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…]
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…]
In the automotive aftermarket, the push for digitisation has become essential for companies of all sizes seeking a competitive edge in global e-commerce, writes Ashish Bhatia. WebInterpret, a platform dedicated to expanding businesses’ online reach, was showcased at Automechanika Frankfurt 24 for its role in driving cross-border sales and visibility in the global aftermarket. Through its seamless integration with platforms[Read More…]
The Maharashtra government announced a reduction in VAT on diesel and petrol for the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai regions. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, while presenting the state Budget for 2024-25, detailed the changes. VAT Reductions: – Diesel: VAT reduced from 24% to 21% – Petrol: VAT reduced from 26% to 25% This change will lower diesel prices by[Read More…]
The Bombay Exhibition Centre (Mumbai) hosted hosted industry experts, decision-makers, and security enthusiasts from across India at the second annual edition of the ‘Security and Fire Expo 2024’. At Nesco, held from May 09-11, the venue was transformed into the region’s largest and most influential congregation in the region. Organiser Informa Markets said to have been dedicated to security and[Read More…]
Automotive electronics, critical to modern vehicle success, face challenges that require innovative solutions like simulation to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance, writes Sudheer Reddy, Sales Director, Ansys Software Pvt. Ltd. The automotive industry is in the middle of a technological revolution driven by quick technological advancements, evolving regulatory requirements, and changing consumer demands. With the growth of Electric Vehicles (EV),[Read More…]
Of late we are seeing a massive trend in the electrification of vehicles, however, the reports say despite that ICE will continue to dominate the market in the Asia Pacific, including India, write Krishna Gowdaman A (Application Engineering Specialist, India, Automotive Aftermarket Division, 3M) and Suparno Hazra (Application Engineering Manager, South APAC, Automotive Aftermarket Division, 3M) In the report shared[Read More…]
The objective of this article is to present new advanced testing procedures for regenerative braking. The first part of the article introduced the work and presented the methodology – test procedure, instrumentation, post-processing formulae, etc.– for the vehicles whose regenerative system was characterised in terms of durability testing. This second part will focus on performance testing. Performance Testing procedures Vehicles[Read More…]
The chase to localise is a global phenomenon. Ashish Bhatia gauges the pursuit for that edge. It has been over four years since the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant changes in shopfloors and manufacturing processes. As a result of supply-chain bottlenecks, concepts such as ‘Just-In-Case’ have been adopted instead of the ‘Just-In-Time’ approach from the previous benchmark. Manufacturers have invested in[Read More…]
At the 15th Apollo CV Awards 2024, key stakeholders of the CV value chain deliberated on ways to enhance customer value profitably. Ashish Bhatia delves into the deep insights. The panel began with moderator VG Ramakrishnan, Managing Partner, Avanteum Advisors LLP probing the transporter challenges. Jehaan Kotwal, Founder of HumSafer and Director of JFK Transporters Pvt. Ltd. shed light on[Read More…]
