Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, in collaboration with SwitchLabs Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. and Energy In Motion Ltd., has announced the deployment of 24 heavy-duty electric trucks to carry bulk raw materials from Karaikal Port to its plants in Dalmiapuram and Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu. The electric fleet will transport petcoke, slag, and gypsum, replacing diesel-powered freight […]
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre industry and an emerging player in India’s on-highway tyre market, has strengthened its Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) presence in Tamil Nadu with the inauguration of a new 10,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Sankagiri, Salem. Operated by authorised distributor Sri Jayanthi Roadways, the facility […]
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal has been elected as the State Chairperson of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) – Tamil Nadu & Puducherry for the 2026-28 term. His appointment comes at an important time for the region’s rapidly evolving automobile retail sector. Tamil Nadu is one of India’s key automotive markets, accounting for 7.53% […]
VST Tillers Tractors has conducted the Bhoomi pooja and groundbreaking ceremony for its new Global Tech Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in the company’s research and development expansion. The facility, being established with an investment of ₹100 crore, will serve as VST’s primary global hub for advanced engineering and innovation, with […]
Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based electric motorcycle manufacturer known for pioneering high-voltage technology in two-wheelers, has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank in a push to make electric motorcycle ownership more accessible across India. The collaboration is aimed at addressing financing — widely seen as the biggest remaining barrier to electric motorcycle adoption — by offering customers attractive […]
Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Business has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 3S dealership in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With 12 service bays, the facility can service more than 15 vehicles per day while also providing driver lodging, 24-hour breakdown assistance and AdBlue availability. Speaking on the occasion, Vinod Sahay, Chairman – SML Mahindra and Mahindra Advanced Technologies & […]
CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, has strengthened its commitment to southern India with the inauguration of its first Company-Owned, Company-Operated (COCO) Brandstore in Tiruchirappalli. The new facility marks a major step in expanding the brand’s official footprint across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring markets. Located on the Trichy–Dindigul Road, the Brandstore places CASE at the […]
State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) stands at an inflection point in Tamil Nadu’s mobility landscape – a legacy institution with nearly five decades of history, now accelerating into a new era of modernisation and operational discipline. Originally formed in 1975 as the long-distance express wing of the Pallavan Transport Corporation, later restructured as Thiruvalluvar Transport […]
By T. Murrali The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has secured a significant legal victory on 24 October, compelling the Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry State governments to implement amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR). These changes aim to simplify vehicle registration and purchasing processes, benefiting both dealers […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today announced a significant milestone with the inauguration of its 5,000th ARENA service touchpoint in Coimbatore. Established with support from its dealer partner, the new facility marks another step in the company’s mission to deliver seamless, accessible, and customer-centric service across the country. Speaking on the occasion, […]
Ola Electric has achieved a major milestone by rolling out its one-millionth electric vehicle from the Futurefactory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. The landmark unit was a special edition Roadster X+ finished in striking midnight blue with sporty red accents on the dual-tone seat, rims, and battery pack. The company, which began production in 2021, reached […]
Montra Electric’s Small Commercial Vehicles (e-SCV) division has entered Coimbatore with the launch of its first dealership in the city. Operated by TVS Vehicle Mobility Solution, the new showroom marks a strategic step into one of Tamil Nadu’s key industrial and logistics hubs. The dealership will showcase the EViator, Montra Electric’s category-defining e-SCV, designed for […]
Montra Electric’s e-SCV division, TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its first e-SCV dealership in Madhavaram, Chennai. This is the first e-SCV dealership in South India Tamil Nadu, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the state. The new channel partner TVS Vehicle Mobility Solution […]
In a significant step towards promoting indigenous (“Make in India, For the World”) manufacturing, Tata Motors Group, India’s leading producer of commercial and passenger vehicles, today held the groundbreaking ceremony of its new, world-class production facility to manufacture cars and SUVs, at Panapakkam in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. This manufacturing facility will produce next-gen vehicles […]
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in the country, has announced a significant milestone in the vibrant Southern region of the country which includes states & union territories like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. HMSI has achieved the remarkable feat of […]