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BSVI Gurkha from Force Motors

BSVI Gurkha from Force Motors

Force Motors has introduced BSIV version of its off-road utility vehicle Gurkha. Featuring an all-new high strength C-in-C chassis with multi-link coil spring suspension on all four wheels, the Gurkha borrows from the Trax range of pick-up trucks and passenger carriers that the company offers. Laced with a 4-wheel drive, and differential locks on both the axles, the Gurkha boasts[Read More…]

by October 25, 2017 News
Truck Rentals up by nearly 12% on trunk routes

Truck Rentals up by nearly 12% on trunk routes

Truck rentals have shot up by up to 12 per cent on trunk routes claim industry sources. They attribute it in part to the rising diesel prices in India, and a massive 50 per cent rise in cargo dispatches to address the upcoming festive demand. The other reason is said to be the urgency to beat the e-way bill transit[Read More…]

by October 25, 2017 News

Senior role change at Goodyear

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Ryan Patterson as the president of Goodyear’s Asia Pacific business unit. The president of company’s North America consumer business since September 2014, Patterson began his career at Goodyear in 2002 with the responsibility of Latin American region. Chris Delaney has been appointed at the president of Goodyear’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa[Read More…]

by October 25, 2017 News

Anti-dumping duty on Chinese tyres

The Government of India has re-imposed Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on new Chinese Truck and Bus Radials (TBR) for a period of five years effective from September 18, 2017. This would make Chinese imports costlier, and provide a level playing field for Indian truck and bus manufacturers. Indian truck and bus tyre manufacturers have invested in creating large capacities in anticipation[Read More…]

by October 25, 2017 News