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BorgWarner provides innovative all-wheel drive technology for their first front-wheel drive vehicle

BorgWarner provides innovative all-wheel drive technology for their first front-wheel drive vehicle

BorgWarner supplies its GenV all-wheel drive (AWD) coupling for the BMW Group’s all-new 2 Series Active Tourer. The electro-hydraulically actuated AWD coupling automatically distributes power between the front and rear wheels of BMW brand’s first-ever front-wheel drive vehicle. In addition to optimizing traction and vehicle dynamics under almost all conditions, the GenV AWD technology enhances the vehicle’s driveline efficiency and[Read More…]

by March 25, 2015 International, Newscast

National Mega Service Camp for passenger vehicle customers from Tata Motors

Continuing with initiatives as part of its Horizonext strategy, Tata Motors today announced the roll-out of a nationwide Mega Service Camp for passenger vehicles. This free service camp will be held from 20th to 26th March, 2015, across 570 dealerships and Tata Authorised Service Centres in India and will cater to all Tata Motors’ passenger car and utility vehicle owners.[Read More…]

by March 18, 2015 Newscast
March 2015

March 2015

March 2015 Subscription Form Online Subscription First Milestone As we go to press, the Budget papers are still not ready to get into the holy satchel that Finance Minister Arun Jaitely would carry, to present the Budget to Parliament. However, the Minister would have presented the financial document by the time you read this column. Till the last minute, the[Read More…]

by March 18, 2015 subscription.

First Milestone

As we go to press, the Budget papers are still outside the briefcase that Finance Minister Arun Jaitely would carry, to present the Budget to Parliament. However, the Minister would have presented the financial document by the time you have read this column. Till the last minute, the auto industry was hoping to get some reasonable sops to augment the[Read More…]

by March 17, 2015 Uncategorized
Bozankaya presents New Generation vehicle projects

Bozankaya presents New Generation vehicle projects

Acting as the innovative Turkish manufacturer of rail systems and commercial vehicles, Bozankaya presents its experiences in the field of transportation through new generation vehicle projects. Taking part in various rail system and public transportation projects across the world, Bozankaya is breaking many new grounds thanks to the domestically manufactured 100% low-base tramcar, trambus, underground and electrically-driven bus projects. Bozankaya[Read More…]

by February 24, 2015 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Ashok Leyland inaugurates a state-of-the-art workshop in Riyadh

Ashok Leyland inaugurates a state-of-the-art workshop in Riyadh

Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group, inaugurated their 6th state-of-the-art service workshop in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia on Wednesday,18th February 2015. Vinod K. Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, and their channel partner Western Auto, handed over 150 buses to customers. Speaking on the occasion, Dasari, said, “Middle East is a very important area of focus for us. Saudi Arabia,[Read More…]

by February 20, 2015 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive

New special zones and tremendous market potential set CAPAS 2015

The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) – one of the leading trade platforms for the automotive sector in Southwest China – will return in 2015 following its successful launch. Taking place from 21 – 23 May, the show is set to surpass the success of the debut show in 2014, with 700 exhibitors from[Read More…]

by February 17, 2015 International, Trending, Web Exclusive
Elite i20 combines elegance and intelligence

Elite i20 combines elegance and intelligence

Text & Photos: T Murrali In the inaugural issue of Auto Components India, we featured the Grande i10 – ICOTY of the year 2014 – and in this issue, the First Anniversary special that you are holding, we are featuring the Elite i20 – ICOTY of 2015. The common element is that both cars are from Hyundai Motor India Limited’s[Read More…]

by February 17, 2015 Mobilised
Bharat Forge inaugrates High Tech Locomotive Component Manufacturing facility

Bharat Forge inaugrates High Tech Locomotive Component Manufacturing facility

Bharat Forge, one of the biggest auto component makers in India, inaugurated its High Tech Locomotive Component Manufacturing Facility in Baramati, Maharashtra. Inaugurated by Minister of State for Railways, Manoj Sinha, the new plant will help expand its footprint in the locomotive business. “Under our government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, we are committed to encourage indigenous manufacturing of railway components[Read More…]

Schaeffler further expands manufacturing footprint in Asia/Pacific

Schaeffler, a leading global automotive and industrial technology company, organized the foundation stone laying ceremony for a Greenfield manufacturing facility at Chon Buri, Thailand. The new facility, located at the Hemaraj Chon Buri Industrial Estate II, will significantly expand the production footprint of Schaeffler in Asia Pacific and especially in South East Asia with the introduction of new product lines.[Read More…]

by February 15, 2015 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive