, Corning. American material science firm Corning, known for its innovations in glass and ceramics, is doubling down on India to expand its presence in the country’s evolving automotive ecosystem. The country already accounts for about 2.5 million vehicles fitted with its products each year. “I want...

How do you build a premium product feature in India, and not just take something that works in California and make it cheaper to sell to Indian customers? That was the question Ather Energy co-founder Tarun Mehta asked himself when trying to build what went on to become a pioneering touchscreen dashboard for electric scooters....

Incoming college freshmen, take note: Your roommates should not be your friends, good shower shoes are indispensable, and leaving campus will become mandatory approximately four days after classes start. Reliable transportation comes in handy for 2 a.m. burrito dashes, 4 a.m. jam sessions, and 11 a.m. cross-campus runs to class. (Additional note: No matter what...