Amid the ‘unlock down’ scenario, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced its entry into the used CV market with an intention to increase its reach further. A logical move by the Daimler Group company as the sale of new CVs sputters, the attention to used CV market is expected to draw new customers as well as keep the existing ones in the same family. A new step, according to Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, the move to participate in the used CV market through the ‘BharatBenz Exchange’ business vertical will also enable the CV maker to leveraging its growing customer base and nationwide dealer network other than supplementing its existing new vehicle sales. Offering a platform where customers can exchange their used vehicles of any brand for new or used BharatBenz vehicles, ‘BharatBenz Exchange’ is currently limited to the intermediate-, medium- and heavy-trucks range. A programme for buses would be announced soon. Open to exchange of other brands of intermediate-, medium and heavy-duty trucks with BharatBenz trucks of their choice, DICV’s exchange business builds on the fact that over 100,000 BharatBenz trucks and over 3000 BharatBenz buses have been sold by it in India since its entry into the Indian market in 2008.
Tesla Robotaxi plans face scrutiny
Tesla’s investors are set to question CEO Elon Musk on the company’s robotaxi plans during its quarterly earnings report, after a hyped reveal without key details led to a dip in shares.
Open Telematics software
Cummins has partnered with Bosch Global Software and KPIT to launch Eclipse CANought, an open-source project for commercial vehicle telematics under the Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle initiative.
SML Isuzu Annual Dealer Conference 2024
From 13th to 17th September 2024, SML Isuzu Ltd hosted its Annual Dealer Conference in Dubai. The event brought together 70 pan-India domestic and Internal dealers, creating a platform for strategic discussions and unveiling the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
District Version of PMGatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, launched the district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts, marking the third anniversary of the PM GatiShakti initiative.
The Best Of Automechanika Frankfurt 24
The 27th edition of Automechanika Frankfurt got underway, marking the return of the largest B2B aftermarket trade fair for the global automotive industry, writes Ashish Bhatia.
64th SIAM Annual Convention
The 64th SIAM Annual Convention focused on mobility strategies for advancing the industry. The eyes are on a sustainable future by 2047, writes Richa Tyagi.
Commercial Playsets
Even as the Indian automobile industry touches new heights and innovations, it is the commercial mobility play sets that continue to be a major draw. It is a good starting point for the next generation, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane from her plant sojourn.
Transforming India's Roads - The Urgent Need For Commercial Vehicle
The CV sector, a cornerstone of India's economy plays a pivotal role in driving growth and serving as the backbone of the logistics industry, writes Chidambaram Balaji, Regional Product Line Leader (India) Chassis Control, ZF India.
NAGPUR-MUMBAI SAMRUDDHI EXPRESSWAY FOR TRANSPORTERS
The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway, a transformative project in Maharashtra, promises to enhance connectivity and spur economic growth. Upendra Kasbekar checks the on ground progress.
Elevating Customer Value Proposition
Guru Ram Das Body Builders has significantly evolved to enhance the customer value proposition. It has adeptly adjusted to the changing commercial vehicle market, writes Ashish Bhatia.
