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Vijayanand Travels Places Landmark Order for 150 Volvo Buses

Vijayanand Travels Places Landmark Order for 150 Volvo Buses

Largest Single Order by a Private Bus Operator; Strengthens Premium Intercity Travel Network Bengaluru, September 4, 2026: Vijayanand Travels Private Limited (VTPL) has placed an order for 150 Volvo 9600 luxury sleeper coaches with Volvo Buses India, marking the largest single order placed by a private bus operator with Volvo Buses. The landmark order was formally commemorated at a key[Read More…]

by September 9, 2026 Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER, INDUSTRY TALK, News
Purpose Built EV Platforms

Purpose Built EV Platforms

Blending scale with precision, EKA Mobility’s manufacturing ecosystem enables seamless production of electric commercial vehicles, write Sahil Kesari & Niharika Singh. With the growing push for sustainable transportation, EKA Mobility is among the bold OEMs riding the momentum. Founded in 2022, the Pune-based company is positioning itself as a global electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, offering end-to-end solutions across the new[Read More…]

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

The Push for Rare Earth Independence

India’s automotive and mobility ecosystem is racing to decouple from rare earth import dependence, writes Ashish Bhatia. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have quietly become one of the most decisive inputs shaping the future of the global automotive and mobility industry. Once viewed as niche materials relevant primarily to defence and electronics, rare earths today sit at the heart of electric[Read More…]

by April 24, 2026 Cover Stories, GAME CHANGER
TCO Math Reset

TCO Math Reset

Scania SUPER resets heavy-duty efficiency by altering the TCO math for mining, construction and long-haul fleets, writes Ashish Bhatia.  In September 2025, Scania Commercial Vehicles India officially introduced SUPER, its most advanced heavy-duty truck and powertrain platform for the Indian market. Designed around a new-generation 13-litre engine architecture, SUPER is engineered to deliver measurable improvements in fuel efficiency, torque, uptime[Read More…]

by January 8, 2026 Cover Stories, Events, NEW LAUNCH