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Committed to India

In an upfront conversation, Krishnan Kohli, Head of Vehicle Dynamics (VED) and Hydraulic Brake Systems (HBS) at Continental Automotive India speaks to Sumesh Soman on localisation and India commitment.

Effective Contract Manufacturing Solutions

Layam Group emerges as the prime mover in providing bestin-class contract manufacturing services. G.S. Ramesh, Founder and Chairman of the Layam Group shares how.

Allison Transmission T280

Allison Transmission recently powered a fleet of 100 buses with the T280. Sumesh Soman looks at the automatic transmission in greater detail.

Union Budget 2022 A Preview

The automotive components industry has set expectations from the Union Budget 2022. Ashish Bhatia shares the industry’s wishlist from the annual spectacle.

Localising E-2W Components

E-2W manufacturers like EeVe India are banking on component localisation for a higher market penetration. Sumesh Soman finds out where the company has excelled and where it can do more to boost the ecosystem as a whole.

Smart Tyre Technology

In an upfront conversation, V.K. Misra, Technical Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. spoke to Sumesh Soman on the tyre technology to watch out for.

BorgWarner invests in Qnovo Inc.

BorgWarner has invested in Qnovo, Inc., a privately held, Silicon Valleybased software and controls company.

Amara Raja invests in Inobat Auto

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. has invested in InoBat Auto.

MSME Puducherry technology centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a MSMEs Technology Centre under the aegis of the MSME Ministry, in Puducherry on the occasion of ‘National Youth done’.

Motion Plastics

Automotive plastics have evolved. Deepti Thore looks at the high-performance Igus motion plastic range.

New Generation Valeo LiDAR

The new generation Valeo LiDAR could hit the market in 2024. Deepti Thore brings out the latest advancements.

Taking Centre Stage

Smarter auto electronics and electrical are taking centre stage. Ashish Bhatia looks at recent developments which suggest a growing impetus on resource allocation to build a robust ecosystem.

Visteon and Steradian are ADAS-focused

Visteon Corporation and Steradian Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd., an India-based high-tech imaging radar specialist will collaborate on enhanced Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for the global automotive market.

Covestro Automotive Solutions

Covestro AG is creating a pull with its high-tech polymer materials. Prateek Pardeshi draws attention to the diverse automotive applications.

Destination Charging

SunFuel Electric is hoping to draw in affluent EV owners and aspirants alike into destination charging. Deepti Thore focuses on the fast-catching trend and its ability to address range anxiety.

Next-Gen Auto Grade Chip

Startup company Kneron Inc. has launched the KL530. Prateek Pardeshi finds out how the next generation auto grade chip standsout.

Components At EICMA 2021

The EICMA 2021 International trade fair drew attention to the progress made in two-wheeler components. Deepti Thore highlights the mix expected to shape up next generation products.

New Capabilities At ARAI

At ARAI research and execution continue. Prateek Pardeshi draws attention to the recent additions expected to benefit the automotive industry.

Panasonic MirAIe Smart Factory

Panasonic India has built the MirAIe Pro Factory solution for Indian manufacturers. Sumesh Soman tours the factory to get a sense of the next-generation connected capabilities.

The Road Ahead

In an upfront conversation Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International speaks to Sumesh Soman about the road ahead for the components business.

E-Mobility India Forum 2021

At the maiden edition of the E-mobility India Forum 2021, the stakeholders touched upon the crucial transitional phase to e-mobility. Sumesh Soman shares the roadmap for the industry to realise its vision.

Emerging Powertrain Technologies

Anurag Garg, Managing Director and Country Head - India at Vitesco Technologies draws attention to the developments contributing to the growth of automotive powertrains.

Due recognition at the Padma Bhushan Awards

The Auto Industry rejoiced as the President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Padma Bhushan to veteran industrialists Venu Srinivasan, Chairman of Sundaram-Clayton Group and Anand Gopal Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group for their contribution in Trade and Industry.

Paint Protective Solutions

Permagard India is eyeing expansion. Deepti Thore looks at the scope of growth through the company’s paint protective solutions.

New LSB centre in Jamshedpur

Schaeffler India Ltd. in collaboration with Premier Bearings India Ltd. has opened a Large Size Bearing (LSB) refurbishment centre at Jamshedpur, in Jharkhand.

Poised To Grow Manifold

In an upfront conversation, Aman Singh- Founder and Director, Permagard India spoke to Deepti Thore on the paint protective solutions poised for a manifold growth.

Return On Technical Collaborations

Motherson Sumi Systems has announced a string of technical collaborations and this strategy continues to be the mainstay. Ashish Bhatia with Deepti Thore looks at their importance, recovery and expected returns.

Taking On Range Anxiety

With the surge in e-mobility, startup company eChargeBays has its task cut out. Sumesh Soman goes through its range enhancing solutions.

Transport Day celebration at COP26

The Transport Day was celebrated at COP26. Participating in the fourth ministerial dialogue of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Transition Council (ZEVTC), NITI Aayog represented India on the global forum on enhancing political cooperation on the transition to ZEVs.

Hauling Trailer Systems For 18-Wheelers

BPW Trailer Systems introduces the hauling trailer system for 18-wheelers. Prateek Pardeshi correlates the next-generation solution to the revival of the trailer segment.