Electric mobility and autonomous driving are the big trends in the automotive industry. This means that parts and components as well as manufacturing processes are changing and there will be new and different tasks for parts cleaning, writes Doris Schulz. The change in mobility is not only leading to new and changed requirements in the automotive and supplier industry, but[Read More…]
Valvoline™ announced the extension of its exclusive partnership for service fill and after-sales with Eicher Trucks and Buses. This renewed commitment, for the next phase of growth, stands as a testament to the unwavering belief of their customers have in the strong alliance between Eicher and Valvoline. This is an opportune time for Valvoline Cummins Pvt. Ltd as the JV[Read More…]
Be it ICE or EVs, cooling solutions are vital for vehicle operations. Ashish Bhatia looks at the advancements made for both OE and aftermarket segments. The engine cooling system market alone is projected to grow from USD 34.1 bn in 2023 to USD 49.7 bn by 2032. It translates to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.8 per cent.[Read More…]
The following is the second of a three-part series produced by Carlos Lujan Tutusaus, Senior Manager of Homologation, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving and Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA and Oriol Flix Viñas, Homologation Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, Automated Driving & Vehicle Dynamics in Applus IDIADA. This article describes the main future trends about the new assessment and testing methodologies for the[Read More…]
To manufacture the whole, the proximity to suppliers is vital. Prateek Pardeshi checks on how Chakan is fighting back to help retain Maharashtra’s supremacy as a leading manufacturing hub. Once knighted as the Detroit of India, Chakan, 30 kms from tier 2 city Pune has had to put up a fierce fight for Maharashtra to retain its supremacy as a[Read More…]
JK Tyres and Industries launches premium, replacement tyre solutions. Ashish Bhatia looks at the broader strategy at play. JK Tyres and Industries Pvt. Ltd. (JK Tyre) recently launched a premium tyre solution. ‘Levitas Ultra’, the premium range of tyres were launched in Mumbai. Averred Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre and Industries Ltd, “The Levitas Ultra range is aimed at[Read More…]
In an upfront conversation, Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre and Industries Ltd. speaks on tyre solutions tailored to OEM prerequisites and customer benefits with Ashish Bhatia. Q. How are you participating in the global right-to-repair movement for the aftermarket? A. At JK Tyre, we acknowledge the significance of the global right-to-repair movement and are aware of the need for[Read More…]
In an upfront interaction, Sudipto Sanyal, Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing at Niterra India PVT. LTD. spoke to Ashish Bhatia about the new brand identity furthering the commitment to offer innovative and customer-centric solutions. Q. What is the objective of the re-branding? A. The objective is to announce and communicate to our valued customers and partners that in line[Read More…]
A new identity – Niterra India PVT. LTD. has brought in a new spark at the erstwhile NGK Spark Plugs (India). Ashish Bhatia looks at what has changed and what remains unchanged. The erstwhile NGK Spark Plugs (India) Pvt. Ltd. stood out with its contribution prior to the OEMs transitioning from BSIV to BSVI emission norms. It’s spark plug played[Read More…]
With the recent changes coming to fore, ZF Steering Gear (India) is looking up. Prateek Pardeshi looks at the key drivers. Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH (RBAS) and the Munot Family are the major shareholders of ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd. (erstwhile ZF Lenkystene GmbH). After RBAS purchased a 100 per cent stake in ZF Lenksysteme GmbH, to turn a[Read More…]
