Active Kinematics Control (AKC): Toe angle modifications at the rear axle assist steering angle of passenger cars Increased driving dynamics and safety Integration with other active systems possible Electric actuators make the system energy-efficient Steerable rear axles, which assist the steering angle of the front axle, have been on the automotive industry’s agenda for many years. This technology can improve[Read More…]
Ford President and CEO Mark Fields outlines Ford Smart Mobility plan during International CAR Symposium in Bochum, Germany, and announces new research collaborations driving innovative thinking in mobility and autonomous vehicles Ford partners with RWTH Aachen University to study innovative business models and customer expectations during the two-year Personal Mobility Experience Innovation project Ford also contributes to the UK Autodrive[Read More…]
Hyundai reveals first UK dealerships to feature new global identity New concept features warm bronze exterior tones, airy and sophisticated interior Every UK dealers to feature new look by the end of 2017, all 6,000 global dealers by 2018 Hyundai Motor UK has revealed the first UK dealerships to feature the company’s new global dealer branding. The significant change reflects[Read More…]
Indian Railways that carry around 12 million passengers every day has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 160 years. Indian Railways, which had a modest beginning in 1853, has since then been an integral part of the nation, making the country proud of manufacturing all the engines and coaches locally. To understand the activities taking place in[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Mahindra Two Wheelers, a part of the Mahindra & Mahindra group inaugurated its R&D centre in July, 2012 near Pune; since then the company has started to look forward and has developed its first motorcycle, the Centro. This motorcycle gave a big boost to the company, which sold more than 1 lakh units in[Read More…]
Dr. Volkmar Denner: “Electrification will take combustion engines to new heights” Falling battery prices will halve costs by 2020 E-bike as model: Europe’s most successful electric vehicle is about enjoyment Powertrain electrification is picking up pace. The currently low oil price will not change that fact. This was the message underlined by Dr Volkmar Denner, chairman of the board of[Read More…]
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) – today announced its aggressive business direction for FY’2015-16. Shedding light on India’s importance and Honda’s game-plan for this crucial market, Keita Muramatsu, President & CEO, HMSI, said, “With India contribution reaching 25% of global Honda motorcycle sales this year; India is and will remain Honda’s priority market globally. However, I consider 50[Read More…]
SKF has signed a significant agreement to supply Volvo Car Corporation with wheel hub bearing units for their future car lines. Stephane Le-Mounier, President, Automotive Market, says, “Working with Volvo Cars in the development of solutions that meet their high demands has been a successful team effort. Our focus is on developing solutions that support high performance and improved energy[Read More…]
Dana Holding Corporation has announced that David Kneisler, vice president, global quality, has been elected chairman of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). AIAG is a not-for-profit, member-supported organization that works collaboratively with automotive and manufacturing companies, suppliers, and service providers to help them operate at peak performance. Kneisler, a 20-year Dana veteran, joined the AIAG board in 2006 and[Read More…]
Text: J Srikant The year gone by was a year of ups and downs for the Indian auto industry. While some months promised revival of the sector, the succeeding months showed that we are not yet out of the clutches of the longest downturn since the economic reforms of the early 90s. For the auto component industry, it also[Read More…]
