As India’s intercity bus travel market continues to evolve, AbhiBus is expanding its focus beyond ticket booking to deliver technology-driven solutions for both passengers and bus operators. Speaking to MOTORINDIA on the sidelines of Prawaas 5.0, Mr. Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus, shared how the company is leveraging artificial intelligence, data intelligence and customer-centric innovations to […]
Monsoon travel in India is revealing distinctly different patterns across regions, with weather, religious occasions, and the purpose of travel influencing where people choose to go. While the season is driving interest in hill and pilgrimage destinations across the North, intercity travel in the South remains relatively resilient, with leisure corridors such as Bengaluru-Goa also […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today announced an additional investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu to further strengthen BharatBenz and India’s commercial vehicle ecosystem. The additional investment was outlined as part of a non-binding facilitation Memorandum of Understanding […]
Fifty years is a milestone worth celebrating meaningfully. SUTLEJ Automotives chose to mark it not only with a ceremony but also with a product launch of the S2000 Prime, a special edition sleeper coach. Launched at Prawaas 5.0, the company says that the new model is the most feature-rich bus it has ever built. Speaking together […]
The MD & CEO of the company Mr. Girish Wagh credited the quarter’s growth to a strong product portfolio, sharp execution, and discipline, while highlighting EV momentum. At its Q1FY27 earnings call held last evening, Mr. Wagh gave an indication of how the company managed rising costs while betting big on both electric vehicles and […]
ZF Group participated in Prawaas for the first time this year. Having attended previous editions as a guest, the company stepped onto the exhibition floor as an exhibitor – and brought with it a product that quickly caught the attention of visitors. The product was a door control system designed to open automatically when smoke […]
At PRAWAAS the company has launched the GALAXY — an electric sleeper-seater coach that offers the highest seating capacity and luggage space in its segment, giving long-distance route operators a compelling combination of premium passenger experience and the potential to boost revenue by 30 to 40% over conventional buses. JBM Electric Vehicles has launched the […]
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated the fitment of systems to cover the load bodies of all tippers and dumpers, with the new requirement coming into effect from April 1, 2027. The provision forms part of the Central Motor Vehicles (Twelfth Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by the Ministry on July 28, […]
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the tenure of the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme by two years, taking its implementation period from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. Originally notified on 29 September 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for a two-year period, the scheme […]
Yokohama India today launched the GEOLANDAR X-CV range, originally developed for luxury SUVs with wheel sizes above 18 inches, now extended from 16 inches onwards to bring premium performance to a wider range of crossover SUVs. With 32 planned sizes spanning 16 to 20 inches, GEOLANDAR X-CV will be India’s most extensive dedicated tyre pattern […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Black Edition, a striking limited-edition SUV that brings a bold, youthful, and premium design expression to its popular lineup. Crafted for style-conscious customers, the Aero Black Edition elevates the Hyryder’s road presence with blacked-out design elements and sporty accents, delivering a […]
ChargeZone, India’s largest EV charging network with over 15,000 charging points, today announced a strategic partnership with Landmark Cars Limited, one of India’s foremost premium and luxury automotive retail chains. Under the partnership, customers purchasing electric vehicles from any Landmark dealership across India will receive exclusive charging benefits on ChargeZone’s nationwide fast-charging network, bringing charging […]
Mercedes-Benz today announced a bouquet of service offerings and initiatives aimed at elevating the luxury ownership experience and lowering total cost of ownership for customers. The company introduced India’s first AI-powered automated Vehicle Scanner at the Landmark Cars service facility in Mumbai, digitalising vehicle condition assessment at service reception for a faster, more transparent experience. […]
Amaron, the automotive battery brand from Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M), today announced the launch of the Amaron True 4Ah Battery, built around the brand’s new campaign idea, “Modern Bikes Ki True Power.” As commuter motorcycles grow more feature-rich, the campaign highlights a simple but often overlooked truth: the power behind a modern bike […]
Ampere, the E2W brand from Greaves Electric Mobility Limited, today announced a major technology upgrade for its best-selling Magnus G Max. Powered by the new NxG.io software platform, the upgraded scooter now offers 30+ IoT-enabled features designed to make everyday riding easier, safer, and more convenient, including Cruise Control, Hill Hold, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Find My […]