Articles by: Bhargav S

Hyundai to unveil all- new Tucson at Delhi Auto Expo 2016

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the country‘s largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today announced its Auto Expo 2016 theme, ‘Experience Hyundai´. Under the ‘Experience Hyundai‘ theme, The Hyundai pavilion will showcase many exciting and innovative products from Hyundai‘s international and domestic line up on 12 zones with 17 products. The pavilion will showcase Hyundai‘s vision in the[Read More…]

by January 25, 2016 Newscast, OEM
TVS Motor rolls out new Apache 200 & Victor

TVS Motor rolls out new Apache 200 & Victor

TVS Motor Company, one of India’s largest two wheeler manufacturers, launched two of its much awaited motorcycles, TVS Apache RTR 200 and TVS Victor in Chennai.  These versatile and visually exciting motorcycles will be positioned in the premium and executive segments respectively. Poised to be game changers in their respective segments, both products set the benchmark even higher with emphatic[Read More…]

by January 20, 2016 Newscast, OEM

Dürr sets up state-of-the-art paint shop at Ford’s Sanand plant

The Dürr Group, manufacturer of machinery and plant engineering has established a modern painting shop at the new Ford India manufacturing facility at Sanand in Gujarat. The new paint shop becomes the benchmark for the Indian market in terms of energy consumption, paint finish quality and cost per unit. Outlining the automated paint process, Dr Hans Schumacher, Head of the[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Allied Business
The first Ahmedabad Machine Tool Expo attracted more visitors

The first Ahmedabad Machine Tool Expo attracted more visitors

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA),recently organised the first Ahmedabad Machine Tool Expo at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar from September 24 to 27 concluded on a positive note. The machine tool expo witnessed a footfall of about 9000 visitors which should be tagged as an overwhelming response from industry’s end . The expo displayed state-of-the-art technologies primarily focusing on manufacturing solutions[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Allied Business

Wabco expands software engineering facility

Text:  Anusha B Wabco, a global supplier of technologies and safety systems aims to ameliorate the safety and efficiency of the commercial vehicles by opening a new facility in Chennai that addresses the varied software needs. This facility also delves to capture and hook the upcoming needs in software by expanding its software engineering and shared services capabilities. Wabco claims[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Business Filings
Kwality Photonics forages JV partner to augment LED business

Kwality Photonics forages JV partner to augment LED business

Text: Anusha B Kwality Photonics, India’s largest producer of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) foresees a huge potential in LEDs. But the cognizance on the same is still not rooted in the minds of many but soon it is expected to hit the market with big bash. China is a performing player in the LED market where India could equal them[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Business Filings, Cover Story
Lumax to focus more on LEDs

Lumax to focus more on LEDs

Text: Bhargav TS Automotive industry in India is becoming more demanding in terms of lighting solutions. Looking in to the young population and increasing buying capacity of the end users, vehicle manufactures are demanding more in terms of functional and aesthetic contents of the lamps. In India trend is towards the migration from conventional bulb type to LEDs and projectors.[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Business Filings, Cover Story
Automotive lighting takes new shape with latest technologies

Automotive lighting takes new shape with latest technologies

Text : Bhargav TS The global automotive lighting market is growing substantially in terms of volumes and technology upgradation. The segment is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.95% in between 2015 to 2020. Increasing vehicle sales and production and technological advancements triggered by growing safety concerns and stringent lighting regulations are the key drivers of the automotive lighting[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Business Filings, Cover Story
Our Indian R&D centre plays a vital role in the global structure and support our US, Europe, South America and Japan: Holmstrom

Our Indian R&D centre plays a vital role in the global structure and support our US, Europe, South America and Japan: Holmstrom

Torbjorn Holmstrom, Chief Technology Officer, Volvo Group and Executive Vice President, Volvo Group Trucks Technology spoke to Bhushan Mhapralkar on the future technologies and their plans to bring global technologies to the Indian market. Edited excerpts: Q: From a technological view point, where does India figure in Volvo’s scheme of things? Holmstrom: We came to India in 1996. I was[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Upfront
TVS Logistics acquires Transtar to strengthen its footprint in APAC

TVS Logistics acquires Transtar to strengthen its footprint in APAC

Text: Bhargav TS TVS Logistics, third party logistics (3PL) service provider, has acquired Australia-based Transtar International Freight, through its JV arm TVS Asianics Supply Chain Solutions. The Madurai headquartered TVS Logistics will invest Rs 200 crore towards acquiring majority stake and to grow the business. With this deal TVS Logistics enter into Australia and covered most of the region in[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Business Filings, Newscast