Events

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 Draws Record Global Turnout, New Jakarta Show Set for 2026

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 has drawn one of its strongest editions yet, according to Mr. Michael Johannes, Worldwide Brand Manager for Automechanika, Messe Frankfurt, who called the show’s energy “tremendous.” The show drew even more visitors than before, welcoming over 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries. The five-day event once again served as the industry’s biggest […]

Appointments Passenger Cars

Shailesh Chandra becomes first Indian elected President of OICA

The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), the global federation of automobile manufacturers, has elected Mr. Shailesh Chandra as its new President, effective November 1, 2025. Mr. Chandra, who currently serves as President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Managing Director & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric […]