Mahindra Electric and Meru, the pioneer of tech enabled cab services, announced a collaboration for a pilot EV project in Hyderabad with the intention to replicate the same model in other cities soon. The pilot will see Meru deploy a fleet of eVeritos, the all-electric sedan by Mahindra. Speaking on the collaboration Mahesh Babu, CEO Mahindra Electric said, “As pioneers of electric[Read More…]
The most comprehensive study on Brand Trust in the country—TRA’s India’s Most Trusted Brands—has been released for 2018 by TRA Research, part of the Comniscient Group. Though several Chennai-based brands have made to the top 1000, the number of inclusions has nearly halved from last year displaying reducing trust on Chennai-based brands. TRA’s Brand Trust Report – 2018 is conducted[Read More…]
Story by: Ramya Srinivasan The California-based Western Digital Corporation (WDC), an innovator in the storage industry, has designed and developed specially-tested products which are certified to automotive industry standards with NAND flash technology. WDC develops and manufactures storage solutions that enable industries to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Western Digital has 4 sub-brands: G-Technology, HGST, SanDisk, and WD[Read More…]
SUN Mobility, led by Chetan Maini (Founder of India’s first electric car, Reva) and Uday Khemka (Vice Chairman of SUN Group), today launched its global, interoperable smart mobility solution for two and three-wheeler electric vehicles at their brand new 47,500 sq. ft. technology development centre in Bengaluru. SUN Mobility’s energy infrastructure platform is a first of its kind universal architecture[Read More…]
Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, inaugurated its new coating manufacturing plant at Savli, Vadodara in Gujarat, India. The 5,200 square meter plant is part of Axalta’s Savli manufacturing site that produces Axalta coatings for refinish, automotive parts, and commercial vehicle customers. The new plant will double Axalta’s coating manufacturing capacity to meet the growing demand for coatings in light[Read More…]
WABCO India Limited launched it Intelligent Trailer Program at WABCO India’s test track in Chennai. WABCO’s award-winning Intelligent Trailer Program is an industry-first initiative now being launched in India. Bringing advanced technology to India’s important growth market, the Intelligent Trailer Program leverages the capabilities of WABCO’s trailer anti-lock or electronic braking control systems to provide a platform for up to[Read More…]
THE 4TH REVOLUTION In the past 7 years, the world of manufacturing has entered the next phase of its own evolution with a new set of guiding principles known as ‘Industry 4.0’ or the fourth industrial revolution. Just as the transitions from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age and to the Iron Age marked periods of radical, sweeping advances[Read More…]
Maxxis Rubber India, a sub-company of Maxxis Group, one of the largest two-wheeler tyre manufacturers, inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The plant was inaugurated by Shri Vijaybhai Rupani, Chief Minister, Gujarat, in the presence of Tsai-Jen Lo, Chairman, Maxxis Group, Cheng-Yao Liao, President, Maxxis India and Jia-Ciao Liou (Gary), Spokesperson, Maxxis India. The plant with an investment[Read More…]
One of the largest luxury car manufacturers Mercedes-Benz launches the enhanced version of its flagship product, Mercedes-Benz S-Class at Titanium Motors, Chennai. The new S-Class 350 d is India’s first ‘BS VI compliant– Made in India, for India’, vehicle with a state-of-the-art diesel engine that meets BS VI emission norms, two years ahead of the regulation. This world-class engine is[Read More…]
THE UPSWING Next Gen Publishing, the publishers of Auto Components India, set a new benchmark last year when it introduced the ACI Awards for outstanding industry performance. Within a year, it has set a new milestone for the aspiring auto component industry players. ACI Awards 2018 received overwhelming response from the industry. The upswing was visible. I was elated when[Read More…]
