Piaggio has launched the Ape' Truk in India, a sub-one-ton carrier catering to the large three-wheeler commercial carriers and the smaller four-wheel commercial carriers. The Ape Truk is powered by a 482 CC engine with a 5-speed (plus reverse) gearbox with a kerb weight of 685 kg and a capacity to carry a payload of 865 kg. In two-three years, a passenger vehicle on the Truk platform also might be coming from Piaggio India. Join discussion...

Piaggio Vehicles has finally launched its under-one tonner offering, the Ape Truk at low- key events at Cochin and Chennai last month. The Ape Truk was slated to debut in end-2005 but with its launch now in the south, a key market for Piaggio products, the company is confident that it can tap a niche but growing segment. The product will be launched in a phased manner. Join discussion...

Eicher has some new products lined up for launch, including a 16 tonne truck, a new passenger bus and a four axle truck this year. Join discussion...

To compete against Mahindra & Mahindra’s Getaway, Tata Motors plans to launch its second-generation pick-up truck Tata TL soon. The new Tata TL will have a 2.2-litre CRDi (common rail direct injection) engine and cater to the growing demand for stylish mini-trucks. Join discussion...

Ashok Leyland has unveiled plans to develop a new-range truck platform, christened Unitruck, which will roll out from 2010. Join discussion...

India’s leading commercial vehicles manufacturer Ashok Leyland will be renamed Hinduja Motors, a long time after the Hinduja group took ownership of the company in early 1987. Join discussion...

Hindustan Motors has been making all feasible noise with it’s upcoming model, which it claims to be an indigenous product with barely design inputs from others. It turns out to be that the vehicle they have been formulating all this buzz with is a Light Commercial Vehicle, which could possibly be christened ‘Sumatra’ Join discussion...

Navistar Inc. USA, North America's largest commercial truck diesel engine manufacturer and Mahindra & Mahindra have come together to form Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL). Mahindra Navistar is all set to provide the finest quality commercial vehicles from 3.5 tonne GVW to 49 tonne GVW. The Mahindra Navistar Commercial Trucks will have the world renowned MAXXFORCE 7.2 diesel engine. MAXXFORCE 7.2 is the most modern engine for HCV segment in India. Join discussion...

After the super luxury Volvo buses on out highways, are we going to see DaimlerChrysler - Mercedes buses on our streets soon? We are currently looking at the commercial vehicle market of Indian market but we have not taken any final decision in this regard," DaimlerChrysler, Managing Director & CEO, Wilfried Aulbur told reporters here on Friday on being asked about the company's stance on entering the bus segment in India. Join discussion...

Swedish truck giant AB Volvo is acquiring a 50% economic interest in Eicher Motors’ (EML) commercial vehicles business, which is being spun off into a new joint venture (JV) company. Join discussion...