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Eicher Trucks is developing a professional approach
Indian truck and bus maker, Eicher Trucks, has launched in SA to take on the establishment, writes Lerato Matebese
Eicher Trucks is a light to medium heavy commercial vehicle company, which has been operating in India for more than three decades providing both trucks and buses to 30 countries including markets in East Asia, the Middle East and, most recently, SA. Launched at the TruckX commercial vehicle show in Gauteng recently, Eicher Trucks operates under the auspices of VECV (VE Commercial Vehicles), which is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and India’s Eicher Motors. Eicher has launched its Pro series range of trucks in SA, which includes the Pro 600 heavy duty freight carrier and construction tipper range, covering the 4.9-15 tonnes and 16-49 tonnes spectrum. Offering Japanese-designed cabins and Volvo drivetrains, the range will be sold through 14 strategic locations in the country through partnerships with a number of well-established dealership groups. These include AAD, BB Motor Group, Billison Trucks, CMH, Fleet Dynamics, Imperial and Premier Truck and Bus. "It indeed is a prou...
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