TVS Motor Company, manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world launched its first 125cc scooter NTORQ. Designed for the youth, TVS NTORQ 125 has been developed based on the TVS Racing pedigree and comes with the state-of-the-art CVTi-REVV 3 Valve engine. The scooter also marks the launch of an exclusive technology platform – TVS SmartXonnect – making it India’s[Read More…]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Daimler AG, recorded 2017 as the most successful year in its young history. Strong momentum from fresh products and tailwind from regulatory changes in the market environment drove domestic sales to new heights. Erich Nesselhauf, Managing Director and CEO, DICV, “2017 was a very good year for DICV and for BharatBenz.[Read More…]
TVS Motor Company, introduced the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with ABS. The carburetor variant of the premium motorcycle will now boast of a first-in-segment Dual-Channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). The new generation Dual-Channel ABS unit on the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has been developed through extreme and extensive research on the race track. Assuring superior confidence in late[Read More…]
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY Over the past 2 decades, the automotive industry has been actively transforming and reinventing itself by establishing new alliances, outsourcing to tier-1 suppliers, expanding globally, developing new car platform strategies, embracing lean principles, adding diversity to its product line-ups, speeding up product development cycles, and reducing emissions. To its credit, the industry has succeeded to a great extend[Read More…]
CHALLENGES AHEAD The automotive industry is a sector of fast developments and changes. Last year was no exception, as in 2017 the industry pressed the pedal to accelerate the technological advancements on diverse fronts of safety, driver assistance, regulatory reforms, electrification, and shared mobility. As technology is not the only factor that is changing, a deep dive into the unfolding[Read More…]
TECHNICAL CHALLENGES The decision to advance the supply of BS-VI fuel in NCR from April 2018 to April 2020, shows the proactive approach of the Union government. But technically it is not going to help curb pollution as the vehicle manufacturers may not be able to develop BS-VI vehicles in 4 months for NCR alone. They may not roll out[Read More…]
CLEA(NE)R ROADMAP The Indian automotive industry has much to look forward in the both domestic and export markets for greener vehicles and alternative mobility. There are also challenges ahead of these opportunities, and to capitalise on them, the industry has to develop or acquire technologies and capabilities to produce vehicles that meet the future market needs. The government has much[Read More…]
The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, has formed an Automotive Birds of a Feather (BoF) Group to solicit industry input from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers to enhance or to develop new interface specifications for automotive applications. The group is open to both MIPI Alliance member and non-member companies[Read More…]
MISSION SAFETY The production and sales of vehicles in India have grown steadily over the years. Along with that, road accidents have also been on the rise. India has the dubious distinction of having the highest road fatalities in the world. On an average 142,000 lives are lost on roads each year. In order to enhance safety and to reduce[Read More…]
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has launched e-Alfa Mini, zero emission electric rickshaw for Rs 112,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The e-Alfa Mini with a 4+1 seating capacity is a complete three-wheeler designed specifically for Indian conditions. The e-Alfa Mini has an attractive exterior design, robust body, large cabin space for passenger comfort and superior suspension and chassis. “As the pioneer of electric[Read More…]
