Volkswagen uses a process known as binder jetting to manufacture car components. It has entered into a software partnership with Siemens and expanded its existing collaboration with HP Inc.’s printing business.

India is expected to be the world's third-largest automotive market in terms of volume by 2026 and is currently valued at $118 bn. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Indian auto industry has shown immense resilience and is facing the challenges posed by the pandemic head-on. The government is also taking adequate initiatives to boost the auto industry by offering product-linked incentives, scrappage policy etc. Manav Kapur, Executive Director, Steelbird International, delves into the automotive sector rapidly integrating technologies in the coming future.

Brakes India’s Joint venture (JV) partner - ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) agreed to divest its entire shareholding in Brakes India to its majority partners. ZF had earlier acquired WABCO Holdings, Inc.

Tata Motors announced that Guenter Butschek will be stepping down from his role as CEO & MD from June 30, 2021.

Minda has won the bid for the stakes amounting to Rs 580 million. The Uzbekistan government is divesting its stake in the government-controlled facilities leading to more opportunities for investors.

Rohde & Schwarz presents mobile network infrastructure testing from design to production at Mobile World Congress 2021 (MWC21) in Barcelona.

The bearing market has been facing a scourge of counterfeiting for many years leading to huge consequences. To prevent counterfeits, the bearing giants are adopting SIC MARKING traceability solutions.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) for training auto parts manufacturers on best practices.

Car manufacturers in Tamil Nadu have received permission to operate at their full capacity. The state known as Indian automobile industry hub is one of the worst-hit due to the pandemic.