TVS Motor Company has rolled out the 50,000th unit of the BMW 310cc motorcycle from the Hosur plant. In April 2013, TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad signed a long-term strategic partnership to manufacture sub-500cc motorcycles for the globe. This collaboration has resulted in the launch of 3 products on the 310cc platform namely BMW G 310 R, BMW 310[Read More…]
ACI Bureau The Maruti Suzuki Swift and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 are declared as Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2019 and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) 2019. Making a debut at the ICOTY platform, the Premium Car of the Year 2019 was introduced this year and the Volvo XC40 received this honor in the inaugural edition of the[Read More…]
ACI Bureau John Deere, one of the largest tractor manufacturers, rolled out its 28hp tractor for small farmlands with advanced technology and features suited for orchard and paddy farming. The new four-wheel drive 3028EN tractor is developed by John Deere India and manufactured at its Pune facility. The company has another tractor facility at Dewas in Madhya Pradesh, and a[Read More…]
JT Special Vehicles (JTSV), a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Motors and Jayem Automotives focuses on design and development of performance cars, including the uniquely styled parts. The joint venture enables faster development, specialised capabilities, and access to true performance motoring pedigree. Recently the JV company launched its much-anticipated JTP range of performance vehicles – the Tiago JTP and the[Read More…]
ACI Bureau Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd, part of the Mahindra Group, has dedicated to the country its first Electric Technology Manufacturing Hub in Bengaluru. This new hub is based on Mahindra’s Future of Mobility vision of producing clean, connected and convenient vehicles. The new facility, set up with an investment of Rs 100 crore, is expected to revolutionise the way[Read More…]
Story by: Sricharan R The Germany-based mechanical and plant engineering firm, Durr Systems AG, a leading supplier for complete paint shops for the automotive industry, for tier – I and II suppliers and for the non-automotive industry, has launched ECORP 10 R1100, a six-axis robot. It has a maximum reach of 1,100 mm and a total payload of up to[Read More…]
Story by: Bhargav TS Twenty years ago when the Korean car maker Hyundai entered the Indian market, many were sceptical about its competence to succeed. When the company launched its first car Santro on September 23, 1998 all eyes turned to the new tall boy design car, with first in-class features. Sceptics turned to be believers. Its refined, peppy engine[Read More…]
JT Special Vehicles (JTSV), a 50:50 Joint Venture between Tata Motors and Jayem Automotives, launched its first JTP range of performance vehicles the Tiago JTP and the Tigor JTP, at Rs 6.39 lakh and Rs 7.58 lakh respectively. The 2 new products will bring back the ‘Joy of Motoring’ in everyday commute. With a sporty design and a performance packed[Read More…]
Kia Motors India interacted and engaged with over 200 automobile suppliers from across the country as a part of their search for component supply partners. Kia Motors had organised the event to identify and enter into long term partnerships with the finest suppliers of the country, with an intention to localise all components, to ensure competitive maintenance costs of future[Read More…]
Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), a SIAM initiative in association with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Transport Department Government of Assam, organised its annual convention in Guwahati, Assam. The theme for this year’s convention was “Enforcement, Intelligent Transportation and Training for Safer Roads”, which was aimed at addressing the safety hazards that our roads present due to[Read More…]
