Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) announces the launch of its new global website, delphiautoparts.com. The new website is designed to provide DPSS customers and their customers, a comprehensive, one-stop digital resource to find the technical service and repair information they need for more efficient vehicle service and repairs. “Because of the increasing complexity of vehicle systems, it’s important for[Read More…]
DENSO Corporation has recently announced that it acquired a 50 percent stake in DJ COOL Corporation, a Turkish company that designs, manufactures, and sells air conditioning systems for bus and tractors and refrigerator systems, on October 14, 2014. DJ COOL was established in Turkey by Abdul Latif Jameel Co., Ltd. (ALJ), a major automotive distributor in the Middle East region.[Read More…]
By Piyush Munot For more than a decade, Automated Manual Transmissions (AMTs) have been established in high volume production. It is successful in commercial vehicles and is now used more in trucks. Initially installed in sporty, high-performance cars, finally it also became accepted due to its low costs and the small required installation space – as ideal substitute for automatic[Read More…]
Text & Photos: J Srikant Assocham’s 2nd World Auto Congress proved to be the coming together of all the stakeholder segments in the Indian auto industry, right from vehicle manufacturers and leading component makers to government officials who impact decision making in the sector, and industry experts. Rightly titled ‘Opportunities across the Value Chain,’ the event voiced the concerns and[Read More…]
Text: T Murrali The aftermarket in India is not too different from those in developed countries, having OEM specific workshops and multi-brand workshops. However, unlike the developed markets that follow a multiple approach, servicing all kinds’ of vehicles – 2/3 wheelers, cars and commercial vehicles under one roof – aftermarket in India follows a specific approach. Besides, India has a[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS The biennial edition of Alucast 2014, which recently concluded at Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, has emerged as a perfect convergence platform for numerous stakeholders across the aluminium die casting industry, attracting more exhibitors and visitors from across the globe. Organised by The Aluminium Casters’ Association of India and produced by NuernbergMesse India, the theme of[Read More…]
Text & Photo: Bhargav TS Plastic auto components and injection moulded parts manufacturer AG Industries, plans to start production of plastic fuel tanks for motorcycles. Once the commercial production starts, the Gurgaon based company will be the first in the country to make such an innovative product. For 2-wheelers the company currently supplies several plastic components like side covers, seat[Read More…]
At the IMTEX 2015 exhibition Renishaw will highlight a range of process control solutions that help tackle the increasing drive to lean manufacturing, from new technologies for pre-process machine calibration to on-line and off-line post-process measurement. There will also be a significant focus on the company’s additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems with the new PlusPac upgrade for its AM250 additive[Read More…]
Text: T Murrali Clear understanding between partners is the key to success in a joint venture between two organisations, said, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, TVS Motor Company. Delivering his address at the Annual Regional Meet 2014 of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, he said, it is better to have a “prenuptial agreement,” as the Americans do[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS After targeting men by launching the ‘Jupiter,’ TVS Motor Company is back with the ‘Scooty Zest’ to attract the fair sex. The newly launched Scooty Zest has been developed after intensive research based on the inputs given by its target audience, with lots of new components in it to attract young women riders. TVS[Read More…]
