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International Transport Forum’s new Secretary-General
Internationally renowned academic Mr. José Viegas, a Portuguese national, has taken over as Secretary-General of the…
Wind blowing southward
By R. Natarajan, Managing Editor & Publisher A recent study has revealed that the southern region,…
Visibly changing trends in commercial vehicle segment
A moderation in industrial activity and an expected slowdown in infrastructure spending are likely to restrict…
Indian steel output capacity may double in five years
Auto sector remains the major beneficiary The history of steel-making in India can be traced back…
Taiwan keen on better ties with Indian auto component firms
By R. Natarajan, Managing Editor & Publisher Taiwan is among the fastest growing nations in the…
EU’s move to boost regular inter-city bus, coach lines
The 15-member strong EU public-private Smart Move High Level Group (HLG), composed of representatives of the…
Global automation companies eyeing India, but next only to China
By R. Natarajan, Managing Editor & Publisher With the accelerated growth in the manufacturing sector, automation…
Toll road projects guarantee good returns: CRISIL Research
A study by CRISIL Research estimates that toll road projects that were awarded on build-operate-transfer (BOT)…
CGTA urges TN Govt. to allot land for Auto Nagar
An exclusive report from MOTORINDIA The Chennai Goods Transport Association (CGTA) held its 40th annual celebrations…
IRU calls for lifting road transport barriers to drive EU growth
The General Assembly of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has adopted a resolution on Driving…
Stern action necessary to check growing overloading of vehicles
By A. Peer Mohammed, President, Pondicherry Goods Transporters’ Association Road transport is vital for economic development,…
Move to decontrol diesel prices resented
The road transport industry is aggrieved and pained at the decision of the Government to decontrol…
Growing under-recoveries may force OMCs to raise MS prices
The last price revision of motor spirit (MS) was effected by IndianOil on December 1, 2012,…
AITDF plea against anti-dumping duty on tyres
The All India Tyre Dealers’ Federation (AITDF) has appealed to the Government to discontinue the levy…
Chennai has right environment to emerge automotive R&D hub
– R. Chidamabram Chennai has the right environment to become the automotive research and development (R&D)…
Cabinet approves petition against drunken driving
The petition given by activist Prince Singhal to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for…
Road transport sector ignored
– AIMTC President Mr. Bal Malkit Singh, President, All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), feels…
Budget Reaction
ACMA welcomes thrust on manufacturing sector ACMA has welcomed the thrust given in the Union Budget…
Challenges ahead in 2011-12 for speeding auto industry
It was like a cruise on an expressway with no traffic and potholes for the Indian…