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Tata Ultra in Kenya

Tata Ultra in Kenya

Tata Motors has launched the Ultra range in Kenya. In a bid to set a benchmark in the LCV segment, the company is banking on Ultra’s capability to cater to payloads between four and 11-tonne. Powered by a turbocharged intercooled four-cylinder diesel engine that does 125 hp and 400 Nm of torque, the Ultra range is one of the most[Read More…]

by August 8, 2016 News

Amtek Auto looks at ways to curb debt

Amtek Auto is said to be contemplating the sale of its German unit Tekfor in an effort to reduce its debt burden. The company is known to have offered Tekfor to a foreign buyer for an undisclosed amount. If the deal goes through, Amtek Auto could look at reducing a good deal of its debt burden claim industry sources. They[Read More…]

by August 8, 2016 News
Maruti Suzuki begins exporting Super Carry

Maruti Suzuki begins exporting Super Carry

Maruti Suzuki has began exporting its Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Super Carry. The first lot of 100 Super Carrys, according to a statement issued by the company, were shipped from India to South Africa and Tanzania. In what is looked upon as the company’s first LCV, the Super Carry, if the industry sources are to be believed, will be exported[Read More…]

by August 8, 2016 News

Micro loan pools remain strong

An analysis of Commercial Vehicle (CV) pools originating in CY2013 and CY2014 pools by ICRA has revealed that their performance has been relatively weak initially compared to those that originated in CY2012 and CY2011 at similar points post securitisation. A gradual reduction in delinquencies has been observed around 21 months post securitisation in pools originating in CY2013. Due to the[Read More…]

by August 8, 2016 News