Appointments

Rane Group announces leadership changes

L. Ganesh retires as Chairman and Harish Lakshman takes over as Chairman of Rane Group L. Ganesh has decided to retire as Chairman from the operating entities of Rane Group, effective March 31, 2024. He will serve as a Non-Executive Director on these entities and continue as Chairman and Managing Director of Rane Holdings Limited. Ganesh became Chairman of Rane Group in November 2006. He pioneered the […]

Trucks

Tata Motors opens fifth registered vehicle scrapping facility, near Delhi

The world-class facility has an annual capacity to scrap 18,000 end-of-life vehicles Tata Motors has inaugurated its fifth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF), near Delhi; marking a significant stride in its commitment to advancing sustainable mobility. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect,’ the facility was inaugurated by Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors. The cutting-edge facility […]

Passenger Vehicles

BluSmart and CITROËN sign MoU for 4000 Citroën ë-C3 EVs

BluSmart, India’s leading born-electric, full stack, vertically integrated eMobility ride hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network, has signed an MoU with Citroën, the leading French automaker, to integrate 4,000 electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. This move is a key milestone that aligns seamlessly with the surging consumer preference for sustainable transportation alternatives. As […]

Events Parts & Components

Automechanika Riyadh 2024 sold out with 280+ confirmed exhibitors

Automechanika Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket, will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from 30 April to 2 May 2024. The exhibition’s most extensive edition to date will include a record number of exhibitors, with over 280 exhibitors confirmed and more than 8,000 visitors expected during […]

Industry News

“India is now on the threshold of becoming a global economic powerhouse, with the auto and automotive component industry playing a significant role” – Prime Minister 

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed a program at India’s largest and first-of-its-kind mobility exhibition – Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. He also took a walkthrough of the Expo. Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 showcases India’s capabilities across mobility and automotive value chains and will feature exhibitions, conferences, […]

COMPONENTS

Remsons forges strategic JVs for future-focused automotive technologies

Remsons made a notable impact at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, reaffirming its status as a pioneering force in automotive product manufacturing. With a rich heritage spanning five decades, Remsons underscored its unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation both in terms of people practices and in technology thereby positioning themselves for long term success. […]

Dealerships

FADA hosts 16th edition of ‘Vyapar  – Driving Success, Together’ at Delhi

Over 150 dealer members and delegates participated from across Delhi NCR The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) hosted the 16th edition of ‘Vyapar – Driving Success, Together‘, in Delhi. The event brought together senior bureaucrats from the Delhi administration and ministries, eminent leaders from the automobile industry and over 150 members of FADA. Kailash Gahlot, Minister of […]

Trucks

Tata Motors announces price increase of CVs from April 2024

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced that it will increase the price of its commercial vehicles effective 1st April 2024, up to 2%. The price increase is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs. While the price increase will vary as per individual model and variant, it will be applicable […]

Vehicle Leasing

Mobility Start-up Pumpumpum secures INR 2 crores funding from Inflection Point Ventures 

Inflection Point Ventures has announced an investment of INR 2 Crores in Pumpumpum – a Fintech mobility startup. The funds will be allocated for growth in operations, geographical reach, technological advancements, marketing endeavors and overall organizational development for greater visibility, and sustained success of the enterprise. Founded in 2018 by Tarun lawadia, Founder & CEO and […]

Lubricants

Valvoline™ India kickstarts 4th Edition of Mechanics’ Month Campaign with theme ‘Mechanics Make the World Better’

Valvoline Cummins Private Limited (“Valvoline Cummins”), the pioneer in engine oil manufacturing and a prominent global lubricant provider driving innovation in mobility, has officially commenced the 4th edition of its Mechanics’ Month campaign, both globally and in India. This year’s campaign, themed ‘Mechanics Make the World Better,’ is aimed at honouring the efforts of mechanics […]

Passenger Vehicles

Tata Motors celebrates 1 millionth car roll-out from Sanand Facility

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its manufacturing history of rolling out the 1 millionth car from its state-of-the-art facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This landmark achievement emphasizes Tata Motors’ commitment to continuously innovate, for delivering superior products that elevate consumer delight. It also reflects the hard work […]

Passenger Vehicles

Kia India records milestone sales of 400,000 Connected Cars 

Kia India, renowned for enabling new tech-driven mobility experiences, has driven past yet another milestone by recording sales of over 400,000 connected cars. The Connected Car variants contribute more than 44% to Kia India’s overall domestic dispatches, representing one of the best industry case studies. Furthermore, Kia India’s Connected Car variants are growing at 30.9% […]

tyres

Yokohama employs 1000 plus women on shop floors in its factories in India

Yokohama India, today announced that the Yokohama group has achieved the milestone of 1000 plus women working on the shop floors in its factories in India. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to gender diversity and inclusivity within its workforce. Yokohama group has four factories in India – one dedicated […]