Commercial Vehicle Magazine - March 2025

In this issue

Transforming Freight And People Mobility
16Th Apollo CV Awards Recognises Yearly Gains

Tata Motors Re-Appoints Guenter Butschek as Independent Director

Guenter Butschek has rejoined Tata Motors as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting in May 2025.

1 min

Tata Motors Launches Hydrogen-Powered Truck

Tata Motors has initiated India’s first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, flagged off by Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi.

1 min

Ashok Leyland Inaugurates New Bus Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh

Ashok Leyland has inaugurated a state-of-the-art bus manufacturing facility near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

1 min

Montra Electric Expands e-SCV Presence in South India

Montra Electric's e-SCV division, TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., has inaugurated its first e-SCV dealership in Madhavaram, Chennai, partnering with TVS Vehicle Mobility Solution.

1 min

Euler Motors Partners with Tata Power Renewables for Fast-Charging Network

Euler Motors has signed an MoU with Tata Power Renewables to provide fast chargers for its entire product range, ensuring seamless charging accessibility for customers.

1 min

HPCL and Tata Motors launch co-branded genuine DEF

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) and Tata Motors have introduced a co-branded Genuine Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) aimed at enhancing vehicle performance, drivetrain efficiency, and longevity.

1 min

Schwing Stetter India Collaborates with IIT Madras for Sustainable Construction

Schwing Stetter India has signed an MoU with IIT Madras to promote sustainable construction practices.

1 min

Gromax Agri Equipment celebrates 25 Years of empowering farmers

Gromax Agri Equipment Ltd., a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and the Government of Gujarat, has completed 25 years of delivering affordable mechanized solutions to Indian farmers.

1 min

Eicher and Magenta Mobility partner for smart, sustainable logistics

Eicher Trucks and Buses has teamed up with Magenta Mobility to deploy 100 Eicher Pro X Electric Trucks in a phased plan.

1 min

Zypp Electric Partners with Indofast Energy for Major Fleet Expansion

Zypp Electric, in collaboration with Indofast Energy (a joint venture between IndianOil and SUN Mobility), plans to deploy 100,000 electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) over the next 12-18 months.

1 min

TAFE appoints Dr. Lakshmi Venu as Vice Chairman

TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd. has appointed Dr. Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman.

1 min

MSL Expands Manufacturing Facility in Punjab

Mobility Solutions Ltd. (MSL) has expanded its manufacturing facility in Batauli, Punjab, aiming to explore new market opportunities with advanced composite solutions.

1 min

ZF[pro]Tech plus workshop inaugurated by ZF Aftermarket

ZF Aftermarket has inaugurated India's first ZF [pro]Tech plus workshop in New Delhi, marking a major step in enhancing local expertise and service capabilities.

1 min

BYD launches fast EV charging technology

BYD has introduced the Super e-platform, featuring a lithium iron phosphate Blade battery capable of charging at 1000 kW, enabling a five-minute full charge.

1 min

Fuso eCanter proves reliability in cold weather testing

Fuso's eCanter light-duty electric trucks have completed one year of winter testing with DB Schenker in northern Finland.

1 min

Eicher LMD Trucks: The Trusted Choice for a Long-Term Journey

Golden Aero Logistics ensures maximum uptime with Eicher's vehicles, proactive maintenance, and real-time fleet monitoring, writes Richa Tyagi.

6 mins

Transforming Freight and People Mobility

At the 16th Apollo CV Awards 2025, Markets and Markets co-presented a whitepaper with Commercial Vehicle Magazine and Apollo Tyres. Ashish Bhatia summarises the growth opportunities and future trajectory of India, along with the commercial vehicle industry.

4 mins

Green Freight Corridors And Their Future

As the global push for decarbonisation intensifies, Green Freight Corridors (GFCs) become increasingly significant for sustainable logistics in surface transportation.

5 mins

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Commercial Vehicle Magazine Description:

From a low-profile, functionality first aspect the Indian Commercial Vehicle industry has made startling progress to become the cynosure of many a global major's eyes. However this success story has seldom received the attention it deserves. Not only does the path breaking Commercial Vehicle attempt to set the record straight, it represents a hat-trick of sorts for Next Gen's automotive division. Joining forces with Car India and Bike, Commercial Vehicle will provide clear, in-depth and differentiated content for readers across the spectrum of the automotive industry.
With its team of dedicated professionals who clearly understand what makes the industry tick, the magazine will span the entire Commercial Vehicle universe. The coverage will not be restricted to trucks, buses, utility vehicles three-wheelers and tractors. We understand that the serious player in the industry also needs to know about components, logistics, infrastructure and construction equipment. Readers will further find the road tests, interactions with key industry players, user tips and international perspectives much to their liking.