Archive for February, 2017

On-road emission tests mandatory from 2020?

On-road emission tests for vehicles plying on Indian roads will be mandatory once the Bharat Stage VI emission norm kicks in from 2020, claim industry sources. They add that the testing agency ARAI is developing a unified test cycle for the same. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is said to be devising ways to determine the on-road emission[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News
Himachal Road Transport has 100 Volvo buses

Himachal Road Transport has 100 Volvo buses

Himachal Road Transport Corporation’s AC bus fleet has come to have 100 Volvo buses. The corporation’s fleet size has swelled from 1,600 buses to 3,100 buses in the past years according to the state transport minister G S Bali. Flagging off the Palampur-Chandigarh and Palampur-Delhi Volvo bus services recently, Bali said that Himachal Pradesh would soon become the first state[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News

Safety workshop by SIAM

SIAM organized a safety workshop for three-wheeler, cab and commercial vehicle drivers recently. As part of the ‘Road Safety Week’, the workshop conducted safe driving training for three-wheeler, cab and commercial vehicle drivers. The training was held at Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR), Sarai Kale Khan, Delhi, and at the Driving Training Institute (DTI) at Burari, Delhi. The[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News

MSD Telematics announces acquisition of Heuristics Info Systems

Gurgaon-based MSD Telematics Private Limited has acquired Heuristics Info Systems in an all cash deal. Sparrow Business Solutions LLP, a boutique corporate finance firm acted as an exclusive advisor to both the firms on the transaction. TRA Law acted as the legal advisor. Expected to fuel MSD’ ability to deliver greater value to its customers by enabling the company to[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News