Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Ashok Leyland Captain Haulage and 3718 Plus

Ashok Leyland Captain Haulage and 3718 Plus

Ashok Leyland has launched Captain Haulage and 3718 Plus heavy-duty trucks in BSIV guise. Boasting of iEGR (Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation), the installation is a part of the 180 hp, 5759 cc, six-cylinder, common-rail turbo-diesel engine that powers the trucks, the Captain Haulage and 3718 Plus are fitted with maintenance free hubs. The hubs include unitised wheel bearings that require[Read More…]

by February 16, 2018 News

Exide Cabby

Exide Industries Ltd. has introduced Cabby brand of batteries for commercial vehicles. Aimed at taxis and similar commercial vehicles, the Cabby boasts of a robust design capable of withstanding the Indian conditions. It is reliable and has an excellent spill-resistance among other such important characteristics. The battery range has double clad separation for high reliability and better service life ensuring[Read More…]

by February 16, 2018 News

Samvardhana Motherson acquires MS Global India

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) has announced the acquisition of MS Global India Pvt. Ltd. (MSGI). SAMIL has acquired a 100 per cent stake in MSGI from Korea-based MS Group. With a manufacturing facility at Chennai, MSGI, a Rs.3.5 billion entity, supplies Cabin-in-White (pressed sheet metal) and frames for chassis for commercial vehicles. Having an exclusive license to use MS[Read More…]

by February 16, 2018 News
Volkswagen LCVs in China

Volkswagen LCVs in China

Volkswagen is extending its co-operation with JAC to develop LCVs. Team CV Volkswagen Group will expand co-operation with China’s Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) beyond electric cars to jointly develop and build Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in the world’s largest car market, claim industry sources. They draw attention to an announcement by Volkswagen and JAC to develop and build electric vehicles.[Read More…]

by February 16, 2018 World