Archive for June, 2016
Volvo looks up to on-road trucks for growth
After tasting success in the mining segments, Volvo Trucks India is shifting its focus once again to on-road segments. Story & Photos by: Ashish Bhatia The new chief of the Goteborg-based Volvo Group, Martin Lundstedt, has set the ball rolling. The winds of change are upon the Swedish truck major, and the undercurrents of this change are being felt in[Read More…]
Tatra offers Force 8×8 to India
At the Defexpo 2016 fair held at Goa, Czech manufacturer of heavy-duty and special application trucks introduced the Force 8×8. Story by: Milan Olsansky Not many may be aware that the Indian Army operates more than 10,000 Tatra heavy vehicles. The Indian Army is historically one of the largest users of Tatra vehicles in the world and perhaps the largest[Read More…]
Spheros Motherson Africa bound for growth
Post the acquisition of Spheros by Valeo, Spheros Motherson, the Indian joint venture with Motherson, is looking at Africa for growth. Story by: Anirudh Raheja After applying export thrust in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, Spheros Motherson Thermal Systems Ltd. (SMTL) is gearing for another round of growth internationally. This time, it is looking west, at Africa,[Read More…]