Text & Photo: J Srikant Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) has become the new buzzword in the Indian automobile sector, thanks to Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, who have used this technology in their latest offerings. While Maruti introduced AMT in Celerio, Tata recently employed this technology in its new compact sedan Zest. The initial response that Celerio got, with all[Read More…]
Text & Photos: J Srikant The automotive industry in India is moving fast towards increasing use of electronics in vehicles. Not just cars, even the 2-wheeler segment is getting more electronics fitted into their vehicles. One of the earliest electronic features to be used in a 2-wheeler was the flasher when it was made mandatory by the Motor Vehicle Act[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Nissan Motor India unveiled the latest version of Sunny at the 2014 Auto Expo. When Sunny was launched in India in 2011 the car lived up to expectations in terms of space, style and price, with a choice of diesel and petrol engine options. The big USP of Sunny is its roomy interior especially at[Read More…]
Text & Photos: J Srikant When Honda Cars India came out with its premium hatchback Jazz in 2009, it gave people a new perspective about Honda’s cars – they are unbelievably spacious. Ever since, all models that Honda has launched in India have set new benchmarks in their respective segments for space; Brio in hatchbacks, Amaze at the entry-level, and[Read More…]
Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Continental, has recently relocated its hydraulic brake systems plant to a new production facility in Gurgaon. The plant’s new 7000 square metre production facility is capable of producing around 1.5 million calipers, boosters and drum brakes, to cater to increasing demand from OEMs. Matthias Matic, Global Head of Hydraulic Brake[Read More…]
Magna, the third-largest automotive parts supplier in the world, is focused on delivering game-changing innovations that lead to market gains for its customers; innovations that meet changing consumer needs and the ongoing challenges of the global automotive industry. One product area that Magna is a pioneer in is electronics, specifically camera-based technology. As the automobile continues to evolve and new[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS Aurangabad based Nirlep Engineering, which manufactures brake pistons and carburettor pistons, is taking key steps to play a larger role in the local and global automotive sector. The company has plans to bring in new products and is working on new platforms even as it lays the ground for new business. Earlier, Nirlep was a major manufacturer[Read More…]
Text: J Srikant MVD Auto Components, the Delhi based manufacturer of switches, solenoids and sensors, has started operations in its recently built manufacturing unit at Noida. With this, the number of plants for MVD has gone up to 3; the other 2 plants are located in New Delhi and Gurgaon. The Noida unit is the biggest of the 3 and[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS Kolkata-based Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Magma Fincorp plans to focus on loans for SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and Suvidha (used vehicle loans) in the coming years. Magma provides a wide range of financial products including financing of utility vehicles and cars, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, tractors and SMEs. The company, which has a presence in semi-urban[Read More…]
Text: T Murrali The slowdown in the automotive industry is gradually vanishing and it may look up in the months to come. While the industry growth is promising and prospective – with demand for passengers and goods expected to grow between 8% and 12% a year, and the number of vehicles on road expected to double by 2020, there are[Read More…]
