Editorial.............................................................................................................................. 8
Auto industry
Changing dynamics in the Indian CV segment................................................................ 10
Vehicle zone
Ready for the future - Indian CV manufacturers gear up for fiercer competition. ............ 14
Tata Motors all-out bid to retain market share.................................................................. 16
Ashok Leyland focus on consolidation............................................................................. 32
M&M vehicle sales spurt despite several odds................................................................ 48
Anand Mahindra appointed Mahindra Group Chairman.................................................. 51
Force Motors looking at fast-growing segments ............................................................. 56
Hinduja Automotive’s new initiatives paying off................................................................ 62
Eicher sales, profit up despite market challenges............................................................ 68
Nissan-AL Technologies setting up state-of-the-art plant near Chennai........................ 102
Mahindra & Mahindra launches New Bolero Maxi Truck............................................... 116
Parveen Travels’ Mercedes Benz service for DICV....................................................... 118
Component zone
Gabriel India setting high standard in ride control............................................................ 26
NORMA India’s expanding customer base...................................................................... 42
HJS footprint in India positively essential......................................................................... 52
KCI’s modern bearings plant coming up in Gujarat. ........................................................ 66
Bosch’ new injection system to cut CV fuel use, emissions............................................. 70
Impact Glass’ customer-centric approach for market expansion..................................... 98
Luminator Technology Group takes over Mobitec.......................................................... 120
Bharat Forge all set to forge ahead. .............................................................................. 124
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