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JOST Group displays numerous innovations
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JOST Group displays numerous innovations

Alongside its diverse product range of components and systems for trucks and trailers, the JOST Group presented new innovations and developments at this year’s IAA commercial vehicles show in Hanover.

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November 2016
MAN presents CLA Evolution series for Asian and African markets
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MAN presents CLA Evolution series for Asian and African markets

The modern range of products in the MAN CLA Evolution series includes tractor units in various axle combinations and chassis with or without bodywork. At the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016, MAN showcased its new market specific configurations for the series, new design elements and the eco-friendly Euro 6 engine with a 6.9-litre cylinder capacity. The sophisticated vehicle concept offers proven technology and fulfils the requirements of a robust, reliable truck for any operating conditions to be found within the export markets. The vehicles are manufactured at the MAN production site in Pithampur (India), which is certified in accordance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Thanks to the robust chassis, the economical and reliable engines and the chassis, which is designed for adverse road conditions, the CLA series is ideally suited for the Asian, African and Middle Eastern markets. This combination of durable and easily maintained technology is guaranteed when using the MAN CLA Evolution, even in countries with less developed service infrastructure.

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November 2016
Indian Auto Comp Industry On The Cusp Of Disruptive Evolution
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Indian Auto Comp Industry On The Cusp Of Disruptive Evolution

Tremendous opportunities await component suppliers, amid technological disruptions and shifting market trends, provided priorities and partnership are done right.

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February 2019
Anand Group Aftermarket, Ahead Of Market
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Anand Group Aftermarket, Ahead Of Market

The aftermarket expertise of ANAND Group companies needs no intro-duction. Through an exclusive interaction with Mr. Tanuj Goyal, Vice President - Group Aftermarket, we try to get a grasp of latest trends and happenings in the aftermarket space, from the vantage points of the automotive conglomerate and the replacement market in general.

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February 2019
ZF Aftermarket Realizes Opportunities For Tomorrow's Mobility
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ZF Aftermarket Realizes Opportunities For Tomorrow's Mobility

For several years, ZF products have remained the preferred choice in driveline, chassis and safety systems – for passenger cars, trucks, buses, off-highway and motorcycles, globally. The company has been a one-stop solution provider that extends tailor-made products even for the aftersales market under its established division, ZF Aftermarket, along with its product brands, ZF, Lemförder, Sachs and TRW.

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February 2019
Tata Motors' Market-Ready Solutions For E-Commerce Sector
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Tata Motors' Market-Ready Solutions For E-Commerce Sector

The first-ever “e-comm 360°” Expo 2019 held at Gurgaon showcased 13 new fully-built vehicles across the automaker’s SCVs to MHCV truck ranges tailor made for the e-commerce logistics.

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February 2019
MEI Working Its Way To Become ‘Globally Dominant' Supplier
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MEI Working Its Way To Become ‘Globally Dominant' Supplier

Madras Engineering Industries Ltd. (MEI) has been manufacturing a variety of components for the domestic and the global automotive industry for more than five decades. It began turning out manual slack adjusters for air brake systems for light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles in 1982, a move that has enabled it to emerge as the world’s second largest slack adjuster manufacturer.

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April 2019
Delhi Gujarat Road Carrier: Reigning With Positive Outlook
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Delhi Gujarat Road Carrier: Reigning With Positive Outlook

Completing a successful decade of car carrier business with consistent growth year-over-year, DGRC is sure-footed to grow in a better pace way ahead of what market cycles, with prior planning, positive thinking, and technology adoption.

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April 2019
Mahindra Truck & Bus Challenger On The ‘Rise'
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Mahindra Truck & Bus Challenger On The ‘Rise'

Full-range product offering, holistic market approach put company on exciting growth path.

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April 2019
BPW Making It Big In Indian Market
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BPW Making It Big In Indian Market

Strong foundation laid with three-pronged strategy of extensive testing, tailor-made products and expanding reach.

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April 2019
Reema Transport
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Reema Transport

Three decades of sustained cold chain logistics operations.

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April 2019
City Services
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City Services

Serving Extra Mile Every Mile.

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April 2019
Maruti Suzuki Forays Into LCV Segment With Super Carry
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Maruti Suzuki Forays Into LCV Segment With Super Carry

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. started selling its first light commercial vehicle Super Carry towards the end of August. Initially the vehicle will be sold in three cities – Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Ludhiana.

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September 2016
Eicher Pro 8031XM
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Eicher Pro 8031XM

Game-changer in the mines

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September 2016
Mahindra Intertrade - MSTC Plan For Auto Shredding Unit
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Mahindra Intertrade - MSTC Plan For Auto Shredding Unit

Maharashtra, Gujarat shortlisted as probable locations for JV

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September 2016
BAJAJ Launches India's Most Powerful 3-Wheeler Cargo Vehicle
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BAJAJ Launches India's Most Powerful 3-Wheeler Cargo Vehicle

Bajaj Auto has just launched India’s most powerful three-wheeler cargo vehicle, the Maxima C. True to its name, the vehicle has been uniquely designed to provide best-in-class power combined with efficiency and low cost of ownership no other three-wheeler cargo product in the category can offer.

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September 2016
Volvo Trucks Gets Aggressive In Construction Segment
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Volvo Trucks Gets Aggressive In Construction Segment

With a booming infrastructure sector, the construction industry in India has seen rapid growth in verticals like road construction, irrigation projects, hydel projects, stone quarries, marble quarries, granite quarries and others. In line with its strategy to step up presence in the construction segment, as announced a year ago, Volvo Trucks has launched the new FM 380 8x4 tipper to woo more customers from the mass market segment into the premium segment where the company believes it can offer a ‘much better value proposition’.

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November 2018
Ashok Leyland: At The Forefront Of India's Tipper Market
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Ashok Leyland: At The Forefront Of India's Tipper Market

“Apart from coal and other mining applications, road construction, earthwork and irrigation are significantly contributing to the expansion of tipper trucks market in the country”. Mr. Anuj Kathuria, President - Global Trucks at Ashok Leyland, talks on the gradual migration of demand towards higher engine power and payload and other aspects relating to tippers in the domestic market.

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November 2018
Mahindra Truck And Bus: Bullish On Tipper Segment
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Mahindra Truck And Bus: Bullish On Tipper Segment

“Lower cost of operations and optimum productivity are the key customer parameters in the construction and mining tipper segments. Offering products with stronger aggregates, improved fuel economy, and customized services are paramount for OEMs in this space”, explains Mr. Vinod Sahay, CEO - Mahindra Truck and Bus Division.

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November 2018
JCB India Anticipates Strong Growth This Year
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JCB India Anticipates Strong Growth This Year

JCB India remains committed to reinforce its stature as a full range infrastructure equipment provider with class-leading products that are superior in design, performance, efficiency, safety and digital technology integration.

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November 2018
Eberspaecher Unveils More Efficient And Lighter 5th Generation Ac353-500 For Buses & Coaches
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Eberspaecher Unveils More Efficient And Lighter 5th Generation Ac353-500 For Buses & Coaches

Eberspaecher unveiled its all-new 5th generation AC353 roof top AC system for large buses & coaches that is more efficient, lighter in weight, consumes less refrigerant. Mr. K.P. Singh, Director, Eberspaecher Suetrak Bus Climate Control Systems India, said: “This system will be more efficient & lighter, thanks to the innovative design by our German colleagues, this has fewer number of moving parts which means the servicing cost of the unit is even lesser in comparison. The New Generation of will be called as AC353 – 500 series going by our new global product naming strategy.”

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October 2018
MG Group Adds Another Feather To Its Cap With Daimler India Partnership
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MG Group Adds Another Feather To Its Cap With Daimler India Partnership

As in previous editions of the show, the bus body building giant MG Group was the star attraction at this year’s fair, both literally and figuratively. The company’s extravagant stall was strategically placed right at the entrance of the expo hall, while the spectacular display of its eye-candy products stole the entire attention at the show.

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October 2018
Olectra Greentech Targets Private Operators And Tourist Segment
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Olectra Greentech Targets Private Operators And Tourist Segment

Formerly Goldstone Infratech, the e-bus maker has introduced eBuzz K6 ‘LuXe’ luxury electric mini bus and an iteration of eBuzz K9 12-metre bus for inter-city applications.

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October 2018
Caterpillar Launches Next-Gen 20-ton Excavators
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Caterpillar Launches Next-Gen 20-ton Excavators

After a success-ful launch of four products in December 2017, Caterpillar India has introduced its next generation 20-ton size class excavators, Cat 320D3 and Cat 323D3, to cater to the Indian construction industry.

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October 2018
Force Motors' Traveller Monobus
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Force Motors' Traveller Monobus

Revolutionary monocoque offering in midi-bus segment

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October 2018
Gone A Million Undefeated!
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Gone A Million Undefeated!

BharatBenz celebrated its first ‘kilometre millionaire’ – a 2523R heavy-duty truck clocking 10 lakh kilometer odo mileage with original engine and transmission – with a campaign trail “BharatKaBenz” Yatra spanning 10,000 kms over 36 days across the country. The tour engaged truck drivers and fleet owners along the way to drive home the brand’s promise of unmatched reliability and wondrous pride in owning a ‘Benz’ tailor-made for India. Motorindians Dhiyanesh Ravichandran, Sarada Vishnubhatla, and N. Balasubramanian, who took part in the yatra, report their takeaways.

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December 2018
SAE-SMB Reiterates Firm Belief On Indian Market Potential
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SAE-SMB Reiterates Firm Belief On Indian Market Potential

Lines up new products, aggressively expands service network

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December 2018
Sanket Transport LLP, Well Reputed In Reefer Container Transportation
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Sanket Transport LLP, Well Reputed In Reefer Container Transportation

Not many people remember the long, lonely miles a successful man had to travel before he arrived where he is today. Life wasn’t easy for Mr. Kuldip Chauhan, Partner, Sanket Transport LLP, who saw his father as an taxi-driver making ends meet. Today, while he speaks to MOTORINDIA from his plush home at Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, Mr. Chauhan reminisces his initial days and how he made one of the most indelible companies in the reefer container business known as Sanket Transport LLP.

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December 2018
‘We Are Proud Of Having Created A Kind Of Revolution In The Indian Truck Industry'
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‘We Are Proud Of Having Created A Kind Of Revolution In The Indian Truck Industry'

Interview with Mr. RAJARAM KRISHNAMURTHY, Vice President - Marketing and Sales, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles

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December 2018
Tapping The ‘Invisible' Indian Trucker
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Tapping The ‘Invisible' Indian Trucker

On the long winding Indian highways, the BharatBenz trucks that were part of the BharatKaBenz Yatra convoy have touched many lives and left lasting impressions on them. They did on mine too.

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December 2018