For over 40 years, Sushanta Denria has been a trusted name for vehicle owners visiting Universal Auto Electric in Kolkata. At 67, the seasoned mechanic continues to open his shop at 7 a.m. every morning and works until evening, helping customers with battery sales, dynamo repairs and vehicle electrical systems. His workshop may be modest, […]
SWITCH Mobility Ltd, part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled the all-new SWITCH EiV9 at Prawaas 5.0. Purpose-built for city transit, employee transportation, and school mobility, the next-generation electric bus combines advanced technology, superior passenger comfort, and operational efficiency to set new benchmarks in sustainable mobility. Designed with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and total cost of […]
EKA Mobility unveiled its new EKA 9M Electric School Bus at Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar. Developed specifically for school transportation, the EKA 9M Electric School Bus is built on EKA’s lightweight monocoque platform and features a high-strength steel structure, delivering enhanced safety, ride comfort and operational efficiency. The bus accommodates up to 43 passengers plus the driver […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has expanded its BharatBenz bus portfolio with the launch of two new products—the BharatBenz Torqshift 1926 AMT heavy-duty bus chassis for intercity travel and the BharatBenz 917 fully built bus for the growing compact bus segment. The company said India’s bus market […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan With over four decades of experience, a fleet of 1,300+ owned automobile carriers and 12 railway rakes, IVC Logistics has built a reputation as one of India’s leading automobile logistics companies. In this interaction with MOTORINDIA, Mr. K.S. Singhal, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Vehicle Carriers (IVC), discusses the company’s journey, technological innovations, […]
As passenger expectations continue to evolve, operators are looking for buses that deliver superior comfort, dependable performance and better returns on investment. Addressing these requirements, the SML Mahindra AASAI MX has been developed as a versatile mid-size bus for employee transportation, hospitality, tourism, educational institutions and contract carriage operations, bringing together passenger comfort, driver convenience […]
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 […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan From expanding deeper into Bharat and strengthening multimodal connectivity to deploying AI across operations and enhancing sector-specific solutions, Blue Dart is preparing for the next phase of growth. Dipanjan Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart Express, discusses the company’s commercial priorities, technology roadmap and vision for the future of express logistics in […]
By Vishwas Shankar, Vice President & Nachiket Devasthale, Senior Consultant, Mobility Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry has been anchored in diesel-led operating economics for decades. Vehicle value has traditionally been defined by uptime and payload, with limited emphasis on emissions. For most of that time, electric mobility sat somewhere between […]
Established in 1971, Caravan Roadways Limited, based in Gurgaon, Haryana, has built a strong reputation in India’s transportation industry through decades of dependable logistics services. Led by Mr. Koonwar Gupta, the company operates a fleet of 550 commercial vehicles, including 400 trailers, primarily engaged in the transportation of rice across the country. To maximize fleet […]
India Yamaha Motor has announced the price and availability of the Aerox E, its high-performance electric scooter developed in India for premium urban mobility. Priced at ₹2.81 lakh ex-showroom Delhi and offered in Bluish White Cocktail, the Aerox E will be available at Yamaha Blue Square Showrooms in select cities. The Aerox E is powered […]
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 […]
India’s two-wheeler segment recorded its best-ever June performance, with total retail registrations reaching 18,28,458 units — a significant jump from 15,08,378 units in June 2025. The 21.22% year-on-year surge was broad-based, with virtually every player posting volume gains, though the market share movements told a more nuanced story of leaders holding ground, challengers closing in, […]
BMW Group India has recorded its highest-ever first-half sales performance, delivering 9,075 cars between January and June 2026, a 17% year-on-year increase. The strong momentum continued through the second quarter as well, with 4,507 cars delivered between April and June, also reflecting 17% growth year-on-year. The performance was driven by robust demand across electric vehicles, […]