Continuing on its growth path in India, technology company Continental has inaugurated 2 new lines for Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) assembly at its plant in Gurgaon. This capacity increase is to address the market requirements stemming from the Government of India legislations for ABS entry in April 2019 for passenger cars and 2-Wheelers. This takes[Read More…]
Valeo, the global automotive technology supplier, has launched an Industry-Academia Connect programme to attract the best talents. As part of this, Valeo has signed Memorandum of Understanding with multiple premier educational institutes – Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Loyola ICAM College of Engineering & Technology (LICET), and Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay. This focused programme is expected[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…]
J.D. Power, the Singapore-based research and consulting services, in the India Tractor Customer Service Index (CSI) Study 2018, has found that customer satisfaction with the tractor after-sales service was higher (up 28 points on a 1,000-point scale) when owners have their tractors serviced at their own premises, than when they were not offered this option, though they wanted it, by[Read More…]
Gunjan D. Bidani Magnesium-based lightweight solution provider, Lite Auto Components, part of Hindustan Magnesium, recently signed a MoU with AP Economic Development Board (APEDB). As per the MoU, the company will set up a manufacturing facility with an estimated valuation of Rs.500 crore, spread over a 15 acre land parcel in Andhra Pradesh. The new facility once commissioned, is expected[Read More…]
As per an independent survey, manufacturing activity is said to have expanded at a slower pace in December with growth in new orders and output known to have declined. Even though factories are known to have cut their prices, the Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by IHS Markit, declined to 53.2 in December in comparison to November’s 54.0 reading.[Read More…]
The 14th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, which took place from 28 November to 1 December 2018, has recorded an unprecedented rise in attendees compared to the previous edition. Serving as a platform for both local and international players from the automotive parts, accessories, equipment and service sectors, final figures suggest visitors at the show rose by 15 % since 2017[Read More…]
Nirmala, Executive Director – Group HR, RSB Group, was bestowed with ‘Most Influential Leader of the Year 2018’ award for having achieved all round excellence as a Woman Leader at a recently held Future Woman Leader Summit & Awards 2018 in Mumbai. The award ceremony is an annual event organized by Transformance Business, Mumbai. The awards are tribute to those[Read More…]
