Leading tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres has introduced the Vredestein Pinza All Terrain (AT) tyres in India, specifically designed for premium SUVs from top brands such as Jeep, JLR, Mercedes, Toyota and Volvo. The Vredestein Pinza AT tyres provides an all-weather grip, excellent stability, and a quieter ride. The tyres are produced at Apollo Tyres’ facilities in Vadodara and Andhra Pradesh[Read More…]
As part of its continued plan to expand its global engineering and manufacturing footprint, the Canadian auto components major Magna International Inc. has announced the establishment of two new facilities in the Sanand in Gujarat. While the new plants reflect business awards for vehicle programs built off global-platforms, they also help position Magna for further growth in India as vehicle production expands.[Read More…]
International automotive supplier Continental has developed a concept for an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) for drum brakes. It is especially tailored to the lower-priced automotive segment that, up until now, has had to make do with mechanical parking brakes built into the existing drum brake on the rear axle. “By combining drum brakes and electric parking brakes, we can offer[Read More…]
International automotive supplier Continental has been producing Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) for 30 years now. Two other milestones will occur this year: the 100 millionth EBS unit will roll off the assembly line in Frankfurt, which will also be the 250 millionth unit manufactured worldwide. “Electronic brake systems have been enhancing safety since 1984. They stabilise cars by assuming braking[Read More…]
