Domestic sales of light-duty goods carrier vehicles (GVW ≤ 7.5t) grew by 174.3% to 72,345 units in the first quarter of the financial year 2021-22, compared with 26,373 units sold in same period of the previous year.

Sales of medium and heavy rigid trucks (7.5t GVW and above) in India saw growth of 536.3% in the first quarter of the financial year 2021-22, increasing to 24,898 units from 3,913 units in same quarter of the year 2020-21.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification under the AIS113 safety standard to include safety requirements for Road-Trains, bringing them more closely in line with EU regulations.

VECV has launched the Eicher Skyline Ambulance, which is powered by a 75kW engine and provides enhanced patient and river safety and comfort.

Daimler India has opened four new dealerships for its BharatBenz CV brand in Kolar and Davanagere in Karnataka, Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh, and Kasaragod in Kerala.

Tata Motors has incorporated a new wholly-owned subsidiary company called TML CV Mobility Solutions, which will provide end-to-end services of operating, repair and maintenance.

Continental India has launched a warranty programme, called ‘Conti Bharosa’, that covers truck and bus tyres for a full five years, which is greater than the 2 to 3 years warranty provided by most other tyre manufacturers.

Tata Motors has supplied the first 15 Tata Winger ambulances to the Gujarat government which is part of an order for 115 ambulances; the remaining 90 are to be supplied in a phased manner. 

All of the 50 CV tyre service centres across India belonging to Apollo Tyres have received quality assurance certification from the automotive certification agency, TUV-IRF - an industry first, according to Apollo.

IPLT has been contracted to supply 27 heavy-duty tractor units, model Rhino 5536*, each with a combination carrying capacity of 35 tonnes of steel (minimum), to Tata Steel.

Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Gujarat to support setting up a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Ahmedabad, for end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles.  

IPLTech is collaborating with Texas-based investment firm Principal Solar in the development and distribution of heavy-duty electric trucks for North American markets.