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04/09/2026

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Maruti Suzuki Eeco Crosses 15 Lakh Sales in India!

A major milestone for one of India's most versatile vans.

Launched in January 2010, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco has now crossed 15 lakh cumulative sales, serving families, entrepreneurs, businesses and institutions across the country.

📊 15 lakh+ sales
🚀 Latest 5 lakh achieved in just 3.5 years
🌾 65% of FY2025-26 sales came from rural India
⛽ S-CNG sales share reaches 48%
🛡️ 6 airbags offered as standard
🚐 13 variants across passenger, cargo, Tour V and ambulance applications

To celebrate the milestone, Maruti Suzuki has introduced the Eeco Star Edition, adding 18 exclusive exterior and interior accessories.

A van that has become an important part of India's everyday mobility and entrepreneurial journey.

Maruti Suzuki Eeco crosses 15 lakh cumulative sales in India, with rural markets contributing 65% of FY2025-26 sales and S-CNG share reaching 48%.

04/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/auto-makers/new-launches/range-rover-electric-a-new-era-for-the-original-luxury-suv/

Range Rover Electric: A New Era for the Original Luxury SUV

Range Rover has entered the electric era with its first-ever fully electric SUV, combining signature luxury and off-road capability with advanced EV technology.

The Range Rover Electric delivers:
🔋 Up to 600 km WLTP range
⚡ 405 kW maximum power
💪 850 Nm torque
🔌 118.5 kWh usable battery
🏎️ 0–100 km/h in as little as 4.5 seconds
⚡ 800V architecture with up to 350 kW DC fast charging
🌍 More than 1.5 million km of global testing

Built at JLR’s Solihull facility in the UK, the electric Range Rover also introduces advanced traction management, thermal technology and connected features while retaining the brand’s focus on refinement and all-terrain capability.

Range Rover Electric debuts with up to 600 km WLTP range, 405 kW power and 850 Nm torque, combining luxury, performance and advanced EV technology.

04/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/e-mobility/lepas-l6-ev-unveils-three-pillars-of-intelligent-urban-mobility/

Meet the LEPAS L6 EV — an Intelligent Urban Living SUV

Chery Auto’s new NEV brand, LEPAS, has introduced the L6 EV with a focus on three core experiences:

Truly Dazzling — Leopard-inspired styling and a refined wraparound cockpit.

Truly Composed — Intelligent parking, ADAS and electric-drive technologies designed for urban driving.

Truly Comfortable — Smart voice interaction, multiple cabin modes, 39 storage spaces and a large panoramic sunroof.

🔋 450 km WLTC combined range
⚡ 3.3 kW V2L
🛡️ 7 airbags

First launched in Thailand, the LEPAS L6 EV combines electric mobility with intelligent technology, distinctive design and everyday practicality.

Would you consider the LEPAS L6 EV a strong new entrant in the electric SUV segment?

04/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/auto-makers/policy/how-small-auto-shops-in-india-can-build-strong-brands-on-a-tight-budget-elena-stewart/

Can a small auto workshop build a strong brand without a big marketing budget? Absolutely.

For local garages, workshops and spare-parts businesses, the challenge isn't always the quality of their work. It's making potential customers see and trust that quality.

Simple steps can make a difference:

✅ Use consistent branding
✅ Share before-and-after job photos
✅ Keep your Google Business Profile updated
✅ Respond to reviews and enquiries
✅ Create simple weekly content
✅ Outsource only specialist tasks that add real value
✅ Build referral partnerships with nearby automotive businesses

The goal isn't to market like a large corporation. It's to build a consistent, trustworthy presence that customers remember.

Read Elena Stewart's practical guide to building a stronger auto-shop brand on a tight budget.

Discover affordable branding and marketing strategies that can help small auto shops in India build trust, improve visibility and grow their brands.

04/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/events/shenu-agarwal-takes-over-as-siam-president-for-2026-27/

Shenu Agarwal Elected SIAM President for 2026-27

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, as its new President for 2026-27.

Agarwal succeeds Shailesh Chandra and will lead SIAM alongside:

➡️ K N Radhakrishnan, Director & CEO, TVS Motor Company — Vice President
➡️ Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India — Treasurer

Congratulations to the new SIAM leadership team!

04/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/events/siam-convention-highlights-indias-roadmap-to-leverage-shifting-global-auto-dynamics/

India’s Auto Industry Sets Its Sights on Global Opportunities

The 66th SIAM Annual Convention brought together industry leaders to discuss how India can leverage changing global dynamics to strengthen its automotive sector and expand its international footprint.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal called for higher export targets, stronger global partnerships and greater use of India’s trade agreements to open new markets.

The Convention also highlighted India’s growing capabilities in automotive manufacturing, exports and next-generation mobility.

India’s automotive industry is positioning itself for a bigger role on the global stage.

SIAM’s 66th Annual Convention highlights India’s automotive growth potential, export opportunities and roadmap to become a global mobility leader.

04/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/events/siam-annual-convention-explores-ais-growing-impact-on-automotive-industry/

AI is transforming the automotive industry

The 66th Annual Convention of SIAM examined the growing role of Artificial Intelligence across the automotive value chain.

Experts discussed how AI can accelerate product development and R&D, reshape customer experiences, improve enterprise operations and create new opportunities across the mobility ecosystem.

The session also highlighted the importance of connected and governed data, ecosystem readiness and deeper collaboration between automotive companies and technology partners.

SIAM’s 66th Annual Convention explores how AI is transforming automotive R&D, customer experience, manufacturing and the wider value chain.

04/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/events/siam-convention-charts-roadmap-for-resilient-auto-industry/

SIAM Convention Charts Roadmap for India’s Resilient Auto Industry

The 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) focused on strengthening India’s automotive ecosystem and enhancing its global competitiveness.

Industry and government leaders highlighted the need for stronger international partnerships, technological innovation, domestic capability building and greater participation in global value chains.

The session reinforced the importance of innovation in creating a resilient and future-ready Indian automotive industry.

SIAM’s 66th Annual Convention highlights global partnerships, innovation and domestic capabilities as key to building India’s resilient auto industry.

03/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/people/new-appointments/acma-appoints-sriram-viji-as-president-anjali-singh-as-president-designate/

Sriram Viji Appointed ACMA President; Anjali Singh Named President-Designate

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) has appointed Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India Pvt. Ltd., as President for the 2026–27 term.

Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, ANAND Group and Gabriel India, has been named President-Designate.

The new leadership will focus on strengthening India’s position in global automotive value chains, with priorities including:

🔹 Advanced technologies
🔹 R&D and innovation
🔹 Supply-chain diversification
🔹 Critical raw material access
🔹 Sustainability
🔹 High-value manufacturing
🔹 Next-generation mobility

03/09/2026

https://www.autoguideindia.com/uncategorized/indias-automobile-industry-accelerates-drive-towards-global-leadership-in-sustainable-mobility/

India’s Auto Industry Accelerates Drive Towards Sustainable Mobility

India’s automobile industry is strengthening its focus on sustainable mobility as the country targets global leadership in clean and advanced mobility solutions by 2047.

At the 66th Annual Convention of SIAM, government and industry leaders discussed the roadmap for India’s mobility transition, with a focus on:

🔹 Electric vehicles
🔹 Biofuels and green hydrogen
🔹 Charging infrastructure
🔹 Electrification of heavy vehicles
🔹 AI and advanced automotive technologies
🔹 Global exports and manufacturing

The industry is increasingly positioning India as a potential global hub for sustainable mobility technologies and automotive manufacturing.

India’s auto industry outlines its roadmap to global leadership in sustainable mobility, focusing on EVs, biofuels, green hydrogen, AI and exports.