The auto industry has sought Government intervention to boost the prospects of 100 per cent localisation, writes Manav Kapur, Executive Director at Steelbird International. Localisation refers to the practice wherein different components of the vehicles are manufactured within the country where the vehicle is meant to be sold. A 100 per cent localisation within the automotive sector would be an[Read More…]
TVS Srichakra launched a range of 11 replacement tyre sizes to align with the post-pandemic demands of personal mobility and commercial fleets. Team ACI shares a first look of the new addition to the OEM portfolio. TVS Srichakra Ltd. is building on the positive feedback for launches of the recent past. In a bid to further[Read More…]
The new MAHLE test centre for hydrogen applications has been pressed into operation in Stuttgart. MAHLE has pressed into operations a new test centre for hydrogen applications. Built on a 1,400 sq. m. site in Stuttgart, in Germany, the company has invested around euros two million and is already planning a further expansion. The rigs at the new centre will[Read More…]
The Land Rover Defender beat competition to win the coveted World Car Design of the Year title at the annual World Car Awards. It’s the third time Land Rover has claimed the coveted prize of ‘World Card Design of the Year’ following previous wins for Range Rover Velar (2018) and Range Rover Evoque (2012). The latest award adds to a[Read More…]
Intech Additive Solutions wins multiple orders for its made in India metal additive manufacturing systems. Team ACI gives you a low-down on the new series. Bengaluru based Intech Additive Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Intech) has stood out amongst competitors including global majors. The Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) company is claimed to have become the first Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer to indigenously[Read More…]
The emphasis on promoting local manufacture of automobile and automotive components has led to the stakeholders actively scout for opportunities. Ashish Bhatia revisits the interventions and cites the inherent potential. The lion is on the prowl for some time now! Even as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc, the aspirations to align with the ‘Make in India’ vision plan for[Read More…]
In an Upfront interaction, Rohit Saboo, President and Chief Executive Officer at National Engineering Industries (NEI), talks about using the Covid-19 induced slowdown for a complete overhaul and finding ways to delight the customer. Q. How did the company pace itself through the pandemic marred FY2021 on a QoQ basis? Give us a sense of the impact on production and[Read More…]
Emerging stronger from the pandemic, National Engineering Industries (NEI) is striving hard to offer localised solutions for multiple segments. Ashish Bhatia breaks down this intent to identify the new efficiencies added at the manufacturer. National Engineering Indsutries Ltd. (NEI) is striving hard for excellence. In an effort to stay true to its claim of offering flexible solutions, the company[Read More…]
Uhlarik was till recently Head of Design for Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC) and takes over his new role from Pratap Bose who has chosen to pursue opportunities outside the company. Over the course of his 27-year career. Uhlarik has been involved in the design of successful nameplates with leading global OEMs. Since joining Tata Motors in 2016 as Head[Read More…]
In advance of today’s virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Continental AG, the Supervisory Board at its meeting extended the appointment of Christian Kötz (50) as Executive Board member by five years until April 2027. Kötz was initially appointed to the company’s Executive Board for a three-year term in March 2019. Since that time, in this function he has been responsible[Read More…]
