The SML Isuzu is one of the most sold trucks and fully-built buses brand in the country and has been synonymous with safety, comfort, reliability and low maintenance. This year 2024 SML ISUZU has completed 40 years of its presence and sold off more than 3 Lakh vehicles transforming mobility and has been an important underpinning in the country’s CV and transportation sector. SML Vehicles have been the preferred choice for several transporters and fleet operators for their low cost of ownership and high profitability. Blending in Indian expertise & dedication alongside the cutting-edge J ..read more

Industry Voices Unanimously Endorse TractorsDekho as a Game-Changer for FarmersCarDekho Group, has announced the launch of TractorsDekho, an innovative online platform dedicated to serving India’s farming community. This strategic move marks the company’s expansion into the commercial and agricultural vehicle sector, with the aim of empowering farmers with the necessary tools to make informed decisions regarding farm equipment. TractorsDekho is meticulously crafted to simplify the intricate decision-making process that farmers often encounter when choosing tractors and related agricultural ma ..read more

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, strengthened its e-cargo mobility solutions with the launch of the all-new Ace EV 1000. Developed to revolutionise last-mile mobility, this zero-emission mini-truck offers higher rated payload of 1 tonne and a certified range of 161km on a single charge. The Ace EV is developed with rich inputs from its customers and the new variant will address evolving needs from various sectors like FMCG, beverages, paints & lubricants, LPG & dairy. Supported by over 150 Electric Vehicle Support Centres across the country, the ..read more

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced a significant milestone of its 9,00,000th vehicle rollout from its state-of-the-art Lucknow facility. The celebration included a flag-off ceremony in the presence of Durga Shanker Mishra, Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and senior delegates from Tata Motors, at the facility. Spread across 600 acres, the Lucknow facility stands as a testament to Tata Motors’ commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices, with it being recognized as a water-positive plant by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The ..read more

Manufacturing processes have come under a scrutiny lens again! Ashish Bhatia looks at the changes globally, influencing a re-look for the better. Shopfloors and processes underwent significant changes in the aftermath of COVID-19 and supply-chain bottlenecks taught us more than a thing or two. Even as manufacturers did well to hedge themselves against over-dependencies, with heavy investments to introduce efficiencies for ‘Just-In-Case’ and automation on select product lines, there is a headroom for further improvement. Global OEMs led by Tesla more recently have claimed to have found some p ..read more

Apollo Tyres has partnered with NATRAX to establish India’s first test track dedicated to validating tyres for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and low rolling resistance tyres. This collaboration aims to provide EV manufacturers with a dedicated facility to test and validate the cut and chip resistance of tyres, crucial due to the unique characteristics of EVs like regenerative braking and high-speed acceleration. Inaugurating the facility, Dr. Hanif Qureshi from the Ministry of Heavy Industries emphasized sustainable mobility, while Satish Sharma, President of Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa a ..read more

Driving an electric small commercial vehicle can be a cultural shift at the beginning of your decarbonising strategy. Once you make peace with it, in this case, the Tata ACE EV, there is no looking back, writes Ashish Bhatia. When the legacy model, the Chota Hathi Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) turned electric in the first half of 2022, it became the face of electric four-wheeler goods carriers. If this is not a transition then what is? It warranted a run through the dense Commercial Business Districts (CBDs) where it is expected to do most rounds. Old ACE drivers were quick to spot the new ..read more

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the inauguration of a new commercial vehicle spare parts warehouse in Guwahati. The state-of-the-art facility is fully digitalised and spans 1 lakh square feet, stocking spare parts for the entire commercial vehicle portfolio. The addition of the new facility will enable the company faster turnaround times and easier availability of spares at Tata Authorised Service Stations in the North East.  Equipped with world-class infrastructure and safety measures, the facility will unlock greater customer value proposition t ..read more

Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, Apollo Tyres Ltd has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the All India Management Association (AIMA)’s Managing India Awards ceremony. Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India, presented the award to Mr Kanwar in the presence of other dignitaries from various sectors. Onkar Kanwar was recognised for his value-driven business strategy and his able leadership. Apollo Tyres, under his guidance, transformed itself from an Indian manufacturer of commercial vehicle tyres to a global entity with a full-fledged product portfolio, spanning 3 continents.  ..read more

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd., has entered a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Vertelo, a Macquarie managed integrated fleet electrification platform, to supply 2,000 XPRES-T EVs, advancing India’s transition to sustainable e-mobility. This strategic partnership underscores TPEM’s commitment to promoting sustainable mobility in India, with Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, expressing enthusiasm for collaborating with Vertelo to boost EV adoption. With the XPRES-T EV garnering significant market share in the fleet segment ..read more