Mercedes-Benz Trucks reveals long-range eActros

Mercedes-Benz Trucks, which launched the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, has revealed its next step in battery-powered heavy-duty long-haul transport: the eActros LongHaul. In terms of payload, distance and routes, heavy-duty long-haul transport is the most demanding segment in road freight transport. At the same time, there is great potential here to reduce… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Trucks reveals long-range eActros

Continental to display sustainable surface solutions for vehicle interiors at IAA

The IAA Transportation trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry in Hanover, Germany (September 20-25) will see Continental present sustainable and functional surface solutions for the diverse requirements in the driver’s cab. “Our sustainable product design is based on three pillars: carbon neutrality, circular economy and unique product properties as enablers,” says Dr. Dirk Leib,… Continue reading Continental to display sustainable surface solutions for vehicle interiors at IAA

Tata Motors launches 5W30 synthetic engine oil for CVs

Tata Motors has introduced the  5W30 synthetic engine oil, which the company claims has been created specifically to improve the performance of the latest-generation BS6 diesel engines. The 5W30 synthetic engine oil increases the dependability, durability, and pollution compliance of the vehicle by prolonging engine life and reducing friction between machine components, the company said… Continue reading Tata Motors launches 5W30 synthetic engine oil for CVs

Volvo Trucks unveils new fully electric axle for extended range at IAA

Volvo Trucks has unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle at the IAA transport show in Hannover, Germany. Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle means even longer range for Volvo’s battery electric trucks. The new e-axle allows even more batteries on the truck by integrating the electric motors and the transmission… Continue reading Volvo Trucks unveils new fully electric axle for extended range at IAA

Autocar Professional’s September 15 issue is out

This 64-pager is packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global auto sector Our highlight is a top-level interview with the Executive Chairman of Marelli, Dinesh Paliwal. Interview Marelli on a mission Dinesh Paliwal, Executive Chairman of Marelli outlines his company’s… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s September 15 issue is out

Volkswagen Group and Skoda Auto kick off GreenWeek

The Volkswagen Group and Skoda Auto have opened the third week of September with ‘GreenWeek’. From September 19 to 23, 2022, it has invited its employees across the group to explore environmental and climate protection and biodiversity in depth. Through specialist presentations and discussion forums, the Volkswagen Group’s campaign highlights the central importance of sustainability… Continue reading Volkswagen Group and Skoda Auto kick off GreenWeek

TVS Motor Co launches NTorq 125 Race XP in Nepal

TVS, which is looking to further accelerate its exports, has launched the NTorq Race XP in Nepal at an introductory price of Rs 305,900. TVS Motor Company, which is looking to further accelerate its exports, has launched the TVS NTorq Race XP in Nepal, one of its key global markets. TVS has in the first… Continue reading TVS Motor Co launches NTorq 125 Race XP in Nepal

Skoda Auto VW India begins production of left-hand-drive Kushaq for export markets

Piyush Arora, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd with the left-hand-drive Skoda Kushaq at the Group’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL), which manages the India region for the five Volkswagen Group brands – Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has announced the Start of Production (SoP) of the left-hand-drive… Continue reading Skoda Auto VW India begins production of left-hand-drive Kushaq for export markets

Tata Nexon stays on top as India’s No. 1 UV in April-August 2022

If there is one vehicle segment in India which continues to fire on all cylinders, then it is utility vehicles (UVs). The UV segment, which sold 1,489,178 units in FY2022 – just 10,822 units shy of the 1.5-million-units mark – setting a new record, is set to upscale that in FY2023. And the first five… Continue reading Tata Nexon stays on top as India’s No. 1 UV in April-August 2022

How Toyota-Suzuki alliance could spell success for their new midsize SUVs in India

The Indian passenger vehicle market is increasingly banking on SUVs for growth, what with the utility vehicle (UV) segment’s share having already grown to 50 percent and with one out of every two new cars sold today being of this increasingly preferred body style. The UV segment, which saw sales of 1,489,178 units in FY2022,… Continue reading How Toyota-Suzuki alliance could spell success for their new midsize SUVs in India