Commercial Vehicles

Skylo, the world’s first and most affordable end-to-end narrowband IoT solution connecting machine and sensor data via satellite, has partnered with Omnicomm, leading developer and manufacturer of fleet and fuel man...

On June 30, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will celebrate the world premiere of its battery-powered eActros for heavy-duty distribution. With the presentation of the first series-produced electric truck bearing the star logo,...

Tata Motors has supplied 25 Tata Winger Ambulances to the Health Department of Gujarat, as a part of the larger order of 115 ambulances. The official vehicle inducting ceremony, which was held in Gandhinagar, was gr...

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Komatsu Ltd. announced they have signed a basic agreement and begun joint development to electrify Komatsu micro excavators using the Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) and to strive to establis...

VE Commercial Vehicles Limited has introduced Eicher Skyline Ambulance to support healthcare mobility. The Eicher Skyline Ambulance provides modern, fast and efficient solutions for patient transportation. It is ap...

Nexzu Mobility, India’s leading e-mobility brand has launched its cargo version of Roadlark, specially designed for meeting the bulk last-mile delivery needs of e-commerce businesses across India.

New Delhi based tech enabled electric fleet start-up for urban mobility, MoEVing has partnered with Hero Electric , India’s leading EV two-wheeler manufacturer to accelerate adoption of affordable EVs across India. ...

Hero Lectro, the EV arm of the Hero Motors Company (HMC), has announced the launch of its first purpose built cargo vehicle Hero Lectro Winn, an e cycle designed specially to address the evolving needs of last mile ...

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and the largest supplier of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, has strengthened its Armoured vehicle platform by delivering first of its kind “Light Bulle...

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group announced that its business Godrej Material Handling launched the new PRO Series Reach Truck with capacities ranging from 1.4 to 2 tonnes. The latest variant ...

Hoshiarpur (Punjab)-based LD Mittal and family controlled International Tractors Limited, under its Solis Yanmar range, has launched the premium Solis Hybrid 5015 tractor with Japanese hybrid technology at Rs. 7.21 ...

Tyre major Apollo Tyres has introduced a breakthrough product in cross-ply technology. The launch of Apollo Abhimanyu, a cross-ply rib tyre for steer axles in CVs, will help the company capitalise on the upsurge in ...

Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery (MAM), the Japanese subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, and Kubota Co. of Japan announced that the two companies have entered into a business collaboration arrangement for t...

Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, participated actively in the National Road Safety month from January 18, 2021 till February 17, 2021 across the country.

Atul Auto Ltd, one of India’s fastest growing 3-wheeler manufacturer announced the launch of the new RIK CNG Passenger for the Gujarat market.

Isuzu Motors India announced an upcoming increase in the prices of its commercial pick-up range - D-Max Regular Cab and D-Max S-Cab with effect from April 01, 2021. The increase will be Rs 1,00,000/- from the curren...

Tata Motors has launched its latest offering in M&HCV segment – the Tata Signa 3118.T – India’s first 3-axle 6x2 (10 wheeler) rigid truck with 31 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

India’s first electric self-drive scooter brand, Zypp Electric, is partnering with more than 20 grocery, e-retail and food tech players, including BigBasket, Grofers, Modern Bazaar, Spencers and many more. The last-...

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has announced that it will deploy more than 25,000 electric vehicles by 2030. This is in line with Flipkart's public commitment to transition to electric vehicles ...

The three-wheeler electric vehicle space in the cargo and passenger segment has now got new products with Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) launching their FX range (fixed battery) of electric vehicles. Ape’ Electrik ...

Amazon India has partnered with Mahindra Electric to further strengthen its commitment towards electric mobility in the country. In 2020, Amazon India had announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will include 1...

In order to optimize the work in the field, Angelo decided to fit out his John Deere 8360 R tractor with BKT's best-selling tyres, Agrimax Force.

Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, completed the 200th vehicle delivery to Apco Infratech Pvt. Ltd.

Eicher Trucks & Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, completed the 200th vehicle delivery to Apco Infratech Pvt Ltd. The company executed an order of 200 tippers and trucks from the Lucknow-based infrastru...

World’s third largest tractor major, TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, manufacturers of Massey Ferguson tractors launched its new Dynatrack Series – an advanced range of tractors.

Okinawa Autotech, a leading Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer will soon be launching the Okinawa Dual, an electric scooter for India’s e delivery service sector. The potential B2B electric two-wheeler is bein...

Mahindra Logistics Limited (MLL) an integrated third-party logistics (3PL) service provider announced the launch of its cargo last-mile delivery service under the brand name ‘EDel’. Recognised for its 3PL services, ...

Maruti Suzuki India’s mini truck Super Carry is celebrating four years since its launch in 2016. It was the country’s first light commercial mini-truck available in petrol and CNG. The Super Carry today has a 20% ma...

Sonalika, the leading tractor brand based out of Hoshiarpur in the north Indian state of Punjab has launched India’s first field ready electric tractor, the Tiger Electric. Sonalika tractors are manufactured in Hosh...

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has introduced the Ultra T.7 – the most advanced Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), designed specifically for urban transportation, with its all-new sleek U...

Apollo Tyres, a leader in the commercial vehicle tyre space in India, has introduced the XT-100HD, the most advanced cross ply lug tyre that offers the best of both, load carrying capacity and mileage, while ensurin...

India's leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment, JCB India Limited, launched JCB 3DX DFi, industry’s first dual-fuel CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) backhoe loader that can operate on CNG and die...

Hyderabad based, employee mobility provider WhistleDrive has announced a strong foray into a niche urban mobility market backed by 5000+ strong truck fleet and a portfolio of 20 medium, large clientele. This foray e...

Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd, part of the Mahindra Group, has announced the launch of its new electric 3-wheeler cargo model, Treo Zor at Rs 2.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi, net of FAME 2 and state subsidies).

Omega Seiki has signed an MOU with three leading Italian engineering design, development and electronics companies in the automotive sector. The three Italian companies in automotive R&D space are: Nova Progetti, ...

Kia Motors Corporation has revealed its plans for the development of a new standard platform for next-generation military vehicles, strengthening the company’s capabilities in future military projects.

Indian tyre major JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has collaborated with ITC’s e-Choupal for engaging with rural communities. A first of its kind comprehensive endeavour undertaken by a tyre manufacturer in India, JK Tyre ...

Ashok Leyland. A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, launched the Boss LE and LX Trucks, with i-Gen6 BS-VI technology. The Boss brand has been one of the leading brands, from Ashok Leyland, in the Intermediate ...

There is good news for small and big businesses. Hero Electric has launched an electric scooter which gives a range of 210 km per charge with its load carrying capability.

Isuzu Motors India launched the BS VI compliant D-Max Regular Cab and D-Max S-Cab in India. Expanding the commercial vehicle range, the company added a new variant D-Max Super Strong with a 1,710 kg payload, to lead...

Omega Seiki Mobility, part of Anglian Omega Group of companies and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), Delhi – an industry interface organisation established by the Indian Institute of Tech...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has launched the BS 6 variant of Alfa, its flagship 3-wheeler brand. The Alfa brand is known to be the most fuel efficient in its category and offers a range of passenger & cargo variants wit...

Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd announced that its lithium-ion battery powered electric 3-wheeler range, the Mahindra Treo, has crossed the 5,000-unit sales milestone in India. The country’s switch to EVs is being le...

Tata Motors has launched the Signa 5525.S – India’s highest GCW prime mover (tractor) in 4x2 segment. The Signa 5525.S 4x2 model is designed with Tata Motors’ Power of 6 philosophy empowering customers with the powe...

Leading commercial vehicle player in India Ashok Leyland launched the Bada Dost, reinforcing its offering in the LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) range. Bada Dost builds on the strong foundation laid by the Dost bran...

Volta Trucks, the start-up electric vehicle manufacturer from Sweden, has revealed the new Volta Zero – its first vehicle and the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specif...

Tata Motors is ready with its future-ready product portfolio, developed with an aim to ‘redefine transportation’. The entire range of vehicles, from sub-1 tonne to 55 tonne gross vehicle/combination weight (GVW/GCW)...

India based Mahindra & Mahindra and Israel-based REE Automotive have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for global markets.

Yulu, an e-mobility service provider announced a partnership with the Vatika Group – a Gurugram-based leading real estate developer. Yulu services will be available within the Vatika’s mega residential and integrat...

VECV, joint venture between Eicher Motors and Volvo of Sweden, will be acquiring Volvo Buses India for a sum of Rs 100 crore. Definitive Agreements have been signed for the integration of Volvo Buses India business ...

This is the tale of tale of two Komatsu PC850-8EO Super Excavators and two quarries. The two largest quarries servicing Wellington, New Zealand's giant $NZ 850million Transmission Gulley motorway project - one of th...

Leading commercial vehicles player Force Motors has developed in house capability to manufacture and supply a full range of ambulances that are ready to use from day one and also comply with all the provisions of th...

Technology company Continental has developed a radar-based turn assist system that fleet operators can easily retrofit to their heavy-duty commercial vehicles. RightViu has received the General Operating Permit (GOP...

Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector recently introduced its new Sarpanch Plus range of tractors in Maharashtra, with the launch of the 575 Sarapanch Plus, an upgrade of its popular 575 Sarpanch. The new series offers m...

Tata Motors has been comprehensively supporting the transport ecosystem to ensure all necessary supplies remain uninterrupted and seamless, nationwide.

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched theBS6 Supro Ambulance, developed in-house on the company’s popular Supro van platform. The ambulance is available in two variants: LX and ZX at a price of Rs.6.94 lakh (ex-showroom ...

BluSmart India's first all-electric ride hailing platform announced that it has completed 4.75 million clean pollution free kilometres by making 175,000 zero-emission trips in Delhi-NCR.

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has launched its range of modular trucks, AVTR, with i-Gen6 BS-VI technology. The modular platform is a first of its kind in the Indian CV industry with multiple options...

Leading tractor manufacturing brand & No.1 exporter from the country, Sonalika tractors registered an overall growth (Domestic + Exports) of 18.6% with sale of 9177 tractors in May 2020 as compared to 7737 tractors ...

Maruti Suzuki India has launched a BS6 compliant S-CNG variant of Super Carry. Maruti Suzuki Super Carry is the first light commercial vehicle to upgrade to BS6 engine. The Super Carry BSVI CNG has been priced at Rs...

There is good news in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Indian tractor industry volumes are expected to recover sooner than other segments, led by pent up demand and positive rural sentiment, owing to healt...

Polaris India, which launched the company’s first road legal vehicle, the Sportsman 570 tractor, has now put the latter to good use to combat the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. The company has taken the initiative to su...

Just before India declared a lockdown in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), Daimler’s commercial vehicle subsidiary in India completed a major order with the delivery of ...

Tata Motors Limited recorded a massive (-) 87 per cent fall in sales of commercial vehicles for the month of March 2020 at a mere 7123 units in March 2020 as compared to 56,536 units for March 2019. As for the finan...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced that it had sold in March 2020 were 13,418 units of tractors as against 18,446 units during March 2019.

In the Commercial Vehicles segment, Mahindra & Mahindra notched up sales of 2325 units in March 2020 as compared to 24423 units in March 2019, thereby registering a 90 per cent fall in sales.

Komatsu of Japan has released the 830E-5, a 230 metric tonne capacity dump truck said to be the most technologically advanced 240-US ton class truck the company has produced to date

Against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 threat, Sonalika Tractors, a leading tractor manufacturer based in Hoshiarpur in Punjab has assured full wages to its contractual workmen, adhoc staff, apprentice and tra...

Polaris India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polaris Inc, the world’s no.1 ATV’s manufacturer, launched its first-ever tractor in the Indian market. The Polaris Sportsman 570 tractor is the first road-legal vehicle o...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off 100 low floor air-conditioned JBM Citylife city buses run on CNG from the Rajghat Bus Depot in the Capital city. This low floor CNG AC bus service has been rolled ou...

The landmark machine was driven off the line at the company’s factory in Rocester, Staffordshire – the very location where the first JCB backhoe was manufactured almost 70 years ago in the UK.

Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, (VECV) has unveiled its entire BS-VI range of trucks and buses across 4.9- 55T tagged with Eicher’s innovative BSVI solution -EUTECH6 which of...

The fuel consumption of the Actros has been steadily reduced over the past decades. In typical long-distance transport operations, for example, savings of up to 15 percent have been achieved between 2011 and the int...

Harigo EngiWork has put the first step forward to launch tarmac electric buses for SpiceJet at Chennai airport in the presence of Ajay Singh CMD, SpiceJet and Suriya (Indian film actor), besides SpiceJet and Harig...

Eto Motors which provides operating fleet of electric vehicles in the country, has announced that it is going to commence the e- rickshaw first mile and last-mile services at select metro stations in Delhi.

Minus temperatures and icy roads, short days and poor visibility: Winter presents both the trucks and their drivers with a particular challenge. Finnish transport company Vähälä has 65 of their own trucks and is put...

Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and MSME unveiled Olectra-BYD C9 - electric inter-city coach, the first in the country, during the ongoing Auto Expo at Greater Noida in the presence o...

Omega Seiki Private Limited has launched India’s first smart electric cargo 3-wheelers- Singha and Singha Max with the loading capacity of 500 Kg. The vehicles Singha and Singha Max are priced at Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs...

Tata Motors showcased an all-new range of commercial vehicles at the Auto Expo 2020.

JBM Auto Ltd, a commercial vehicle player in India, launched Eco-Life e9 electric bus at the Auto Expo 2020. The bus was launched by S.K. Arya, Chairman, JBM Group and Nishant Arya, Executive Director, JBM Group. E...

JBM Auto (P) Ltd, a leading commercial vehicle player in the e-mobility space, will be launching two of their offerings, Ecolife and Citylife buses on February 5, 2020 during the Auto Expo- The Motor Show 2020 at Ha...

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) showcased its all-new range of BharatBenz vehicles. On display were over a dozen medium and heavy duty trucks, and buses updated inside and out. The new product portfolio, co...

Force Motors revealed India's first next gen shared mobility platform - project codenamed T1N in Pune, Maharashtra. The platform has been simultaneously designed and developed for both Internal Combustion Engines an...

Isuzu Motors and Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a R&D subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., signed an agreement to undertake joint research on heavy-duty trucks, utilising fuel cells (FC) as the powertrain.

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group, launched a new electric range, Ape Electrik, and marked its entry into the electric vehicle segment. Ape Electrik will have full rang...

The largest construction equipment exhibition in South Asia, Excon 2019, was held in Bengaluru from December 10 to 14. This was the 10th edition of the show. The five-day event was inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari, Unio...

This is the story about Reena Barak who has successfully completed her training for driving heavy motor vehicles at the Institute of Driving & Traffic Research (IDTR) at Bahadurgarh in the state of Haryana.

For the first time ever, customers in Australia and New Zealand will soon be able to drive the new Freightliner Cascadia (Class 8, >15 t perm GVW) in their respective countries.

BYD Auto Industry Company Limited, among the largest manufacturers in the world for pure electric vehicles including electric buses, has entered into a collaboration with ETO Motors, an electric fleet operator where...

India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group showcased its wide range of Bharat Stage (BS) VI trucks and buses.

Mercedes-Benz has announced the world premiere of its new-generation Zetros truck. This off-road truck is made for transport goods in tough and inaccessible terrain. The 40-tonne off-roader has been designed specif...

Automobile industry recession. What is that? Mahindra & Mahindra delivered 400 small commercial vehicles (SCVs) in the states of Bihar and Jharkhand on a single day. The fleet of 400 SCVs included the Alfa (Load and...

Force Traveller Smart Citibus was inducted into the BEST fleet for Mumbai commuters from metro and local stations.

In the commercial vehicles segment, the drop in Aug sales stood at -38.71 per cent. A total of 51897 units of commercial vehicles were sold in Aug 2019 as compared to 84668 units in the corresponding period last yea...

India’s leading engineering group Escorts Limited will be launching a multi-utility Rural Transport Vehicle (RTV) named Rider in the next 12 months in the price range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh. This vehicle will ...

BYD (Build Your Dreams) India, a subsidiary of BYD Group, China, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has announced its foray into India’s pure electric van segment with the introduction of two new pure ...

Ashok Leyland, one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, has become the first Indian OEM to meet the BS-VI emission norms across the full range of heavy duty trucks (GVW of 16.2T and above).

Tata Motors commercial vehicles sales declined by (-) 45 per cent at 21824 units in August 2019 as compared to 39859 units in August 2018. The worst hit was medium and heavy commercial vehicles at 5340 units in Augu...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) announced its tractor sales numbers for August 2019. Domestic sales in August 2019 were at 13,871 units, as against 16,375 units during August 2018. The sales d...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd) sold 14,684 units of commercial vehicles in August 2019, as against 20,326 vehicles in August 2018. The company’s cv sales dropped 26.28 per cent for Aug 2019.