Articles by: Bhargav S

Blaser Swisslube awards best productivity projects

Blaser Swisslube awards best productivity projects

Text: Bhargav TS Productivity, efficiency and quality of machining in a manufacturing process depend heavily on the selection of the right coolant. With the growing complexity of industrial machining technology, metalworking fluid manufacturers face new challenges. The Switzerland-based Blaser Swisslube, which develops, produces and sells high-quality metalworking fluids, works continuously with the users of its products and identifies the best[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Allied Business
Comstar unveiled world’s lightest starter motor

Comstar unveiled world’s lightest starter motor

Text: Anusha B The starter motor manufacturer is also planning to open its R&D centre in Chennai and will be setting up a plant in Mexico. Comstar Automotive Technologies, manufacturer and supplier of automotive starter motors, has developed the world’s lightest starter motor for passenger cars. The growing focus on environment with tighter emission norms and light-weight components has become[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Business Filings
Exclusive: Faurecia setting up new plant in Chennai

Exclusive: Faurecia setting up new plant in Chennai

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Faurecia Interior Systems (FIS), a global leader in automotive interiors, is building its third plant in Chennai to manufacture instrument panels (IP), door panels (DP) and centre consoles (CC) at an investment of Rs 90 crore. The new technology plant is expected to begin production in October 2016. FIS already has 2 facilities in Maraimalai[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Business Filings, Cover Story
Datsun India to increase redi-GO Sport production

Datsun India to increase redi-GO Sport production

Datsun India announced an increase in production for the redi-GO Sport to meet high demand for the limited edition variant. The company will produce an additional 800 units to meet customer demand and the deliveries will be scheduled next month. “The Datsun redi-GO Sport version has generated more demand than anticipated and we are happy to announce that the initially[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Newscast, OEM

Shanthi Gears half year profit up by 46%

The Board of Shanthi Gears Ltd. (SGL) a subsidiary of Tube Investments of India Ltd, (TII) announced the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th September, 2016. The turnover for the quarter was Rs 49.77 crore against Rs 46.55 crore in the same quarter last year, up by 7%. The Profit before tax for the quarter was Rs 9.19[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Newscast
Nissan strengthens after sales service in India; opens parts distribution centre in Pune

Nissan strengthens after sales service in India; opens parts distribution centre in Pune

Nissan inaugurated its third regional parts distribution centre as part of the company’s strategic expansion plan to strengthen its after sales service across the country. Nissan has already set industry benchmarks in parts availability with a fill rate – which measures how many customer orders can be met from existing inventory at the dealerships – of 96% in the fiscal[Read More…]

by October 27, 2016 Newscast, OEM

Mahindra First Choice Wheels launchesTrueTimeBids

eDiig (www.ediig.com), India’s leading online vehicle auction platform and a division of Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL), announced the launch of True Time Bids (www.truetimebids.com), a live online-offline auction platform allowing buyers to participate in traditional ‘on the ground’ used-car auctions via the internet in real-time. The platform, the first such initiative in India, will significantly improve efficiency of[Read More…]

by October 26, 2016 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Honda launches the all-new Honda Accord Hybrid in India

Honda launches the all-new Honda Accord Hybrid in India

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, today launched the All-New Honda Accord Hybrid featuring the world’s most efficient hybrid system which delivers top-of-the class powerful performance with 215 PS of maximum output and best in class fuel economy of 23.1 km/l. The new Honda Accord Hybrid is the ultimate Accord, the most refined, technologically sophisticated,[Read More…]

by October 26, 2016 Newscast, OEM
Ashok Leyland launches ‘Circuit’ Series Electric Bus

Ashok Leyland launches ‘Circuit’ Series Electric Bus

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, unveiled the Country’s first Circuit electric bus designed and engineered entirely in India, by Indians, for the Nation. In line with Ashok Leyland’s vision for the future of mass mobility, the country’s first Made in India 100% electric bus is a zero-emission vehicle created by Ashok Leyland specifically for Indian road and load[Read More…]

by October 22, 2016 Newscast, OEM

Nissan acquires 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., (“Nissan”) today completed its acquisition of a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors (“MMC”) and became its largest shareholder. MMC will also become part of the global Alliance with Nissan and Renault. With the addition of MMC, the Alliance will be in the world’s top three automotive groups by global volumes, with sales of 10 million units[Read More…]

by October 22, 2016 Newscast, OEM