Daimler starts production of BharatBenz LDT trucks
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, the hundred  per cent Indian subsidiary of Daimler AG, announced the start of production of its 9-tonne Rigid, 12-tonne Rigid and 12-tonne Construction BharatBenz LDT (Light-Duty Truck) range at its manufacturing plant in Oragadam. Further to the market launch of three heavy duty trucks recently ? 2523R and 3123R for the haulage segment and 2523C for the construction segment ? BharatBenz will soon be ready with its offering in the light duty segment that are based on the Fuso Canter Platform. Marc Llistosella, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said, ?We are well on track with our growth strategies and will have a good product mix for the customers. With fuel prices soaring, customers will want trucks that are more fuel efficient, reliable and robust. BharatBenz LDT range will offer quicker turnaround time and the lowest total cost of ownership. In the coming months, we will strategically release our products in the market that will include LDT and HDT range.?