Stellantis-owned French auto brand Citroen India and Milo Drive have signed an MoU to deploy 500 units of the Citroen e-C3 electric car.

Milo Drive operates ‘Fleet OS’, a platform that supports driver entrepreneurs and local fleet operators in managing cars across ride-hailing, travel and corporate mobility platforms.

The collaboration combines Citroen’s engineering with Milo Drive’s technology, which includes demand routing, utilisation analytics and driver performance tech. This is designed to create a scalable ecosystem.

Shishir Mishra, Business Head & Director - Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Business, Stellantis India, said, “Scaling electric mobility in India requires strong, future-ready partnerships, and our collaboration with Milo Drive reflects exactly that. The Citroen e-C3 offers the ideal balance of range, comfort and operating efficiency making it a proven performer for shared mobility. Together, we are enabling EV access at scale and contributing meaningfully to India’s transition toward a low-carbon mobility ecosystem.”

Monil Jayeshkumar Khatri, Co-Founder, Milo Drive, said, “With Citroen, we’re blending affordability with intelligence. Their support extends beyond vehicles to real-time battery insights and performance data; helping us further enable hundreds of entrepreneurs to build and run their own mobility businesses through Milo Drive’s tech platform. This collaboration is a significant milestone in our journey to electrify India’s urban mobility landscapes.”

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In a strategic commitment to cultivating advanced technical expertise in South India, Eicher (VE Commercial Vehicles Limited) has established a long-term Regional Competency Development Centre at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology (VNR VJIET) in Hyderabad. This significant investment underscores Eicher's dedication to fostering industry-ready talent and enhancing the practical skills of its own workforce and network. The centre, inaugurated for an initial 10-year term, represents a core component of Eicher's vision for collaborative innovation and sustainable skill development within the automotive sector.

The newly inaugurated facility is equipped with a comprehensive range of operational vehicles, including diesel and electric models, alongside specialised diagnostic equipment and cut models of vital automotive systems. This infrastructure is designed to provide immersive, hands-on learning for Eicher employees and dealer partners from the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh regions. Furthermore, it creates a vital bridge to academia, offering students and faculty from key engineering disciplines direct exposure to current industry technologies and real-world automotive systems within their academic environment.

This initiative is fundamentally driven by Eicher’s objective to support sustained knowledge advancement and create a robust pipeline of skilled professionals. By enabling structured training on modern vehicle technologies, the partnership actively contributes to shaping the future of the automotive industry. It reflects Eicher's proactive approach to integrating industry practice with engineering education, thereby strengthening the ecosystem that supplies the next generation of engineers and technicians.

D Suresh Babu Garu, President, Vignana Jyothi, said, “Being selected by a global automotive leader such as Volvo–Eicher to host a Regional Competency Development Centre is a strong validation of VNR VJIET’s focus on industry-aligned education. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to providing students with the best facilities, real-world exposure and future-ready skills that meet national and global standards.”

Sumit Diwan, National Head – Customer Care, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, said, “This Centre reflects our long-term approach to capability building and talent development. By investing in advanced infrastructure at VNR VJIET and training students alongside our workforce, we are creating a strong pipeline of skilled engineers equipped for evolving automotive and electric mobility technologies. We plan on hiring students from Automobile Engineering (AE) department and encourage greater participation of female students in the recruitment process.”

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Honda Motor Co, has announced the adoption of a redesigned H mark as the symbol for its automobile business. The logo has represented Honda vehicles since 1963 and has undergone several modifications to reflect the company’s evolution.

The redesign coincides with the development of next-generation electric vehicles, including the Honda 0 Series. The company states that the design expression, resembling two outstretched hands, signifies its commitment to expanding mobility possibilities and meeting customer needs. The logo will be applied to electric and hybrid-electric models introduced from 2027.

Beyond vehicle badges, Honda will implement the mark across all automobile touchpoints. This includes dealership signage, communication materials, and motorsports activities. The transition marks what the company describes as its ‘second founding’ during the shift towards electrification and intelligent technologies.

By adopting this symbol, the manufacturer aims to lead the transformation of the automotive market. The move follows the strategy of utilising technology and ideas to move beyond conventional practices in vehicle production and branding.

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) concluded 2025 with its highest-ever domestic sales of 117,000 units, a record to date. This represents a 36 percent YoY volume growth, while cumulative sales, including exports, reached 159,500 units. During the year, the Group surpassed the milestone of producing 2 million vehicles in India.

The MQB-A0-IN platform, developed for the Indian market, serves as the foundation for all locally manufactured Skoda and Volkswagen models. The company also expanded its international operations, with cumulative exports exceeding 715,000 units. New markets in the GCC and ASEAN regions were entered as part of the Group’s strategy to establish India as a global production base.

Volkswagen maintained its position in the sedan category with the Virtus holding a 38 percent segment share, while the Golf GTI sold out shortly after its introduction. Skoda reported 107 percent growth albeit a low year ago base, supported by demand for the Kylaq and the return of the Octavia RS. To support the demand, the Group has increased its network to 700 touchpoints across its brands.

In the luxury and performance segments, Audi introduced the Q7 Signature Edition and the RSQ8 Performance. Lamborghini launched the Temerario and the Revuelto, while Porsche expanded to 13 points of sale. Bentley joined SAVWIPL as the sixth brand, opening dealerships in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.

Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “2025 has been a year of purposeful and broad-based progress for us. What stands out is that our performance is rooted in consistent execution and long-term road map for India. The strength of our Make-in-India strategy – supported by deeper localisation, scale and a robust product pipeline – is visible across manufacturing, sales and exports. As we move into 2026, our priorities remain clear: expand our portfolio and widen our network in line with customer needs, while strengthening India’s role as a high-quality global manufacturing hub. The momentum of this year reinforces our belief that India will be an even larger contributor to the Group’s global growth journey.”

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) launched the new Tata Punch subcompact SUV at prices starting INR 559,000 (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the petrol MT Smart variant.

First introduced in 2021, the Punch SUV has been amongst the top-selling vehicles in the country, and currently is the best-seller for Tata Motors. In fact, the Punch SUV sales have crossed the 700,000-unit mark in just 4 years, which makes it amongst the fastest-selling models in the country.

The Punch SUV now features two new powertrain options: a 1.2-litre Turbocharged iTurbo Revotron engine provides a high power-to-weight ratio and a twin-cylinder iCNG technology paired with an AMT gearbox, a combination designed to balance efficiency with driver convenience.

The exterior of the new Punch includes an upright stance with a 3D front grille, LED headlamps and connected LED tail lamps. The cabin has been updated with a dashboard featuring ambient lighting, a 26.03 cm HD infotainment system, and a digital steering wheel.

For occupant comfort, the SUV includes seats with extended thigh support and a flat rear floor to increase legroom. Technical additions include a 65-Watt Type-C USB charger, rain-sensing wipers and a 360-degree HD surround view system.

The new Punch is built on the Alfa-Arc architecture using high-strength steel and includes over 95 safety features. Standard equipment across all variants includes six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and 3-point ELR seatbelts for all passengers. The vehicle holds a 5-star B-NCAP rating and includes hill hold and hill descent control for varied terrains.

The new Punch is offered in several personas including Smart, Pure, Adventure, and Accomplished.

(Prices in INR, ex-showroom New Delhi)

Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “The Punch has always been a reflection of India’s evolving ambitions, democratising the SUV experience with a feature-rich package that earned it a place among India’s best-selling SUVs. The Punch gave India the freedom to explore long, stress-free, inter-city drives with its commanding position and confidence behind the wheel. Today, we have taken this experience to the next level. With the new Punch, we’ve redefined what an SUV in this segment can be – shaped by customer insights and engineered with new age technology at its core. It’s faster, smarter and safer, complemented by a bold, muscular stance with the confidence to truly Command Max."

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