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Volvo eyes construction segment

Volvo eyes construction segment

After establishing a strong hold in the premium mining tipper segment, Volvo Trucks has turned its attention to construction trucks. Story & Photos: Anirudh Raheja Much water has flown under the bridge after Volvo Trucks entered India in 1996. Continuing to operate in the premium trucking segment in India — claimed to account for three to four per cent of[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 Cover Stories
Ashok Leyland Dost+: Bigger and better

Ashok Leyland Dost+: Bigger and better

Bigger and better, Ashok Leyland Dost+ promises lower TCO. Story & Photos: Bhargav TS The launch of Dost in 2011 marked Ashok Leyland’s entry into the LCV market in a true sense. Since 2011, more than 1.7 lakh Dosts have been sold. A symbol of Ashok Leyland’s successful foray into the LCV market, the Dost has grown. It has grown[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 Cover Stories
Tata Xenon Yodha: The warrior clan

Tata Xenon Yodha: The warrior clan

Building on a long legacy of pick-up trucks starting with the Tatamobile, the Xenon Yodha looks contemporary and robust. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Photos: Saurabh Botre Tata Motors announced that they have signed action hero Akshay Kumar as the brand ambassador of its commercial vehicles in January 2017. His announcement was timed with the launch of the Xenon Yodha pick-up[Read More…]

by October 25, 2017 Cover Stories
Volvo retains mining advantage; looks at new avenues of growth

Volvo retains mining advantage; looks at new avenues of growth

The endeavour at Volvo Trucks India is to be a trusted partner of their customers. Story & Photos: Ashish Bhatia Volvo Trucks India started its journey in India in 1996. It started by offering long-haul trucks in the form of FH, FM and the FL. It found a calling in mining trucks over time. The economics of trucking turned the[Read More…]

by October 25, 2017 Cover Stories