Article by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Emerging out of a weak 2014, and witnessing growth in 2015, the year 2016 will bring growth to the Indian commercial vehicle sector. It will also pose challenges. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Regulatory pressure exerted itself quite effectively in 2015. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) mandate rolled out in August. More regions of the country[Read More…]
Axalta Coating Systems is renewing its focus on India by doubling the production capacity and increasing OEM activity. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar The Carlyle Group acquired Du Pont’s Performance Coatings business in February 2013 for USD 4.9 billion and rechristened it as Axalta Coating Systems. The Indian operations, as part of the global acquisition, also changed their name to Axalta.[Read More…]
Automotive Research Association Of India (ARAI) held a workshop to address the concerns of bus body builders. Story & photos by: Ashish Bhatia The government of India announced the implementation of the Bus Code (AIS 052) in April 2015. It came into effect from August 01, 2015. Applicable to the Indian bus industry, the Bus Code requires the[Read More…]
Two new 10×4 dump trucks from Volvo on the FMX platform reflect technology and innovation for higher productivity and more gains. Story by: Ashish Bhatia Volvo Trucks entered the Indian market in 1996. It zeroed in on a site on the outskirts of Bangalore to build modern trucks. Two decades later almost, it has launched two dump trucks that threaten[Read More…]
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