Archive for May, 2018

Axalta new coating plant

Axalta new coating plant

Axalta has commissioned a new coating plant at Baroda to cater to Indian OEMs. Story by: Bhargav TS Axalta entered India in 1996, and was formerly known as DuPont Performance Coatings. Taking on a new identity in 2013 as Axalta Coating Systems following a change in ownership, the company increased its focus on emerging markets like India with the view[Read More…]

by May 20, 2018 INDUSTRY TALK
Safe drive with telematics

Safe drive with telematics

Going beyond track and trace, telematics in commercial vehicles is coming to associate with safe driving. Commercial vehicle operators are no strangers to telematics. The days when the system was new and felt like it was from Mars with unique predatory qualities is behind us. Quite common in trucks and buses the world over, and in van fleets too, telematics,[Read More…]

by May 20, 2018 Domestic, smart transport
Allison empowers Mumbai fire trucks

Allison empowers Mumbai fire trucks

Fitted with an Allison auto transmission, 16 MAN CLA 16.300 fire trucks are helping the Mumbai Fire Brigade to respond better. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Allison Transmission has found a place on the first batch of 16 MAN CLA 16.300 fire tenders supplied to the Mumbai Fire Brigade. In operation at various fire stations across the island city, the fire[Read More…]

by May 20, 2018 Cover Stories
Innovative products from Ashok Leyland

Innovative products from Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland is banking on new, innovative products to augment its market share. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Ashok Leyland is banking on new, innovative products to continue growing. Preparing to launch 30 new products to further augment its performance across light, medium and heavy segments, the Hinduja Group company, claiming to have earned a price premium on over one lakh[Read More…]

by May 20, 2018 Cover Stories