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Highlight at Intermot: Head-up display study for motorcycles

Highlight at Intermot: Head-up display study for motorcycles

·      Simulator gives motorcyclists an opportunity to experience Head-up display technology ·      Technology study shows how information on the vehicle and its surroundings can be projected into the driver’s field of view ·      Head-up displays minimize distractions for the driver and maximize comfort and safety Continental has applied its more than 100 years of instrumentation experience to the motorcycle cockpit. The company offers[Read More…]

HR, a strategic partner providing competitive advantage to organisations

HR, a strategic partner providing competitive advantage to organisations

Human resource precedes other resources like economic or technological resources in contributing to the success of an organization and in creating its competitive advantage. “Resources can be mobilized, technology acquired but HR has to be nurtured.  Even one man can make the difference’’, Dr M Veera Shanmuga Moni, IAS, Secretary, Department of Labour and Employment, Government of Tamil Nadu, said. Addressing  the `HR[Read More…]

NI Announces Rugged Compact Vision System for USB3 Vision Cameras

National Instruments, the provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today announced a compact solution for high-speed vision applications. The NI CVS-1459RT is a small, rugged vision system with a quad-core Intel Atom processor and two dedicated USB 3.0 ports for USB3 Vision cameras. “The NI Compact Vision System is my go-to[Read More…]

by October 1, 2014 Uncategorized
Continental Unveils Smartphone Integration for all Vehicle Classes

Continental Unveils Smartphone Integration for all Vehicle Classes

Continental, the German automotive giant, recently unveiled its smartphone integration system for all Vehicle Classes. The multifunctional smartphone terminal (MFST) offers vehicle manufacturers the foundation for car drivers to use the smartphone functions easily, conveniently and safely in their vehicle. The new terminal is to go into production in 2015. The main idea behind the product is not just to[Read More…]

Daimler Financial Services India launches Customer Online System for BharatBenz Financial

BharatBenz Financial (BBF), part of Daimler Financial Services, today announced the launch of its first customer online self- service portal for commercial vehicles customers in India. This enables BharatBenz customers to access all their account information online. As well as providing customers with increased transparency, the Customer Online System (COS) also shortens the response times to customer queries. Speaking on[Read More…]

by September 30, 2014 Business Filings, OEM, Short Takes, Web Exclusive
Ratan Tata receives Frost & Sullivan Growth, Innovation and Leadership Award for Visionary Innovation at GIL India: 2014

Ratan Tata receives Frost & Sullivan Growth, Innovation and Leadership Award for Visionary Innovation at GIL India: 2014

The sixth edition of GIL 2014: India concluded successfully at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai.  Ratan Tata received the Frost & Sullivan Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Award for Visionary Innovation from  Aroop Zutshi, Global President & Managing Partner and Rajiv Kumar, Senior Partner & Global Vice President. Speaking on the occasion and responding to a question about[Read More…]

K V S Prakash Rao Takes Over as President of FADA

Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) recently announced the appointment of K V S Prakash Rao as its new president for the period 2014-15. The decision was announced during 271st Council Meeting held immediately after the 50th AGM on 22nd September 2014. K V S Prakash Rao, 44, who is the MD of Garapati Autoventures Pvt Ltd and Managing Partner of[Read More…]

by September 24, 2014 Focus, Newscast, Short Takes, Trending, Web Exclusive
Emitec advances emission reduction in commercial vehicles

Emitec advances emission reduction in commercial vehicles

At the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles show Emitec presents new concepts to optimize exhaust gas after-treatment in accordance with the valid Euro VI standard. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) plays a key part in this to meet NOx limits. To minimize emissions, Emitec offers highly efficient catalytic converters based on metal substrates, PM-Metalit particle filters, and SCR dosing systems, all of which are[Read More…]

by September 24, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Continental presents first test tires made from dandelion-rubber Taraxagum

Continental presents first test tires made from dandelion-rubber Taraxagum

The international tire manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental has reached an important milestone in its research project for the industrialization of dandelion rubber in tire production. During the International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Continental presented the first test tires made from the innovative material that the company is calling Taraxagum, derived from the botanical name for dandelion[Read More…]

Tenneco opens third Monroe Brand Store

Tenneco opens third Monroe Brand Store

Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd. has announced the opening of its third Monroe Brand Store at Guwahati, Assam in partnership with Monroe Star distributor – Sanjay Auto Agency. Pankaj Kapoor Deputy Managing Director, Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd. inaugurated the store in the presence of Sanjay Gupta and Ashok Gupta (Partners) of  Sanjay Auto Agency, leading Guwahati trade partners and[Read More…]