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…]
The Frost & Sullivan study on Global Powertrain Outlook, 2020 looks at the global push and pull for efficient powertrains. Story by: Deven Lad Frost & Sullivan recently released a study on the global powertrain scenario. Aimed at ascertaining the global push and pull for efficient powertrains, the report – Global Powertrain Outlook, 2020, maps the supply side and demand[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…]
Continental acquires 100% ownership of joint venture Emitec and Powertrain Business Unit Fuel Supply will form the new Fuel & Exhaust Management Business Unit Operational structures to remain unchanged; Emitec brand name to continue The international automotive supplier Continental has acquired 100% ownership of the exhaust technologies specialist Emitec. Until now, it was a 50/50 joint venture with Continental and[Read More…]
Bhargav TS TVS Motor Company, recognised for prowess in manufacturing gearless scooters, has fielded yet another offering, but this time with primary focus on the male riders. The company that makes scooters like Scooty Pep, Streak and Wego, has been hitherto targeting women customers. The expectation of customers from any brand or product is ‘more for less’ and the vehicle[Read More…]
Automotive systems major Continental has been aggressive in Asia with special focus on China and India. The company’s Indian arm is gearing up to support the OEMs emerging requirements by developing and adapting technologies to local needs. Claude dGama Rose, Managing Director of Continental Automotive Components India, spoke to T Murrali recently on the company’s plans. Edited excerpts: Q:[Read More…]
Smaller cubic capacity and lower fuel consumption while offering the same, if not better, performance – that is the recipe for success when it comes to downsizing. A modern turbocharged system is necessary to achieve this. The global development trend toward turbocharging for gasoline engines is in full swing. International automotive supplier Continental is supporting this trend and setting milestones[Read More…]
One of the next steps on the way to perfect electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles is wireless charging. Daimler and BMW have now agreed on jointly developing and implementing one common technology. Wireless charging of the battery will make the handling of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles even easier. Mercedes-Benz will commence fleet testing of this “unplugged” technology with[Read More…]
BorgWarner Turbo Systems received an Automotive Innovations Award 2014 during a ceremony held recently in Frankfurt, Germany. Organised by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) and PricewaterhouseCoopers, the company was honored in the Powertrain Technology category for a variety of turbocharging technologies, including regulated two-stage (R2S) and three-stage (R3S) systems and variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers. “We are very proud[Read More…]
