In an important step towards affordable, low emission buses, GKN plc and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) have signed a deal that will see the introduction of 250 greener, cleaner vehicles to transport fleets across the UK during the next two years. As part of the agreement ADL – Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer – has chosen GKN Hybrid Power[Read More…]
As collaboration between the automotive and consumer electronics industries continues to grow in importance, Magna International Inc. has announced that the company will participate in the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. In advance of its participation in CES, Magna has challenged engineering and industrial design students throughout the United States to share their vision of[Read More…]
Visteon Corporation confirmed it is currently engaged in discussions with Hahn & Company regarding a potential sale of Visteon’s ownership interest in Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (HVCC) to the Korea-based private equity company. There can be no assurance that these discussions will result in any transaction or on what terms any such transaction may occur. Visteon undertakes no obligation[Read More…]
BorgWarner supplies its advanced turbocharging technology for Volkswagen’s latest four-cylinder gasoline engine for the Chinese market. Engineered to improve performance and fuel economy, BorgWarner’s turbocharger helps the automaker’s 1.4-liter gasoline engines deliver superior responsiveness over the entire engine speed range. Available with outputs of 96~101KW, the BorgWarner-boosted engine is intended for high-volume production and is currently available for numerous Volkswagen[Read More…]
Harman International (India) Pvt. Ltd., the premium audio, infotainment and enterprise automation group, was awarded with this year’s Tata Motors Supplier of the Year award at the Tata Motors Annual Supplier’s Conference 2014 held in Mumbai on 12th November. The Tata Motors Supplier of the Year award recognizes the contribution and commitment of its most valued partner and involves a rigorous selection[Read More…]
Bhargav TS Precision forged and machined component manufacturer Sansera Engineering Private Limited is all set to commence manufacture of connecting rods for Volkswagen India. To support the German auto major, Sansera has created a dedicated line at its Bommasandra plant in Bangalore. Sansera manufactures a wide range of engine components such as crankshaft assemblies, rocker arms, connecting rods, gear shifter[Read More…]
T Murrali OBO Bettermann India Private Limited (OBIPL) has inaugurated its maiden manufacturing and testing facility recently in Oragadam about 40 km south west of Chennai, to make cable management systems for industrial applications and construction industry. This will help create a safe manufacturing plant for different industrial segments including automotive. The Managing Director of OBIPL, S Gopakumar said the[Read More…]
Text : J Srikant National Instruments, the Austin, Texas based technology giant, recently held its annual conference, NIDays 2014, at Bangalore. A coming together of industry and academia, the event gives a clear glimpse of what can be expected in the near future when it comes to technology solutions. The event, which saw the participation of nearly 800 engineers, academicians[Read More…]
T Murrali Global automotive components major Magna International has been developing new products focusing on the aspiration levels of the next generation. Amongst several new technologies that the Canadian company developed is the ‘hands-free’ car that can take up the entire responsibility of driving, beyond a particular speed, say 60 mph and cruise at the determined speed. The vehicle can[Read More…]
