Ashok Leyland
History of Ashok Leyland It was founded in 1948 as Ashok motors which became Ashok Leyland in the year 1955. In 1896 Sumner and Spurrier founded steam motor company in the town of Leyland in North West England. Their first product is steam powered lawn mower. In 1948 they start assembling Austin Martin Cars in India. In 1951 they launched Comet 350 model Bus, this buses are mostly owned by the Government. In early years their comet model trucks are used to ride across 17 countries and end the ride in Sweden, stock home. they also introduce first Double Dekker bus in India. In 1961 they introduce first A/C buses. They introduce new Technology in automotive industries like power steering and Air braking system for commercial vehicle's. This company was supported by Nehru, so this company also get contract for producing 6-4 Hippos model, 1000 trucks for Indian Defense. They also hav...