Archive for October, 2016

Determined to succeed

Determined to succeed

Karur’s bus industry is determined to succeed in the face of challenges. Story by: Bhargav TS Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, is quoted to have said that ‘change is the only constant in life.’ In case of the bus body building industry of Karur this has been proved right, time and again. Located 371 km to the south west of Chennai,[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
GNA Axles announces IPO

GNA Axles announces IPO

In anticipation of strong growth, GNA Axles Limited has announced its first ever Initial Public Offering. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Jalandhar-based GNA Axles Limited was established in 1993. Specialising in the manufacture of rear axle shafts, splined shafts and spindles, the company has announced its first ever Initial Public Offering (IPO) in anticipation of strong growth. Made up of two[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 INDUSTRY TALK
Isuzu FR 1318, the premium coach

Isuzu FR 1318, the premium coach

The Isuzu FR 1318 front-engine bus looks ‘premium’, and is refined and comfortable. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Photos by: Mahesh Reddy The view ahead is uninterrupted almost. The seating is high, and the large ORVMs that protrude ahead ensure that little is lost in terms of the view of what is in the vicinity. Behind the two-spoke steering wheel is an instrument[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Cover Stories
Adding a new dimension

Adding a new dimension

Ashok Leyland’s new Sunshine school bus adds a new dimension to the world of school buses in India. Story by: Bhargav TS Photos: Ashok Leyland With the rise in urbanisation, school buses have turned out to be the safest and the most convenient means of transport for students. From conversion of conventional buses and vans to ferry students, to school buses that[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Cover Stories