Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

STRAIGHT DRIVE

STRAIGHT DRIVE

Frugal engineering attributes are becoming more and more visible as new commercial vehicles are introduced. Rentals rose in February on trunk routes. The rise was linked to an increase in diesel prices, which inched up as international crude prices rose due to the depreciating US Dollar. When the fuel prices started going down, the Government chose to hike taxes. The[Read More…]

by April 6, 2016 Expert Speak
New gates may open up for LHVs

New gates may open up for LHVs

Long heavy vehicles, as part of the European Modular System may find more takers. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (EU) brought out a directive (EU) 2015/719 amending the Council Directive 96/53/EC laying down for certain road vehicles circulating within the community. The maximum authorised dimensions in national and international traffic and[Read More…]

by April 6, 2016 Domestic, News, World
Mafia Lord’s trusted transporter

Mafia Lord’s trusted transporter

  In March 1956, the first Bullis (Volkswagen bus) came off the production line plant at Hanover in Germany. Celebrating 60 years of existence this year, the Bullis turned out to be so popular that it also found its way to India. Also known as Volkswagen (VW) Transporter, the bus also found a way to feature in a cameo role[Read More…]

by April 6, 2016 Uncategorized
GS Auto to produce AdBlue solution; offer X1R lubes in India

GS Auto to produce AdBlue solution; offer X1R lubes in India

GS Auto is looking at investing Rs. 150 crore in lubricant and additive business. Story by: Deepanshu Taumar and Anusha B Ludhiana-based GS Auto International plans to invest Rs. 150 to Rs. 200 crore in the next three years to diversify into the lubes and additive business. The company plans to setup its special division for lubricants and additives serving[Read More…]

by April 6, 2016 Domestic, News