Archive for December, 2016

VECV banking on new models under the Pro-series

VECV banking on new models under the Pro-series

Anticipating a strong uptake in domestic sales, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), is said to be gearing up to launch three new Pro series models. These, claim industry sources, will be variants of existing Pro models. The company, expecting to grow faster than the industry average, claim industry sources, is also said to be working on an expansion plan. With[Read More…]

by December 6, 2016 News
Sonalika Tractors to sell shares

Sonalika Tractors to sell shares

Sonalika International Tractors Ltd (ITL) is planning to file draft documents for an initial share sale with the regulator, claim industry sources. Private equity firm Blackstone is expected to partially sell its investment in ITL. A sum of Rs. 2000 crore is expected to be had from this. The IPO, sources claim, is a pure offer for sale and no[Read More…]

by December 6, 2016 News

Indian auto industry expo in Bangladesh?

The Indian automobile industry is organising a motor show in Bangladesh in February 2017, claim industry sources. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) will partner with its counterpart in Bangladesh for the first time. Set to be the first Indian auto industry exhibition in Bangladesh, the fair, christened as ‘Dhaka Automotive Show’, is expected to attract the participation of[Read More…]

by December 6, 2016 News

Ashok Leyland looks at LCVs

Ashok Leyland has always been looked upon as a manufacturer of heavy duty trucks and buses. This is set to change as the Hinduja Group flagship has started drawing plans to increase thrust in the LCV space post the end of Nissan association. The company, claim sources, is looking at introducing eight-to 10 products over the next two to three[Read More…]

by December 6, 2016 News