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Trends At SIAT 2024

Trends At SIAT 2024

ARAI organised the 18th SIAT 2024. Deven Lad and Prajakta Chavan highlight the progressive mobility developments.   The apex Research and Development (R&D) organisation, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) organised the 18th edition of its flagship biennial symposium at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi. Moving out of the Oxford Golf course venue, over 1500[Read More…]

by February 19, 2024 Cover Story
The Export Dynamics – Part 1

The Export Dynamics – Part 1

Headwinds have challenged the export prospects. Ashish Bhatia looks at the limitations and opportunities for the CV suppliers in this multipart series. The export aspirations have been significantly hindered by unprecedented and peculiar circumstances. From geopolitical trade uncertainties, to supply chain bottlenecks, to recessionary trends and demand slump threatening consumption. If the Russia-Ukraine crisis wasn’t hard enough on trade, the[Read More…]

by February 7, 2024 Cover Story
Integrating Road Safety Education

Integrating Road Safety Education

Road Safety is an integral part of the school curriculum, but not enough. Experts demand practical knowledge, to bring down the number of road accidents, writes Prajakta Chavan Rane Concerned by the alarming increase in the number of traffic accidents and fatalities across India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MORTH) made ‘Road Safety’ an integral part of school[Read More…]

by January 30, 2024 Cover Story
Metaverse For Reskilling And Upskilling

Metaverse For Reskilling And Upskilling

The industry is focused on reskilling and upskilling. Ashish Bhatia highlights the efforts of Skillveri, an enabler.   The careers and employment opportunities in the automotive sector are evolving. The transition to sustainable choices and green mobility solutions coupled with growing electronic content per vehicle means that the technology is forcing a change. The industry needs to adapt quickly! There[Read More…]

by January 14, 2024 Cover Story
Breaking Down Entrant Barriers

Breaking Down Entrant Barriers

The entrant barriers for the automotive business can be perceived as lower. Ashish Bhatia wears the startup lens to study the dynamics involved.   With the transition to sustainable mobility and the increasing electronic content per vehicle, the traditional composition of the automotive industry has a new DNA. Here tech companies or startups with a faster go-to-market strategy and risk-taking[Read More…]

by November 20, 2023 Cover Story
Nippon’s Mantra For Global Growth

Nippon’s Mantra For Global Growth

Upfront With Nippon Paint India Nippon Paints India is aspiring big! Ashish Bhatia focuses on the link between the automotive division’s global strides and India’s successes. The high footfall at the Nippon Paint India Automotive Division booth at the 20th Automechanika Dubai edition paints a clear picture of the company inching closer to realising global aspirations. Here, penetration in the[Read More…]

by November 20, 2023 Cover Story
Futuristic Engines: A New ICE Age

Futuristic Engines: A New ICE Age

    The recent developments in ICE have given it a new lease of life. Ashish Bhatia looks at permutations and combinations pointing at a longer-than-envisaged green run. With all the emphasis on transitioning to net-zero emissions through EVs and Hydrogen fuel cells, Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) continue to evolve in the background and hold their own. It is far[Read More…]

by November 9, 2023 Cover Story
Commercial Automotive Seating Systems

Commercial Automotive Seating Systems

Pinnacle Industries has played a big hand in helping to evolve commuters’ seating, pretty much across modes of transportation. Ashish Bhatia goes through the product lifecycle to understand what makes these commercial automotive seating systems click across the board   On your next trip, ditch the plan of boarding a flight. You must consider the Vande Bharat Express, to experience[Read More…]

by October 8, 2023 Cover Story
New Cooling Solutions

New Cooling Solutions

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…]

by June 1, 2023 Cover Story
Demanding The Right To Repair

Demanding The Right To Repair

With India joining the global ‘Right To Repair’ movement, Ashish Bhatia is optimistic about the equilibrium being restored in automotive. A global movement, ‘Right-To-Repair’ is customer-centric and aims to be an equaliser. The movement advocates for the right of individuals and small businesses to repair and modify their own electronic devices, appliances, and other products. If adhered to, in the[Read More…]

by May 23, 2023 Cover Story