Mercedes-Benz to enter bus segment in India

Mercedes-Benz, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, is planning to enter the bus segment in India. The carmaker intends to introduce its Mercedes-Benz intercity luxury coach in the country. According to Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO, Wilfried Aulbur, Our presence in the commercial vehicles segment now widens with the introduction of Mercedes-Benz buses. The coaches stand for the latest and best technology, design, comfort, reliability and performance. The carmaker has collaborated with Jalandhar-based Sutlej Motors for producing the bus bodies, which will be assembled at its Pimpri plant initially and later at Chakan. (September 2, 2008)