Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses, today inaugurated its new service centre operated by “PPS Trucking” in the Leh district of Ladakh. With this launch, PPS-BharatBenz becomes India’s first and only player to offer a commercial vehicle repair facility at one of the highest operational altitudes, located at approximately […]
FlixBus India, the global travel-tech company, is marking two years of operations in South India, with more than 50% of its India network now spanning the region, as the company records strong growth across key southern markets. In September 2026, FlixBus’s network from Hyderabad grew 159% year-on-year, Bengaluru grew 260%, and Chennai grew 100%, compared […]
Skyworth Auto is making its first-ever appearance at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, presenting five electric and intelligent commercial vehicles and showcasing its latest developments in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent commercial mobility. The highlight of the company’s debut is the global premiere of the SKYWORTH Z9, a new L4 autonomous pure-electric heavy truck designed […]
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced a price increase of up to 1% on its range of commercial vehicles, effective 1 October 2026. The revision is being taken to offset the rise in commodity and other input costs. The increase will differ depending on the model and variant.
SAMPA Forward brings the company’s leadership, investments and strategic priorities together under one global vision for its next era of international growth. A DEFINING MOMENT IN SAMPA’S GLOBAL JOURNEY SAMPA marked a defining moment in its global journey at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, unveiling its vision for the company’s next era of growth and introducing SAMPA […]
At the 2026 round of the IAA Transportation fair in Hanover, Driventic will launch yet another trailblazing system solution for electric trucks and buses: the new Electric Air Compressor (EAC). Developed for worldwide use, the EAC combines maximum energy efficiency and durability with a low noise level – setting new standards for compressed air management […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today inaugurated its new authorised BharatBenz dealership, Devkrishna Trucking, in Supaul, Bihar. The new facility further strengthens BharatBenz’s presence in North Bihar and reinforces the company’s commitment to providing accessible, reliable and customer-centric sales, service […]
Industry showcases innovative solutions across all technologies – Clear message to Berlin and Brussels: We have delivered, now policymakers must act – More than 150 world premieres on display – Record international participation and Test Drive offering IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 was officially opened today in Hanover by the German Federal Minister of Transport Steffen Bilger, […]
As the commercial vehicle industry continues its transformation towards zero-emission, zero-accident and software-defined vehicles, ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) demonstrates how strong customer trust, technology leadership and market success go hand in hand. With an almost 90 percent customer acquisition win rate, more than €5 billion in awarded lifetime business in 2026 so far, CVS […]
August 2026 will be remembered as a watershed moment in India’s automotive history. For the first time ever, alternative fuels — CNG, hybrid, and electric combined — overtook petrol in the passenger vehicle market. That single development, more than any volume record, signals how fundamentally the country’s mobility landscape is shifting. Total retail registrations stood […]
For 45 years, Swapan Kumar Mandal has dedicated his life to keeping vehicles on the road. At 58 years of age, he continues to serve customers with the same passion and commitment that marked the beginning of his journey. Operating from his own workshop, Mondal Batteries, in Kolkata, he has built a reputation for honest […]
For Paresh Patel Ranchhodbhai, driving a bus is more than a profession; it is a responsibility and, in his words, a service to God. Since joining Ahmedabad-based Aadinath Bulk Pvt. Ltd. in 2017, he has been driving buses under the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS), carrying hundreds of passengers every day. His routine begins with […]
Barely hours into his new role as SIAM President, Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, was already facing some of the toughest questions facing the industry. What followed was a candid and direct conversation that offered a clear picture of where India’s commercial vehicle industry is headed — and what needs […]
Shared mobility, digital operator platforms and electric buses will redefine urban commuting as Indian cities focus on moving more people with existing infrastructure. India’s urban mobility challenge over the next decade will not be solved by building more roads alone, but by making better use of the infrastructure already in place. As congestion continues to […]
Driving EV adoption through profitable intercity operations, digital innovation and customer-first mobility. As India’s public mobility sector moves steadily towards a cleaner future, electric buses are expected to witness rapid adoption across applications where total cost of ownership (TCO) makes commercial sense. According to Mr. Saurabh Patwardhan, Director, Prasanna Purple Mobility, the next five years […]