Truck Market

Mahindra Truck and Bus on Monday launched its new-generation heavy commercial vehicle BLAZO i-TRK, equipped with an AI-enabled automatic drive mode and a 320 HP engine, with the company claiming it delivers up to 10 per cent better fuel efficiency. Unveiling the heavy vehicle range at an event here, the company boasted that the new truck could potentially generate up to Rs 15 lakh in additional profit per vehicle over five years through fuel savings and improved operational efficiency. The entire BLAZO i-TRK range is powered by Mahindra's 7.2-litre mPOWER engine delivering 320 HP and 1,100 Nm torque. The truck features the company's patented artificial intelligence-enabled iFuelSmart automatic drive mode, which continuously analyses road gradients, payload and driving requirements and automatically selects an optimum driving mode to improve fuel efficiency. Mahindra Truck and Bus president Vinod Sahay said India's freight and logistics sector was entering a new phase where technolo

The company plans to expand its dealership network and leverage SML Mahindra as it targets higher market share in key heavy truck segments

Govt plans credit guarantees and interest support to unlock financing for private e-bus and e-truck operators amid lender hesitation

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India to become a strategic base for Daimler Truck's global operations in manufacturing, R&D and exports under its Unlock Full Potential transformation plan

June 2025 saw healthy growth in truck rentals and EVs, steady agri demand for tractors, while passenger vehicles and two-wheelers faced subdued consumer sentiment

Truck sales dipped in May 2025 as AC cabins became mandatory for all new medium and heavy vehicles, with OEMs backing the rule and fleet owners flagging cost and workforce concerns

Ashok Leyland's Ebitda margin expanded 80 basis points (bps) to 12.8 per cent in Q3FY25, up from 12 per cent in Q3FY24, surpassing Street estimates

Prayagraj region witnessed a 30-40 per cent spike in trucking activity in December, driven by preparations for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 26

The Heavy Industries Ministry on Thursday started consultations with stakeholders on the Rs 500 crore subsidy outlay under the PM E-drive scheme and frame guidelines to fast-track the adoption of electric trucks. In the first meeting on Thursday, officials stressed the need for truck makers, buyers and banks to come together for a faster and smoother transition to e-trucks. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Indian Ports Association, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, BillionE Mobility, Olectra, Amazon, Flipkart, Switch Labs, Murugappa group Volvo Eicher, Mahindra Trucks, apart from representatives from industry associations like SIAM and ICCT. During the consultation on e-trucks, Secretary of the Heavy Industries Ministry Kamran Rizvi highlighted that the meeting marks the first-of-its-kind government initiative on e-trucks. "The e-truck phase has just begun, and India is among the 5-6 countries globally manufacturing e-trucks," Rizvi said. He also added that in line wit

This comes at a time when truck rentals, a key barometer of goods movement, remained firm in September as pre-festive stocking continued across India

While the company achieved its highest-ever Q1 CV volumes, the Power Solutions, Aftermarket, Defence business, and the International Operations also contributed strongly to the top line

Average price of used commercial vehicles saw a considerable rise across categories in June with 31 to 36-ton category

Jaipur, Ahmedabad see largest declines

Vaidya talks about how the centre is driving innovation for the company and the growing importance of data and AI in the automotive industry

Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland has unveiled the ecomet Star 1915 truck in the intermediate commercial vehicle segment, targeting long-haul customers, the company said on Wednesday. The truck with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of 18.49 tonne is positioned to address the logistical demands of customers engaged in e-commerce, parcel delivery, transportation of fresh produce among others. The launch of the new truck comes in the backdrop of the industry anticipating a growing need for higher payload capacity across applications. Ashok Leyland is complimenting the rapid expansion of the ICV segment by consistently introducing unique and innovative products. We are delighted to unveil the ecomet Star 1915 truck with GVW of 18.49T, equipped with the proven 150hp H4 engine, ideally suited for long-distance applications, the company's President - Medium Heavy Commercial Vehicle President Sanjeev Kumar said. The new ecomet Star 1915 truck assures remarkable fuel efficiency, fast

The latest truck by the company is suited for long-distance applications, designed for fuel efficiency and faster turnaround time

Green fuel truck maker Blue Energy Motors said on Tuesday it has bagged a contract from the Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) for the supply of 100 LNG-powered trucks. A Navratna PSU and leading containerized multimodal logistics services firm CONCOR plans to deploy the LNG-powered fleet of trucks at its strategic hubs to facilitate containers' first and last-mile movement, Blue Energy said in a statement. Green transportation is a part of the CONCOR's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization of its operations, as per the statement. This partnership reflects the growing importance of sustainable logistics in India and represents CONCOR's commitment to cut hazardous emissions by aligning itself with the government's larger climate change goals, it said. "This is a significant step towards providing momentum to India's green trucking revolution with our LNG-powered heavy-duty long-haul trucks. These trucks will help CONCOR establish a more sustainable and ...

15 companies including Amazon.com Inc., Nestle SA and India's Aditya Birla Group joined forces to advance the electrification of the nation's truck fleet

The company claims to be one of the largest aggregators of commercial EVs in India