Datsun GO, the global car of Nissan Motor Corporation was driven by Auto Components India today in Hyderabad, and the first impressions are good. It has the elements of style and functionality catlysed by mileage that is much sought after by the customers in the entry level segment. Datsun originated in Japan as DAT-GO (DAT car) exactly a century ago; DAT[Read More…]
General Motors today announced the appointment of Arvind Saxena as the new president and managing director of GM India with effect from 1 March 2014. Arvind will succeed Lowell Paddock, who is moving to GM International Operations (GMIO) as vice president, planning & programme management. “We are delighted to have Arvind join our team and with his extensive experience, lead[Read More…]
Haas Automation has boosted the spindle speed of its DT-1 Drill/Tap center from 12,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm, giving customers the ability to run higher feedrates for small tools and high-speed machining operations. The DT-1 is a compact, high-speed drill and tap machine with full milling capabilities. The machine features 508mm x 406mm x 394mm work cube and 660mm x[Read More…]
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) today announced the 17thedition of the nationwide ‘Free Car Care Clinic’ customer connect program. Through this programme the company’s customers can avail attractive discounts on spare parts/labour charges, selected accessories, and other value added services. In addition, Hyundai is also offering an attractive discount of up to 20 per cent on extended warranty and exciting[Read More…]
TVS Automobile Solutions Ltd. (TASL) has formed a 51:49 joint venture (JV) with US based The Warranty Group (TWG) for extended warranty services. TVS-TWG will work with car makers and dealers to provide a number of warranty packages that include managing preventive, prepaid, comprehensive and annual maintenance programs. TVS has the knowledge of local conditions and TWG the technical know-how,[Read More…]
As the current economic conditions demand greater focus on efficiency and operating costs, Ashok Leyland John Deere Construction Equipment Company, the equal joint venture between Ashok Leyland and John Deere, today launched 435E backhoe loader in Chennai. Targeting the first time users, the new machine aims to offer 10 percent improvement in fuel efficiency. The existing 435-backhoe loader will continue[Read More…]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, received TS16949:2009 certification for implementation and maintenance of quality management system in the area of design, development and manufacture of commercial vehicles. The award was received by Marc Llistosella, MD and CEO, DICV from K Murugan, MD and CEO, Underwriter’s Laboratories DQS India. Affiliated to the International Automotive Task[Read More…]
Harish Lakshman, President, ACMA today unveiled the inaugural issue of Auto Components India magazine at Next Gen Publishing’s stall at the Auto Expo 2014 – Components Show, Pragati Maidan. Speaking at the launch function Lakshman said a magazine dedicated for the automotive components is most welcome as it helps in fostering due recognition for the industry besides, enabling the players[Read More…]
Japanese-auto major Isuzu Motors is planning to set up an engine plant in India. The company is yet to finalise on the location for the plant and the amount of investment for the engine facility.
The high-end luxury car segment got its point of reference pushed several notches higher with the launch of Mercedes flagship 2104 S-Class.
