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BorgWarner supplies advanced ignition technology for Volkswagen engines built in Mexico

BorgWarner’s Locally Produced Plug Top Ignition Coils with Integrated Electronics Enhance Engine Performance, Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Emissions BorgWarner produces plug top ignition coils with integrated electronics at its plant in Ramos-Arizpe, Mexico, for Volkswagen’s third generation 2.0- and 1.8-liter DOHC I4 engines built in Mexico. These engines power the Volkswagen Jetta and Beetle as well as other models[Read More…]

by January 30, 2015 International, Web Exclusive

Densoto expand its plant in Athens, Tennessee

Global automotive supplier Denso is expanding Denso Manufacturing Athens Tennessee for the production of gasoline direct injection products. The investment will be $85 million and the expansion area will be 20,800 square meter. The production is planned to start in July 2016. This expansion will result in about 400 new jobs.

by January 30, 2015 International, Web Exclusive

Bridgestone: Senior Management Changes

Tokyo (January 29, 2015) – Bridgestone Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the following changes in Corporate Officers. Changing Positions and Responsibilities of Corporate Officers (Effective February 1, 2015) Name New Former Yutaka YAMAGUCHI Vice President and Senior Officer Responsible for CSR and Quality Management CSR Vice President and Senior Officer Responsible for CSR and Quality[Read More…]

Harman announces strategic collaboration with Baidu to launch CarLife vehicle networking solutions

Harman, the premier audio, visual, infotainment and enterprise automation group has announced recently that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. Under the agreement, Harman will work with Baidu to launch vehicle networking solutions. Called CarLife, the collaboration will offer advanced Internet capabilities, entertainment features and location-based services on Harman’s in-vehicle[Read More…]

Growing Japanese Business in India

Growing Japanese Business in India

Text : T Murrali Trade between countries can happen on several counts and the simplest of things is the export/import of goods and commodities. The next important aspect is one country investing in the other based on certain parameters that will be primarily win-win for both. However, there are certain initiatives made by a few countries that go beyond these[Read More…]

by January 29, 2015 Cover Story
February 2015

February 2015

February 2015 Subscription Form Online Subscription Diligent Business The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a surprise interest rate cut recently, which was not during the regular cycle for the monetary policy decisions and announcements. This is the first rate cut since May 2013, after about 20 months. Besides, the RBI promised that there are more to follow as it[Read More…]

by January 28, 2015 subscription.

The Show in the German Pavilion: Germany seen through the eyes of flying bees

The public discovers how action together brings joy and friendship   “Be active!” – the German pavilion at the Expo Milano 2015 challenges visitors to be active themselves. All along their walk through the “Fields of Ideas”, Germany’s credo at this year’s World Exposition, they will find interactive stations to join in. With the “SeedBoard”, a mobile interaction field, each[Read More…]

TVS Tyres embarks on a new journey of change

TVS Tyres embarks on a new journey of change

Two & Three wheeler Tyres and Off-Road Tyres manufacturer  TVS Srichakra Ltd has unveiled its new brand identity and logo that reinforces the clarity in purpose for the brand. The mnemonic ‘Eagle’ highlights the features of power, manoeuvrability and the superior grip of the products while the pair of arrows integrated into the typeface conveys a perpetual forward motion. Commenting[Read More…]

by January 27, 2015 Newscast, Web Exclusive
Reliance Industries to increase presence in auto industry

Reliance Industries to increase presence in auto industry

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Reliance Industries is to play a major role in the automobile industry as the company is gearing up to increase the presence of plastics in vehicles. With the increasing demand from various sectors such as automobile, engineering, packaging, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare, the Indian plastics industry is likely to witness a substantial growth in investment[Read More…]

NSR banks on Divinycell to lower weight and TCO

NSR banks on Divinycell to lower weight and TCO

Text: Rajesh Rajgor NSR is employing composite core material ‘Divinycell’ to lower weight of the containers it builds apart from lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO). Light weighting is not new. Neither is the prospect of lowering the TCO of a commercial vehicle. Innovative ways of light weighting and lowering TCO have been tried out. They continue to be[Read More…]

by January 26, 2015 Allied Business, Web Exclusive