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Indian Auto Industry Ends the Year on a Strong Note, Driven by Exports, SUVs and EV Momentum

By T. Murrali India’s automotive industry closed the year on a high, with strong performances across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two- and three-wheelers, reflecting steady demand, improving sentiment and a growing focus on exports, SUVs and electric mobility. Passenger Vehicles Maruti Suzuki India Limited delivered a landmark performance on the exports front, shipping 3.95 […]

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From DICV to the world: Satyakam Arya’s Global Leap

He moves forward to a global stage, leaving behind a transformed organisation that stands strong, stable, and ready for what comes next. In a short span of just a few months, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has quietly achieved something rare in the global commercial vehicle world – three major milestones in a row that […]

Trucks

Eicher Pro X Diesel: A Ground-Up Indian SCV Built for a Fast-Evolving Economy

VE Commercial Vehicles has unveiled the Pro X Diesel, a ground-up Indian small commercial vehicle engineered for modern logistics, extending the Pro X architecture from electric to diesel, embodying VECV’s focus on fuel efficiency, driver comfort, manufacturing innovation and real-world validation. At the unveiling of the new range, we spoke to Mr. Bhagwan Bindiganavile, Executive […]

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SML Mahindra Hosts First Annual Dealer Conference 2025

Shaping New Heights Together – #GrowthAtScale SML Mahindra Limited marked a key organisational milestone with its First Annual Dealer Conference, hosted from 7–10 November 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. Bringing together 110 dealer partners from across India, the four-day forum served as a high-impact platform for strategic alignment, capability building, and the […]

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SML Mahindra Sets New Record with Highest-Ever October Sales

SML Mahindra (earlier SML ISUZU Ltd.) has once again raised the bar by achieving its highest-ever total sales in any October month – surpassing the previous record set in October 2005. This milestone marks a remarkable performance for the company, reflecting both strong market demand and exceptional execution by the SML Mahindra team. The company […]

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Eicher Powers KM Trans Logistics’ Next Growth Phase

KM Trans Logistics has long established itself as one of India’s most trusted names in surface transport; with a presence that spans every corner of the country and a fleet serving industries as diverse as steel, automobiles, tractors, lubricants, FMCG, and minerals. Speaking to MOTORINDIA, Anuj Jain, Director, KM Trans Logistics, shares how the company […]

Dealerships Trucks

Mahindra opens new state-of-the-art Truck and Bus dealership in Hisar

Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Business has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 3S dealership in Hisar, Haryana. With 5 service bays, the facility can service more than 6 vehicles per day while also providing driver lodging, 24-hour breakdown assistance and AdBlue availability. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vinod Sahay, President – Trucks, Buses & Construction Equipment, Member of […]

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Truck Trailer & Tyre Expo 2025 – Innovation, Integration, and Indian Ingenuity take centre-stage

Reporting from Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, we bring you an exclusive account of how the 9th edition of the Truck Trailer & Tyre Expo became a powerful platform for technology, safety, and sustainability in India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem. At the 9th edition of the Truck Trailer & Tyre Expo held at the Mahatma Mandir Exhibition & […]

Trucks

From Uptime to Net-Zero: VOLVO Redefines Trucking World

Global truck makers are driving through the most sweeping transformation the industry has ever faced. The world wants cleaner, smarter, connected trucks – immediately. But manufacturers must reinvent the future while still running the present. Truck OEMs are investing in multiple technologies at the same time: electric powertrains, hydrogen fuel cells, autonomous systems, and connected […]

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Ashok Leyland partners with FAMCO Qatar to strengthen presence in Qatari market

Ashok Leyland has expanded its footprint in Qatar through a new partnership with FAMCO Qatar, an Al-Futtaim Group company. The move builds on Ashok Leyland’s successful 2024 expansion into Saudi Arabia with FAMCO KSA, reinforcing the strong strategic alliance between Al-Futtaim and Ashok Leyland. The launch, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, marks […]

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Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles posts strong Q2FY26 performance with 12% volume growth, improved margins

By T. Murrali Tata Motors Limited (formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd.) began Q2FY26 with a fresh start. After its demerger and new listing on the BSE and NSE on November 12, 2025, the company entered the quarter as an independent business, clear about its plans and ready for the next phase. The results that followed […]

Trucks

Eicher launches Pro X Diesel small truck, designed to transform India’s last-mile logistics

Eicher Trucks and Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), today announced the launch of the Eicher Pro X Diesel, expanding its next-generation offering in the 2–3.5 ton Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) segment.  Following the successful launch of the Eicher Pro X EV at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year, the […]

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Daimler India’s Satyakam Arya to Lead Hino Motors Globally as President & CEO from April 2026

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced that Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, has been designated as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hino Motors, with planned effect from April 1, 2026*. In this strategic role, Satyakam will lead Hino Motors’ global operations and transformation from Tokyo, Japan, marking a significant leadership appointment for […]

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Ashok Leyland partners with Punjab National Bank to boost dealer financing nationwide

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to support its Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (MHCV) dealer network with competitive and flexible financing solutions. The MoU was signed by Mr. K. M. Balaji, Chief Financial […]

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Tata Motors, THINK Gas to Build India’s LNG Trucking Corridor

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with THINK Gas, one of India’s fastest-growing City Gas Distribution companies, to accelerate the adoption of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for long-haul and heavy-duty trucking. The partnership is aimed at strengthening India’s LNG refuelling ecosystem, improving infrastructure readiness, and enabling fleet […]