Bajaj Auto is on a roll. Its sales numbers are up and about in the domestic market and exports are roaring too. And there’s more to come because Rajiv Bajaj, managing director, Bajaj Auto, has hinted at an aggressive go-to-market strategy designed to accelerate growth in the domestic market. At the annual general meeting held… Continue reading Bajaj Auto plots aggressive strategy to gain market share
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FCA US invests $30 million for new autonomous driving and testing facility
FCA US (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) recently announced that it has invested more than $30 million (Rs 214 crore) at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan for the development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies. The new facility, which begins testing programmes in September, features a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature… Continue reading FCA US invests $30 million for new autonomous driving and testing facility
Daimler, Aerotec, Eos pilot plant starts operations for industrial 3D printing process
One year ago, Premium Aerotec, Daimler, and EOS jointly initiated the NextGenAM project to develop the basis of a future system for series production using 3D printing technologies. Now, the partners have achieved a key milestone, with the first pilot plant put into operation at Premium Aerotec in Varel, Germany. As metal 3D printing technology… Continue reading Daimler, Aerotec, Eos pilot plant starts operations for industrial 3D printing process
Continental invests 10 million euro in a Chinese 3D blow molding plant
Continental’s 3D blow molding plant mainly produces 3D blow molded hoses used in high performance turbochargers for automotive OEMs. Germany-based technology company Continental invests 10 million euro (Rs 82 crores) in a 3D blow molding plant in Changshu, China. The plant is set to start its series production in the third quarter of 2018. The plant… Continue reading Continental invests 10 million euro in a Chinese 3D blow molding plant
GAC Motor launches its first overseas subsidiary in Russia
GAC Motor debuts at MIAS in Russia GAC Motor, China’s leading automaker, in the midst of its first debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) has announced the official launch of the company’s first overseas subsidiary in Russia, GAC Motor RUS. It plans to start its operations in Russia by 2019. Zhao Qiuyan, counsellor… Continue reading GAC Motor launches its first overseas subsidiary in Russia
Volkswagen reveals sketch of India-bound T-Cross SUV
Barely two days after the Volkswagen Group announced its big-ticket investment of a billion euros (Rs 8,000 crore) to revamp its India operations and drive a Skoda-led programme to develop future Volkswagen Group cars for India, the German carmaker today released a sketch of the T-Cross SUV. The vehicle will be based on the Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen reveals sketch of India-bound T-Cross SUV
Varroc set to acquire Turkish lighting equipment supplier, also partner Italian co for EFI
Varroc Group’s MD, Tarang Jain: “Turkey is going to be a key market. Its car industry is 1.7 million units strong.” Homegrown auto component major Varroc Engineering is set to take a couple of steps aimed at strengthening its lighting business and entering into a new space. The Aurangabad-headquartered company is set to acquire a… Continue reading Varroc set to acquire Turkish lighting equipment supplier, also partner Italian co for EFI
Suzuki reveals next-gen Jimny SUV
Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially released images of its new Jimny ahead of a formal unveil in Japan later in the year. Spied testing multiple times and with a number of leaked images, details regarding the Jimny have been floating around for a while now. The new images confirm what had been revealed in the… Continue reading Suzuki reveals next-gen Jimny SUV
ZF reveals new fully active chassis system
ZF says its sMotion tech enables cars to actively raise and lower each wheel, virtually eliminating the impact of even major road unevenness on the occupants. ZF has revealed its new fully active chassis system, sMotion, which reduces inconvenient car body movements caused by potholes, bumps or curves. The advantages of highly automated and autonomous… Continue reading ZF reveals new fully active chassis system
Analysis: Ford India MD’s four-pronged growth strategy for suppliers
Ford India’s vision of becoming the most trusted automotive and mobility solutions company has a four-pronged growth strategy. Here’s how Anurag Mehrotra, president and MD, Ford India, underlines the importance of suppliers. Excerpts from his speech at the ACMA Value Chain Summit held last month in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Strong brand: Quality is among the top three reasons… Continue reading Analysis: Ford India MD’s four-pronged growth strategy for suppliers