Staff Writer Mumbai: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Indian Bank to offer convenient financing solutions to its commercial vehicle customers and dealerships. South Indian Bank will offer financing across the entire commercial vehicle portfolio, and customers will benefit from the bank’s wide network and specially curated easy repayment plans. The alliance represents a significant stride towards providing enhanced support to dealerships, fostering growth, minimising collateral requirements, lowering rate of ..read more

Staff Writer Mumbai: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, on Friday rolled out a new digital campaign; ‘Karo Business Tension Free’. The campaign aims to create awareness on the benefits of an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) service, whilst spotlighting Tata Motors’ AMC service as an ideal solution that allows customers stress free operations through systematic maintenance of vehicles. Commenting on the campaign, Mr. Shubhranshu Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said,” “Our campaign highlights Tata Motors’ commitment towards not on ..read more

Staff Writer Berlin: JBM Electric Vehicles, India’s leading electric bus manufacturer and EV Ecosystem provider showcased its zero emission luxury coach ‘GALAXY’ and electric citybus ‘ECOLIFE’ at the Bus2Bus 2024 in Berlin. The buses were unveiled by Mr. Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman & MD, JBM Group. Designed based on Global European standards, JBM’s electric buses prioritize safety, performance and passenger comfort as core product ethos. Bus2Bus, Berlin is a platform renowned for showcasing cutting-edge advancements in the intercity transportation domain. JBM’s all electric offerings have ..read more

Staff Writer Guwahati: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced the inauguration of a new commercial vehicle spare parts warehouse in Guwahati. The state-of-the-art facility is fully digitalised and spans across 1 lakh square feet, stocking spare parts for the entire commercial vehicle portfolio. The addition of the new facility will enable the company faster turnaround times and easier availability of spares at Tata Authorised Service Stations in the North East. Equipped with world-class infrastructure and safety measures, the facility will unlock greater ..read more

Staff Writer Gurgaon: Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, Apollo Tyres Ltd has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the All India Management Association (AIMA)’s Managing India Awards ceremony. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Honourable Vice President of India, presented the award to Mr Kanwar in the presence of other dignitaries from various sectors. Onkar Kanwar was recognised for his value-driven business strategy and his able leadership. Apollo Tyres, under his guidance, transformed itself from an Indian manufacturer of commercial vehicle tyres to a global entity with a full-fledged product portfol ..read more

Staff Writer Mumbai: Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, has yet again achieved a significant milestone towards intellectual property rights (IPR) creation with a record-breaking number of 222 Patents and 117 Designs applications filed during the year FY24, highest in its history. These filings span across a wide spectrum of product and process innovations, addressing key automotive megatrends such as Connectivity, Electrification, Sustainability, and Safety (CESS). They also cover various vehicle systems such as powertrain, body & trim, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and emission ..read more

Staff Writer New Delhi: ZF will present its latest technologies for bus manufacturers and fleets to deliver more decarbonized, safer and connected public transportation at the Busworld trade show in Istanbul from May 29 to 31, 2024. In a first for the country, ZF’s next-generation electric axle for low-floor city buses, the AxTrax 2 LF, will be taking center stage at the ZF booth. On the safety side, ZF’s new ADAS solutions including OnHand EPH as well as its advanced Collision Mitigation System (CMS) for city buses will also be on show. Visitors can also experience a live demonstration of ZF ..read more

Staff Writer Gurugram: Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), one of the leading global providers of automotive technology solutions, announces the inauguration of its new manufacturing plant in the Fipasi Industrial Park, Silao, Mexico. This strategic expansion underscores the company’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for high-quality driveline solutions for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in North America. As mobility undergoes a profound transformation, Sona Comstar remains at the forefront of electrification through strategic expansions and investments in research and d ..read more

Staff Writer Mumbai: Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, celebrates the remarkable milestone of 4 lakh happy customers of the Tata Magic – India’s most preferred van. On the momentous occasion, the company has introduced a new variant, the Magic Bi-Fuel, to further increase the convenience of its customers. Renowned for its reliability, efficiency and affordability in the last-mile transportation, the 10-seater Tata Magic has been the ideal choice of commuters and operators. The sleek design, safety and passenger comfort of the Tata Magic have been pivotal to its cont ..read more

Staff Writer New Delhi: Japanese tyre major Bridgestone expects to clock 25 per cent growth in revenue between 2024 and 2026, and projects annual sales of 10 million tyres by the next two years in India. The company launched its ‘Turanza 6i’ premium range of passenger vehicle tyres developed specifically for the Indian market, will be increasing its tyre production to 40,000 per day in the next four to five years from the current 30,000 per day. “The size of the business (in India) out of our total global portfolio today is limited. However, it is the fastest-growing business portfolio in ..read more