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 […]

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MINI launches all-electric Countryman SE All4 in India at ₹66.90 lakh

MINI India announced the launch of the all-electric MINI Countryman SE All4, marking the model’s debut in the Indian market. Priced at ₹66,90,000 (ex-showroom), the Countryman SE All4 will be available as a completely built-up unit (CBU). Bookings open immediately at authorised MINI dealerships across the country, and deliveries start right away. Mr. Hardeep Singh […]

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From Breakthrough Technologies to Design Brilliance – Busworld Europe 2025 Captures the Industry’s Future

Busworld Europe 2025 concluded after yet another record-breaking edition — a show that was not just bigger but also more vibrant and dynamic than ever before. With expanded exhibition space, a surge in exhibitors, and an electrifying atmosphere across the Brussels Expo halls, this year’s event reaffirmed Busworld’s standing as the world’s premier platform for […]

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SPAL Brings High-Voltage Cooling Innovations to Busworld Europe 2025

At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, SPAL Group unveiled a comprehensive range of next-generation thermal management solutions aimed at electric and hybrid buses. Among the key exhibits were high-voltage brushless fans, air-cooled instead of liquid-cooled, and advanced coolant pumps designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of zero-emission vehicles. According to Paolo Guidetti, Relationship & […]

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Kinetic Watts & Volts Opens First Exclusive EV Dealership in Pune

Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric vehicle arm of the iconic Kinetic Group, inaugurated its first-ever exclusive EV dealership in Pune, Maharashtra, marking a major milestone in its transition to sustainable mobility. This 3S (Sales, Service, and Spares) facility, located at Vishrantwadi Airport Road, reflects Kinetic’s renewed commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer-centricity in […]

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Piaggio Joins RiseWise Capital, launches Battery Replacement Financing Programme for 3Ws

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (PVPL), a 100% subsidiary of the Italian auto major Piaggio Group and a pioneer in India’s small passenger and commercial vehicle segment, has announced an exclusive partnership with RiseWise Capital, a leading fintech firm specialising in mobility financing. Together, the two companies have introduced India’s first battery replacement financing programme for […]

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