Commercial Vehicle

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Record Festive Retail Fuels CV Momentum

October 2025 had retail sales surge 17.7 per cent YearOn-Year (YoY) to reach 1.08 lakh units, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This performance capped an exceptional 42-day festive period where CV sales grew 15 per...

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New Forces Reshape India’s CV Landscape

India’s commercial vehicle industry is witnessing a defining phase of consolidation and re calibration, as marquee acquisitions reshape the competitive landscape. The Tata Motors–Iveco Group conditional offer has emerged as a landmark transaction,...

Raising The Bar For India’s Cargo Haulage

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), through its BharatBenz brand, demonstrated the Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) at its Oragadam plant. The evolution of the globally proven Mercedes-Benz G131 nine-speed manual transmission is not just an...

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY

Fired and Misfired

Our prayers go out to the departed souls, and we extend heartfelt condolences to the families of the innocent tourists and martyrs. The scars left behind cannot be fathomed! The Pahalgam tragedy has also deeply shaken the ecosystem of livelihoods tied...

Tariff Pressures And Urban Mobility Challenges

This edition delves into the dynamic shifts within the Commercial Vehicle (CV) industry in India and globally. The recent imposition of widespread tariffs on imports by the United States and the back-and-forth on exemptions has introduced significant...

A Resounding Success

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Next Gen Publishing and the 16th Apollo CV Awards alongside my 10th awards edition, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the CV industry’s unwavering support and enthusiastic participation. With a...

OEMS FIND THE SWEET SPOT

EICHER : THE EXPERT REVOLUTIONISING LAST MILE LOGISTICS

Reflect And Reset For A Promising New Year

As the year draws to a close, it’s a time to pause, reflect, and channel the momentum into the upcoming year. The industry, despite market forces has shown resilience by executing plans to the best of its ability. While the current fiscal may deliver...

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Holistic Growth And Profitability ASHISH BHATIA

It feels great to be relevant after 18 years as a niche and focused publication. The 18th Anniversary Issue of Commercial Vehicle Magazine revisits the importance of first-, mid-, and last-mile transportation in the era of hyperlocal and quick...

TRANSPORTERS’ WISHLISTS

TRUCKING: THE BUSINESS OF BALANCING COSTS AND PROFITS

Trucking is a serious business, where the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over a vehicle’s life cycle must justify the investment for fleet operators and retail customers to turn profitable. When this financial jigsaw puzzle is solved, customer loyalty...