Schaeffler is to premiere a fuel-cell-powered demonstration vehicle at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover (September 20-25). The German major, whose focus on drive systems for commercial vehicles includes hydrogen technology, especially for long-haul applications, is developing innovative components for fuel cell systems and laying the groundwork for them to be produced on an… Continue reading Schaeffler to premiere fuel-cell-powered van at IAA Transportation
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India Auto Inc has to continuously work to meet changing aspirations of engineers: C V Raman
Maruti Suzuki India’s Chief Technology Officer, a true-blue engineer, speaks about Indian engineers enhancing discipline while working with their Japanese counterparts and also the critical role of the right talent to manage disruptions in the coming decade. How do you view the evolution of Maruti Suzuki’s R&D capabilities in India over four decades?Over the past 40… Continue reading India Auto Inc has to continuously work to meet changing aspirations of engineers: C V Raman
TVS increases scooter market share to 24% with half-a-million units in April-August
The Indian two-wheeler industry, which is finally seeing demand returning albeit much lesser than that in the pre-Covid FY2019, also has the scooter market to thank for its improving fortunes. Of the total wholesales of 66,63,265 units (up 33%) in April-August 2022, scooters comprise 33% or 21,91,208 units (up 53%). A year ago, the scooter… Continue reading TVS increases scooter market share to 24% with half-a-million units in April-August
Maruti Grand Vitara gets 53,000 bookings, 43% for strong-hybrid trims
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has received over 53,000 bookings until September 13, for its upcoming midsize SUV – the new Grand Vitara. Bookings had opened on July 11, 2022. According to the company, almost 43% or roughly 23,000 of these pre-orders are for the strong-hybrid trims of the crossover that is set to go on… Continue reading Maruti Grand Vitara gets 53,000 bookings, 43% for strong-hybrid trims
Apollo Tyres launches premium bike tyres under Tramplr brand
A new brand name and two all-new tyre offerings were launched by Apollo Tyres for adventure touring, dual sports riding enthusiasts. The new offerings are the Tramplr XR and Tramplr ST, both high-performance products which have, says the company, distinctive job descriptions created by the tyremaker to cater to sports, touring, adventure touring, cruisers and… Continue reading Apollo Tyres launches premium bike tyres under Tramplr brand
Auto industry still faces challenges on chips frontier: Maruti’s Sunil Kakkar
Even as the chips shortage at an overall level has eased, the industry still has some challenges on this front as it deals with an earlier generation of this key component Sunil Kakkar, senior executive director, Maruti Suzuki India and the chairperson of SIAM’s Atmanirbharta sourcing group says that while many of the semiconductor manufacturers are… Continue reading Auto industry still faces challenges on chips frontier: Maruti’s Sunil Kakkar
Minister Goel asks OEMs to report deals that jeopardise localisation
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Localisation, quality should be top priorities for Indian auto sector: Ayukawa
Maruti Suzuki India’s Kenichi Ayukawa seen with the Futuro-e concept India’s automotive sector should focus on several factors if it is to ensure long-term sustainability, said Kenichi Ayukawa, SIAM president and former MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India. These factors, he elaborated are to increase localisation of even the smallest components, and raw materials.… Continue reading Localisation, quality should be top priorities for Indian auto sector: Ayukawa
ACMA president bats for EVs, ESG and cybersecurity
Addressing the industry’s gathering at the 62nd ACMA Annual Convention being held in New Delhi after a gap of two years due to Covid, Sunjay Kapur, president of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), outlined three key themes or growth drivers for the Indian automotive components industry to focus on in the coming… Continue reading ACMA president bats for EVs, ESG and cybersecurity
Tata Power to develop 4MWp solar project at Tata Motors’ Pune plant
Tata Motors has inked a PPA with Tata Power to develop a 4MWp solar project, expanding the on-site solar power capacity of its commercial vehicle manufacturing facility in Pune to 9MWp In line with its vision of sustainable manufacturing, the Tata Group’s Tata Motors and Tata Power have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)… Continue reading Tata Power to develop 4MWp solar project at Tata Motors’ Pune plant