Bhargav TS Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has launched Elite i20 in India, the next generation of its premium hatchback i20 at a starting price of Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai). The Elite i20 is being launched globally for the first time in India, which was designed at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rsheim, Germany. Elite i20 is the first[Read More…]
ACMA’s first Aerospace & Defence Summit stresses the need to review policy, develop infrastructure and promote collaboration With an objective to build local manufacturing capabilities and develop the Aerospace & Defence supply ecosystem in the country, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) organised the first Aerospace and Defence Summit to understand and address the Opportunities & Challenges in[Read More…]
Despite continuing slowdown in the auto industry, Halla Visteon Climate Systems India Limited (HVCSIL) is confident of growth and as supporting plans in place. The Managing Director of the company Amit Gupta, who is also the South Asia Operations Director spoke to T Murrali to share his views of the company’s strategy. Edited excerpts: Q: As the one responsible for HVCC South[Read More…]
Text and Photos: T Murrali Leading ride control products manufacturer Gabriel India Limited has been experiencing a smooth ride despite the auto industry in India riding on bumpy roads. This is primarily due to the quality of the products and its robust manufacturing process. To understand its mantra, we undertook a short journey into the plant at Hosur. Part of the Anand group, Gabriel India was established in 1961, providing a wide[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS The 11th edition of ACMEE 2014 showcased the powerhouse of the manufacturing industry by bringing in the latest machines that help in improving productivity and efficiency. The participants in the event focused on multitasking machines, which are helpful in enhancing productivity, achieving consistent accuracy and a higher working life of products. The 5-day event, which recently concluded at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam drew more than 450[Read More…]
Text & Photos: Bhargav TS Better vehicle lighting can help the driver to recognise objects during nights eventually supporting vehicle safety. Lighting system manufacturers address this issue through several technologies. Chennai-based India Japan Lighting (IJL) is looking at offering the OEMs with new solutions that will save energy and enhance life. We took a short journey in the company’s[Read More…]
Erich Nesselhauf has been involved in the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles’ greenfield project from 2008 and built the entire supplier base for the company, achieving a localisation of 85% for BharatBenz trucks at the start of production in 2012. Recently he was elevated as the Managing Director & CEO of the company. He shared his views with T Murrali on[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…]
T Murrali The Nissan vision – Dream, Access and Trust, has been kept in mind while engineering the Datsun GO. The company has built an automobile by not merely changing the external looks but by bringing in some unique technologies, which were earlier confined to only their premium cars. The final product would impress and attract customers in totality –[Read More…]
Daimler Financial Services India Pvt. Ltd. (DFSI), a 100% subsidiary of Daimler AG celebrates its 3rd anniversary in India. DFSI offers a full range of financing and insurance solutions to dealers & customers of Mercedes-Benz India & Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. It is the only captive financial services provider offering an Operating Lease solution to customers in the premium car segment.[Read More…]
