Archive for August, 2017

Pick-up in Tokyo

Pick-up in Tokyo

Actress Asha Parekh is shown behind the wheel of a pick-up truck in Tokyo in a classic Hindi movie ‘Love in Tokyo’. Released in 1966, the movie went on to be a blockbuster, and featured Joy Mukherjee and the accomplished Lalita Pawar. The story unveils such that Mukherjee is engaged to a girl Sarita (Lata Bose) chosen by his mother[Read More…]

by August 24, 2017 Uncategorized
Challenges and opportunities

Challenges and opportunities

Q & A Vinod K. Sahay, CEO – Designate, Mahindra Trucks & Buses Limited. Interview by: Bhushan Mhapralkar   Q. How do you plan to keep the excitement going at Mahindra Trucks and Buses? A. The team at Mahindra Trucks and Buses Limited (MTBL) has done a good job. The expectations from the Blazo have been met. By and large,[Read More…]

by August 24, 2017 INTERVIEW
Slipper suspension from Meritor India

Slipper suspension from Meritor India

Meritor India is banking on slipper suspension to compliment its existing product portfolio and tap growth. Story by: Bhargav TS Driver shortage in the CV industry is forcing a change. One of the factors is the rising preference for comfort. The trend could trace its roots to Europe where the emphasis on comfort is high. With rise in infrastructure, and[Read More…]

by August 24, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
Wabco banks on air disc brakes

Wabco banks on air disc brakes

Leading commercial vehicle supplier, Wabco, is betting big on air disc brakes in India. Story by: Bhargav TS The 2017 season of Tata Prima T1 Truck Racing Championship saw Wabco feature its air disc brake technology in India for the first time. The news leaked out slowly, and through sources reliable enough to signal the arrival of yet another, new[Read More…]

by August 24, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK