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Volvo looks up to on-road trucks for growth

Volvo looks up to on-road trucks for growth

After tasting success in the mining segments, Volvo Trucks India is shifting its focus once again to on-road segments. Story & Photos by: Ashish Bhatia The new chief of the Goteborg-based Volvo Group, Martin Lundstedt, has set the ball rolling. The winds of change are upon the Swedish truck major, and the undercurrents of this change are being felt in[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, INDUSTRY TALK, News
Spheros Motherson Africa bound for growth

Spheros Motherson Africa bound for growth

Post the acquisition of Spheros by Valeo, Spheros Motherson, the Indian joint venture with Motherson, is looking at Africa for growth. Story by: Anirudh Raheja After applying export thrust in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, Spheros Motherson Thermal Systems Ltd. (SMTL) is gearing for another round of growth internationally. This time, it is looking west, at Africa,[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, INDUSTRY TALK, News
Repsol lubes launched in India

Repsol lubes launched in India

  Repsol is targeting five per cent share of the Indian auto market by 2020. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Identifying an opportunity to carve out a sizeable market share despite fierce competition in the Indian automotive lubricant space, GP Petroleum Ltd. has introduced the Repsol brand of automotive lubricants in India. Bullish about the Indian market, which is also the[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, News
Volvo Eicher introduces a sub-five tonne truck

Volvo Eicher introduces a sub-five tonne truck

      Volvo Eicher has introduced a sub-five tonne light truck, the Eicher, in an effort to offer a profitable transport alternative to pick-ups. Story by: Ashish Bhatia In what is looking like a strategy to expand the product spectrum, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles has launched a light, sub-five tonne truck called the Pro 1049. It is a part of[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, News