Tata Motors Rolls Out Factory-Fitted AC Cabins Across Entire Truck Lineup
Mumbai, June 6, 2025— In a significant move aimed at enhancing driver comfort and boosting productivity, Tata Motors has launched factory-fitted air-conditioned cabins and cowls across its entire range of trucks, including the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima series. This marks the first time air conditioning is being made available in cowl models as well.
India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer is also introducing several performance upgrades, including increased engine power and advanced fuel-efficiency features, as part of its strategy to deliver better real-world performance and long-term value to fleet owners.
Speaking on the launch, Rajesh Kaul, Vice President and Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said, *'The introduction of air-conditioned cabins and cowls represents a milestone in our commitment to improving the working environment for drivers. These enhancements go beyond regulatory compliance, delivering tangible benefits such as increased driver comfort, improved fuel economy, and reduced total cost of ownership.'*
The new AC systems feature dual-mode operation—Eco and Heavy—for tailored cooling based on driving conditions, ensuring energy-efficient performance. Tata's heavy-duty trucks, including tippers and prime movers, now also offer higher power output, with engines delivering up to 320 hp. Additional upgrades include duty-cycle-based fuel efficiency tools like engine idle auto-shutdown and real-time alerts via a voice messaging system.
The comprehensive upgrades come as part of Tata Motors' broader effort to improve truck usability and reliability across various applications, from long-haul freight to heavy-duty construction.
Supporting its extensive vehicle portfolio, Tata Motors continues to strengthen its aftermarket services through the *Sampoorna Seva 2.0* initiative, which offers roadside assistance, guaranteed service turnaround times, annual maintenance contracts, and access to over 3,000 service touchpoints across India. The company also leverages its *Fleet Edge* connected vehicle platform to help fleet operators optimize performance, improve uptime, and reduce operational costs.
With these new upgrades, Tata Motors is setting a new benchmark for comfort and performance in the commercial vehicle segment.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
JLR to face $2.1bn tariff hit: Chandra
Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran Mumbai: Tata Motors-owned British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover faces potential tariff impacts of 1.6 billion pounds (about $2.1 billion) from new US trade measures, Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran said. He noted that ongoing mitigation plans aim to reduce this impact to 600 million pounds. "Tariff is a major issue, primarily for JLR," said Chandrasekaran at Tata Motors ' 80th AGM on Friday. "Without intervention, JLR's tariff rate would have gone from 2.5% to 27.5%. With the US-UK trade deal, the 27.5% tariff will drop to 10%. The overall impact even of the 10% will be 1.6 billion pounds. But JLR has taken a lot of steps through which it will be able to reduce the impact to 600 million pounds." This AGM marked Chandrasekaran's first appearance at a shareholder meeting after the Air India flight 171 crash on June 12, having missed shareholder meetings at Tata Consumer Products and TCS. The meeting held additional significance as it was the final AGM for Tata Motors before its division into two listed companies by year-end, focusing on passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, respectively. Chandrasekaran also assured shareholders that China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets pose no immediate supply concerns, while the company explores alternative sourcing options. Rare earth elements play a crucial role in the production of permanent magnets, which are essential components in electric motors. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
No supply issues for EV magnets, monitoring geopolitical risks closely: N. Chandrasekaran
Tata Motors chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Friday told shareholders at the company's 80th annual general meeting that the company is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, even as it closely monitors supply chain and geopolitical risks that could affect growth. EVs accounted for 15 per cent of the company's passenger vehicle sales in the last financial year. Tata Motors now aims to reach 30 per cent electric vehicle penetration well before 2030. 'We already have a portfolio—with Nexon EV , Punch EV, Tiago and Tigor—and we have several more models in the pipeline,' Chandrasekaran said. Tata Motors continues to lead the Indian EV market with over 50 per cent share, although this has declined from 79 per cent two years ago as Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India and MG Motor India expand their offerings. 'Yes, competition has increased, but we remain fully committed and have a runway,' he said. Supply chain, tariff impact under watch Chandrasekaran said the company is monitoring supply chain and geopolitical risks, including the sourcing of rare earth magnets used in EVs. 'We are not facing any issues. We are able to source the magnets we need and have the right level of inventory,' he said. 'We're also working with the government on alternative resources. This is something we are watching very carefully.' He addressed concerns around increased US tariffs on UK-made vehicles, which would affect Jaguar Land Rover . 'If the tariffs had gone to 27.5 per cent, the impact would have been £1.6 billion. With the UK-US trade deal , that's coming down to 10 per cent, and JLR's mitigation steps will reduce the impact to around £600 million,' he said. Tata Motors will participate in the government's EV bus programmes through its mobility business and is testing 12 hydrogen buses and trucks. 'The cost of production and operations for hydrogen is still high. This won't scale in the near term,' he said. The company's plan to demerge its passenger and commercial vehicle businesses remains on schedule. Both units are expected to list separately in the December quarter. 'All three businesses have balance sheets and cash flows. There is no need for large-scale debt unless a strategic opportunity arises,' Chandrasekaran added.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Tata Motors working with govt, looking alternate sources for magnets: Chairman N Chandrasekaran
Tata Motors is working with the government and is also taking steps to procure magnets from alternate sources in the wake of China restricting exports of rare earth elements , company Chairman N Chandrasekaran told its shareholders on Friday. Responding to queries from shareholders on the impact of China's move to restrict exports of rare earth elements and shortage of magnets, he said, "As of now, this is not a concern, but this is something that we are watching very carefully." "As of now, we are okay. We are not facing are able to source the magnets that we need, and also we have plans for having the right level of inventory. We are working with the government. Also, we are working on sourcing from alternate sources," Chandrasekaran noted. China's restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and related magnets are affecting the domestic auto and white goods sectors. The automobile industry had sought government support in expediting approvals from the Chinese government for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars. To another query on the impact of the ongoing Iran-Israel war on the company's business, he said, "It is very difficult to answer what will be a war kind of situation look like." However, he said Tata Motors group's three firms - commercial vehicle, passenger vehicles and JLR - have a very strong platform. "They will be able to tide over any of these geopolitical issues in the short term but are completely ready and poised for excellent growth and leverage the opportunity that this industry has to offer," Chandrsekaran asserted. Earlier in opening address, he said that going forward, volatility will continue to mark economic cycles - from widespread geopolitical conflicts, military escalations, the redrawing of supply chains and tariff regimes, to AI and energy transition. Nowhere are all these disruptions visible more than in the automotive sector . "Given the enormous amount of work we have done over the past few years - from simplifying the businesses to making big strategic bets to strengthening our financial position - our businesses are structured to not just handle this environment, but to thrive," he asserted. Responding to a query on passenger vehicle business expansion in international markets, he said, "This is something that we are always in discussions but we are waiting for the right geopolitical environment to be able to launch but we are getting prepared." To another query on the completion of demerger of Tata Motors' commercial and passenger vehicle verticals into separate entities, Chandrasekaran said, "We think the demerger will happen in the last quarter of this year. "First, the PV company will list and then the CV company will list a couple of months later. It will happen, in our estimate, sometime around October-November-December quarter."
