Emission Control

THINK Gas expands LNG footprint with launch of 6 new dispensing stations 

THINK Gas, India’s leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) company, is accelerating country’s transition towards low-emission transport for long-haul heavy duty truck mobility with the strategic rollout of 3 (three) new LNG filling hubs/points after the successful operation of its flagship LNG station at Bagroda, Bhopal. As a merged CGD entity of AG&P Pratham and THINK […]

Vehicle Finance

Maruti Suzuki partners with Standard Chartered Bank for Dealer Financing solutions

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), today, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Standard Chartered for inventory funding. This new alliance will empower over 4000+ Maruti Suzuki sales outlets across the country, with comprehensive inventory funding options for their working capital requirements.   The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. […]

AFTERMARKET Events

Autopromotec 2025 Opens Tomorrow: A Record-Breaking Edition

30th edition, all halls and outdoor areas sold out. A historic event that reaffirms its status as a global leader in the aftermarket industry. Tomorrow marks the opening of Autopromotec 2025, the 30th edition of the most specialized international exhibition dedicated to the automotive aftermarket. This prestigious milestone coincides with the 60th anniversary of the […]

Driver Welfare

In the Driver’s Seat of Duty

Every journey on the highway begins with a silent promise — to keep moving, no matter what lies ahead. Mohammad Saddam Hussain has been keeping that promise since 2011. At 32, he’s already clocked over a decade behind the wheel, guiding massive Eicher trucks across the length and breadth of India, ensuring that packages reach […]

Buses COMPONENTS

Busworld launches immersive e-exhibition digital platform: Busworld Plaza

Having organised in-person exhibitions globally for more than five decades, Busworld is thrilled to introduce Busworld Plaza.  It is an immersive digital platform that connects bus industry suppliers of products, services and solutions with OEMs, bus builders and bus operators worldwide. Sellers ponder about: Busworld Plaza is the answer. It’s like having a 24×7 exhibition at […]

COMPONENTS Distribution & Retail

Jamna Auto’s Allied Conference in Goa: Partnerships and performance take centre stage

Jamna Auto Industries Ltd., one of India’s largest and most trusted suspension system manufacturers, hosted its prestigious Allied Conference on April 25, 2025, in the picturesque coastal city of Goa. The high-profile event brought together key stakeholders, including the company’s top-performing distributors, senior leadership, and strategic partners, in a vibrant setting aimed at celebrating excellence, […]

AFTERMARKET Events

RFID Ecosystem Village: the revolution of digital data for tyre assistance on display at Autopromotec 2025

The collective area specifically designed to illustrate with practical demonstrations the different uses of RFID technology throughout the entyre life cycle of the tyre will be located inside pavilion 22 From logistics to warehouse management, from diagnostics to assistance activities, from retreading to collection and disposal at the end of its life: literally from the […]

Fleet management

Video is the New GPS: How LightMetrics is Redefining Fleet Safety with AI-Powered Insights

On February 10, 2025, LightMetrics quietly marked its 10-year milestone. LightMetrics was founded by Soumik Ukil and his co-founders, who previously worked at Nokia Research, where they honed their expertise in computer vision and signal processing for smartphones — a background that now informs the company’s deep technical approach. “We were colleagues at Nokia when […]

tyres

Michelin India opens first Tyres & Services Store in Lucknow in partnership with Tyre On Wheels

Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology leader, has announced the opening of its first Michelin Tyres & Services store in partnership with Tyre On Wheels, a leading car tyre dealer in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, known for its expertise in tyre sales, wheel balancing services, and a wide range of alloy wheels. Tyre On Wheels operates […]

COMPONENTS

Hutchinson’s Transformative Expansion in India: Global Expertise Meets Local Innovation

Hutchinson is embarking on a transformative journey in India—a market marked by rapid change and fierce competition. In an exclusive interview with N. Balasubramanian, two senior executives, Frédéric Le Du, Senior VP Asia, Hutchinson, and Joshua Mullens Solomon, Managing Director, Hutchinson and Co. (India) Pvt. Ltd., discussed the company’s ambitious expansion plans. Their conversation revealed […]

Buses

Chartered Speed: Transforming Mobility Across India

In an insightful conversation with Rajesh Rajgor, Sanyam Gandhi, Director, Chartered Speed, shares the company’s journey from its inception to becoming a major mobility player across eight states. He discusses the company’s expansion, electrification push, operational strategies, and the future of public transport in India. With a strong focus on passenger safety, technology, and long-term […]

Events

Leadership Transition at Automechanika Dubai: Gazi Bilikozen Departs After 17 Years

Messe Frankfurt Middle East today announced the departure of Gazi Bilikozen, its Portfolio Director — Mobility & Logistics, after 17 years with the organisation. During his tenure, Gazi spearheaded the expansion of the Automechanika brand across the Middle East, and helped grow Automechanika Dubai into the region’s leading trade platform for the automotive aftermarket industry. Gazi has been pivotal to the Automechanika brands evolution across the wider Middle East. He served as senior show manager, show director and […]

sustainability Trucks

Tata Motors opens Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Kolkata

Tata Motors has launched its registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Kolkata. This marks the launch of the company’s eighth RVSF across the country. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect,’ this cutting-edge facility is designed to sustainably and safely dismantle up to 21,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. The RVSF will be operated by Tata Motors’ partner, Selladale Synergies […]

sustainability

Hindalco’s Transformation: Engineering the Future with Aluminium & Sustainability

On the sidelines of Hindalco’s new branding unveil in Mumbai, Rajesh Rajgor sat down with Satish Pai, Managing Director, and Nilesh Koul, Senior President, CEO, Downstream, Aluminium, Hindalco Industries Ltd., for an exclusive interview. The discussion revolved around Hindalco’s evolution from a materials supplier to an innovation-driven solutions provider, with a strong focus on electric […]