ASK Automotive Signs JV With Fras-Le, Brazil

The Rs 1463 crore ASK Automotive (P) Ltd., a manufacturer of friction materials and Fras-le S.A. (a Randon Company), that makes friction material with a revenue of more than $380 million (Rs 2528 crore) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in India.

IMTMA Gears Up For IMTEX Forming And Tooltech 2018

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is organising ‘IMTEX FORMING 2018 & Tooltech 2018’, a B2B exhibition of metal forming technologies at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru from January 25 to 30, 2018.

MAN Trucks To Leverage Digital Platform For Customer Service

MAN Trucks India has announced new initiatives to increase its market reach and customer service options to be a part of the sustainable commercial vehicle (CV) industry growth in India. The initiatives include introduction of Mobile24 and MAN ProfiDrive and introduction of new digital tools for customer connect.

Meritor India Bets Big On Suspension For Commercial Vehicle Market

After doing a market study on suspension for the linehaul multi-axle trucks, Meritor India, manufacturer of axles and second largest in brakes, entered into the suspension business with its new Slipper type system recently.

Able Spring Manufacturers Plans To Expand Capacity

Chennai-based Able Spring Manufacturers will expand the capacity of its plant at Oragadam, near Chennai, to meet the growing demand from its customers across the country.

BMW Group Launches Skill Next To Mark 11th Anniversary

BMW Group Launches Skill Next To Mark 11th Anniversary

Ashok Leyland Hosur Plant Rolls Out 200,000th LCV

Ashok Leyland Hosur Plant Rolls Out 200,000th LCV

Yamaha FZ 25 Bags India Design Mark

Yamaha FZ 25 Bags India Design Mark

Exide Launches Advanz, The Completely Sealed, Maintenance-Free Battery

Exide Launches Advanz, The Completely Sealed, Maintenance-Free Battery

Federal-Mogul Powertrain To Supply BS-VI Compatible Products

Federal-Mogul Powertrain To Supply BS-VI Compatible Products

NGK Spark Plug To Ignite CNG Three-Wheelers

NGK Spark Plug To Ignite CNG Three-Wheelers

Auto Lighting Industry Lights Up Innovations

The Indian automotive lighting market is estimated to be worth about $3.1 billion by 2022, with a cumulative annual growth rate of over 5.5% from 2016. Lighting is a vital component in any automotive vehicle and plays an important role in the safety of the vehicle, the occupants and other road users.

IAC Opens New Regional And Global Engineering Centre In Pune

International Automotive Components (IAC), a leading automotive interior components supplier, has opened new regional and global engineering centre in Pune.

India Is A Big Market For Oerlikon Drive Systems: Sandeep Khullar

Oerlikon Graziano India, manufacturer of drivetrain systems for off-highway and niche passenger cars, sees a large local consumption demand along with India being seen as a preferred destination for exports by global OEMs. Sandeep Khullar, Head of Sales and Marketing, Oerlikon Drive Systems India, told Anirudh Raheja in an exclusive interview.

India Japan Lighting Focuses On Multi-reflector All-LED Headlamps

IJL wants to lead the Indian market with cost-effective, safe and innovative technologies.

Autolite To Focus On Two-wheeler Segment With Its Signature Products

Autolite India Limited, the flagship company of the Autopal-MPG group, will expand its horizon in the two wheeler segment.

My Eco Energy introduces BS-VI bio-diesel

It was in August 2014 that the Pune-based My Eco Energy Ltd (MEE), a bio-diesel manufacturing company, launched a bio-diesel fuel under the brand name ‘Indizel’.

Dassault Systemes Accelerates Digitisation Of Indian Manufacturing

Dassault Systemes, a 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock-Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions provider, plans to tap the new opportunities in the digitisation process of the Indian industry with its new 3D Experience platform. It enables its users to create innovative products in a connected and collaborative environment.

MAN Trucks Plans To Make India Global Sourcing And Export Hub: Joerg Mommertz

The Pune-based MAN Trucks India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG, Germany. The products manufactured in its plant at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, include tippers for off-road and construction, haulage for regular and over dimensional cargo, and special application trucks and bulkers. The product range for India is developed at the R&D centre in Pune. In a recent interaction, the Chairman and Managing Director of MAN Trucks India, Joerg Mommertz shared the company’s future plans with Bhargav TS. 

South To Drive Indian Automotive Industry Growth: Vikram Kirloskar

Strong growth in vehicle demand due to rising income, middle class, and a young population is likely to propel India to be the third largest automotive market by volume in the world by 2020. South India, in particular, is expected to contribute at least a third of the output and about 40% of new investments. Strengthening the infrastructure and the competitiveness of the component sector will go a long way to support the growth of the automotive industry here. This region can be promoted as the most favoured destination for R&D in hybrid, and e-vehicles. With its software capabilities, it can be projected as a centre of excellence for autonomous driving technologies, Vikram Kirloskar, Chairman, CII – Southern Region, told Bhargav TS of Auto Components India in an exclusive interview.

Ashok Leyland Driving Technology At Indian Innovation

The Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland (AL) reveals its future plans on the technology front and how the new Intelligent Exhaust Gas Recirculation (iEGR) works on the BS IV trucks.

Freudenberg To Set Up Automotive Sealing Plant In Chennai

The Germany-based Freudenberg Group, a global technology provider, will set up a plant at Vallam-Vadagal industrial park, near Chennai, to manufacture sealing products for the automotive industry investing Euro 15 million (Rs 110 crore).

Kia Motors Scripts India Game Plan

South-Korean automaker Kia Motors has scripted its India game plan.

TVS Launches Ntorq 125 Scooter

The new 125cc scooter is designed for performance with first-in-class features and youth-centric appearance

On The Trail Of Next Gen Verna's Journey To Perfection

This award-winning, Next Gen car has style, comfort, safety and fresh packaging of a sedan

Growth Potential Beset With Threats

Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International

SFN Has The Sealings To Roll Out EVs

CEO, Sigma Freudenberg Nok Pvt Ltd

Safety Aspects Of Filtration System

Ashok Pandey, Senior GM, Freudenberg Filtration Technologies India

Magna Develops New Lightweight, Modular Seat Structure

Legal requirements, consumer ratings, market and technology trends like lightweight construction and e-mobility pose huge challenges to passive and active safety in vehicles. Magna International Inc., a global automotive supplier is headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, gives importance to achieve maximum safety.

Precision Camshafts Acquires MEMCO Engineering

Precision Camshafts Ltd (PCL) has acquired MEMCO Engineering Pvt Ltd, a precision component maker based in Nashik, Maharashtra. This is PCL’s maiden acquisition, which has been carried out for an undisclosed sum, the company noted. This acquisition is expected to make PCL, a diversified components manufacturer, with introduction of niche automotive engine and non-engine components, and instrumentation parts.