Global tire technology leader Michelin has created the online portal thetiredigest.michelin.com, to offer useful tips to motorists on tire safety, maintenance and technology that are especially useful during the hot summer months. Targeting the everyday commuter, this site will go a long way in assisting motorists to learn more about tires. …

Volvo Hybrid Bus made silent entry into the fleet of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). However BMTC or Volvo Buses India have not shared any further details with media over the inclusion of Volvo Hybrid Bus in BMTC’s fleet and the future plans in this connection. According to the government …

Bosch India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of German auto component and technology major Bosch, sees India as a key market for its solutions offered in two-wheeler and powersports segments. The Indian government making the antilock braking system (ABS) as a mandatory requirement from April 2018 is seen as business boost to …

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a 100% subsidiary of German auto giant Daimler AG, has expanded its solar power resources at its manufacturing facility in Oragadam near Chennai. The company made massive addition to photovoltaic installation, increasing the overall technical capacity to 3.3 megawatts from 0.8 megawatts. The new solar …

Tata Motors is continuing its strong sales growth in certain key segments, with the company’s M&HCV and LCV sales, in domestic market, growing by 23 percent and 6 percent respectively. Tata Motors sold 40,071 vehicles in May 2016 (including exports) as compared to 39,496 vehicles sold in May 2015. The company’s …

Renault India, a subsidiary of French automaker Renault, recorded an astounding year-on-year growth of 132 percent in May 2016 sales at 8,343 units as against 3,601 units in the corresponding month a year ago. With this, the cumulative sales of Renault India for the period  ofJanuary-May, 2016 increased by 163.4 …

Indian auto giant Mahindra & Mahindra said its vehicle sales in May 2016 increased by 11 percent year-on-year to 40,656 units as compared to 36,706 units sold in the corresponding month a year ago. The company’s Passenger Vehicles segment (includes UVs, Cars and Vans) sold 19,635 vehicles in  May 2016, up 8 percent from 18,135 units sold …

Scania India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish commercial vehicle giant Scania, has appointed Sunil Kumar Mittra as the Chairman of both the Boards for Industrial and Commercial operations. Mittra has a longtime relationship with Scania India as a member of the board. During this period, he has been closely associated …

Luxury car maker BMW ranked the highest on ‘Buying Propensity’ in the luxury four-wheeler category, according to the study conducted by Mumbai-based TRA Research (formerly Trust Research Advisory). ‘Buying Propensity’, as per the research firm, represents the consumers’ keenness to buy an aspect BMW serves high on. In the research …

Indian Tyre giant JK Tyre & Industries witnessed consolidated net profit for the financial year ending March 2016, increasing by 41 percent to Rs 464 crore.  The tyre maker recorded consolidated turnover of Rs 7654 crore during the same period. On a standalone basis, JK Tyre’s turnover stood at Rs …