Text & Photo: J Srikant Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) has become the new buzzword in the Indian automobile sector, thanks to Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, who have used this technology in their latest offerings. While Maruti introduced AMT in Celerio, Tata recently employed this technology in its new compact sedan Zest. The initial response that Celerio got, with all[Read More…]
The Competition Commission of India has issued an order on August 25, 2014 regarding trade practices of select OEMs covering aspects including procurement and sale of spare parts from component manufacturers and after sales service. Commenting on the order, Vinnie Mehta, Director General ACMA said, “The aftermarket in India is fast growing and with increased technical complexity of vehicles, the[Read More…]
Calling India the second-most strongest pillar for Wabco global after Germany, Wabco hopes that India will go on to become a manufacturing hub after being a engineering superpower. Jacques Esculier, Chairman and CEO of Wabco Holdings talks to J Srikant about the braking system major’s India operations and what role the country will play in its global operations. Q:[Read More…]
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, the Michigan based auto component major, today renamed its vehicle components division to Federal-Mogul Motorparts effective immediately. This step is taken to further the ongoing strategy to drive the global growth of its premium products and leading brands. The new Federal-Mogul Motorparts name and logo will be rolled out globally effective immediately. “Federal-Mogul’s premium brands are[Read More…]
Tenneco Automotive India Pvt Ltd. today announced the opening of its second Monroe stock shop in Ghaziabad, near Delhi. The outlet was inaugurated by Pankaj Kapoor Deputy Managing Director, Tenneco Automotive India in the presence of Uttam Gadia, Proprietor, Gadia Sales Corporation, the Tenneco aftermarket team and leading trade partners. This unique concept provides complete information and a single point[Read More…]
The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) will make its debut as the first-ever one-stop trade platform in Southwest China from 21 – 23 July 2014 at Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center. Offering exhibitors and suppliers more business opportunities in the Chinese market, the show will cover the three main automotive[Read More…]
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s leading regional trade fair for the automotive industry targeting trade visitors from ASEAN is expected to attract more than 6,000 visitors when it is held 19 – 21 March 2015 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ninth edition of the 7,500 sqm show will be organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and[Read More…]
