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ZF opens first Technology Center in India

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, inaugurated its first Technology Center in India in Hyderabad, Telangana. The ceremony took place in the presence of K. T. Rama Rao, Honorable Minister for IT, MA & UD, Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, Dr. Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF[Read More…]

by March 6, 2017 Newscast, OEM
Maruti Suzuki launches Baleno RS

Maruti Suzuki launches Baleno RS

Maruti Suzuki India Limited marked its entry into a high-performance segment with the Baleno RS. The Baleno RS brings to India Suzuki’s latest innovation -1.0 litre Boosterjet Direct Injection Turbo Charged engine – which delivers 20% more power and 30% more torque than a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.The Baleno RS delivers effortless driving performance both in city conditions[Read More…]

by March 6, 2017 Newscast, OEM
Volkswagen organised GTI drive for its Chennai customers

Volkswagen organised GTI drive for its Chennai customers

Volkswagen India organised the GTI experiential drive in Chennai for its customers. The drives on March 04th and 05th 2017, witnessed participation from over 100 customers across the city giving them a unique opportunity to experience the Hottest Hatch on Indian roads– The GTI. The drive engaged customers through a unique showcase of power and safety features of the GTI.[Read More…]

by March 6, 2017 Newscast, OEM

TVS Logistics acquires a majority stake in UK based SPC International

TVS Logistics, UK arm TVS Rico Supply Chain Services has acquired more than 60% stake in SPC International, an Uxbridge UK based company with an annual turnover of Rs 165 crore. The total investment by TVS Logistics for this acquisition and funding its future growth will be in excess of Rs 100 crores. This acquisition in the UK adds repair[Read More…]

by March 3, 2017 Market Place, Newscast, OEM
ACI honours the champions of Indian auto components industry

ACI honours the champions of Indian auto components industry

Mumbai, February 22, 2017: A new star – The ACI Award – has risen for the auto component industry in India from the stable of Next Gen Publishing, the publishers of the Auto Components India (ACI) monthly magazine. ACI has been the voice of the auto component industry and the industry’s preferred media choice since 2014. The Award is to[Read More…]

by February 27, 2017 Newscast

WABCO’s sales growth in 2016 outperforms global CV market

WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, reported Q4 and full year 2016 results. “In Q4 2016, we continued to increase market penetration in key regions, such as China, the world’s largest market for commercial vehicles, where in particular we augmented adoption of WABCO[Read More…]

by February 18, 2017 Finance, International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Mahindra ‘e2oPlus’ drives into Chennai

Mahindra ‘e2oPlus’ drives into Chennai

Mahindra Electric, part of the diversified USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group and a pioneer in the development and production of electric vehicles in India, today announced the launch of its new electric CitySmart car, the ‘e2oPlus’in Chennai. With zero emission, the ‘e2oPlus’ is set to usher in a whole new concept in urban mobility and is priced at an attractive Rs.[Read More…]

by February 18, 2017 Newscast, OEM

Hongfa to strenghten operations in India, to set up R&D centre

China-based Hongfa, a leading manufacturer and supplier of world class relays, will invest Rs 10-15 million in India on automotive electronics research and development (R&D) functions as electronic innovation requires value engineering. The company is doing a lot of research on machines and tools, mainly for their automation and on downsizing of relays.R A Gotur, Director-Indian Operations, Hongfa Group-India, told[Read More…]

by February 17, 2017 Cover Story

ŠKODA India introduces the Octavia ONYX edition

ŠKODA India introduces the Octavia ONYX edition within the Octavia model range. The ONYX edition will offera refreshed design, visually diffrentiating itself with the new 16” Premia black alloy wheels and black exterior mirrors. In addition, the ONYX edition will sport an attractive body coloured spoiler,new decorative foils and doorsills. Comprehensive revisions give the Czech carmanufacturer’s best sellera particularly striking[Read More…]

by February 16, 2017 Newscast, OEM
BMW opens Mobile Studio in Tirunelveli

BMW opens Mobile Studio in Tirunelveli

BMW India has introduced the BMW Mobile Studio – a one of its kind mobile showroom designed exclusively to showcase the most aspirational BMW products and services in tier 3 and tier 4 towns in India. The BMW Mobile Studio will be stationed in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu from 11-12 February 2017 near Hotel Vairamaligai, Rahamath Nagar. Frank Schloeder, President (act),[Read More…]

by February 11, 2017 Newscast, OEM