Company overview
Force Motors Ltd is an Indian automotive manufacturer based in Pune. The company began as Bajaj Tempo Motors in 1958, a joint venture between Bajaj Auto and Tempo of Germany. It produced light commercial vehicles such as the Traveller and Matador, initially under license from Daimler-Benz. In 2005, the company was renamed Force Motors. It has since produced a range of vehicles including vans, multi-utility vehicles, and SUVs like the Gurkha. Force Motors has also developed engines and axles for various automotive manufacturers globally, including Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The company has established joint ventures with MAN SE to manufacture trucks and engines in India.
