CV maker,  Tata Motors Ltd of Mumbai, on  October 28, 2021 at its Mumbai  facility unveiled no fewer than 21 new models across all segments including seven new trucks in the medium and heavy duty segments, five new LCV and ICV (4-18 tonne GVW) trucks, four new SCV trucks and five new buses.

Perrone Robotics will employ Ouster's lidar technology in autonomous vehicles it has developed in collaboration with its partners, including Local Motors' 'Olli' passenger shuttle.

The companies aim to produce a truck capable of matching a diesel truck in haulage capacity and with a range allowing for multiple journeys along a 60-km route.

25 Design Verification prototypes of the 16t truck are to be produced imminently in preparedness for testing in early 2022.

The 13.6-metre semi-trailer, built in Manchester, boasts a range of components, including lightweight materials, Schmitz-branded axles and chassis, and telematics system, which the trailer manfuacturer hopes will improve its standing in the UK and Irish markets.

Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai, has launched an upgraded version of its diesel-powered Star truck in the Intermediate Commercial Vehicle (ICV) 11- to 16-tonne GVW segment.

Apollo Tyres Ltd of Gurugram has launched the ‘Apollo EnduRace RAT’, an all-wheel position fitment (tyres can be used for drive and non-drive axles) radial tyre for commercial vehicles.

Mahindra Truck & Bus Ltd, a division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd of Mumbai launched Furio 71 in the light-duty (3.5 to 7.5t gvw) truck, so expanding the Furio range of trucks.

Commercial vehicle manufacturer, VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV) of Pithampur - the joint-venture subsidiary of Sweden’s Volvo AB and Eicher Motors Ltd of Gurugram (New Delhi), India – has launched a new range of 12.4 m intercity coaches named Eicher 6016 R LPO.

The VECV Bus Division of Bengaluru (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV) of Pithampur, which incorporates the former Volvo Buses India Pvt Ltd and Eicher Motors Ltd companies) has launched its first fully-built sleeper coach

The two companies jointly developed the refrigerated truck, which is an MAN eTGM with an inverter-driven refrigeration unit.

The two companies will jointly develop a new series of Class 4-6 electric trucks built on ZEC chassis and fitted with bodies by EAVX.