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Continental wants to provide Safe and Intelligent Mobility for everyone, no matter where they live and work: Matthias Matic

Continental wants to provide Safe and Intelligent Mobility for everyone, no matter where they live and work: Matthias Matic

Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Continental, has recently relocated its hydraulic brake systems plant to a new production facility in Gurgaon. The plant’s new 7000 square metre production facility is capable of producing around 1.5 million calipers, boosters and drum brakes, to cater to increasing demand from OEMs. Matthias Matic, Global Head of Hydraulic Brake[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 Upfront
The mid and long term prospects for Indian auto market is promising

The mid and long term prospects for Indian auto market is promising

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…]

by August 5, 2014 Upfront, Web Exclusive
Awards bring more challenges: Sat Mohan Gupta

Awards bring more challenges: Sat Mohan Gupta

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…]

by July 28, 2014 Upfront
The best plus for India is consistent growth: Erich Nesselhauf

The best plus for India is consistent growth: Erich Nesselhauf

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…]

by July 28, 2014 Upfront
Indian engineers are efficient at addressing mechanical products: Jacques Esculier

Indian engineers are efficient at addressing mechanical products: Jacques Esculier

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…]

by July 28, 2014 Upfront
Long term growth remains intact

Long term growth remains intact

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…]

by July 28, 2014 Upfront
Next generation of growth in India is going to come from innovation: Samir Yajnik

Next generation of growth in India is going to come from innovation: Samir Yajnik

           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…]

Couple engineering expertise with market, infrastructure: Don Hillebrand, President, SAE International

Couple engineering expertise with market, infrastructure: Don Hillebrand, President, SAE International

From being confined to an American, European and Japanese one, the auto industry has transformed itself into a global industry. India has become a

by February 6, 2014 Upfront
There are opportunities in crisis : Harish Lakshman, President ACMA

There are opportunities in crisis : Harish Lakshman, President ACMA

The current slowdown is the longest in the recent history of Indian auto industry with almost all the segments going down. This is certainly a cause for concern. Harish Lakshman tells T Murrali that

by February 6, 2014 Upfront
Vinod Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland

Vinod Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland

Q Talking about the new Captain Series, What is the different from your other vehicles in heavy CV segment? This is the first time you are seeing this cab. It was never shown before.

by January 31, 2014 Upfront