Founded in 1927, Volvo is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles. Volvo came to India in 2001. In 2001, Volvo Bus Corporation (VBC) defined the Indian Luxury bus segment, by introducing a ultimate luxury bus to serve the Intercity travel issues. Few years after, Volvo launched its Heavy trucks to compete in the Indian Heavy Commercial Vehicle market. Till now the Company has reached new heights and is currently producing both truck and bus in India itself, in its Bangalore based plant. The product line-up includes vehicles of 16 to 59 Tonnes GVW range.