The 27th edition of Automechanika Frankfurt got underway, marking the return of the global automotive industry’s largest B2B aftermarket trade fair. It underscored the powertrains and the evolving aftermarket, writes Ashish Bhatia. The unprecedented Frankfurt heat waves gave way to nip in the air. It was the perfect ambience for showcasing modern-day powertrains and shaping the future of the automotive[Read More…]
The eighth NGV India Summit 2024 highlighted the role of natural gas vehicles in India’s transition to clean mobility and aspirations of net-zero emissions by 2070, writes Richa Tyagi. Moving progressively towards its net-zero target by 2070, multiple challenges disguised as opportunities stand in front of India to achieve zero CO2 emissions. Collaborative steps taken by the NITI Aayog, nodal[Read More…]
MR Components leverages intelligent automation to produce high-precision gear components monthly, optimising output with unmanned operations. In an upfront conversation, Alessandro Reguzzo, Founder and MD of the company shares the fundamental philosophy with Team ACI. MR Components, a medium-sized company from Grigno, Italy, has significantly increased its production capacity and simultaneously improved quality by introducing intelligent automation with EMAG machines.[Read More…]
Ashok Leyland has unveiled the Garud, a testament to advancements in bus chassis engineering featuring an innovative architecture and quality aggregates, writes Upendra Kasbekar. At Prawaas 4.0, a premier event organised by the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI), Ashok Leyland unveiled the Garud 15m, front engine multi-axle chassis, a first. Marking a pioneering step in Indian bus[Read More…]
India’s automotive industry is in a period of significant transformation, balancing traditional market dynamics with evolving regulatory landscape and consumer preferences, writes Ashish Bhatia. The sector faces a range of challenges and opportunities, including fluctuating demand, evolving consumer expectations, and a push towards greener, technologically agnostic vehicles. Puneet Gupta, Director of Mobility Forecast, India & ASEAN at S&P Global Mobility[Read More…]
Uno Minda, a Tier 1 supplier of Proprietary Automotive Solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), has announced the launch of a new Car DVR 2.0 with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) in the Indian aftermarket with 1080p resolution. This cutting-edge DVR is designed to improve driver safety by providing real-time alerts and monitoring the vehicle’s surroundings to reduce accident risks.[Read More…]
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the apex body of the Indian auto component industry, successfully concluded the ninth edition of its flagship reverse buyers-and-sellers meet, iAutoConnect, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Organized with the support of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, the event was inaugurated by Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce,[Read More…]
Indian Tyre Industry major, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (JK Tyre) announced its unaudited results for Q2 of FY2025. Commenting on the results, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), said, “JK Tyre, maintained it’s volumes & presence in the Passenger Car segment despite lower demand in the category. The commercial vehicle segment also witnessed slackening attributable to the general election[Read More…]
NXP Semiconductors welcomed German and Indian policymakers, industry leaders and executives at its site in Noida for an exclusive roundtable event. Alongside NXP Chief Technology Officer, Lars Reger, the event was attended by business and industry leaders from German, Indian and European companies, as well as respective government officials, including H.E. Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister of Economic[Read More…]
The ACMA Mobility Foundation (AMF), an initiative of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany, to foster Research and Development (R&D) collaboration for India’s auto component industry. Signed in the backdrop of the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024) in New Delhi, this strategic partnership aims to provide[Read More…]
