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INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY VALUATION IN 2022-23

As per a Primus Partners study, the automobile industry produced worth Rs.8.7 lakh crore (-USD 108 billion) in 2022-23. Ashish Bhatia links it to the components business.

NueGo Premium Inter-City Services

Into the premium inter-city bus segment, NueGo wants to become a national player. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the on-road value additions.

THE OPTIMAL BUS-TO-PEOPLE RATIO IN MMR

MMR is striving hard to hit the optimal bus-to-people ratio like the rest of the pockets in the country. Prajakta Chavan studies the local STUS to gauge their realistic chances of hitting the sweet spot.

ENHANCING EFFICIENCY IN THE GCC MODEL

The power of scale that comes with the GCC model is well known. Ashish Bhatia looks at the creases that could be ironed out for higher efficiency.

SIAM AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS CONCLAVE 2023

The cost of logistics remains a major challenge. Abhishek Kumar Singh looks at the approach deliberated at the ninth edition of the SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave

GLAZING SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE

Saint-Gobain Sekurit through its glazing solutions is transforming the perception of glasswork in CVs. Deepti Thore looks at the glazing solutions aimed at safety and sustainability

SUPER CARRY CNG PETROL BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

The new Maruti Suzuki Super Carry 2023 CNG plus Petrol upholds the legacy with aplomb. Ashish Bhatia looks at what’s in it for transporters

REVOLUTIONISING FLEET PERFORMANCE WITH SMART LUBRICATION SOLUTIONS

The commercial vehicle market in India is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing demand for freight movement and the production of commercial vehicles

NEW ASSESSMENT AND TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL - PART 3

The following is the third of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager of Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving and Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA

KPIS FOR MEASURING THE SUCCESS OF YOUNGEST FLEET OWNERS AND TRANSPORTERS

The Indian road transport industry is highly competitive and fleet owners and transporters need to measure their success using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

WHEELS OF THE FUTURE

Wheels India has improved upon shock resistance, light-weighting and strength. Ashish Bhatia looks at the new wheel forms for the domestic and international markets.

CRUT-REDEFINING THE WAY WE MOVE'

Since its inception in 2018, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), a Government of Odisha initiative under the aegis of the Ministry of Urban Development, has redefined ‘The Way We Move’ by providing an efficient, affordable, accessible public transportation system that is inclusive and sustainable

THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE CV BRAKING SOLUTIONS

Brakes India with its enhanced product portfolio caters to multiple segments. Ashish Bhatia looks at the recent efforts to enhance reliability and performance metrics across these

NEW ASSESSMENT AND TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL - PART 2

The following is the second of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager of Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving and Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA.

GENTARI IS DECARBONISING FLEETS

Gentari signed multiple MoUs to reinforce its India commitment and development pace. Sumesh Soman takes a look at the multiple partnerships aimed at decarbonising fleets.

THE INDIA STORY AND PITCH

India's growth potential and recent progress made for a compelling story and pitch from the Prime Minister to the US President. Ashish Bhatia links the reinforced friendship between the two world leaders to business outcomes for the automotive industry.

AC TRUCK CABINS BY 2025

The draft notification to mandate air-conditioning systems in truck cabins by 2025 has been approved. Ashish Bhatia looks at the missing blocks that go well with the welcome move.

THE ANSWER IS PROGNOSIS

\"Prognosis\" or predictive analysis is leading to higher uptime in VE Commercial Vehicles' truck and bus fleets. Ashish Bhatia looks at the actionable big data at the core.

DRIVING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE

Tata Motors BSVI Phase II commercial vehicles come with cutting edge, high-tech upgrades.

M&M BITES INTO THE BI-FUEL TREND

M&M launched the Supro CNG Duo to tap into the bi-fuel opportunity. Team CV looks at the USPS and competition.

A COMPACT OFFERING

A compact-size application-based tractor called Swaraj Target was unveiled by Swaraj Tractors. Prateek Pardeshi looks at how the 'Target' fills the void in its segment.

Industry Talk - MEETING PREREQUISITES AND EXPECTATIONS

In an Industry Talk session, Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre and Industries Ltd. speaks on CV tyre solutions tailored to OEM prerequisites and customer benefits with Ashish Bhatia.

NEW ASSESSMENT AND TESTING METHODOLOGY FOR VEHICLE TYPE APPROVAL - PART 1

The following is the first of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager of Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving and Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving and Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA.

ACCELERATING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Abhishek Kumar Singh looks at what it will take for the country to reach its set infrastructure development target ahead of the 100th Independence Anniversary, three decades from now.

A NEW SPARK

A new identity - Niterra India PVT. LTD. has brought in a new spark at the erstwhile NGK Spark Plugs (India). Ashish Bhatia looks at what has changed and what remains unchanged.

BUILT FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE

Sona Comstar continues to deliver enhanced performance on its components systems. Ashish Bhatia looks at the new products and iterations from the company.

DEMANDING THE RIGHT TO REPAIR

With India joining the global ‘Right To Repair’ movement, Ashish Bhatia is optimistic about the equilibrium being restored in the CV industry and automotive at large.

THE CEV TECHSCAPE

The CEV performance is improving, which is a testament to technological advancements. Prateek Pardeshi tells what’s made the difference.

THE EQUIPMENTS FOR A FIVE TRILLION ECONOMY

The impetus for developing world-class infrastructure means that CEVs are in the thick of it. Sumesh Soman and Ashish Bhatia put the landscape in perspective.

THE PLAY OF SENSORS

Sensata Technologies is creating valuable business insights. Ashish Bhatia goes through the sensor-rich portfolio built on sensing changes for meeting the CV customer requirements.