Text: Bhargav TS Continental presented its first test tyres made from the innovative material called Taraxagum which is derived from the natural rubber from dandelion roots. The research team’s long-term goal is to find an ecologically, economically and socially viable solution for the increasing demand for natural rubber. This would ease the pressure on the traditional rubber tree plantations in[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS CK Birla group firm National Engineering Industries (NEI) will be launching its 3rd generation hub bearing by next year. The company, which sells its bearings under the NBC brand is currently developing a 3rd generation hub bearing mainly catering to passenger cars and SUVs. NBC bearings are widely used by two and three-wheelers, cars, utility vehicles, commercial[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS National Capital Region (NCR) was evolved after Maruti Suzuki was established in the country. Earlier in India, Pune and Chennai were the traditional clusters of auto component industry. After Maruti Suzuki setup their facility in Manesar, the industrial area was developed for its suppliers. NCR became another cluster. Multi-national enterprises (MNEs) established their factories in the clusters[Read More…]
Text: Anusha B Nu-Vu Conair, Ahmedabad-based plastic auxiliary equipment manufacturer plans to expand its capacity to meet the growing demand for its products. Nu-Vu Conair, a 50:50 joint venture between Conair Group of USA and Nu-Vu Engineers manufactures plastic auxiliary equipment, which are majorly consumed by the automotive plastic component manufacturers. The JV complements each other as Nu-Vu has establishment[Read More…]
Text: Anusha B Indo Nippon Precision Components, a new venture births out of a technology wedding between Integral Component Manufacturers Private Limited (ICMPL) and Nishiura Seiko Co Ltd. The JV (Joint Venture) complements each other in an astounding way and will soon start to manufacture high precision critical engine components, transmission, gear boxes, chassis parts and other related precision components.[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS Rane TRW Steering Systems (RTSS), the 50:50 joint venture between the Rane Group and ZF TRW, has inaugurated its new airbag manufacturing plant near Chennai. The new facility built at an investment of Rs 18 crore, spread across 1,800 square metres to assemble driver and passenger airbag modules. The plant will have an installed capacity to produce[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised its 55th annual convention in New Delhi on September 2, 2015. The event focused on the theme “Automotive Mission Plan: Make in India” that emphasised on issues influencing the Indian auto industry such as competitiveness, growth and future developments. The convention also witnessed the curtain raiser for the Automotive[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS ‘Quality India’ is the slogan for the growth of the Indian automobile industry, said Osamu Suzuki, Chairman, Suzuki Motor Corporation in his keynote address at the 55th Auto Component Manufacturer Association’s (ACMA) annual convention. Reminding the Indian automotive components industry for the increased number of recalls in recent times Suzuki said, “Quality is imperative. In[Read More…]
Bosch a leading global supplier of technology and services in mobility sensed the hustle for safety system in India and exhibits the same with its researched data on Electronic Stability Program (ESP). The company claims that the ESP will prevent upto 70% of all skidding accidents involving passenger cars on highways and has the potential to save close to 10,000[Read More…]
Renault India has launched its first entry-level hatchback Kwid at Rs 256,968 for the base model. Pitted against Maruti Alto 800 and Hyundai Eon, Kwid is priced aggressively, which is cheaper than Alto by Rs 30,000 and Rs 90,000 by Eon. The Kwid is the first car to be manufactured under Renault-Nissan’s CMF-A platform, and is powered by a three-cylinder[Read More…]
