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Capgemini and Audi launch new JV for digital tech and consulting services

Capgemini and Audi have launched their joint venture called XL2. It will provide digital technology and consulting services in the fields of SAP S/4HANA and cloud services primarily for Audi and the entire Volkswagen Group. XL2 combines an agile start-up culture reinforced by two global industry leaders. The company’s goal is to expand its project… Continue reading Capgemini and Audi launch new JV for digital tech and consulting services

China’s SVOLT to become first automotive battery supplier to launch Cobalt-free battery

Chinese battery supplier, SVOLT has announced that it will launch two Cobalt-free batteries for automotive application with start-of-production slated to begin from June 2021. The company says American EV maker Tesla had earlier revealed its plan to use cobalt-free batteries on Made-in-China Tesla Models. However, Tesla’s cobalt-free battery is still being launched a little late.… Continue reading China’s SVOLT to become first automotive battery supplier to launch Cobalt-free battery

BorgWarner’s next-gen AWD actuators spell gains for OEMs

The need for improved fuel efficiency is a key factor in the development of all-wheel drive (AWD) technologies today. BorgWarner, an established global leader in the advancement and supply of AWD systems, delivers breakthroughweight and efficiency improvements, along with the necessary performance enhancements in today’s AWD systems. With the development of these next-generation actuators for… Continue reading BorgWarner’s next-gen AWD actuators spell gains for OEMs

Daimler India CV rejigs top management team

Karl-Alexander Seidel has been appointed as Head of Daimler Buses India. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) today announced the appointment of two new top executives, Muthu Maruthachalam C and Karl-Alexander Seidel. Satyakam Arya, Managing Director & CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said: “Muthu Maruthachalam C and Karl-Alexander Seidel are highly capable leaders with a wealth… Continue reading Daimler India CV rejigs top management team

Sona Comstar restarts operation at four plants in India

Gurgaon-based Sona Comstar, the automotive supplier of bevel gears and differential assemblies with 90 percent market share in the domestic CV segment, has restarted operations at its plants after a month-and-a-half-long lock-down imposed by the government. The Tier  1 supplier has resumed manufacturing operations in Haryana at its three factories in Gurgaon and one in… Continue reading Sona Comstar restarts operation at four plants in India

JK Tyre resumes partial operations, begins production at Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan And Uttarakhand plants

JK Tyre & Industries, a leading tyre manufacturer and radial tyre technology company today announced partial resumption of operations after adhering to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India and permissions granted by the respective state governments and local authorities. The tyre maker has commenced production in a graded manner… Continue reading JK Tyre resumes partial operations, begins production at Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan And Uttarakhand plants

Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant to resume production from May 12

Having received the green light from the authorities to resume operations at its plants last month, Maruti Suzuki has officially announced, in a regulatory filing, that it will commence production at its plant in Manesar, Haryana on May 12. This is welcome news for India’s automotive sector, as Maruti Suzuki – the country’s largest carmaker… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant to resume production from May 12

Schwing Stetter’s Chennai plant swings back into production

Construction equipment manufacturer, Schwing Stetter India (SSI) has resumed its operations at its Chennai manufacturing facility. The plant has halted production following the national lockdown to contain Covid-19.  The announcement follows the recent relaxation rules put by the government and the necessary permissions granted by the state authorities. The facility will now run with the required workforce to… Continue reading Schwing Stetter’s Chennai plant swings back into production