News Nov 27, 2018 Toyota to raise prices by upto 4% from January 2019 The company considered the price hike after periodically reviewing the continuous pressure of increasing manufacturing costs, which is also a general industry phenomenon.
News Nov 20, 2018 Toyota Kirloskar’s new centre of excellence in Bengaluru As part of its skill development programme, Toyota Kirloskar Motor aims to achieve high skill levels for development of core employability and for promoting technology that meets the demands of various industries globally.
Interviews Nov 01, 2018 “Dow Polyurethanes has big growth ambition for India” Polyurethane (PU) is used throughout the vehicle. While its main application is in car seats, it is also used in bumpers, interior headliner ceiling section, car body, spoilers, in doors & windows, etc.
Events Nov 01, 2018 VDMA hosts Mechanical Engineering Summit in Pune Manufacturing has changed its focus and approaches from pure cost to quality, productivity, energy efficiency and delivery performance in the last two decades.
Articles Nov 01, 2018 Plastics: Adding functionality at reduced cost Car buyers are becoming increasingly demanding when it comes to the functionality and design of their vehicles. At the same time, governments are enforcing more stringent regulations on vehicular emissions. All these trends are driving the demand for plastics in automotive industry, says Rakesh Rao.
News Oct 27, 2018 Auto industry challenged on time to deliver BS VI vehicles: SIAM Any slippage in making fuel available in the country will have serious implications as BS VI vehicles will not be able to operate optimally on lower grade fuels, says Rajan Wadhera, President, SIAM
Interviews Oct 01, 2018 “Auto lubricants industry is continuously evolving” OEM specifications and government regulations are increasingly directing the auto industry towards more fuel-efficient lubricants.
Interviews Oct 01, 2018 “Transition to EVs will create a new set of jobs” In the recent past, there have instances of worker unrest in automotive industry leading to loss of life and property.
Interviews Oct 01, 2018 "Demand for water-based coatings is growing in auto industry" The Indian auto industry, which has started to show strong growth since last 4-5 years, is emerging as a major export hub for the global market.