In this issue

The February Edition of Motorindia, focuses on major OEMs and component manufacturers in the automobile industry in India and abroad. The edition is an Auto Expo Special edition. It has Tata Motors on the cover. It also has important segments like Happiness Truck - 2, Jk Tyre TruckerTowns, Women of Mettle and Next-Gen Brigade. Interesting features.

“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.

5 mins

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

4 mins

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

3 mins

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

4 mins

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

5 mins

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.

3 mins

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.

7 mins

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

4 mins

“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

8 mins

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.

5 mins

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MOTORINDIA, started in the year 1956, is India's leading B2B automotive monthly. For over 56 years, Motorindia has been a credible source of information on the Indian automotive industry. Today, Motorindia is published in English and in Hindi, read in many countries across the globe. In addition to industry news, the magazine provides in-depth coverage, critical analysis, provocative columns and engaging feature stories. We keep our readers and advertisers coming back for more with a growing list of unique features, conferences, events, special issues, targeted editions, exclusive online and e-mail programs, digital edition sponsorship opportunities and lots more. Our aim is to keep readers abreast of what their competitors do, aware of the latest changes in legislation and fully informed about all key developments within the ever fast-changing industry.