Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja Group, the 2nd largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, 4th largest manufacturer of buses and 12th of trucks in the world, began its journey in 1948 not with heavy vehicles but with Austin cars. During these seven decades, the company has become a leader among the heavy vehicle manufacturers in the world. It[Read More…]
Valeo, the global automotive technology supplier, has launched an Industry-Academia Connect programme to attract the best talents. As part of this, Valeo has signed Memorandum of Understanding with multiple premier educational institutes – Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Loyola ICAM College of Engineering & Technology (LICET), and Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay. This focused programme is expected[Read More…]
Story by: Ramya Srinivasan The California-based Western Digital Corporation (WDC), an innovator in the storage industry, has designed and developed specially-tested products which are certified to automotive industry standards with NAND flash technology. WDC develops and manufactures storage solutions that enable industries to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Western Digital has 4 sub-brands: G-Technology, HGST, SanDisk, and WD[Read More…]
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is excited to announce its Automotive Color of the Year 2017 – Gallant Gray. This luxurious color is enhanced by blue and silver flakes that produce a unique sparkle effect and dark undertones that enrich the finish, adding sophistication. A year-long Color of the Year celebrations commenced with[Read More…]
Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the Auto Component Industry in India, today hosted its 56thAnnual Session & National Conference. ACMA’s Annual Session was addressed by key ministers and eminent leaders from the automotive industry which included Anant Geete, Hon’ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Government of India, Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union[Read More…]
TVS Automobile Solutions Limited (TVS ASL), has made substantial investments in 3 start-ups (e-commerce, BIG DATA / Analytics & CRM and Internet of Things) to form a start-up ecosystem. In order to take a leadership in automobile aftermarket the company has entered into the digital space where the company will provide digital business solutions to vehicle and component manufacturers to enable them achieve[Read More…]
JD Power studies the vehicle performance with regards to quality and claimed that the new vehicle quality in India has improved significantly over the past 5 years, specifically in areas pertaining to defects and malfunctions. The study unveils the problems owners experience with their new vehicle during the first 2 to 6 months of ownership. It examines more than 200[Read More…]
Text & Photo: Bhargav TS Tamil Nadu has attracted an investment of Rs 242,160 crore in the first Global Investors Meet (GIM) that concluded recently in Chennai. The 2 day event was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J Jayalalithaa on September 9 and opened 3 major industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 2,568 crore – the new[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised its 55th annual convention in New Delhi on September 2, 2015. The event focused on the theme “Automotive Mission Plan: Make in India” that emphasised on issues influencing the Indian auto industry such as competitiveness, growth and future developments. The convention also witnessed the curtain raiser for the Automotive[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS ‘Quality India’ is the slogan for the growth of the Indian automobile industry, said Osamu Suzuki, Chairman, Suzuki Motor Corporation in his keynote address at the 55th Auto Component Manufacturer Association’s (ACMA) annual convention. Reminding the Indian automotive components industry for the increased number of recalls in recent times Suzuki said, “Quality is imperative. In[Read More…]
