AUTO DICV Strengthens Passenger Mobility Portfolio With New BharatBenz Buses

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has strengthened its passenger mobility portfolio with the launch of the BharatBenz Torqshift 1926 AMT heavy-duty bus chassis for intercity transportation and the BharatBenz 917 fully built bus for the growing compact bus segment. The company said the launches are aimed at […]

CW Bureau · Jul 9, 2026

AUTO Truck Rentals Rise In June As Fuel Costs Offset Weak Freight Demand

Truck rentals across key long-haul routes remained elevated in June as higher automotive fuel prices offset subdued freight demand, according to the latest market update from Shriram Finance. The report said rentals registered moderate month-on-month increases on several major corridors despite lower fleet utilisation, while freight movement remained constrained as monsoon activity gathered pace. Truck […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Partners Rosmerta Recycling For CV Scrappage Pan India

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has partnered with Rosmerta Recycling to facilitate the responsible scrappage of end-of-life commercial vehicles across the country. The partnership supports the Centre’s Voluntary Vehicle Modernisation Programme, which encourages the replacement of older, polluting vehicles with cleaner and more fuel-efficient alternatives. Scrappage Network Under the partnership, Ashok Leyland will leverage its […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

AUTO Auto Sales Hit Record High In June, Grow 21.8%: FADA Retail Data

Automobile retail sales in India rose 21.83% year-on-year to a record 25,57,234 units in June 2026, making it the best-ever June for the industry. The data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) pertains to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Tractors led the show On a month-on-month basis, retail sales increased […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Tata Motors Ties Up With Welspun Renewable For Wind-Solar Project

Tata Motors Ltd, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has partnered with Welspun Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd (WREPL) to co-develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid renewable energy project that will supply clean power to four of the automaker’s manufacturing facilities across India. The companies have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) under which the hybrid […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Drives Innovation With India’s First Air Suspension Trucks

Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has launched India’s first range of commercial trucks equipped with air suspension technology, introducing three new heavy-duty models designed to offer higher payload capacity, improved ride comfort and better operating efficiency. The company unveiled the AVTR 4925 10×2 MAV, AVTR 4625 10×2 MAV and AVTR […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

AUTO Tata Motors And Castrol India Launch Used Oil Circularity Pilot In Karnataka

Tata Motors and Castrol India Ltd have joined hands to launch a pilot programme aimed at creating a traceable circular ecosystem for used engine oil, marking a significant step towards responsible hazardous waste management and sustainable mobility. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a structured system for collecting, storing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

AUTO BharatBenz Offers 8% Discount For Delhi-NCR Vehicle Renewal Scheme

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) under the Government of India’s scheme for the replacement of old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). The scheme is funded through the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 24, 2026

AUTO Chennai Battery Plant To Strengthen Ashok Leyland’s EV Production Push

Ashok Leyland is laying the groundwork for a deeper push into electric mobility with a phased battery manufacturing strategy that will begin with battery pack assembly before eventually expanding into cell production, reflecting a measured approach to India’s evolving EV market. The commercial vehicle maker has already conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for its battery pack […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Truck Rentals Stay Wobbly As Fleet Operators Struggle To Pass On Costs

India’s trucking industry remained under pressure in May 2026 despite strong growth in vehicle sales, rising fuel consumption and higher toll collections, highlighting a divergence between freight market conditions and broader mobility trends. According to the latest Shriram Mobility Bulletin, truck rentals remained wobbly during the month as fleet operators grappled with higher fuel costs, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland Consol Q4 Net Up 11% To ₹1,381 Cr, Posts Record CV Sales

Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship commercial vehicle company of the Hinduja Group, reported an 11% increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at ₹1,381 crore compared to the year-ago period, driven by record commercial vehicle volumes and growth across businesses. Revenue from operations rose to ₹17,246 crore from ₹14,696 crore. Share of profit […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

AUTO Olectra Sees Private EV Push As Key To India’s Next Mobility Growth Phase

Olectra Greentech Ltd, a leading electric bus manufacturer, said the proposed $1-billion government support for private electric buses and trucks could accelerate the next phase of India’s electric mobility transition by expanding adoption beyond State transport undertakings (STUs) and government-led demand. Olectra Greentech Managing Director Mahesh Babu said in a social media post that the […]

CW Bureau · May 20, 2026