The Government of Sri Lanka has placed an order for 2,200 buses with Ashok Leyland. This is the one of the largest purchase by the Sri Lankan Transport Board (SLTB), as the Government aims to modernise its existing fleet and significantly improve the country’s public transport network. Ashok Leyland will supply these 2200 buses within the next six months. With[Read More…]
SKF India today received a certificate of appreciation from Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP) for on-time delivery and quality, during their annual supplier meet. The certificate was awarded to Anil Jaiswal, Sales Head, Powertrain & Electrical Business, SKF India by Yuji Hiraoka, Managing Director, TKAP. This certificate recognises SKF India for meeting stringent quality standards and to achieve zero ppm[Read More…]
Global auto component major BorgWarner has introduced its next-generation HY-VO chain drives transfer cases for the Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, 4Runner, Tacoma and FJ Cruiser. Specifically engineered to reduce friction, the chain improves efficiency and helps increase fuel economy. BorgWarner produces HY-VO chain for these applications at its facility in Japan. “Using our state-of-the-art testing and[Read More…]
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, issued its first sustainability report this week. The report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 Guidelines. The 72 page Axalta Coating Systems Sustainability Report 2013 highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability by providing performance data and featuring stories, photographs and graphics that illustrate the[Read More…]
General Motors India today announced the launch of an industry first customer care initiative called ‘Chevrolet Complete Care’ programme. The comprehensive customer care initiative ensures a unique ownership experience with assured low cost of maintenance for Chevrolet customers across India. “More than just their vehicle, it’s the service experience which makes customers feel truly satisfied,” said Arvind Saxena, President &[Read More…]
Volvo Buses in India announced the commencement of registrations for the fourth edition of Volvo Sustainable Mobility Awards 2014. The company is inviting stakeholders from among citizen groups/NGOs, organisations/ consultancies, and institutions among others, to participate in the awards, which aims to reward progressive and practical action in the area of promoting sustainable solutions in urban mobility. This year the[Read More…]
Nissan PlayStation GT Academy plans to conduct its programmes in more cities next year. The event which concluded recently in Chennai saw around 1,000 participants and selected a diving enthusiast who has completed the lap in 2.02 minutes. After the qualifying rounds at the 2014 Auto Expo, Delhi (NCR), Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore in February, March, April and May 2014[Read More…]
Mercedes-Benz Cars has received an award for its groundbreaking ‘Robot Farming’ production concept at the annual International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Hong Kong. Robot Farming stands for overcoming previously irreconcilable antitheses in production technology: The concept allows people and robots to work together directly in production, without a protective fence. In this interaction, the movements of the[Read More…]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany along with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Japan (MFTBC), again a Daimler Company, launched its DICV-made Fuso trucks in Bangladesh, making it the 6th strategic market since the start of exports in May 2013. Bangladesh is one of the key markets in Asia for DICV-made[Read More…]
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has launched the limited edition ‘XUV500 Sportz’ built on its W8 model, priced at Rs 13.94 lakh (ex-showroomChennai). It comes with a 140bhp (103Kw) mHawk engine with 330Nm torque and a 6-speed transmission, 5th generation variable geometry turbocharger. A limited number of only 1000 units will be made. Speaking at the launch, Vivek Nayer, Chief[Read More…]
