{"id":5041,"date":"2025-02-19T15:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forcemotors.com\/?page_id=5041"},"modified":"2025-06-20T14:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:00:49","slug":"legacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.forcemotors.com\/about-force\/legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Founded by Shri N.K. Firodia in 1958, Force Motors is the flagship company of the Dr. Abhay Firodia Group of Companies. Inspired by the vision and passion of its founder, the group is one of India\u2019s pioneering industrial houses, with a strong focus on the automotive sector.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Beyond its commitment to delivering affordable, reliable and efficient mobility solutions for the masses, the Group also places deep emphasis on contributing to society through the Shri Firodia Trust. The trust actively supports various CSR initiatives that aim to give back to the community, ranging from medical relief, establishing educational institutions and spiritual advancement to the promotion of Indian culture, history and philosophy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One of its most recent and significant endeavours is the Abhay Prabhavana Museum, envisioned and led by Dr. Abhay Firodia. The museum is dedicated to presenting the timeless values of Jainism through a scientific, logical and contemporary lens, making it accessible and engaging for all. The word Prabhavana signifies a selfless gift to society, offered for the collective good. Developed over a decade in collaboration with Jain scholars, thought leaders, artists and facilitators, this center stands as a testament to the group\u2019s commitment to cultural and ethical enrichment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n \"1948\"\n
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1948<\/h2>\n

Shri N.K. Firodia showing auto rikshaw to Honourable Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1958\"\n
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1958<\/h2>\n

Production of Tempo 3-wheeler: ‘Hanseat’ started at Goregaon, Mumbai.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1964\"\n
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1964<\/h2>\n

Manufacturing of TEMPO VIKING 4-wheeler commercial vehicle commences.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1969\"\n
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1969<\/h2>\n

The production of MATADOR diesel Light Commercial Vehicle begins.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1982\"\n
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1982<\/h2>\n

The company in collaboration with\u00a0 then Daimler Benz, produces the Mercedes-Benz OM 616 engine.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1988\"\n
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1988<\/h2>\n

Force Motors introduced its rough road vehicle -The Tempo Trax.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1996\"\n
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1996<\/h2>\n

Force Motors introduced a new range of 3-wheelers called MINIDOR in pick-up and auto rickshaw models.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1997\"\n
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1997<\/h2>\n

The company enters the field of agricultural tractors with BALWAN.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"1999\"\n
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1999<\/h2>\n

The EXCEL range of Light Commercial Vehicles was introduced. These vehicles with their superb ergonomics and superior aggregates represented the latest generation of LCVs in India.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2003\"\n
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2003<\/h2>\n

The company enters into an alliance with MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2006\"\n
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2006<\/h2>\n

New state-of-the-art Heavy Commercial Vehicle manufacturing facility was inaugurated at Pithampur.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2011\"\n
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2011<\/h2>\n

Force Motors launched its first offering in the Personal Vehicles segment, the FORCE ONE.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2013\"\n
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2013<\/h2>\n

Force Motors introduced the iconic Gurkha, the extreme off-roader.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2014\"\n
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2014<\/h2>\n

Force Motors inaugurated its Chennai plant, to produce and test engines for BMW Cars and SUVs made in India.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2016\"\n
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2016<\/h2>\n

Force Motors inaugurated its new plant at Chakan in Pune. This state-of-the-art plant produces engines and axles for all Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs made in India.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2017\"\n
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2017<\/h2>\n

Force Motors launched KARGO KING PICKUP, the latest offering on the proven Trax platform<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2018\"\n
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2018<\/h2>\n

Force Motors signs an agreement with Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG to set up a joint venture to make in India and supply worldwide their renowned Series 1600 MTU engines (545 to 950hp) for power generation and under floor rail applications.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2019\"\n
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2019<\/h2>\n

Force Motor\u2019s Monobus was introduced.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2020\"\n
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2020<\/h2>\n

New GURKHA Launched.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2021\"\n
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2021<\/h2>\n

Introducing ORCHARD 4×4.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2022\"\n
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2022<\/h2>\n

Force Motors introduced URBANIA \u2013 a premium shared mobility solution.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \"2024\"\n
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2024<\/h2>\n

Force Motors launched the all-new 3-door and 5-door Gurkha.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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