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Michelin India opens first Tyres & Services Store in Lucknow in partnership with Tyre On Wheels

Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology leader, has announced the opening of its first Michelin Tyres & Services store in partnership with Tyre On Wheels, a leading car tyre dealer in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, known for its expertise in tyre sales, wheel balancing services, and a wide range of alloy wheels. Tyre On Wheels operates […]

COMPONENTS

Hutchinson’s Transformative Expansion in India: Global Expertise Meets Local Innovation

Hutchinson is embarking on a transformative journey in India—a market marked by rapid change and fierce competition. In an exclusive interview with N. Balasubramanian, two senior executives, Frédéric Le Du, Senior VP Asia, Hutchinson, and Joshua Mullens Solomon, Managing Director, Hutchinson and Co. (India) Pvt. Ltd., discussed the company’s ambitious expansion plans. Their conversation revealed […]

Buses

Chartered Speed: Transforming Mobility Across India

In an insightful conversation with Rajesh Rajgor, Sanyam Gandhi, Director, Chartered Speed, shares the company’s journey from its inception to becoming a major mobility player across eight states. He discusses the company’s expansion, electrification push, operational strategies, and the future of public transport in India. With a strong focus on passenger safety, technology, and long-term […]

Events

Leadership Transition at Automechanika Dubai: Gazi Bilikozen Departs After 17 Years

Messe Frankfurt Middle East today announced the departure of Gazi Bilikozen, its Portfolio Director — Mobility & Logistics, after 17 years with the organisation. During his tenure, Gazi spearheaded the expansion of the Automechanika brand across the Middle East, and helped grow Automechanika Dubai into the region’s leading trade platform for the automotive aftermarket industry. Gazi has been pivotal to the Automechanika brands evolution across the wider Middle East. He served as senior show manager, show director and […]

sustainability Trucks

Tata Motors opens Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Kolkata

Tata Motors has launched its registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Kolkata. This marks the launch of the company’s eighth RVSF across the country. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect,’ this cutting-edge facility is designed to sustainably and safely dismantle up to 21,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. The RVSF will be operated by Tata Motors’ partner, Selladale Synergies […]

sales & service

Eicher and AV Motors launch first exclusive Pro X SCV Dealership in Mumbai

Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), has inaugurated its first exclusive dealership for the newly launched Eicher Pro X range in Mumbai. Operated by AV Motors and strategically located in Bhindarpada, Thane, the state-of-the-art facility sets a new benchmark in small commercial vehicle (SCV) retailing with an omni-channel experience, […]

sustainability

Hindalco’s Transformation: Engineering the Future with Aluminium & Sustainability

On the sidelines of Hindalco’s new branding unveil in Mumbai, Rajesh Rajgor sat down with Satish Pai, Managing Director, and Nilesh Koul, Senior President, CEO, Downstream, Aluminium, Hindalco Industries Ltd., for an exclusive interview. The discussion revolved around Hindalco’s evolution from a materials supplier to an innovation-driven solutions provider, with a strong focus on electric […]

COMPONENTS Events

Autopromotec 2025: a platform for innovation, comparison and growth in the automotive sector

The 30th edition of Autopromotec, the key appointment for the automotive aftermarket to be held from 21 to 24 May at BolognaFiere district, is promising to be a moment of great dynamism, in-depth analysis and innovation. A not-to-be-missed event that will bring together professionals, companies, institutions and researchers to explore the challenges and opportunities of […]

Appointments

Tenneco appoints Arvind Chandra as CEO of India Operations

Tenneco, a leading global automotive supplier, has announced the appointment of Arvind Chandra as Chief Executive Officer of Tenneco India, encompassing the company’s Clean Air, Monroe Ride Solutions (MRS), Champion Ignition, and Powertrain (Bearings and Sealings) businesses in India. In this role, Chandra will oversee all operations under Tenneco India and lead the next phase […]

Passenger Vehicles Safety

Kia Syros achieves BNCAP 5-Star safety rating for Adult and Child Protection

Kia India, a leading mass-premium automaker, continues to strengthen its position as a leader in automotive safety. Its latest SUV, the Kia Syros, has secured a 5-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). This milestone reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering industry-leading safety and innovation across […]

COMPONENTS Technology

Parker Racor Stuttgart: 20 Years of Engineering Excellence and a Vision for a Greener Future

In a significant milestone that marks two decades of innovation and technical excellence, Parker Racor’s R&D office in Stuttgart, Germany, celebrated its 20th anniversary in November 2024. Established on November 1, 2004, in Stuttgart-Wangen, the facility was strategically set up to cater to the evolving requirements of leading OEMs in Germany and across the globe. […]

Emobility Two Wheelers

Indofast and Green Tiger Launch Electric Retrofit Programme for Petrol Scooters

Indofast Energy, India’s largest battery-swapping network, has partnered with Green Tiger Mobility, a leading two-wheeler (2W) retrofit solutions provider, to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in India. The collaboration aims to offer an affordable and practical retrofit solution for the country’s 300 million+ petrol-powered two-wheelers. Through this initiative, existing petrol scooters can be retrofitted […]

Two Wheelers

Indian Army partners with Ultraviolette, powered by the F77s for the Veteran Outreach Rally

Ultraviolette, creators of the ‘Fastest Indian Motorcycle,’ proudly collaborated with the Madras Regiment Centre (MRC) of the Indian Army for a memorable five-day rally across Tamil Nadu, by providing a fleet of F77 motorcycles. Designed, engineered, and built in India, the F77 reflects the spirit of Indian innovation and stands as a fitting companion for […]

Fleet management Lubricants

TrucksUp partners with IOC to introduce XTRAPOWER-Fleet Card for Smarter Fuel and Fleet Management

TrucksUp, a leading logistics technology company, has announced its strategic collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) to introduce the XTRAPOWER-Fleet Card, a comprehensive fuel and fleet management solution customized for the logistics industry. This partnership marks a significant step toward digitizing and streamlining fuel payments and fleet operations for logistics service providers across India. […]