Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Volvo Eicher introduces a sub-five tonne truck

Volvo Eicher introduces a sub-five tonne truck

      Volvo Eicher has introduced a sub-five tonne light truck, the Eicher, in an effort to offer a profitable transport alternative to pick-ups. Story by: Ashish Bhatia In what is looking like a strategy to expand the product spectrum, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles has launched a light, sub-five tonne truck called the Pro 1049. It is a part of[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, News
The case of driver upliftment

The case of driver upliftment

Commercial vehicle drivers are a valuable lot; they are scarce and crucial to the smooth operation of fleets. Story by: Anirudh Raheja A panel discussion leading up to the fifth edition of the Mahindra Transport Excellence Awards at Delhi put the spotlight on commercial vehicle drivers. Panelists comprised of NGO representatives, academia, CV industry and government bodies. The event was[Read More…]

‘Make in India’ at the heart of Defexpo India 2016

‘Make in India’ at the heart of Defexpo India 2016

Display of special vehicles from commercial vehicle manufacturers at the Defexpo 2016, Goa, spoke about ‘Make in India’. Story by: Team CV The highlight of the Defence Expo 2016 held at Goa between March 28 and March 31, 2016, was the stress to ‘Make in India’. The exhibition, also called as Defexpo India 2016, marked the ninth in the series[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, Events, News
Bajaj Auto aims at boosting sales

Bajaj Auto aims at boosting sales

Bajaj Auto is targeting a sale of 3,00,000 three-wheelers in FY2017, a growth of 17 per cent over FY-2016. In FY2016, the company, claiming to be the largest three-wheeler manufacturer in the world, sold the highest ever 2,54,967 units. Offering petrol and diesel three-wheelers in the passenger and cargo carrier versions, the company, according to R C Maheshwari, President (Commercial[Read More…]

by May 31, 2016 Domestic, News