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BMW India localise critical components; ups localisation by 50%

BMW India localise critical components; ups localisation by 50%

German luxury carmaker BMW has increased the level of localisation in its cars assembled at the Chennai plant by upto 50%. The increasing the local content the company intent to stay stronger in India by passing the cost advantage to its customers. To highlight the localisation strategy, BMW India invited Sachin Tendulkar, who marked the occasion in a unique way[Read More…]

by May 7, 2015 Business Filings, Newscast, OEM
Stanadyne launches new diesel fuel injection system

Stanadyne launches new diesel fuel injection system

Stanadyne, manufacture of diesel and gasoline systems publicises the instigation of next generation fuel injection systems. The company’s newly launched next-generation diesel fuel injection system for the Indian market, which is targeted at off-road applications has been fully developed by Stanadyne’s engineering team in India with 90% localisation. Particulates have been injected in the air via emissions and the air[Read More…]

by May 6, 2015 Business Filings, Newscast
Goodyear Launches Assurance Triplemax to target middle level segment

Goodyear Launches Assurance Triplemax to target middle level segment

Text: ACI Bureau Goodyear India, the Indian arm of Goodyear Tyres, recently launched its Assurance Triplemax tyres which is targeted towards mid-level hatchbacks and entry level luxury cars. Goodyear claims that this is the first product by the company which comes equipped with HYDROGRIP technology. The tyre which has already been launched in countries like China and Australia, is designed[Read More…]

Gold Seal-SaarGummi bags nextgen Ford Figo order

Gold Seal-SaarGummi bags nextgen Ford Figo order

Text & Photos: Bhargav TS The newly inaugurated plant in Sanand will help Gold Seal-SaarGummi spread its wings and tap new orders from new customers. Gold Seal-SaarGummi India, a joint venture between Mumbai-based Gold Seal Engineering Products and Colt-SaarGummi of Germany has bagged the next generation Ford Figo order, which is slated to be launched from the OEs new manufacturing facility in Sanand,[Read More…]

by April 13, 2015 Business Filings
Spark Minda increases focus on quality

Spark Minda increases focus on quality

ACI Bureau Spark Minda, Ashok Minda Group, a leading manufacturer of automotive safety & security Systems, driver information & telematics systems, and interior systems with a specially dedicated aftermarket wing, is looking to increase its focus on quality. Currently operational from 32 plants located in India, Germany, Poland, Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan with office in Japan & Russia, the Group has[Read More…]

Bharat Forge inaugrates High Tech Locomotive Component Manufacturing facility

Bharat Forge inaugrates High Tech Locomotive Component Manufacturing facility

Bharat Forge, one of the biggest auto component makers in India, inaugurated its High Tech Locomotive Component Manufacturing Facility in Baramati, Maharashtra. Inaugurated by Minister of State for Railways, Manoj Sinha, the new plant will help expand its footprint in the locomotive business. “Under our government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, we are committed to encourage indigenous manufacturing of railway components[Read More…]

BorgWarner Receives 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence Award From GM India

BorgWarner Receives 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence Award From GM India

BorgWarner’s manufacturing plant in Manesar, India, was presented with a 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence Award from GM India. The award recognizes top-performing suppliers that meet or exceed GM’s stringent quality criteria for timely delivery, high-quality products, smooth production processes and maintaining quality systems such as ISO/TS16949. “At BorgWarner, we are driven to improve fuel economy, emissions and performance for vehicles[Read More…]

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…]

Continental expands R&D footprint

Continental expands R&D footprint

Text: T Murrali Global automotive supplier, tyre manufacturer and industry partner – Continental, has inaugurated a new 13,000 sqmt facility in Bangalore to expand its R&D capabilities in India. With total investment of Euro 12.4 million and current headcount of around 1,000 engineers, the new Technical Centre India (TCI) facility at Electronic City-Phase II will meet the increasing demand for[Read More…]

Gulf Oil Lubricants India and Whitmore form strategic alliance

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, a Hinduja Group Company, has formed a strategic partnership with Whitmore, a global producer of lubrication-centric reliability products including high performance mining, rail and industrial lubricants for the Indian market. With this alliance, Gulf Oil will add Whitmore’s specialty lubricants and greases to its already extensive product line of industrial and automotive lubricants and maintenance[Read More…]