Tata Motors, India’s largest auto and mobility solutions company, displayed its range of ultra-modern vehicles, cutting-edge concepts advanced aggregates and intelligent digital solutions at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, setting new benchmarks in innovation, connectivity and sustainability. These exhibits are on display up to 22 January 2025, in Hall No 1 at the Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi.

Tata Motors presented its ambition for revolutionising every aspect of personal mobility and business transportation with the largest exhibition of more than 50 displays, which included 32 aspirational, future-ready passenger and commercial vehicles. Tata Motors unveiled its next-generation green mobility solutions, which range from small cars and strong SUVs to agile micro trucks and tough heavy-duty carriers. These solutions are intended to improve safety, provide outstanding performance and completely transform the customer experience. In addition to providing visitors with 18 immersive experiences and interactive displays, the organisation showcased 20 intelligent, cutting-edge solutions to improve safety, productivity and customer experience. The company also unveiled 'Better Always' as a new motto for Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, signifying the company's dedication to ongoing development and enhancement.

N Chandrasekaran, Executive Chairman, Tata Sons and Chairman, Tata Motors said, “For eight decades, Tata Motors has been at the forefront of shaping the future of mobility, pioneering advancements in safety, design, connectivity and sustainability. Our relentless pursuit of excellence is fuelled by a deep commitment to creating value for customers, communities and our nation. The rapid shift toward green energy and mobility, an irreversible global megatrend, has made the need for clean, zero-emission vehicles more urgent than ever. We are leading this revolution in India with smart, holistic solutions delivering exceptional performance, reliability and convenience. Our customers have ready access to an expansive range of cleaner, greener mobility options for both personal and commercial use. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, we are proud to unveil more than 50 next-generation vehicles, visionary concepts and intelligent solutions that redefine the future of mobility across segments and applications. Rooted in our legacy of trust, innovation and responsibility, we will continue to lead the way – creating value for customers, driving the automotive industry and advancing our nation's progress with purpose and determination." 

Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Today marks a defining moment in Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles' journey as we introduce our new mantra, 'Better Always’, embodying our unwavering dedication to driving growth and success, for our customers and for our nation. At the Expo, we are unveiling a bold new era in mobility, showcasing 14 smart vehicles, all integrated with ADAS, alongside six cutting-edge intelligent solutions that provide real-time performance insights, and four advanced aggregates. Accelerating our aspiration towards a greener future, we are presenting four zero-emission electric vehicles, ranging from mini trucks and pickups to intermediate and heavy trucks, alongside buses designed for comfortable, long-distance travel. We are redefining last-mile mobility with the launch of the all-new Tata Ace Pro, available in multiple powertrain options, and the Intra EV, India’s most advanced electric pickup, setting new benchmarks for performance and sustainability. Our next-generation hydrogen-powered Prima Truck is set to revolutionise long-haul trucking. We’re showcasing the Prima deep mining tipper with state-of-the-art technologies. In addition, on display are an array of green mobility solutions powered by a variety of decarbonising technologies – Hydrogen, Electric, Natural gas and Flex-fuel. With relentless innovation and agility, we will continue to redefine the future of mobility with sustainable, intelligent and cutting-edge solutions – setting new industry standards and creating a lasting, positive impact on the environment.”

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, "We are honoured to spearhead India’s journey toward zero-emission mobility. With over 200,000 Tata EVs already covering more than 5 billion kilometres on Indian roads, we’ve cut down 700,000 tonnes of CO2 emission. Tata Motors has also crossed the remarkable milestone of 6 million car sales, a testament to the success of our customer centric, multi-powertrain strategy. But this is just the beginning. With relentless innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability, Tata Motors is determined to accelerate the transformation towards a future that is greener, safer and full of boundless opportunities for all. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, we are proud to unveil our ‘Future of Mobility’ portfolio, showcasing the greenest, smartest and most advanced suite of mobility solutions. Our display embodies a holistic approach blending innovative design and smart engineering, with a profound understanding of customer needs. Today, we are thrilled to announce the return of a legend – the All-New Tata Sierra – reimagined for a new era, ready to inspire and lead once again. Alongside, in a nation first gesture, we ‘summoned remotely’ the Harrier.ev, the most powerful and technologically advanced SUV from the Tata Motors stable. Furthermore, we presented the next chapter of automotive excellence with the Avinya X concept— a bold leap into the future of luxury mobility that expands on Avinya’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and well-being. These reveals mark not just milestones, but the beginning of a boundless journey towards a future driven by lifestyle, safety, sustainability and cutting-edge technology.”

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The German Association of Suppliers (ArGeZ), an interest group representing approximately 9,000 suppliers and supported by several industry associations, has reported that the domestic automotive supplier industry remains trapped in a deep structural crisis with no economic recovery in sight. Weak order intake, rising operational costs and mounting international competitive pressure continue to threaten industrial resilience and value chain stability.

This prolonged crisis extended into 2025, marked by a 1.1 percent drop in revenue and a 1.0 percent fall in production, the fourth consecutive annual decline. Excluding a temporary recovery in 2021, the sector has faced a structural downturn since 2019. Employment fell by 3.4 percent year-on-year in 2025, with growing job cuts underscoring the weakening state of German suppliers.

The first two months of 2026 offered no turnaround. Employment kept falling by another 3.4 percent, and production decreased by 0.4 percent. The ifo Business Climate Index for German suppliers plunged from -14.4 points in February to -24.1 points in March 2026, ending any hesitant stabilisation. ArGeZ spokesperson Christian Vietmeyer noted that only about one in ten suppliers rates their current situation as good, while just 16 percent expect improvement in the next six months.

Weak demand from key customer sectors remains the principal cause, with order intake too volatile for sustainable stabilisation. Geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainties and rising energy prices are compounding difficulties. International competitive pressure is increasing, as imports of iron and steel products rose about 10 percent in 2025, with even stronger growth for numerous automotive parts.

The German government is still expected to deliver bold economic transformation. High labour costs are forcing suppliers out of business and driving production shifts abroad. ArGeZ calls for longer working hours, curbing sick-leave absenteeism by abolishing phone-based sick notes and reducing non-wage labour costs to a maximum of 40 percent. Dr Martin Theuringer, Managing Director of the German Foundry Industry Association, stated that supplier management repeatedly invests in foreign plants instead of German locations, leading to a slow bleeding out of the industry.

Promised energy price reductions have not materialised. Many suppliers are excluded from electricity tax cuts. For small and medium-sized enterprises, gas prices are burdened by a national CO₂ price higher than the EU Emissions Trading System price. ArGeZ demands suspending the national CO₂ price until the European small-installation price (ETS 2) is introduced. The EU’s proposed ‘Made in Europe’ label is a step forward but must avoid bureaucracy, and technological openness beyond 2035 remains essential.

Regarding the expected introduction of the EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (ELVR) this summer, Michael Weigelt has demanded that the competitiveness of secondary materials be guaranteed. He called for streamlined, low-bureaucracy processes and energy cost relief for recycling companies, because only economically viable recyclates will enable international competitiveness.

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TIP Group has signed a new agreement with Verdis to supply modern, environmentally efficient waste-collection vehicles for the company’s expanding operations in Malmö. The deal includes 16 garbage trucks, featuring 12 NTM Quatro four‑compartment bodies and four NTM KG‑HL single‑compartment bodies, all mounted on Scania CNG L340 6x2 chassis.

The collaboration provides Verdis with a future‑ready fleet without major upfront investment, ensuring predictable costs and financial flexibility. TIP will deliver full‑service fleet support, managing all maintenance and lifecycle performance to guarantee strong uptime and efficient operations. This marks the beginning of a reliable partnership for waste management solutions across Sweden.

By combining modern equipment with comprehensive lifecycle care, TIP reinforces its growing role as a trusted partner in the Nordic waste management sector. The agreement allows Verdis to focus entirely on delivering high‑quality collection services while scaling capacity as operational needs change.

Christian Petersen, VP & Managing Director, Nordic at TIP Group, said, “We are proud to support Verdis with a future-proof, environmentally conscious fleet solution. This agreement highlights our capability within waste management equipment and reflects TIP’s broader role as a strong partner for heavy transport equipment across many sectors.”

Per-Eric Bjurenborg, VD from Verdis, said, “For us, the partnership with TIP Group brings real stability and efficiency to our daily operations. Their comprehensive support package reduces administrative complexity and gives us peace of mind in a sector where reliability is critical. This allows us to stay focused on providing the best possible service to the municipalities we serve.”

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Orion S.A. is preparing to demonstrate the role of its speciality carbon blacks in advancing sustainability, high-jet performance and electrical conductivity within coatings systems. The global speciality chemicals company will make these presentations at the 2026 American Coatings Show + Conference, scheduled for 5–7 May in Indianapolis.

Visitors to Orion’s Booth 1466 will be directed to three key product lines. The first is ECOLAR 50 POWDER, a bio-circular feedstock-based carbon black that has previously won industry awards. The company is also featuring COLOUR BLACK FW 310 and COLOUR BLACK FW 255, two grades recognised for their exceptional jetness in both waterborne and solvent-borne formulations. Beyond product displays, Orion will offer technical guidance on achieving effective dispersion of speciality carbon blacks in electrically conductive coating systems.

ECOLAR 50 POWDER functions as a low to medium furnace black, delivering medium jetness in mass tone applications alongside reliable tinting strength. Meanwhile, the FW 310 and FW 255 grades rank among the deepest black pigments available for automotive coatings, producing a clean and elegant finish. FW 310 achieves Orion’s highest jetness levels with a deep blue undertone, making it suitable for automotive OEM basecoats, refinish coatings and premium industrial uses. FW 255 is engineered for automotive OEM and refinish systems, providing very high jetness and a similar blue undertone in both solvent-borne and waterborne environments. An additional after-treatment step enhances its wetting and dispersion properties.

A technical presentation by Orion’s Jaelene Matos, North American Technical Marketing Manager for Coatings Systems, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on 6 May. Her talk will examine how the dispersion process influences the final conductive properties of new specialty conductive carbon blacks in waterborne and solvent-borne coating systems. The discussion will cover the fundamental role of carbon black in conductive coatings, as well as the effects of dispersion method, processing time and dosage on conductive performance. Matos will also compare the conductive behaviour of medium and high conductive carbon black grades across different coating system types.

Zack Hays, Marketing Manager for Coatings and Printing Systems in North America, Orion, said, “The colouristic properties of ECOLAR 50 POWDER compare favourably with traditional specialty carbon blacks across a broad range of coatings systems and applications, with the added benefit that it contains 100 percent biogenic raw material per 14C analysis. Since we officially launched ECOLAR 50 POWDER last year, industry response has been overwhelmingly positive. We’re very proud of introducing an industry-leading?  100 percent bio-based carbon black, and we look forward to helping our customers produce truly sustainable products, contribute to a healthier planet and promote a more circular economy.”

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Kia India has introduced Digital Passport, a new customer-centric feature aimed at improving vehicle ownership transparency. Available through the Kia Connect app under the ‘New Services’ tab, the digital tool provides a secure, data-driven vehicle health report that covers a vehicle’s complete lifecycle. Priced at INR 399 plus applicable taxes, the service is offered as a three-month subscription.

As customers increasingly seek transparency and trust in vehicle management, the automaker designed Digital Passport to solve the problem of fragmented vehicle data spread across multiple platforms. The feature consolidates essential information into a single, verified report that includes a clear health summary and an easy-to-understand vehicle health score, offering a reliable view of the vehicle’s overall condition. Key data points covered are service history, accident and repair records, driving insights and warranty status.

By bringing all essential vehicle information onto one platform, Digital Passport provides a verified, data-backed picture of a vehicle’s true state, enhancing confidence in its value. The feature strengthens engagement with the Kia Connect ecosystem while delivering convenience and peace of mind throughout the ownership journey.

Atul Sood, Senior – Vice President Marketing & Sales, Kia India, said, "At Kia India, we continuously strive to enhance the ownership experience through meaningful digital innovations. Digital Passport brings greater transparency and reliability to vehicle information, reinforcing customer confidence and trust. This initiative reflects our commitment to delivering technology-led solutions that simplify ownership and strengthen long-term relationships with our customers."

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