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DICV steps up sales & service game across BharatBenz Network

Inaugurates two new BharatBenz Regional Training Centers in Haryana and Maharashtra, conducts BharatBenz National Skills Contest for sales and service personnel to evaluate capability and add finesse. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced its plan of action to step up the capability and competence of […]

Trucks Vehicle Finance

Tata Motors and HDFC Bank sign MoU for seamless digital financing solutions

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, and HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide attractive digital financing solutions for its commercial vehicle customers. This collaboration marks a significant leap in enhancing the accessibility of financial services for Tata Motors commercial vehicles customers. Under this partnership, […]

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How customized pricing speaks to the new-age automotive customer

By Girish Phansalkar, Partner, and Shipra Biswas Bhattacharyya, Associate Partner, Mckinsey & Company The automotive sector – with a number of brands, models and offers – presents a challenge to marketers to reach and convert customers. A preferred route to stand out from the competition is pricing – not just on the product but across […]

Dealerships Trucks

Scania appoints PPS Motors as exclusive sales & service partner for its mining tippers in India

Scania Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. has announced an exclusive partnership with PPS Motors, designating them as the sole representative for Scania’s mining tippers in India. This collaboration is an attempt from the truck maker to ensure pan-India coverage for sales and service operations. Scania India has always believed in driving sustainable transport solutions that are powered […]

Tyres

Apollo Tyres unveils adrenaline-packed digital film series starring Sachin Tendulkar

Apollo Tyres, a name synonymous with performance and innovation, announces the launch of an exhilarating digital film series featuring the cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. Titled “Apollo X Sachin- The legend strikes with an Apol 10 performance” this series offers fans a unique glimpse into Sachin’s passion for cars and his unmatched driving skills. Sachin Tendulkar, […]

Trucks

Tata Motors launches all-new Intra V70 pickup, Intra V20 Gold pickup and Ace HT+

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the launch of the all-new Intra V70, Intra V20 Gold and Ace HT+, in line with its commitment to make first and last mile transportation more efficient. These new vehicles are engineered to carry higher payloads over longer distances with better economics. Offering best in class features, […]

Components

Uno Minda unveils high performance in-car speakers powered by Onkyo

~Priced at a range of MRP. 4990/-, the new 400 W max power car speakers are designed for an immersive musical experience in your car ~ Ever noticed how suddenly a loud beat in your car can uplift your driving mood or those moments when you turned your car into a DJ, on those long […]

Parts & Components

JOST opens new plant in Chennai, its second in India

JOST, a world-leading producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry, consolidates and strengthens its commitment in India with the construction of a second production plant near the southern Indian city of Chennai. The second plant in India is set up to produce front loaders and associated implements and backhoes for its […]

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Carrier’s Lynx Fleet digital solution helps strengthen cold chain in India

Carrier Transicold recently announced at REFCOLD India 2023 the launch of its Lynx™ Fleet digital platform, now available in India for over-the-road owners, operators and leasing companies providing a new level of visibility, data and actionable insights. Applying advanced internet of things (IoT), machine learning and analytics, Lynx Fleet provides users with a new ability […]

Dealerships

AMPL expands operations with new 3S facility in Varanasi

New facility to support Ashok Leyland customers in the region with better reach and support Automotive Manufacturers Private Limited (AMPL) has inaugurated a brand-new 3S facility in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This will be AMPL’s second facility in the city and fifth touch point in the state of Uttar Pradesh. With the opening of its new […]

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ChargeUp’s transformative green-tech initiatives in India’s EV market

In a free-wheeling discussion with Rajesh Rajgor, Varun Goenka, Co-Founder & CEO of ChargeUp, highlights the company’s mission to combat environmental issues through sustainable innovations. Established in 2019, ChargeUp is dedicated to creating the largest electric two and three-wheeler distribution network, particularly focusing on e-rickshaws as an affordable and eco-friendly mode of transportation. E-rickshaws had […]

Trucks

Volvo FH Electric wins ‘Truck of the Year 2024’ award

Volvo Trucks has scooped the prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric. It’s the first time ever that an electric truck wins the award. Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo FH Electric, has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2024. In explaining their decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless acceleration, […]

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Saint-Gobain Sekurit’s path to carbon neutrality by 2030

Saint-Gobain Sekurit has embarked on an ambitious 2030 roadmap to combat climate change, aiming for significant reductions in CO₂ emissions. The company targets a remarkable -100% reduction in scope 1+2 emissions and a -30% reduction in scope 3 emissions compared to previous trends. Additionally, Saint-Gobain Sekurit is committed to reducing water withdrawal by -50% relative […]

Components

Hindustan Composites Pioneering excellence in friction materials for six decades

Hindustan Composites Ltd (HCL) has been at the forefront of developing, manufacturing, and marketing automotive, industrial, and rail friction materials in India. Over the past six decades, the company has set high standards in quality and technology through collaborations and in-house research and development. Established in 1964, HCL initially collaborated with Ferodo, UK, for 30 […]

Passenger Cars

Volkswagen India introduces new Sound Edition on Taigun and Virtus

Volkswagen India has introduced the Sound Edition on its GNCAP 5-Star safety rated line-up of Taigun and Virtus. Amplifying exciting driving experiences of its German-engineered Taigun and Virtus, Sound Edition is set to evoke the audiophile in you with a specially tuned audio system that gets your pulse racing. The Sound Edition features a sub-woofer, […]