Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) inaugurated the 2nd assembly line of its 4th manufacturing plant at Vithalapur (Mandal taluk, Ahmedabad district) in Gujarat. Adding an additional 6 lack units annual production capacity, the 4th plant’s total capacity has now reached 1.2 million units annually. The second assembly line inaugurated is an exclusive scooter assembly line and will produce India’s largest[Read More…]
Nissan strengthened its service network for its customers in India by joining hands with MyTVS, a brand owned by TVS Automobile Solutions Private Limited (TVS ASPL), one of India’s largest car service networks. Together with MyTVS, Nissan will soon have 8 Nissan Authorised Service Points (NASP) in Tamil Nadu, in addition to its own dealer network of 23 outlets, to improve customer[Read More…]
Capgemini, a global consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has launched its AutomotiveConnect for Retailers. Today, retailer groups must exceed customer expectations and deliver a highly personalised digital experience both in-store and online. This new service is designed to help automotive dealers deploy the latest digital technology and harness new data streams to drive sales and profitability, increase customer retention and[Read More…]
Subros Limited, the leading manufacturer of thermal management systems for automotive applications, targets Rs 1750 crore revenue in the next financial year as most of its business verticals are set to perform well in 2016-17. Last year, the company grew 11% to Rs 1479 crore, much above the industry average growth rate of 7.24% (growth rate of passenger vehicles), as[Read More…]
Q: What are you views on the present industry performance for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers? Karma: In passenger vehicles I don’t see a problem. It will remain at the same level. It will go up and down based on product launches as people have a tendency to buy new products. Commercial vehicle will continue to grow as the[Read More…]
The Jaipur-based National Engineering Industries (NEI), that makes bearings under the NBC brand for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and industry applications, is all set to expand its exports to new markets through capacity expansion, acquisition and diversification. The company is present in over 25 countries in the NAFTA region, Europe, SAARC and West Asia, and Japan. Sanjeev Taparia, SVP[Read More…]
Eaton is a global technology leader in power management solutions that make electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power operate more efficiently, effectively, safely and sustainably. The company sells its products in 175 countries. Eaton in India drives the company’s manufacturing capabilities and professional services to new areas. Krishnakumar (KK) Srinivasan, President – Asia Pacific, Vehicle Group, Eaton, in an exclusive interview[Read More…]
Text: Anusha B The Taiwan-based TPI Bearings supplies a large variety of deep groove ball bearings including low friction bearings across the world from its Taiwan and Shangai manufacturing units and markets them in India through its special arm Intertraad. In order to meet the increasing demand for technologically advanced products, especially for use in two-wheelers, TPI Bearings is exploring[Read More…]
By: Daniel Paterra, President and GM, BorgWarner Thermal Systems Thermal Management systems are more critical than ever in today’s diesel engines. Stringent emission regulations and increasing power density are driving engine designs that run hotter and reject more heat. By optimising key components of the thermal system—including the fan, fan drive and coolant pump—BorgWarner engineers have successfully turned a challenge[Read More…]
The automotive industry is racing in the light-weighting lane to catch up with the market demand. Emission norms are becoming more stringent and engine downsising is the passion of OEMs. In order to abide by the emission norms, be it Euro V or Euro VI, the concept of downsising has become pervasive. The technology for this is to remove the[Read More…]
