Text: Bhargav TS ‘Make in India’ is an ambitious project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014, to transform the manufacturing sectors in India by bringing latest technologies to India, creating jobs and increasing the sector’s contribution in gross domestic product (GDP) from 15% now to 25% in next 10 years. The powerful vision of the prime minister[Read More…]
Mahindra Two Wheelers launched the Mahindra MOJO in Chennai at Rs 171,600 (Ex-showroom Chennai). The flagship motorcycle has set new benchmarks in styling, performance ,and riding quality ever since it hit Indian roads in October last year. Vinod Sahay, Chief Operating Officer, Mahindra Two Wheelers said, “The MOJO is one of the most exciting products from the Mahindra Two[Read More…]
The Indian auto-component industry to gain momentum and register growth of 8-10% in the next fiscal (FY2017) as per a press release of ICRA.The demand is likely to come from the M&HCV demand which will stay robust but slow down to 13-15% given the increased base of FY2016. Recent ban on diesel vehicle in NCR and additional levy of 1-4%[Read More…]
Hitachi and Honda announced they have developed a prototype of a portable alcohol detector that can be integrated into a smart key. The prototype is tamper-resistant as it can distinguish human breath from alternative gases. This device is capable of distinctively detecting the saturated water vapour from human breath and accurately measures alcohol levels within three seconds. Hitachi and Honda[Read More…]
“With the help of intelligently connected technology, automated driving is becoming safe and efficient,” explained the Chairman of the Continental Executive Board, Dr. Elmar Degenhart, at the 2016 auto motor und sport conference in Stuttgart. ” We have been supplying hardware in the form of tires, elastomers, electronics, and mechatronics for 145 years. Thanks to the early expansion of our[Read More…]
Companies around the world now have unprecedented flexibility to solve the toughest engineering and product challenges, thanks to the introduction of ANSYS Elastic Licensing. This new ANSYS pay-per-use licensing model unlocks the world’s broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software – enabling users to optimize license utilization while giving them license flexibility to meet the changing demands of their businesses. Offered[Read More…]
BMW’s flagship sedan, the BMW 7 Series received the prestigious 2016 World Luxury Car Award at the New York International Auto Show. Launched last fall, the BMW 7 Series once again sets the standard for modern luxury and performance, delivering the highest level of driving refinement in the premium segment. The 2016 BMW 7 Series sets a new benchmark in[Read More…]
Volkswagen India has commenced third shift at Pune plant. The company which rolled out its first car from the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in March 2009. In 2015, 123,456 cars were produced in a two-shift system which allows a maximum of 130,000 cars. Rising demand from export market and foreseeing the high volumes that the all-new Ameo will drive, Volkswagen India decided to[Read More…]
Ashok Leyland, the largest suppliers of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army, has showcased four innovative capabilities at the Defexpo 2016 India. displayed an advanced Truck Driving Simulator for the all-terrain Stallion 4×4 truck. Its other products on display include a Field Artillery Tractor (FAT) 6×6, a contemporary logistics vehicle – Rhino and an Ambulance 4×4. Speaking on the occasion,[Read More…]
Mercedes-Benz inaugurated its first 3S dealership in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh. Mahavir Motors, the new dealership was inaugurated by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Yashwant Jhabakh, Group Chairman, Mahavir Motors. Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Vijayawada is an established industrial city and is fast developing into an emerging market with a strong growth[Read More…]
