Autocar Professional

10/09/2026

Higher blend are needed, but for flex fuel vehicles. Standard petrol is now blended with 20% ethanol. While the govt facing severe backlash has said itvwill not be increasing blending in standard fuel, country's ethanol production is far higher than what is required for E20 fuel. The government's next target is higher blends and the flex fuel vehicles that can handle them. PMO Advisor Tarun Kapoor says ethanol output already exceeds blending needs, opening the door to new uses beyond the fuel tank. Full story on autocarpro.in.

10/09/2026

🔧 WEBINAR | DiFlex®: Dinex Leak-Tight Flexible Coupling for Enhanced System Performance

A flexible exhaust connection has to do more than simply allow movement. Sealing, insulation, thermal management and mechanical decoupling all play a role in modern exhaust systems.
Powered by ECMA, join Mr. Konstantin Bondarev, Pipe Technology Solutions – R&D Leader, Dinex Emission Solutions India Pvt Ltd, for a technical deep dive into DiFlex®.

Key topics:
🔹 DiFlex® vs conventional flexible exhaust connections
🔹 Integrated flexibility, sealing & insulation
🔹 Mechanical decoupling & thermal management
🔹 Performance & durability validation
🔹 Applications in exhaust & after-treatment systems
📅 24 September 2026 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317888441655/WN_9RUmRB5bSECaFz8gFBQmmA

09/09/2026

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India and JSW Group have signed a non-binding MOU to explore a strategic partnership, months after reports of advanced talks first surfaced. The tie-up centres on joint control, deeper localisation and a shared push into electric vehicles built on the India Main Platform. Shareholding terms are still to be worked out.
Head to autocarpro.in for more details

09/09/2026

SPONSORED POST | Why should you exhibit at AutoTechnicia 2026?

Because the right audience is worth more than a thousand random impressions.

At AutoTechnicia, your brand gets direct access to manufacturers, distributors, dealers, retailers, garage owners, service centres, fleet operators, and key decision-makers from across the automotive aftermarket industry.

As an exhibitor, you can:

- Showcase your products to a targeted B2B audience
- Generate qualified business leads
- Expand your dealer and distributor network
- Launch new products and innovations
- Strengthen brand visibility and market presence
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With 300+ exhibitors, 800+ brands, 15,000+ trade visitors, and participants from 6+ countries, AutoTechnicia is where business conversations turn into business opportunities.

If growth is your goal, this is where your next customer, distributor, or business partner could be waiting.

📅 22–24 October 2026
📍 Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai

Book your space today and showcase your brand at India's dedicated B2B exhibition for the automotive aftermarket industry.

09/09/2026

🔧 WEBINAR | DiFlex®: Dinex Leak-Tight Flexible Coupling
Powered by ECMA | Brought to you by Autocar Professional

How can flexible exhaust connections deliver better sealing, thermal management and mechanical decoupling?

Join Mr. Konstantin Bondarev, Pipe Technology Solutions – R&D Leader, Dinex Emission Solutions India Pvt Ltd, to explore:

🔹 DiFlex® vs conventional flexible connections
🔹 Integrated flexibility, sealing & insulation
🔹 Mechanical decoupling & thermal management
🔹 Performance & durability validation
🔹 Applications in commercial-vehicle exhaust & after-treatment systems

📅 24 September 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317888441655/WN_9RUmRB5bSECaFz8gFBQmmA

08/09/2026

The 63-year-old business has moved almost all production to a new plant built for 15,000 units a year and is already engineering sodium-ion batteries and driverless trucks for what comes next.

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The 63-year-old business has moved almost all production to a new plant built for 15,000 units a year and is already engineering sodium-ion batteries and driverless trucks for what comes next.

04/09/2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has warned automakers against selling India lower-quality vehicles than their international models, and said companies unable to indigenise certain components should offset this by expanding exports.

Speaking at the SIAM annual convention in New Delhi, Goyal said the government will not accept a different product quality for India versus global markets, citing cases where India-made cars weren’t exported due to suboptimal design. He also asked manufacturers to prepare for stronger competition as more global carmakers enter India.

“Compete with the best in the world. Beat all records,” Goyal said.

03/09/2026

As vehicles become software-defined, connected and constantly updated, cybersecurity can no longer sit only in the software layer. It needs to start at the hardware root of trust.

In Episode 2 of Autocar Professional’s Cybersecurity Dialogues, Divyakanth MC, Cybersecurity Expert, Vector Informatik, and Girish Kamala, Senior Director and Country Head of Sales, Automotive Business, Infineon Technologies India, join Autocar Professional’s Mukul Yudhvir Singh to take the discussion down to the chip level.

Here’s a quick teaser.

For the full conversation, head to our YouTube channel.

03/09/2026

Can your car be hacked?

As cars become more connected and software-defined, cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting data. It is increasingly about vehicle and passenger safety.

In Episode 1 of Autocar Professional’s Cybersecurity Dialogues, Dr Suresh D, Group CTO, Spark Minda Group, and Vikas Chaudhary, Founder & CEO, HackersEra, explain why cybersecurity needs to be built into a vehicle from day zero.

Here’s a quick teaser.

For the full conversation, head to Autocar Pro's YouTube. Link in bio.



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