There is a significant shift in the patterns and consumers are looking at EVs as a serious and safe alternative to petrol vehicles, informs Nagesh Basavanhalli, Managing Director & CEO, Greaves Cotton Limited.

Safety and emission norms such as CAFE, BNVSAP, etc., have driven manufacturers to improve the standard of their products.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has lent a hand to Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to kick-start the Future Mobility Show (FMS) 2019 at Bangalore Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru.

The focus of FMS lies on the government’s 7C vision on future mobility in India

Jaguar Land Rover India has recorded its highest calendar year volume to date and has experienced a growth of 16 per cent for the period January to December 2018.

Rise in stringent emission norms, electric & connected cars, engine downsizing, increasing electronic components, etc are some of the developments that need accurate and rigorous testing of automotive parts.

At a time when pollution concerns are increasing, hybridisation and electrification will be trends that will grow with time. Even though there are hurdles such as high production costs, dependence on China for raw materials, lack of infrastructure, poor technical know-how in power electronics,etc.

The second half of 2018, the automotive industry witnessed abruption of demand due to factors like high fuel prices, exchange rates, markets volatility and reduction of available finances.

With the automotive sales zooming, the aftermarket sector is witnessing a boom. The Indian automotive aftermarket , which has grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 per cent in the last five years, is estimated to grow at Rs 75,000 crore by the fiscal year 2020, stated a CII report.