Buses Trucks

Ashok Leyland embarks on ‘Dream Drive’ to mark 75th Anniversary

Ashok Leyland has commenced a ‘Dream Drive’ from Bengaluru as part of its momentous 75th year anniversary celebrations. The drive, which was kicked off yesterday, is an expedition to various cities and dealerships across India, culminating at the company’s manufacturing plants across the nation. 10 vehicles will be traversing the length and breadth of the […]

Buses Trucks

2nd CII Indian CV Conclave puts spotlight on A.C.E.S and other industry megatrends

Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Shared Mobility (A.C.E.S) along with climate change and digitalization were picked as the driving forces of the future of CVs in IndiaThe 2nd Edition of the CII Indian Commercial Vehicle Conclave was held on 20th July at Gurugram, where industry leaders gathered to shed light on the transformative mega trends shaping the Indian Commercial Vehicle (CV) […]

Logistics

Haryana Delhi Roadways – Business built on strong customer relationships

In this exclusive interaction with M. Stephen, Shabbar Ali, owner of Haryana Delhi Roadways, Chennai, shares information about his company and talks about the journey so far as well as the many challenges that fleet owners have to face today on account of rising costs, reducing margins and the constant struggle to find good drivers […]

commercial vehicles Trucks

Eicher propels Shree Chadda Roadlines to next level of growth and expansion

Eicher, a brand under the highly successful Volvo-Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) JV, has been quietly revolutionising the fortunes of numerous transporters and logistics companies across the country. In this exclusive interview with Anuj Chadda, owner of Shree Chadda Roadlines in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, N. Balasubramanian discovers how Eicher has propelled the company to new levels of […]

Lubricants Repair & Maintenance

Valvoline and Eicher extend exclusive partnership to continue driving innovation in CV industry

Valvoline, a leading global lubricant manufacturer and the original engine oil maker, is delighted to announce the extension of its exclusive partnership for service fill and after sales with Eicher Trucks and Buses, a leading player in the commercial vehicle industry. This renewed commitment, for the next phase of growth, stands as a testament to […]

vehicle sales

Auto retail sales show 10% YoY growth in June’23, with all-time highs in multiple segments

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released the vehicle retail data for June’23, revealing positive trends in the auto retail industry. Auto retail sales in June demonstrated a 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth, showcasing positive performances across all vehicle categories, including 2W, 3W, PV, Tractor, and CV. The respective growth rates for these categories […]

Service & Maintenance

Tata Motors – Leading the way with best-in-industry after-sales service

Tata Motors, the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, is dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat buying through its comprehensive range of offerings. R Ramakrishnan, Global Head (Customer Care, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit) at Tata Motors sheds light on the company’s key strategies and initiatives in an exclusive interview with Rajesh Rajgor Tata Motors, India’s […]

Dealerships

Ashok Leyland and VST Auto India open two new dealerships and pilot care centres in Rajasthan

Ashok Leyland has opened two new CV showrooms on the Ajmer Road in the Jaipur and Kotputli regions, in collaboration with Jaipur-based VST Auto India Private Limited. This move will provide customers in Jaipur-Ajmer belt, with easy access to all of their automotive needs, offering end-to-end transportation solutions through technology, innovation and superior services, reports […]

Service & Maintenance

AG&P Pratham opens maiden CNG Retrofitment Center near Chennai

India’s leading city gas distribution company, AG&P Pratham has launched its first CNG retrofitment center named – AG&P Pratham RETRO ZONE on the Oragadam – Sriperambudur Highway in Tamil Nadu. With a rapid increase in consumers shifting to CNG-enabled vehicles for private and commercial purposes, AG&P Pratham RETRO ZONE will be a one-stop solution to fulfill the CNG conversions. The fully equipped retrofitment […]

Lubricants

Brakes India forays into lubricants with all-new Revia

 Brakes India, one of the most trusted names in the automotive sector for safety & quality, forays into the lubricants segment, in the all-new Revia brand. Leveraging Brakes India’s strong distribution network and 60+ years of rich legacy, the company is diversifying into the engine oil space catering to both passenger cars and commercial vehicles […]

Distribution & Retail Vehicle News

Tata Motors appoints Inchcape as new CV distributor in Thailand

 Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers has announced its partnership with Inchcape plc, a leading global automotive distributor, as their distributor for their commercial vehicles in Thailand. Through this partnership, Tata Motors will commence the sales and service of its commercial vehicles across the country. India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tata Motors, […]

Vehicle News

Volvo launches biogas truck reducing overall CO2 emissions

Volvo Trucks is now launching a new, stronger gas-powered truck that can run on liquified biogas. The new truck can carry out demanding, long distance transport tasks, while reducing overall CO2 emissions. Five years ago, Volvo Trucks launched its trucks that can run on liquified biogas, often called bio-LNG, which is a renewable fuel that […]

Lubricants

Tata Motors Launches All-New 5W30 Synthetic Engine Oil for Commercial Vehicles

Staying true to its DNA of consistently delivering customer delight with the lowest total cost of ownership, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the launch of the 5W30 synthetic engine oil developed specially to boost the performance of the new-generation BS6 diesel engines.  By enhancing engine life and reducing friction between the moving […]

Vehicle News

Ashok Leyland announces financing tie up in Kenya

Channel partner Deluxe Trucks and Buses inks agreement with Kenya Commercial Bank Ashok Leyland’s authorized distributors in Kenya, Deluxe Trucks and Buses, have signed a partnership with Kenya Commercial Bank to jointly promote the Ashok Leyland Brand of Vehicles. Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) is the largest financial institution in the region offering an array of […]

Distribution & Retail Parts & Components

Online CV spares sales on fast lane

The e-commerce pie in the commercial vehicle automotive component market is definitely growing. Currently, 83% of the retailers are registered online of which 36% retailers are ordering online. India is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of commercial vehicles in the world. And commercial vehicles hold almost 4% of the total market share of […]