Sika Group Working on Separating Adhesives, Chemicals While Vehicle Recycling

As part of its sustainability push, Swiss specialty chemicals company Sika Group is working on separating adhesives and chemicals used in the vehicles at the time of recycling, according to Debanjan Ghosh, head of Automotive and Industry vertical at Sika India. He was speaking at Autocar Professional’s Vehicle Lightweighting Conference on Friday.  Recycling chemicals and… Continue reading Sika Group Working on Separating Adhesives, Chemicals While Vehicle Recycling

Day 1 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference | Global Trends in Vehicle Lightweighting

Tune in to Autocar Professional’s Vehicle Lightweighting Conference brought to you by Sika, and Powered by Pioneer India Electronics. Key Topics: • Lightweighting emerging as a driver of sustainable vehicles • Role of advanced materials in lowering the vehicle weight • Innovations in manufacturing processes to support lightweighting • How to mitigate lightweighting-related supply challenges Speakers:… Continue reading Day 1 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference | Global Trends in Vehicle Lightweighting

Day 2 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference | Manufacturing Innovations in Lightweighting

Tune in to Autocar Professional’s Vehicle Lightweighting Conference brought to you by Sika, and Powered by Pioneer India Electronics. Key Topics: • Lightweighting emerging as a driver of sustainable vehicles • Role of advanced materials in lowering the vehicle weight • Innovations in manufacturing processes to support lightweighting • How to mitigate lightweighting-related supply challenges Panel… Continue reading Day 2 | Vehicle Lightweighting Conference | Manufacturing Innovations in Lightweighting

Auto Skilling in India Demands Strong Curriculum Correction, Says ASDC CEO

As software and electronics reshape the automobile industry, the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) is racing to prepare the workforce for this fast-changing landscape. Speaking at the Autocar Professional Vehicle Lightweighting Conference 2025, CEO Arindam Lahiri stressed the need to modernise engineering education and training to meet the industry’s shifting demands, from AI-based diagnostics to… Continue reading Auto Skilling in India Demands Strong Curriculum Correction, Says ASDC CEO

Hot Stamping is India’s Smart Route to Lightweight, Cost-Effective EVs: Gestamp’s Sachin Bhoutkar

The global automotive industry is in a relentless race to shed weight, driven by stringent emissions regulations, safety standards, and the burgeoning demand for electric vehicles. While aluminum and novel composites frequently grab headlines as lightweighting solutions, Sachin Bhoutkar, Director, R&D, BIW India at Gestamp, a leading global supplier of metal components for the automotive… Continue reading Hot Stamping is India’s Smart Route to Lightweight, Cost-Effective EVs: Gestamp’s Sachin Bhoutkar

Hot Stamping is India’s Smart Route to Lightweight, Cost-Effective EVs: Gestamp’s Sachin Bhoutkar

The global automotive industry is in a relentless race to shed weight, driven by stringent emissions regulations, safety standards, and the burgeoning demand for electric vehicles. While aluminum and novel composites frequently grab headlines as lightweighting solutions, Sachin Bhoutkar, Director, R&D, BIW India at Gestamp, a leading global supplier of metal components for the automotive… Continue reading Hot Stamping is India’s Smart Route to Lightweight, Cost-Effective EVs: Gestamp’s Sachin Bhoutkar

AI’s Biggest Contribution to Automotive Development Will Be Reducing Turnaround Times: Tata Technologies

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly transformative role in vehicle engineering, with its biggest contribution being a drastic reduction in development timelines, says John Johnston, Chief Engineer – Body Structures at Tata Technologies. At Autocar Professional‘s Vehicle Lightweighting Conference, Johnston said that AI can be used to standardise design processes for certain areas of the… Continue reading AI’s Biggest Contribution to Automotive Development Will Be Reducing Turnaround Times: Tata Technologies

AI’s Biggest Contribution to Automotive Development Will Be Reducing Turnaround Times: Tata Technologies

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly transformative role in vehicle engineering, with its biggest contribution being a drastic reduction in development timelines, says John Johnston, Chief Engineer – Body Structures at Tata Technologies. At Autocar Professional‘s Vehicle Lightweighting Conference, Johnston said that AI can be used to standardise design processes for certain areas of the… Continue reading AI’s Biggest Contribution to Automotive Development Will Be Reducing Turnaround Times: Tata Technologies

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches 3-Month EMI Holiday Scheme for Glanza and Hyryder Models

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched a limited-period financing scheme called ‘Buy Now, Pay in Navratri’ for its Toyota Glanza and Urban Cruiser Hyryder models. The scheme, developed in partnership with Toyota Financial Services, allows customers to purchase vehicles immediately while deferring EMI payments for three months until the Navratri festival period. The offer provides… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches 3-Month EMI Holiday Scheme for Glanza and Hyryder Models

Maruti Suzuki Partners with Equitas Small Finance Bank to Offer Wider Retail Car Financing Options

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen its vehicle financing offerings. The collaboration is designed to enhance the accessibility of retail financing for customers interested in purchasing new cars, used vehicles, and commercial models. By leveraging Equitas Small… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Equitas Small Finance Bank to Offer Wider Retail Car Financing Options