The fair companies in Essen and Frankfurt will enter into a far-reaching strategic partnership with regard to their premier global fairs Reifen and Automechanika, the representatives of both companies announced that on May 27. With the cooperation, the partners want to exploit synergetic effects in sales and marketing across borders, e.g. due to attractive package solutions for exhibitors. After Reifen[Read More…]
The BMW X5 xDrive30d will be locally produced at the company’s plant in Chennai in diesel variant and will be available at BMW dealerships across India from June 2014 onwards. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, the BMW X5 is entering a new chapter in its history. It accentuates the masculine presence and powerful personality and offers customers[Read More…]
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporationhas introduced 497 new MOOG replacement control arms and assemblies covering millions of late-model Asian, European and domestic passenger vehicles. The preferred brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs, it offers innovative parts that improve on original designs by providing increased durability, enhanced performance and easier installation. The product line expansion extends[Read More…]
Automotive friction material manufacturer Sundaram Brake Linings, part of the TVS group on Tuesday announced change at its top management. According to the company, K Mahesh has resigned as managing director for personal reasons. However, he will continue as the Chairman of the company. His son, Krishna Mahesh, who is currently the Joint Managing Director, has been appointed as the[Read More…]
Hero MotoCorp Limited (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported record sales for the fourth quarter (January-March 2014). Riding on its highest-ever quarterly sales of 15,89,462 units of two-wheeler for the period, the company’s total turnover (Net Sales & other Operating Income) in the quarter grew to Rs 6512.96 crore, a growth of 6% over Rs 6145.75 crore recorded[Read More…]
Motherson Sumi Systems Limited (MSSL) has signed an agreement to acquire the Wiring harness business of Stoneridge Inc. through asset purchase at transaction value of US $ 65.7 million. This acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2014, subject to customary closing conditions. The acquired business has a turnover of approx. USD 300 Million. The transaction includes[Read More…]
Industrial and automotive battery major Amara Raja Batteries Limited today announced annual revenue of Rs 34.37 billion (excluding other income) with a growth of 16% in financial year 2013-14 as compared to Rs 29.59 billion in FY13. The profit after tax stood at Rs 3.67 billion, recording a growth of 28% as against Rs 2.87 billion of the previous year.[Read More…]
Buoyed by the success of Celerio, car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Limited introduced Celerio Green, the CNG powered Celerio recently. Priced at Rs.4.68 Lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi), the Celerio Green is available on the VXi trim (Manual Transmission). Powered by the factory fitted iGPI technology (intelligent Gas Port Injection) the Bi-fuel Celerio Green delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency of 31.79 km/kg[Read More…]
The popular Mechanics Challenge will again take place at the 2015 edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur which will be held 19 – 21 March 2015 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The challenge is open to all Malaysian mechanics employed by independent workshops and the grand final will take place during Automechanika Kuala Lumpur. It is organised by[Read More…]
General Motors India today announced that it will begin production of export vehicles at its Talegaon Plant in the second half of 2014, with sales commencing in Chile in the first quarter of 2015. Its first export model will be the left-hand-drive version of the Chevrolet Beat. The fuel-efficient smart city car is already built and sold in many markets[Read More…]
