Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to strengthen vehicle research and development capabilities in India. As part of the collaboration, Renault India will utilize IIT Kanpur’s National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) to conduct advanced aerodynamic and wind-noise testing for its passenger vehicles. […]
MAN Truck & Bus reported an 8% year-on-year increase in global unit sales during the first half of 2026, selling around 51,000 vehicles. The total comprised approximately 32,000 trucks (+10%), around 3,300 buses (+2%) and just under 16,000 vans (+6%). The company’s engine business also recorded strong growth, rising 17% to nearly 6,000 units. While […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan Developing a modern vehicle transit stockyard is a complex infrastructure project that goes far beyond simply creating a parking area. Transforming an open, uneven tract of land covered with vegetation and soft soil into a state-of-the-art stockyard capable of accommodating 10,000 vehicles requires meticulous planning, robust civil engineering and the seamless integration […]
India’s electric vehicle (EV) components market is expected to expand eight-fold over the next seven years, with projections showing a rise from ₹41,000 crore in 2025 to ₹3.55 lakh crore by 2032. This forecast comes from the newly released “India Electric Vehicle & Components Market Overview Report” by India Energy Storage Alliance and Customized Energy […]
The Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association has raised concern over the spread of misleading information about E20 petrol on social media, stating that claims linking the fuel to engine damage, poor mileage, and excessive water consumption are not supported by scientific evidence, industry testing, or real-world operating data. BIEPA said the growing volume of unverified […]
Michelin India has launched a new Michelin Tyres and Services store in Kanpur in partnership with HJ Wheels in Harsh Nagar, as part of the company’s ongoing network expansion in Uttar Pradesh. The new outlet makes Michelin’s full range of passenger car, SUV, and two-wheeler tyres available to customers in the city and surrounding areas, alongside tyre-related […]
Tata Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding with UCO Bank to provide customers across India with organised financing solutions for commercial vehicles. The partnership combines UCO Bank’s nationwide branch network and financial outreach with Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle portfolio, with the shared aim of making vehicle ownership more accessible for fleet operators, entrepreneurs, and […]
Prawaas 5.0 concluded successfully after three days of exhibitions, conferences, the Bharat Prawaas Awards 2026 and extensive business networking, reinforcing its position as India’s premier platform for the passenger transport industry. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), the landmark fifth edition brought together stakeholders from government, […]
Ahead of World Youth Skills Day, Tata Motors celebrates the aspirations and achievements of India’s youth through its flagship Kaushalya Programme, one of the country’s largest industry-led skilling initiatives. Designed to bridge the gap between education and employability, the programme has enrolled over 23,000 youth and enabled over 5,000 programme graduates to secure employment opportunities […]
As India’s electric bus market gathers momentum, reliable pneumatic connections are emerging as a critical enabler of vehicle safety, assembly efficiency and fleet uptime. MBP PVT is addressing this need with solutions designed for next-generation commercial vehicles. India’s commercial EV market is witnessing steady growth, particularly in the electric bus segment. The country registered 4,441 […]
ZF Group is participating at Prawaas 5.0, India’s flagship multimodal transport show, being held from 9–11 July 2026 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organized by the Bus and Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), Prawaas 5.0 is themed ‘Towards Safe, Smart & Sustainable Public Transport’ and brings together stakeholders across buses, metro, taxis, last-mile mobility, […]
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global coating company, today announced its participation in Prawaas 5.0, India’s flagship multimodal passenger mobility summit, held from July 9–11, 2026 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. As the leading supplier of coatings to the Indian bus and commercial vehicle segment, Axalta will use the platform to engage OEMs, body builders, […]
MG Group, one of India’s leading bus and coach manufacturers, today unveiled Starz, its next-generation premium coach platform, at Prawaas 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing passenger mobility through engineering excellence, enhanced safety, superior passenger comfort and sustainable manufacturing. The three-day exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Smt. Miraben Patel, Hon’ble Mayor of Gandhinagar, […]
Volvo Buses India, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), showcased the Volvo 9600 Seater-Sleeper at PRAWAAS 5.0 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, further strengthening its premium coach portfolio in India. Combining the advantages of seating and sleeper travel on a single platform, the new coach is engineered for both short- and long-distance operations. It enables […]