Text: T Murrali The auto industry and the auto components industry in particular are saddled with several issues ranging from fluctuating cost of inputs, increasing operating cost, lack of steady policy, unfavourable economy, etc. Irrespective of the situation they have to maintain the key parameters such as quality, cost and delivery as their customers’ (OEMs) customers have been very[Read More…]
Text & Photos: T Murrali Exhaust system plays a vital role in a vehicle as it determines how clean and efficient the engine is besides ensuring better life for the vehicle. Tenneco, the global leader in designing and manufacturing of ride control and clean air products follows a combination of eco-friendly and effective manufacturing operation. Tenneco Automotive is present[Read More…]
Drawing on over 60 years of experience in car radios and a vast multimedia know-how of Continental and Auro Technologies’ revolutionary Auro-3D sound technology, Auro Technologies and Continental have announced today to jointly bring true 3D sound to in-car infotainment systems. First integrated into digital cinemas as Auro 11.1. by Barco, the Auro-3D format is the next generation in audio,[Read More…]
Chennai headquartered Comstar Automotive Technologies Private Limited has won the prestigious Ford Global Supplier Excellence Award in ‘Silver’ category for the supply of starter assemblies. The CEO of the company, Sat Mohan Gupta shares his views with T Murrali on the journey towards this coveted recognition and the way forward. Edited excerpts: Q: Congratulations on getting the Silver Medallion[Read More…]
The BMW Group and Samsung SDI plan to expand their supply relationship for battery cells for electro-mobility. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect today in Seoul. Samsung SDI will supply the BMW Group with battery cells for the BMW i3, BMW i8 and additional hybrid models over the coming years. The most important elements[Read More…]
The 15th edition of the industrial fair Intec 2014 took off today focusing on innovative technologies for the manufacturing industry. Organised by Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) the industrial fair was inaugurated by N K Maini, Deputy Managing Director of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Held at Codissia Trade Fair Grounds the 5-day exposition saw over 325[Read More…]
BorgWarner supplies a number of advanced technologies for winners of the 2014 World Car Awards, including the GenV all-wheel drive couplings, chain timing systems for Audi A3 models powered by 1.8- and 2.0-liter DOHC I4 engines, ignition coils for 1.2- and 2.0-liter gasoline models, and dual-clutch and mechatronic modules for 6-speed dual-clutch transmissions. For 1.6- and 2.0-liter diesel models, the[Read More…]
Tata Technologies has evolved a strategy for APAC as the growth during the past few years have been buoyant. Going forward the company is looking at having a mix of both organic and inorganic growth from this region. Samir Yajnik, President- Sales and COO-Asia Pacific, Tata Technologies, talks to J Srikant on the company’s plans[Read More…]
