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Ashok Leyland Revives Taurus and Hippo

Ashok Leyland Revives Taurus and Hippo

Ashok Leyland is relying on its latest generation of Taurus and Hippo vehicles to capitalise on infrastructure-driven expansion and meet the evolving needs of modern fleets, writes Richa Tyagi. Ashok Leyland hopes to rewrite history! It has brought back two of its most successful heavy-duty truck brands, in the erstwhile first MAV (6×4) truck of India, Taurus and the first[Read More…]

by — April 24, 2026 — NEW LAUNCH
Exponent-powered Atul Auto with 15-minute rapid charging capability

Atul Auto and Exponent Energy Partner to Launch 15-Minute Rapid Charging Passenger 3-Wheelers

Atul Auto, one of India’s most established three-wheeler manufacturers, and Exponent Energy, the Bengaluru-based energy company building the world’s fastest charging energy ecosystem for commercial vehicles, have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop and deploy rapid charging electric 3-wheelers. The companies have also committed to a minimum of 15,000 Exponent-powered 3-wheeler passenger vehicles over three years, representing one of[Read More…]

by — April 24, 2026 — News
The Push for Rare Earth Independence

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

India’s automotive and mobility ecosystem is racing to decouple from rare earth import dependence, writes Ashish Bhatia. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have quietly become one of the most decisive inputs shaping the future of the global automotive and mobility industry. Once viewed as niche materials relevant primarily to defence and electronics, rare earths today sit at the heart of electric[Read More…]

by — April 24, 2026 — Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER
Towards Zero Road Fatalities

Towards Zero Road Fatalities

Real-world validation puts integrated ADAS safety systems into focus for fleets, write, Sahil Kesari & Niharika Singh. At ARAI’s ADAS test track in Pune, the demonstration focused on how safety systems perform when subjected to real-world commercial vehicle conditions rather than controlled feature showcases. Multiple scenarios were executed on-track to reflect both regulatory requirements and operational risk situations that fleets[Read More…]

by — April 24, 2026 — Cover Stories, Road Check