Lubricants Off-highway

Gulf Oil and Mahindra Tractors Seal Longest-Ever Multi-Year Renewal

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. (GOLIL) and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business have renewed their long-standing partnership with a landmark multi-year agreement — the longest extension in their decade-plus collaboration. The renewal cements one of the most enduring alliances in India’s lubricant and tractor ecosystem, strengthening Gulf Oil’s position as the largest partner […]

Buses Emobility Fleet Zone

LeafyBus Accelerates India’s Intercity EV Revolution with Platform-Led Model

LeafyBus recently crossed a defining milestone in India’s electric mobility journey by partnering with Eicher Trucks & Buses to deploy 100 Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric intercity sleeper buses on major national corridors. With the first 35 buses scheduled for rollout by March 31, 2026, the collaboration marks one of the largest structured deployments of […]

Bearings Emobility

NBC Bearings, Ahamani EV Technology India Partner to Scale Advanced Drone Solutions

National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), part of the CKA Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Taiwan-based Ahamani Advanced Inc., to accelerate the adoption of next-generation drone technologies in India. As part of the agreement, NBC Bearings will acquire a 30 percent […]

Applications Trucks

Electric Semi-Truck Market Set to Reach USD 18.7 Billion by 2033

According to Research Intelo, the global electric semi-truck market was valued at USD 3.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 18.7 billion by 2033, growing at a robust CAGR of 21.8 percent during the 2024–2033 period. This accelerated growth is being driven by an intensifying global push for decarbonisation and the urgent […]

Dealerships Sales & Service Trucks

Gainwell Trucking Clocks 300+ units in 6 Months, Targets Triple-Digit Growth in 2026

Gainwell Trucking Private Limited (GTPL) has achieved significant growth during the past six months, deploying record machines across key industrial and mining regions, expanding its service network to eight strategic locations totalling more than 35,000 square feet of operational area, and augmenting its workforce to strengthen customer support capabilities. The company recorded sales of 320 heavy-duty […]

Components Passenger Cars

Microchip Technology and Hyundai Collaborate to Explore 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet for Future Automotive Connectivity 

The collaboration aims to evaluate and promote the adoption of advanced in-vehicle network technologies leveraging each company’s strengths Microchip Technology has announced a collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) to explore the adoption of advanced in-vehicle network solutions based on 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology. This cooperation effort is intended to support the development of […]

Logistics

Pluto Mobility Raises $2 Million Seed Funding to Build Delivery-Grade Vehicles for Last-Mile Logistics 

Pluto Mobility, a Delhi-based electric mobility start-up focused on last-mile logistics, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Version One Ventures along with participation from Grad Capital. The round also saw participation from founders and senior executives from companies such as Delhivery, OfBusiness, Pixxel and Boom Supersonic.  Founded by Akshat Bhatia […]

Emobility Two Wheelers Vehicle Finance

Ecofy partners with Ather Energy to accelerate EV adoption in India

Ecofy plans to deploy INR 100 crore towards financing Ather electric two-wheelers, supporting wider EV adoption Ecofy, a pioneering green-only NBFC backed by Eversource Capital, has announced a strategic partnership with Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers to serve as a preferred financing partner across Ather’s electric two-wheeler ecosystem. Bringing together two […]

paint & refinish

RODIM Unveils R-Star Advanced Paint Protection Film at ACMA Automechanika 2026

RODIM, a leading name in automotive surface protection solutions, launched its advanced R-Star Paint Protection Film (PPF) at ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026. Designed for India’s growing mass-premium automotive segment, R-Star brings high-performance paint protection technology to a wider consumer base. The launch was done by Mr. Ruchir Malhotra, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Sheen Automotive, […]

Dealerships Passenger Cars

Arnav Automobiles inaugurates state-of-the-art Mahindra showroom at Worli, Mumbai

MODI (a unit of Arnav Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.) today inaugurated a state-of-the-art Mahindra showroom at Worli, located at Atria – The Millennium Mall—one of the city’s most prominent retail destinations. The new showroom has been designed in close collaboration with Mahindra’s Chief Design & Creative Officer, Pratap Bose, to elevate customer experience through premium ambience […]

Components Events

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi attracts record 35,750 visitors with robust global participation

The 6th edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 concluded with a strong turnout, drawing 35,750 visitors, making it one of the most successful editions. Presenting the next phase of products, technologies and solutions, the trade fair brought together 870 exhibitors from 20 countries showcasing 3,000+ brands on the show floor. The trade fair reflected strong […]

Passenger Cars

BMW Launches X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro in India at ₹74.5 Lakh

BMW Group India has launched the all-new BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro, expanding its popular luxury SUV portfolio with a more powerful petrol variant. Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the new model is now open for bookings across BMW dealerships nationwide and is priced at ₹74,50,000 (ex-showroom). The new X3 30 […]

Trucks Vehicle Finance

Ashok Leyland partners with Rajasthan Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing

Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Rajasthan Gramin Bank, the largest bank in the state by number of branches, to enter into a strategic vehicle financing partnership for its customers. This MoU will enable both Ashok Leyland and Rajasthan Gramin Bank to offer customized financial solutions to the customers. Mr. Viplav […]

Distribution & Retail Tyres

Bridgestone India opens two new Select stores in Guwahati

Bridgestone India has inaugurated two new Bridgestone Select Stores in Guwahati, further strengthening its retail footprint in Assam. Both stores were inaugurated by Mr. Rajiv Sharma, Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, Bridgestone India. The Select store, Kamrup Tyres is located at 89 No. Dadara Gaon Panchayat, Damdama-Kulhati Road. The other Select Store, The Wheelz Shoppe, […]

Two Wheelers

Jawa 42 in Ivory pastel shade unveiled

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles’ Jawa 42 model in the neo-classic segment, has been made available in all-new Ivory color, a fresh pastel shade reflecting the growing appetite around the world for softer, unhurried colours as respite from cultural noise, and echoed by the Colour of the Year 2026. The retro livery and decals of the number […]