Interviews Feb 01, 2019 We are expecting the industry to grow at double digits by 2020 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.
Interviews Feb 01, 2019 PPAP Automotive’s products are engine neutral 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.
Interviews Feb 01, 2019 Valeo plans to tie-up with fleet owners to provide one-stop solution 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.
News Jan 09, 2019 Mercedes-Benz India registers best ever sales in India The company sold 15,538 units between January and December 2018; crossing thew 15,000 mark for the second consecutive year.
News Jan 08, 2019 JLR India witnesses 16 per cent increase in sales in CY 2018 Jaguar Land Rover sold 4,596 units and the growth was largely driven by Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar F-Pace, Jaguar XE and Jaguar XF.
News Jan 01, 2019 Tata Motors’ PV business to step up its game in 2019 The company is confident of capturing a larger pie of the domestic market in 2019 by building on the already strong foundation it has laid in 2018.
Technical Articles Jan 01, 2019 SUV talk: Powering into the market SUVs are assuming a new meaning in India. The passenger vehicle segment of SUVs grew by 30 per cent in FY2016-17.
Interviews Dec 01, 2018 “Demand for plastics will continue to rise in Indian auto industry” OEMs are working on manufacturing vehicles that are light in weight, thus consuming less fuel. For example, a 10 per cent reduction in weight can result in 6-8 per cent fuel economy improvement.
Articles Dec 01, 2018 “Use of structural adhesives is gaining traction in auto industry” There is a nationwide upscale in emission norms while the industry gradually moves from BS-4 to BS-6 by April 2020.