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HARMAN to acquire Red Bend Software

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the premier audio, visual, infotainment and enterprise automation group, today announced the acquisition of Israeli-based Red Bend Software, a leading provider of software management technology for connected devices, and over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware upgrading services. Building upon Red Bend’s strength in the mobile and carrier markets, HARMAN will accelerate Red Bend’s growth in the automotive space[Read More…]

HARMAN to acquire software services company Symphony Teleca

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, the premier audio, visual, infotainment and enterprise automation group, today announced it has signed an agreement with Symphony Technology Group to acquire Symphony Teleca, a privately-held global software services company. Based in Mountain View, CA, Symphony Teleca provides software engineering and integration services that help businesses rapidly design and develop products and technologies at the convergence of device, sensors, cloud and[Read More…]

Continental expands R&D footprint

Continental expands R&D footprint

Text: T Murrali Global automotive supplier, tyre manufacturer and industry partner – Continental, has inaugurated a new 13,000 sqmt facility in Bangalore to expand its R&D capabilities in India. With total investment of Euro 12.4 million and current headcount of around 1,000 engineers, the new Technical Centre India (TCI) facility at Electronic City-Phase II will meet the increasing demand for[Read More…]

Gulf Oil Lubricants India and Whitmore form strategic alliance

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, a Hinduja Group Company, has formed a strategic partnership with Whitmore, a global producer of lubrication-centric reliability products including high performance mining, rail and industrial lubricants for the Indian market. With this alliance, Gulf Oil will add Whitmore’s specialty lubricants and greases to its already extensive product line of industrial and automotive lubricants and maintenance[Read More…]

Continental Continues Along Successful Path and Secures Adjusted EBIT Margin Above 11% as Announced

  .   Automotive supplier publishes preliminary key figures for 2014 fiscal year ·    Sales grow to around €34.5 billion despite negative exchange rate effects ·    Outlook for 2015: aim to increase sales by approximately 5% In the 2014 fiscal year, the Continental Corporation secured a margin exceeding 11% for its adjusted EBIT, despite the pronounced weakness of Europe’s replacement tire[Read More…]

by January 12, 2015 International, Web Exclusive

BorgWarner develops first flex fuel turbocharger made in Brazil

BorgWarner has developed the first flex fuelturbocharger made in Brazil for the country’s growing passenger car market. The B01- series turbocharger helps boost performance, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, enabling automakers to comply with Brazil’s INOVAR-AUTO requirements. Designed for 0.8- to 1.6-liter engines, BorgWarner’s new flex fuel turbocharger will debut with a major global automaker in mid-2015. “Downsized, boosted gasoline engines are already[Read More…]

Delphi Product & Service Solutions Launches New Global Website

Delphi Product & Service Solutions (DPSS) announces the launch of its new global website, delphiautoparts.com. The new website is designed to provide DPSS customers and their customers, a comprehensive, one-stop digital resource to find the technical service and repair information they need for more efficient vehicle service and repairs. “Because of the increasing complexity of vehicle systems, it’s important for[Read More…]

by January 8, 2015 International, Web Exclusive
AMT making inroads in India

AMT making inroads in India

By Piyush Munot For more than a decade, Automated Manual Transmissions (AMTs) have been established in high volume production. It is successful in commercial vehicles and is now used more in trucks. Initially installed in sporty, high-performance cars, finally it also became accepted due to its low costs and the small required installation space – as ideal substitute for automatic[Read More…]

by January 8, 2015 By Invitation, Web Exclusive
Industry puts faith in ‘Make in India’ but sounds caution

Industry puts faith in ‘Make in India’ but sounds caution

Text & Photos: J Srikant Assocham’s 2nd World Auto Congress proved to be the coming together of all the stakeholder segments in the Indian auto industry, right from vehicle manufacturers and leading component makers to government officials who impact decision making in the sector, and industry experts. Rightly titled ‘Opportunities across the Value Chain,’ the event voiced the concerns and[Read More…]

Bosch Aftermarket to focus on products, test equipment and service centres for growth

Bosch Aftermarket to focus on products, test equipment and service centres for growth

Text: T Murrali The aftermarket in India is not too different from those in developed countries, having OEM specific workshops and multi-brand workshops. However, unlike the developed markets that follow a multiple approach, servicing all kinds’ of vehicles – 2/3 wheelers, cars and commercial vehicles under one roof – aftermarket in India follows a specific approach. Besides, India has a[Read More…]