Germany-based specialty chemicals company LANXESS has launched Vulkanox 4060, a new anti-ageing additive for the tyre industry designed as an alternative to 6PPD. 6PPD is widely used in tyres to protect rubber compounds from degradation caused by oxygen and ozone. However, its transformation product, 6PPD-quinone, has come under increasing environmental scrutiny after studies linked it…
ietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is changing its India strategy, with plans to develop two electric vehicles specifically for the Indian market, according to people familiar with the company’s plans. The company is working on two new models, internally referred to as VF X and VF Y, as it looks to build products that better…
Himax Technologies has unveiled a new automotive Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) solution designed to support the growing demand for larger, higher-resolution and more responsive displays inside modern vehicles. The HX83196/HX83197 series combines a high-speed embedded DisplayPort (eDP) interface, touch functionality and display driver capabilities in a single chip. Himax said the solution is…
India’s passenger vehicle market is moving towards a more diverse powertrain mix, with CNG, hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) collectively overtaking petrol in retail sales for the first time in August 2026. According to data cited by Moneycontrol, CNG, hybrids and EVs together accounted for 41.95% of passenger vehicle retail sales in August, compared with…
Madhya Pradesh is preparing a major expansion and modernisation of its public transport network under its Mobility Vision 2030, with the state targeting a more connected, safer and passenger-friendly transport system. Under the vision, Madhya Pradesh Passenger Transport and Infrastructure Limited plans to operate more than 15,000 modern public buses across the state. The programme…
India is placing electric mobility at the centre of its strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026. Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a crucial lever to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, cut emissions, and drive cleaner…
Hankook Tire and Al Dobowi Group have signed a three-season official partnership with UAE Pro League club Al Ain FC to boost brand visibility and engagement.
India’s CV industry last peaked in FY19 with over 1 million units sold. Recent industry data show robust sales acceleration in the current fiscal year.
The Union Budget 2026-27 has given a major boost to the Indian tyre industry..
Apollo Tyres has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by earning an A- leadership rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for both climate change and water security performance. The rating places the company among global leaders in corporate environmental transparency and action, reflecting major progress in its reporting and environmental governance. Tire…
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