Tata Motors ushers in ‘Premium Tough' era of next-gen CVs

The company displayed a slew of products that reflected its focus on CESS – Connected, Electric, Shared and Safe

Mahindra Truck and Bus launches BS-VI compliant range

Mahindra Truck and Bus (MTB) announced the launch of its BS-VI emission norms-compliant range, which includes the Blazo X range of HCVs, Furio range of ICVs and LCVs and Cruzio range of buses.

WABCO OptiDriveTM – Leading modular transmission automation solution for CVs

The Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry is experiencing a transformation both in terms of technology and product offerings.

CVF Off-Highway 2020 off to a great start

The first edition of Commercial Vehicle Forum devoted to conversations on off-highway equipment segments discoursed on a series of issues and megatrends of critical importance to construction, earthmoving, mining, industrial, and agricultural equipment market in the country. An exclusive report by Dhiyanesh Ravichandran.

Prasanna Purple to operate India's first inter-city electric bus service

Even as the passenger transport industry in India witnesses a major transition towards adapting cleaner sources of mobility, Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions (P) Ltd., which operates about 1,300 vehicles and is amongst the leading private operators of the country, has taken a leadership position to acquire and start India’s first inter-city electric super-luxury bus service for the Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai route. Rajesh Rajgor reports

AUTO EXPO 2020: Determination and preparedness of the industry pitched aloud

India’s biggest automotive event – the Auto Expo 2020 which includes the Motor Show and the Components Show – turned out to be a decisive platform for the domestic automotive industry to preserve its reputation and affirm business as usual. Despite all odds, the expo opened up new technological avenues and collaborative spirit as the way forward for the industry.

DICV navigates a challenging 2019

The company is bullish about prospects in the BS-VI era and is exploring additional revenue streams in off-highway, defence and freight aggregation segments.

Auto Expo 2020 – Components

Suppliers show resilience as expo witnesses record footfall in slowdown year

Fesan Makina and SSAB make for a ‘strong' bonding

By incorporating Hardox® and Strenx® steels in tippers, Fesan Makina makes sure not to compromise on quality. This case study explains how

A2B – Banking on BharatBenz for critical operations

The transport of perishable goods in quick time calls for highly dependable vehicles that don’t fail when it matters most. Find out how Adyar Ananda Bhavan (A2B) found longlasting answers to its problems when it opted for BharatBenz trucks that have added a whole new dimension to the marquee food chain’s fleet. N. Balasubramanian gets the details in an exclusive interview with V. Vishnu Shankar, Director, Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets India (P) Ltd.

Force Motors Reveals Next Generation Mobility Van

The T1N monocoque panel van platform has been designed and developed for both internal combustion engines as well as 100% electric drive, reports Rajesh Rajgor

SML Isuzu all set to roll out BS-VI vehicles

The CV maker has received BS-VI compliance certification from iCAT for all its diesel trucks and bus range at the start of the next year, three months shy of April 1 deadline set for the industry. Senior Vice-President and Head - Works at SML Isuzu M.S. Ramta speaks to Dhiyanesh Ravichandran on immediate plans and preparedness for rolling out and stock creation of BS-VI vehicles for an uninterrupted supply from April onwards.

Hydrolift Cranes: Born to lift

Setting the wheels in motion with the determination to make a difference in the hydraulics segment, over the years, Hydrolift Cranes has been able to withstand some of the toughest challenges and emerged victorious with a brand name that has attracted international attention too. Rajesh Rajgor gets the details

Parasmani Roadlines leverages JK Tyre's proven expertise

The Mumbai-based transporter believes in delegating operations to ‘experts’ in each field and has benefitted tremendously by partnering with JK Tyre for its tyre requirements and maintenance, reports Rajesh Rajgor

DAIMLER BUSES The ‘Glocal' Approach

“There is no one size that fits all. The world is not alike all over, so we have to adapt to the local necessities of the markets and regions we work with. From my point of view, as a bus maker, it is always about packaging – with right products, solutions, and services – and listening to our customers”, says Till Oberwörder, Head of Daimler Buses, in a brief candid interaction with Dhiyanesh Ravichandran.

CASTROL INDIA Leading the BS-VI change

Revealing its new BS-VI products specially formulated for the Indian market, Castrol India has reinforced its commitment in leading the change. Rajesh Rajgor speaks to the company’s Vice President (Marketing), Kedar Apte about the company’s approach to changing technologies across various segments

BharatBenz makes statement of intent with all-new BS-VI range

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) signalled its readiness for the BS-VI era with a massive showcase of its all-new upgraded BS-VI range of BharatBenz trucks. The company seems bullish and is eagerly awaiting the transition, reports N. Balasubramanian

“This is the best time for customers to buy vehicles” – Girish Wagh, President - CVBU, Tata Motors

The current state of the Indian commercial vehicle industry is known to all. The unexpected slow rate of industrial activity and infrastructure spending has led to the degrowth. Being aware of the areas that need attention, Girish Wagh, President - Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors, opens up to Rajesh Rajgor on cyclical and non-cyclical factors, replacement demand prior to BS-VI, monitoring market and inventory levels, medium- to long-term impact of BS-VI, positives in the bus business and the company’s growing market share in exports.

“OEMs can contribute to dealer sustainability by being judicious in growth projections” – FADA President

Founded in 1964, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) is the apex national body representing automobile dealers of India. It protects and promotes the interests of the Indian retail automobile market. Today, it has 15,200 dealers who operate around 25,000 dealership outlets between them across two-wheeler, PV and CV segments. Ashish Harsharaj Kale, FADA President, spoke to Rajesh Rajgor about long-term sustainability of dealerships, OEMs’ contribution in growth projections, policies framed by the government, and various activities conducted by FADA that enhance dealerships across India

WABCO raising the bar with a range of proven safety, efficiency and connectivity solutions for bus fleets

The Indian bus market is known for its sheer size and scale and is second to China in terms of number of buses sold every year. Popular for its front-engine buses with bus bodies built by third party bodybuilders, the market is fast transforming into a mature and organized sector with fully-built solutions from OEMs gaining traction thanks to fleet customers’ growing preference for the same.

Happiness Truck 2.0 - Spreading Smiles In North East India

The ambitious JK Tyre ‘Happiness Truck 2.0’ traversed through West Bengal and North East India where it touched the lives of hundreds of truck drivers. Covering six States and 17 cities in this second campaign, it unravelled stories from the lives of truck drivers while absorbing the unparalleled beauty of the region

L&T and Komatsu India display technological strength

Making a vibrant show at EXCON, Larsen and Toubro Construction Equipment Ltd. (L&T) and Komatsu India reaffirmed their commitment to the Indian CE market with a wide range of latest products, technological prowess, and service capabilities.

SML ISUZU spreads its wings in Kerala

The manufacturer of commercial vehicles like school buses, trucks and tipper trucks has always enjoyed a sizeable market share in Kerala, made possible only because of the high product quality and the most reliable and trusted vehicle delivery by the company

Hindalco assays aluminium as the right metal for trailer construction

The non-ferrous metal giant has launched India’s first all-aluminium 34-foot freight trailer, which is 50 per cent lighter and weighs over 2.5 tonnes less than an equivalent steel trailer. Dhiyanesh Ravichandran gets ahold of the team behind the conception, fabrication, and testing of the all-aluminium (AL) trailer to ascertain the advantages of AL over steel as a manufacturing material, its operational benefits in trucking logistics, and emerging avenues for the metal in transportation and automotive industry.

“The CE market is buoyant”

EXCON expectations

Prophecy for the decade ahead

Dhiyanesh Ravichandran charts out the most conspicuous market and technological trends of the construction equipment industry at EXCON this year, as a compelling forecast of the industry’s evolution over the next ten years.

DHL's ‘SmarT' approach to revolutionize logistics industry

DHL SmarTrucking focuses on adding value for businesses by leveraging their hybrid operating model, Internet of Things (IoT) and data-driven insights

Successful EXCON 2019 mirrors upbeat spirit of construction industry

Themed – Smart i-Tech – Next Gen India @75 – EXCON 2019 held from December 10-14 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, proved to be the largest show since its inception with more than 300,000 square meters of display area, over 1,250 exhibitors with 21 countries participating through nearly 400 companies and country pavilions from Germany, Italy, South Korea, Turkey, the UK and China. An overview from the exhibition which proved to be a success despite the economic slowdown.

Ashok Leyland on partnership spree with financiers

Joins hands with ICICI, Axis, HDB Financial, HDFC, YES Bank and Citicorp Finance to support customers through range of finance options

CJ Darcl Logistics Bets Big On BharatBenz

CJ Darcl Logistics has a historical experience of working with different truck makers and owning diverse truck models as part of its assets, making them an expert in fleet priorities and buying parameters. Enticed by Daimler’s legacy and acclaim, the company went for BharatBenz trucks in 2013 to test the waters. Six years on, the logistics giant seems more than convinced that the brand is living up to its parent group’s name in India. Dhiyanesh Ravichandran gets the details