The Maharashtra-based Precision Camshafts Ltd (PCL), which manufactures chilled cast iron, straight hollow, profiled hollow and trilobe camshafts, has announced that is has taken 51 percent equity stake in EMOSS Mobile Systems of the Netherlands. Emoss designs, develops, produces and tests innovative electric drivelines. The company says, with its modular system, it is able to convert any vehicle… Continue reading Precision Camshafts forays into EV industry, acquires Emoss of the Netherlands
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Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage
Six months after it first revealed the bold new Vantage, Aston Martin has commenced production of the most sporting model in the luxury carmaker’s series production range. With the first Vantage coming off the British brand’s Gaydon production line today, deliveries to customers will commence later this month. Aston Martin president and CEO, Dr Andy Palmer,… Continue reading Aston Martin commences production of the new Vantage
Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios
The future of mobility is electric. That seems to be clear to almost every OEM. But what is not clear is how India will progress in that direction. Japanese major Honda has embarked on preparing its strategy for a future of electric mobility in India. That strategy would include plug-in, hybrid, full electric and fuel-cell… Continue reading Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios
Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK
Magna has opened an aluminium casting facility in Telford, England, which will supply structural castings to Jaguar Land Rover, a leading vehicle manufacturer in the UK and Magna’s long-time customer. The new facility is approximately 225,000 square feet and is expected to employ 300 people. Magna management was joined by Jaguar Land Rover executives and… Continue reading Magna to supply structural castings to JLR from new plant in the UK
Kia to launch new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018
Kia Motors will introduce its first 48V diesel mild-hybrid powertrain in the second half of 2018. The new ‘EcoDynamics+’ powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by supplementing acceleration with electric power from an additional 48-volt battery and extending combustion engine ‘off time’ using a new Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator unit. Kia Motors says EcoDynamics+ mild-hybrid technology offers a compelling… Continue reading Kia to launch new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018
Cooper Standard acquires LS Mtron
To enhance its automotive product offering and capabilities, Cooper Standard has acquired 80.1 percent of LS Mtron’s automotive parts business. Through the acquisition, Cooper Standard has not only expanded its core product offerings, but has gained a strategic partnership with LS Mtron, a leading Korean automotive and industrial manufacturer, creating the opportunity to cooperate across multiple industries by leveraging… Continue reading Cooper Standard acquires LS Mtron
Toyota Motor Corporation to invest in Albert for developing automated driving technologies
Signing of partnership between Albert and Toyota Toyota Motor Corporation and Japan-based big data analysis company, Albert have agreed on a business alliance for big data analysis, mainly in the field of advanced development of automated driving technology. Toyota will invest about 400 million yen (Rs 24 crores) and will acquire new shares in Albert… Continue reading Toyota Motor Corporation to invest in Albert for developing automated driving technologies
Cummins forms a JV with JAC Motors after 20 years of business alliance
Cummins and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC Motors)announced that the two parties will form a 50:50 joint-venture after Cummins purchased Navistar’s 50 percent equity of the JAC-Navistar diesel engine company (JND). Steve Chapman, Cummins Group vice president, China and Russia said, “Cummins and JAC share similar values and are both committed to bringing our customers the… Continue reading Cummins forms a JV with JAC Motors after 20 years of business alliance
Fiat rolls out its two millionth Fiat 500 from its Tychy plant in Poland
The two millionth Fiat 500 at the Tychy plant in Poland The two millionth Fiat 500 made at the Tychy Plant in Poland is a Fiat 500C Collezione, sporting an exclusive two-tone white and grey Primavera livery and powered by a ‘TwinAir’ turbo 85hp engine. It comes with 16-inch rims, chrome-plated accents, a grey/white/grey beauty… Continue reading Fiat rolls out its two millionth Fiat 500 from its Tychy plant in Poland
Force Motors bags order for Light Strike Vehicles from Indian Army
Representational Image – Force Gurkha The Pune-based Force Motors, has announced that it has bagged a order from the Indian Army for supplying indigenously built Light Strike Vehicles (LSVs) that will be used by the armed forces for defense purposes. The vehicle has been designed and developed by the R&D team of Force Motors, and… Continue reading Force Motors bags order for Light Strike Vehicles from Indian Army