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Caterpillar launches new machines; forays into skid steer segment

Caterpillar launches new machines; forays into skid steer segment

Caterpillar introduced new machines at Excon 2015. The introduction of 216B marked its foray into the skid-steer segment. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Caterpillar introduced the 313D Series 2 hydraulic excavator at Excon 2015. Powering the machine is a 4.4-litre 3054C diesel engine that delivers 94 bhp, and meets regulations of China Tier 2 and Stage 1 of sound regulation. Engineered[Read More…]

by April 6, 2016 Domestic, News
Time to act; time for action

Time to act; time for action

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the International Road Federation highlighted the need for road safety. Story and photographs: Gaurav Nagpal The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the International Road Federation (IRF) organised a seminar on road safety in Delhi as part of the road safety week recently. The seminar delved upon the aspects of[Read More…]

by April 6, 2016 Domestic, News

Expectation for good growth remains evasive

The Indian automotive industry produced 21,820,072 vehicles including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, three wheelers and two wheelers in the period between April 2015 and February 2016 as against 21,460,837 vehicles produced in the corresponding period last fiscal, registering a marginal growth of 1.67 per cent. The Commercial Vehicles segment registered a growth of 10.42 per cent in the period between[Read More…]

by April 6, 2016 News
Bridgestone Fleet Point at Kanpur

Bridgestone Fleet Point at Kanpur

Bridgestone India has inaugurated Bridgestone Fleet Point at Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. A franchise outlet, operated by Premier Traders, the Fleet Point has been designed to provide expert services exclusively for truck and bus radial tyre operations and maintenance. Claimed to assist in tyre care and reduce down-time, it is aimed at helping commercial vehicle operators to lower their operating[Read More…]

by March 24, 2016 News