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Trucks

Tata Motors Launches Ace Gold+ Diesel Mini-Truck

Tata Motors has announced the launch of the Ace Gold+, a diesel variant in its iconic Ace range. Priced at ₹5.52 lakh* (ex-showroom), the Ace Gold+ is engineered to deliver exceptional performance while ensuring the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in its category, making it the ideal choice for today’s value conscious entrepreneurs. Equipped with advanced […]

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FADA Announces DSS 2025: Ashok Leyland, JSW MG, Royal Enfield Top Segments

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex body for automobile retail in India, announced the results of the Dealer Satisfaction Study (DSS) 2025 at the 7th Auto Retail Conclave held on September 10. The annual study is conducted in association with PremonAsia, a Singapore-based consumer insights and advisory firm. FADA President, C. S. […]

Driver Welfare

Driven by Change The Journey of Sarfaraz Khan with Eicher Pro X EV

For Sarfaraz Haider Khan, the road has always been a path of perseverance, responsibility, and quiet ambition. The 41-year-old who is already a regional logistics entrepreneur with pan-India operations, started out as a driver in 2006. Nearly two decades later, he’s not just behind the wheel; he’s leading a fleet of 65 vehicles and navigating […]

Components

PRM Automotives Makes Manufacturing Debut with Horn Range

PRM Automotives India, part of a legacy rooted in logistics and transport since the 1970s, marked its foray into automotive component manufacturing at the Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai. The company unveiled its new line of automotive horns, positioning itself as a serious contender in the components space. “Transport has been our core for […]

Buses Emobility

Asset-light, SOP-heavy: Inside zingbus’ push to 3,000 buses & a 30% EV mix

zingbus, the asset-light intercity bus brand co-founded by Prashant Kumar, Ravi Kumar Verma & Mratunjay Beniwal, is positioning itself as the operating system for India’s fragmented private bus industry. By aggregating small and mid-sized operators under a common brand and tech stack, the company is aiming to deliver airline-style reliability to passengers while lifting operator […]

Buses Components

SPAL Reinforces EV Focus with High-Performance Cooling Solutions

At the Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai, SPAL Automotive Technology India made a strong statement with its debut participation, underscoring the company’s commitment to the growing electric mobility ecosystem. The Italian-origin brand, renowned for its high-performance fans, blowers, and pumps, showcased a range of advanced cooling solutions tailored for electric buses, trucks, off-highway machinery […]

Buses Driver Welfare

Ahemadhusen Kheduvora: Behind the Wheel, With Heart

Ahemadhusen R Kheduvora doesn’t need a spotlight to shine. For the past 17 years, he has quietly and diligently built a life on the road—first behind the wheel of a bus in 2006, and for the last eight years, as a trusted driver on the Ahmedabad-Bhuj route for Chartered Speed. At 41, he’s more than […]

Logistics Trucks

“The Government is Both the Biggest Opportunity and the Biggest Challenge”

It’s the government. Truly, it’s both our biggest opportunity and, at times, our biggest roadblock. Let’s be honest: the infrastructure push by the government is tremendous. We are genuinely grateful for the highways, corridors, and connectivity projects that have come up in recent years. And we’re doing our bit too. We pay full toll taxes, […]

Buses

Damodar unveils ‘Rudra’ A Luxury Sleeper Coach Rooted in Indian Ethos

At the recently held Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai, Damodar Motors India, part of the Damodar Group which also has Shree Damodar Coach Crafts under its umbrella, unveiled its newest flagship coach, ‘Rudra’ – a moment of pride not just for the company, but also a deeply emotional milestone for its leadership. Marking their […]

Passenger Cars

Tata Altroz Becomes India’s Safest Hatchback with 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating

Tata Motors has announced that the All-New Altroz has earned a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP (B-NCAP), making it officially India’s safest hatchback. The car secured 29.65/32 points for adult occupant protection and 44.9/49 for child occupant protection. The Altroz, which was also the first hatchback to receive a 5-star rating from Global NCAP […]

Passenger Cars

Hyundai Motor India, Employee Union Ink Landmark 3-Year Wage Pact

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) and the United Union of Hyundai Employees (UUHE) have signed a new long-term wage settlement agreement for the period 2024–2027, marking a major milestone in employee relations at the company. Effective from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, the agreement offers an industry-leading salary hike of ₹31,000 per month, […]

Emobility

Texas Instruments showcases energy-efficient and smart semiconductor solutions at electronica India 2025

Texas Instruments (TI) is demonstrating its leading      semiconductor innovations for energy infrastructure, automotive and connected appliances at electronica India, September 17-19, in Bengaluru, India. TI’s exhibit in Hall 3, booth D11 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre showcases the latest advancements in applications such as HVAC fans, vacuum cleaners and electric 2-wheelers. “At electronica India […]

Vehicle Finance

Citroen joins Oriental Insurance to enhance customer-centric offerings

Citroën India announced a strategic partnership with Oriental Insurance Company, one of India’s most trusted public sector insurers, to further enhance its customer-centric insurance offerings. This collaboration is aimed at simplifying the insurance journey for Citroën customers—making policy purchase more convenient and claim settlement quicker and more efficient. By reducing paperwork and enabling early settlement […]

Off-highway

Mahindra Launches Future-Ready OJA Tractor Range in Australia, Marks 20 Years in the Market

Mahindra & Mahindra, the world’s largest tractor maker by volume, has launched its new-generation Mahindra OJA range of tractors in Australia, marking 20 years of its presence in the country. The company introduced three models—the OJA 1123 HST, OJA 1126 HST from the OJA 1100 sub-compact series, and the OJA 2126 HST from the OJA […]

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VinFast Joins ICICI Bank to Offer Easy Financing for VF 6 and VF 7 EVs

VinFast Auto India, the Indian arm of global EV maker VinFast, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICICI Bank to provide auto and inventory financing solutions for its exclusive dealer network. The partnership aims to make owning VinFast’s newly launched VF 6 and VF 7 electric vehicles more convenient and accessible for customers […]