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Maruti Suzuki to go low key on dealerships for LCV’s

Maruti Suzuki to go low key on dealerships for LCV’s

Maruti Suzuki is looking to build a low key network to market its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) beginning 2016. A pilot is set to roll out during the current quarter in select four states across the northern, central, eastern and western region. The proposed network will be a no frills set-up,with a dedicated service station, helmed by the existing dealers[Read More…]

by November 2, 2015 News
Ashok Leyland sales go up 17% in October

Ashok Leyland sales go up 17% in October

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland reported a 16.68 per cent increase in total sales,with 9,804 units sold in October, as against 8,402 for the same month last year, as per a BSE filing. Figures revealed a 22.36 per cent jump in sales of the medium and heavy commercial vehicles. The sales compounded to 7,177 units in October this year, compared[Read More…]

by November 2, 2015 News
Soaring Chinese tyre imports may spoil the party

Soaring Chinese tyre imports may spoil the party

Soaring import of Chinese tyres, especially those that find use in trucks and buses, could spoil domestic tyre manufacturers party. Rising 38 per cent in the first quarter, Chinese tyre imports are finding takings because they are 25 per cent lower than the domestically produced ones. It should not come as a surprise that the import volume of tyres in[Read More…]

by October 30, 2015 News
Jonas Nilsson to head Volvo Penta India

Jonas Nilsson to head Volvo Penta India

Volvo Penta India has announced the appointment of Jonas Nilsson as its head, effective September 01, 2015. Jonas will be responsible for the market activities, which include marketing, sales, logistics, aftermarket, finance and accounting, and human resources. With over 21 years of service, Jonas has an extensive experience in marketing, sales, business development, aftermarket, product development and project management. Jonas[Read More…]

by October 30, 2015 News