Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) and Log9 Materials have formed a strategic partnership to deploy 10,000 3-Wheeler Rage+ Rapid EV’s in Tier II and III markets of India by FY24.

After two-, three- and four-wheelers, electrification of the mass transit segment is now taking off. Work on two projects, of nearly Rs 50 billion in greenfield electric bus-manufacturing projects, has started in Pune.

US truck engine maker Cummins Inc said that it will buy auto parts maker Meritor Inc for $2.58 billion in cash, to beef up its electric and hybrid vehicle parts offerings.

Indian goods worth as much as $26 billion, which are currently taxed at 5% by the UAE, will be allowed at zero duty once the free trade agreement (FTA) with Abu Dhabi comes into force by May.

Indian tech company Ola has announced plans to invest Pound 100 million in the UK to open a research and development facility for a planned electric car, in a significant boost to the British automotive industry.

In defence sector, 68% of the capital procurement budget will be earmarked for domestic industry in 2022-23, up from 58% in 2021-22. Defence R&D will be opened up for industry, start-ups and academia with 25% of defence R&D budget earmarked.

Tube Investments of India (TII), part of the Murugappa group, announced its plans to form a subsidiary to carry on the proposed electric three-wheeler venture and other EV-related projects.

Balu Forge Industries Ltd (BFIL) has recently acquired the Precision Machining unit of the Mercedes Benz Truck Factory in Mannheim, Germany.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the manufacture of motor vehicle parts for all types of automotive vehicle is a major trend.