Archive for November, 2017

Sustainable mobility

Sustainable mobility

The 57th ACMA annual convention stressed on sustainable mobility, and a model that would best suit the Indian needs. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Not out of the purview of the changes and disruptions that are, or have striked the Indian auto industry, the auto components industry, under the aegis of ACMA, in no uncertain terms, expressed its support for sustainable[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
For a cleaner and greener future

For a cleaner and greener future

SIAM’s annual convention stressed on a cleaner and greener future through ‘Design in India’ and ‘Make in India’. Story by: Anirudh Raheja With an eye on BSVI emission regulations slated to come in force from 2020, the SIAM annual convention held in Delhi recently provided a good image of where and how the Indian auto industry is moving. Apart from[Read More…]

by November 25, 2017 INDUSTRY TALK
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