Articles by: Bhargav S

SIAM gears up for its 57th Annual Convention

SIAM gears up for its 57th Annual Convention

Society of Indian Automobile manufactures (SIAM) is all set to organise the 57th Annual Convention, which will be held on 7th September, 2017 at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi. The theme of this year’s convention is ‘Building the Nation, Responsibly’. The sessions of the programme are ‘Designed & Engineered in India’; ‘Regulatory Policies: Analysis of Impact’; ‘Transforming Mobility’ & ‘Think[Read More…]

by September 1, 2017 Newscast, OEM

Mercedes-Benz inaugurates AMG Performance center in Chennai

Strengthening its AMG strategy in India further, the country’s largest luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India launched Chennai’s first and India’s seventh AMG Performance Center at Trans Car India. The inauguration of the AMG Performance Center (APC) in Chennai is a part of Mercedes-Benz’s current AMG network expansion plan to newer markets. The inauguration of 2 AMG Performance Centers in 2 days in Kochi and[Read More…]

by August 30, 2017 Newscast, OEM
BorgWarner shows solutions for Tomorrow’s Propulsion Systems

BorgWarner shows solutions for Tomorrow’s Propulsion Systems

BorgWarner makes its debut at the 67th International Motor Show (IAA) Cars in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 14 to 24, 2017. Focusing on current trends such as connected cars, autonomous driving and e-mobility as well as urban mobility concepts, BorgWarner will present its leading-edge solutions for the cars oftomorrow, covering the complete range of propulsion systems from combustion to hybrid (HEVs) and[Read More…]

by August 23, 2017 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Air90 Automotive launches exclusive store for off-roaders

Air90 Automotive launches exclusive store for off-roaders

Air90 Automotive, a premium reseller and fabricator of OEM replacement parts, outdoor gear and performance accessories for cars, motorcycles and 4x4s in India, announced the grand opening of its Automotive Parts and Accessories Store featuring over 500 new 4X4 accessories  from leading parts and accessories manufacturers for 4X4 enthusiasts and off-roaders. With this launch, Air90 Automotive intends to capture an untapped[Read More…]

by August 23, 2017 Market Place, Newscast
IITM signs MoU with Ashok Leyland

IITM signs MoU with Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for Ashok Leyland to sponsor the Centre of Battery Engineering (CoBE) at IIT Madras. The CoBE will seek to supplement the on-going research by facilitating collaboration between industry and researchers, which is currently lacking, to study various battery characteristics that are not completely understood even[Read More…]

by August 23, 2017 Newscast, OEM
Ashok Leyland bags Rs 120 Cr order from Rivigo

Ashok Leyland bags Rs 120 Cr order from Rivigo

Ashok Leyland today received an order for over Rs 120 crore from Rivigo, which is India’s most innovative and fastest growing logistics company. This order of 500 fully-built vehicles is driven by the success of the innovative iEGR (Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation) technology which has been developed indigenously by Ashok Leyland. Developed to achieve the BS-IV emission norms, iEGR technology was[Read More…]

by August 11, 2017 Newscast, OEM
BorgWarner’s R2S turbocharger drives JLR’s new 2.0-litre I4 diesel engine

BorgWarner’s R2S turbocharger drives JLR’s new 2.0-litre I4 diesel engine

BorgWarner’s award-winning regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging technology boosts the new 2.0-liter I4 diesel engine with 177 kW (240 HP) from Jaguar Land Rover. Initially available for the Range Rover Sport and new Land Rover Discovery SUVs utilizing the new engine, BorgWarner’s advanced turbocharging technology features a water-cooled compressor housing, offers improved low-end torque and enhances engine performance and efficiency while[Read More…]

by August 10, 2017 Business Filings, Newscast
Delhi Machine Tool Expo begins at Pragati Maidan

Delhi Machine Tool Expo begins at Pragati Maidan

The second edition of Delhi Machine Tool Expo, 2017 – Northern India’s largest B2B machine tool exhibition got underway today. The exhibition was inaugurated by Rattan Kapur, President of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Parakramsinh G. Jadeja, President – IMTMA, P. Ramadas, Vice President – IMTMA and V. Anbu, Director General and CEO of IMTMA.   Organised by[Read More…]

by August 10, 2017 Uncategorized
Connected Plants will improve efficiency, profitability: Honeywell

Connected Plants will improve efficiency, profitability: Honeywell

US-based technology firm Honeywell International is involved in engineering, development and manufacturing of turbochargers and related forced induction systems. In an email interaction with Auto Components India, Steven C. Gimre, Managing Director, Honeywell UOP India, and Dilip Malhotra, General Manager, Honeywell Transportation Systems India shared their views on connected plants and how turbochargers help in provide cleaner transportation.   Q:[Read More…]

by August 10, 2017 Upfront
Kedarnath kick started his ‘World Tour’ on Royal Enfield Himalayan

Kedarnath kick started his ‘World Tour’ on Royal Enfield Himalayan

An avid rider, trekker, filmmaker and author of “Dream To Ride Around The World”, Kedarnath GM embarks upon another world tour today to fulfil his passion for motorcycling on a Royal Enfield Himalayan. His four year long journey was flagged off by Shaji Koshy, Head Business Market – India+, Royal Enfield from the company’s brand store at Adyar, Chennai. Prior to this,[Read More…]

by August 8, 2017 Newscast, OEM