Editorial.............................................................................................................................. 8
Auto Expo preview
All set for 11th Auto Expo................................................................................................. 10
Bus Industry
Ashok Leyland presenting new, innovative products....................................................... 14
Volvo launching new range of buses. .............................................................................. 18
Feature-rich Tata Divo Coach, Tata Starbus Ultra launched............................................ 24
Ashok Leyland hikes stake in Optare to 75.1 per cent..................................................... 30
Vehicle industry
Mahindra Navistar Awards for transport heroes............................................................... 34
Sturdy Scania tipper designed for rough terrain. ............................................................. 54
Isuzu IS12T truck launched in Kerala............................................................................. 56
Eicher’s all-round good performance............................................................................... 58
Focus on trailers
TRAILER 2011, a runaway success. ............................................................................... 60
Truck of the Year Award for Mercedes-Benz New Actros. ............................................... 62
Benz study on reduced fuel use, CO2 emissions of trucks.............................................. 66
WABCO braking systems for Krone trailers..................................................................... 72
Products & Components
Amalgamations Group in pursuit of engineering excellence............................................ 76
Rane taking new avatar on 75th anniversary................................................................... 82
Dürr India bagging major orders from OEMs on regular basis. ....................................... 84
York plan to launch premium axle, maintenance-free suspension................................... 88
Commercial Vehicle Supplier Award for WABCO. ........................................................... 90
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