Dalmia Cement switches to LNG trucks for cleaner logistics

Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited (DBCL), a leading Indian cement manufacturer and a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited deployed its first fleet of LNG trucks today. DCBL has tied up with GreenLine Logistics (Green Planet Logistics), a LNG-fueled heavy trucking logistics company, for this significant initiative towards building a ‘green’ supply chain with an initial order of 35 trucks. The first… Continue reading Dalmia Cement switches to LNG trucks for cleaner logistics

Delhi Transport Department bans bike taxi

After being banned in Meghalaya, Karnataka & Maharashtra, the fledgling US$ 50.5 million Indian Bike taxi market has suffered yet another jolt with Delhi banning the commercial usage of bike taxis. A public order of the Delhi Transport Department noted bike taxis in Delhi-NCR violated the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, as the Act prohibits using two-wheelers… Continue reading Delhi Transport Department bans bike taxi

Delhi Transport Department bans bike taxi

After being banned in Meghalaya, Karnataka & Maharashtra, the fledgling US$ 50.5 million Indian Bike taxi market has suffered yet another jolt with Delhi banning the commercial usage of bike taxis. A public order of the Delhi Transport Department noted bike taxis in Delhi-NCR violated the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, as the Act prohibits using two-wheelers… Continue reading Delhi Transport Department bans bike taxi

Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire 75% stake in IAC Group’s India business for Rs 440 crore

Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire 75% stake in IAC Group’s India business for Rs 440 crore Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (“LATL”), a leading Tier-1 automotive systems and components supplier, has signed an agreement to acquire majority stake in IAC International Automotive India Private Limited (“IAC India”) from the International Automotive Components Group (“IAC Group”). This… Continue reading Lumax Auto Technologies to acquire 75% stake in IAC Group’s India business for Rs 440 crore

2023 Aston Martin F1 car revealed with new badge

Aston Martin has unveiled its entrant for the 2023 Formula One season. Called the AMR23, it features numerous revisions over last year’s car – which finished seventh overall in the Constructors’ Championship.  The biggest change for the Aston Martin F1 team will come in the shape of two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso joining its ranks,… Continue reading 2023 Aston Martin F1 car revealed with new badge

Magenta Mobility announces opening of new sustainable office in Gurugram; plans to hire over 450 employees by 2024.

Magenta Mobility announces opening of new sustainable office in Gurugram; plans to hire over 450 employees by 2024. Magenta Mobility, home-grown integrated electric mobility and charging solutions provider, announced its expansion in North India by opening a larger new office in Gurugram. This move is in line with Magenta Mobility’s #Missionelectric which intends to strengthen… Continue reading Magenta Mobility announces opening of new sustainable office in Gurugram; plans to hire over 450 employees by 2024.

Yamaha launches OBD-2 compliant 2023 Fascino and Ray ZR scooters

Yamaha has launched the 2023 iterations of its Fascino 125, Ray ZR 125 and Ray ZR Street Rally 125 scooters, which are now OBD-2 compliant and get E20 fuel-compliant engines. Prices for all three scooters have gone up by Rs 1,500. Along with these updates, the company has also given the scooters new colour schemes. 2023 Yamaha Fascino 125,… Continue reading Yamaha launches OBD-2 compliant 2023 Fascino and Ray ZR scooters

Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws

Privately owned electric scooters are the “elephant in the room” in the micromobility debate, MPs have been told, with police concerned about a lack of clarity in the law. Last week, David Davies, executive director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, told the Transport Committee that while much evaluation was being conducted on rental… Continue reading Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws

Omoda C5 set to be first UK model from Chinese car maker Chery

Another new name will be coming to UK showrooms in the early part of 2024 when the Omoda 5 will spearhead a range of new models coming from Chinese car maker Chery. Although the Omoda name won’t be familiar to UK buyers, the name Chery may well ring bells – it has had a joint venture in… Continue reading Omoda C5 set to be first UK model from Chinese car maker Chery

New real-world road test in this week’s Auto Express

In this week’s issue of Auto Express we have an all-new, real-world road test as the Dacia Sandero and Citroen C3 go head-to-head in a battle of the £14k superminis. We also reveal Mercedes’ plans for a new posh baby EV saloon, with our exclusive pictures previewing how it could look. Plus, we get taken… Continue reading New real-world road test in this week’s Auto Express