Frankfurt am Main, 8 September 2026. The winners of the Automechanika Innovation Awards were honoured this evening at a gala awards ceremony on the first day of the Automechanika Frankfurt trade fair. The jury recognised innovations in ten categories, including Sustainable Drive Solutions, Smart Workshop & Service Solutions, Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies and Circular Economy […]
A multi-energy approach combining LNG, electric mobility and connected technologies will shape the future of heavy-duty freight transportation. India’s commercial vehicle industry is entering a decisive phase where the future of freight transportation will depend not on a single propulsion technology but on deploying the right energy solution for the right application. As freight demand […]
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 […]
During the 66th Annual Convention of The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi shared a special message at the convention stating, “India’s automobile industry is well placed to further expand its global presence as the country’s mobility ecosystem undergoes a fundamental transformation. Continued innovation, pursuit of excellence and […]
The 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) opened with a high-powered Special Plenary Session themed “Driving Global Leadership in Sustainable Mobility,” bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and global automotive executives to discuss India’s ambitions in sustainable mobility by 2047. Government Sets the Direction Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to […]
Bombay Logistics flagged off a fleet of Blue Energy Motors’ heavy-duty LNG trucks for commercial operations in Karnataka, to be deployed in the Toranagallu region supporting JSW Steel’s industrial freight requirements. Built for intensive commercial use, the LNG trucks offer up to 20% better fuel efficiency, combining strong performance and long-haul capability while helping fleet […]
The Hinduja Group, a 111-year-old transnational conglomerate, today announced plans to invest ₹2,500 crore in Tamil Nadu. The investment will span the group’s businesses including renewable energy, electric mobility, automotive, financial services, energy, battery charging infrastructure, and digital mobility solutions. As part of the commitment, Mr. Amit Saharia, Group President – Strategy, Hinduja Group, signed […]
Hexagon Agility has signed an exclusive long-term agreement with IVECO BUS to supply fuel systems across IVECO’s global CNG bus range. This three year agreement builds on two decades of collaboration between the companies, who have together delivered more than 10,000 CNG buses globally. IVECO BUS is Europe’s leading manufacturer of natural gas buses and […]
TVS Motor Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to strengthen last-mile LPG cylinder distribution through sustainable commercial mobility solutions. Under the partnership, TVS Motor will work with IndianOil’s network of over 13,000 LPG distributors across the country, enabling the adoption of the TVS King Kargo HD electric cargo vehicles […]
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 […]
Prawaas 5.0, India’s biggest exhibition on public transport, opened at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, bringing together the country’s leading passenger transport manufacturers, technology providers, mobility companies, and bus and car operators under one roof. Organised by the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), this landmark edition assumes added significance as […]
Prawaas 5.0, India’s Biggest Show on Public Transport, was officially inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar. Organised under the theme “Towards Safe, Smart & Sustainable Passenger Mobility”, the event is aligned with the larger vision of “Steering the Nation Towards […]
Technology group Wärtsilä has begun validation of the world’s first large-scale 100% hydrogen engine in Bermeo, northern Spain, marking a significant milestone in the global transition toward fully renewable power systems. The trial, using the Wärtsilä 31H2 engine — the world’s largest pure hydrogen engine — is being conducted to power Spain’s national electricity grid […]
Ashok Leyland has announced a partnership with Rosmerta Recycling to provide commercial vehicle owners across India with a simpler, more organised route to scrapping end-of-life vehicles. The tie-up brings together Ashok Leyland’s nationwide dealer network and Rosmerta’s authorised vehicle recycling facilities to offer customers an end-to-end scrappage experience, including support with deregistration and other statutory […]
The pilot programme will establish a structured and traceable ecosystem for the collection, channelisation and recycling of used engine oil from Tata Motors’ authorised service network in Karnataka, supporting India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and circular economy objectives. Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Castrol India Limited, a market leader in advanced […]