Articles by: Online Editor - ACI

June 2015

June 2015

June 2015 Subscription Form Online Subscription Safety Concerns All the vehicle manufacturers wish to increase their sales volumes in the country but are they really working on reducing the fatalities caused due to lack of proper safety features? It is tough to reply to this question as Indians always look on ‘More for Less’ which will be a difficult task[Read More…]

by June 15, 2015 subscription.
May 2015

May 2015

May 2015 Subscription Form Online Subscription Going Green The transport sector accounts for a significant environmental impact, both when it comes to greenhouse gases and the release of substances such as sulphur and carbon into the atmosphere. At the same time, the need for efficient transport in an increasingly globalised world has never been bigger. Fortunately, there are technologies that[Read More…]

by May 7, 2015 subscription.
April 2015

April 2015

April 2015 Subscription Form Online Subscription Positive Outlook The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a surprise repo rate cut by 25 basis points in March, which was not made during the regular cycle for monetary policy decisions and announcements. Earlier, in January, RBI had lowered the repo rate from 8% to 7.75%. Both rate cuts this year were outside[Read More…]

by April 6, 2015 subscription.
March 2015

March 2015

March 2015 Subscription Form Online Subscription First Milestone As we go to press, the Budget papers are still not ready to get into the holy satchel that Finance Minister Arun Jaitely would carry, to present the Budget to Parliament. However, the Minister would have presented the financial document by the time you read this column. Till the last minute, the[Read More…]

by March 18, 2015 subscription.
Bozankaya presents New Generation vehicle projects

Bozankaya presents New Generation vehicle projects

Acting as the innovative Turkish manufacturer of rail systems and commercial vehicles, Bozankaya presents its experiences in the field of transportation through new generation vehicle projects. Taking part in various rail system and public transportation projects across the world, Bozankaya is breaking many new grounds thanks to the domestically manufactured 100% low-base tramcar, trambus, underground and electrically-driven bus projects. Bozankaya[Read More…]

by February 24, 2015 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Ashok Leyland inaugurates a state-of-the-art workshop in Riyadh

Ashok Leyland inaugurates a state-of-the-art workshop in Riyadh

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, inaugurated their 6th state-of-the-art service workshop in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia on Wednesday,18th February 2015. Vinod K. Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, and their channel partner Western Auto, handed over 150 buses to customers. Speaking on the occasion, Dasari, said, “Middle East is a very important area of focus for us. Saudi Arabia,[Read More…]

by February 20, 2015 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive

New special zones and tremendous market potential set CAPAS 2015

The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) – one of the leading trade platforms for the automotive sector in Southwest China – will return in 2015 following its successful launch. Taking place from 21 – 23 May, the show is set to surpass the success of the debut show in 2014, with 700 exhibitors from[Read More…]

by February 17, 2015 International, Trending, Web Exclusive

Schaeffler further expands manufacturing footprint in Asia/Pacific

Schaeffler, a leading global automotive and industrial technology company, organized the foundation stone laying ceremony for a Greenfield manufacturing facility at Chon Buri, Thailand. The new facility, located at the Hemaraj Chon Buri Industrial Estate II, will significantly expand the production footprint of Schaeffler in Asia Pacific and especially in South East Asia with the introduction of new product lines.[Read More…]

by February 15, 2015 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive

Bosch makes parking easier and more convenient

Cars also automatically identify and report available parking spaces Real-time parking map shortens nerve-wracking search Stress-free search for parking spaces in downtown areas and parking garages Today, looking for a place to park is often a time-consuming and frustrating process. In the future, Bosch sensors – installed on the road’s surface and in passing cars – will automatically identify and[Read More…]

by February 15, 2015 Uncategorized

Motherson Sumi Systems Limited’s consolidated net Profit at Rs 254 crore on total income of Rs 9149 crore

–  Consolidated Revenues of MSSL grew by 13%. – Standalone revenues of the MSSL grew by 12%. – In Euro terms, SMR and SMP grew by 13% and 19% respectively. – SMR & SMP have also reported consistent growth and improvement in profitability. – Progress of 14 new facilities is on schedule , 3 facilities completed and under start up.[Read More…]

by February 10, 2015 Newscast, Web Exclusive