The GST Council has reduced the GST on new pneumatic tyres from to 18%, and on tractor tyres and tubes to 5%. Apollo Tyres on Wednesday said it will reduce product prices ranging between ₹300 and ₹2,000 to pass on the GST rate cut benefit to customers effective from September 22. The passenger vehicle tyres...

The company said it has been focusing on scaling up the hydraulics segment, which it believes will become an important growth pillar globally. Auto components manufacturer Wheels India on Monday said it has signed a technical agreement with South Korea-based SHPAC, a leading hydraulics cylinder maker, for a technology transfer aimed at strengthening its hydraulics...

Ultraviolette, an innovator in sustainable mobility, has received investments from Qualcomm Ventures and Lingotto to expand the Series D round. New Delhi : Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd. will launch its electric two-wheeler Ultraviolette F77 on November 24. The company opened its pre-orders on October 23 and will roll out the product in a phased manner,...

Looking for the safest car in India without breaking the bank? If safety is your top priority and your budget is under Rs. 7 lakh, this list highlights top contenders based on Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP ratings. It’s important to note that GNCAP’s testing protocols evolved in July 2022. Earlier ratings focused solely on...

The news this year for the 5-Series is the addition of a V-8-powered M550i xDrive, a diesel-powered 540d, and a plug-in hybrid 530e to complement the turbo-4 and turbo-6 530i and 540i respectively. All models are mated to an excellent 8-speed automatic. The base turbo-4 is excellent in many applications, especially in the 530i,...

The Chevrolet Malibu has been a staple in the midsize sedan market for decades, but its time is coming to an end. The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu marks the final model year for this classic sedan, as General Motors plans to discontinue production after this year. While the Malibu isn’t as competitive as it once was,...

Apollo has a longstanding history of sports sponsorships in India and overseas, most notably a 13-year association with English Premier League club Manchester United, which was extended by three years in June. Apollo Tyres, which is paying ₹579 crore to sponsor the Indian cricket team’s jersey till March 2028, has said it has not overpaid,...

A road safety initiative by Steelbird. Steelbird Hi-Tech Ltd has distributed one lakh BIS-certified helmets to Road Safety Ambassadors as part of a campaign run with the Rajasthan Road Safety Society. The initiative aims to strengthen awareness and adoption of safe riding practices. The helmets have been channelled through organisations including Aavas Financiers (29,600 units),...

East Africa’s biggest economy is betting on electric-powered motorcycles, its renewables-heavy power supply and position as a technology and start-up hub to lead the region’s shift to zero-emission electric mobility. By Ayenat Mersie Over recent months, sets of sturdy, brightly-branded battery swapping stations have cropped up around Kenya’s capital Nairobi, allowing electric motorcyclists to exchange...