The auto infotainment systems market in India is on the cusp of a technological revolution. These systems have become the very embodiment of all possible and futuristic ideas related to driver assistance, vehicle safety, diagnostics, connectivity, entertainment and comfort.

Chemical company Stahl creates the 3rd living space of the future for the Rinspeed Oasis concept car. For their 2017 concept car Oasis, the creative think-tank and mobility lab for the automotive industry Rinspeed, joined forces with car interior expert Stahl. The leading chemical company contributes with various solutions to Rinspeed´s revolutionary vision of the ‘3rd living space of the future’ - the Oasis.

ST’s ‘Telemaco’ family combines telematics and connectivity functions in the same chip, delivering economical, scalable platform. STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has boosted performance and security in its latest Telemaco processors tailored to support richer connected-driving services.

Indian bikers' preference of the comfort of a two wheeler cruiser and power of a sports combined is driving the growth of sports cruiser bikes.

Steelbird helmet manufacturing company has a whole new class of youth-oriented and designed helmets. Rajeev Kapur, Managing Director, Steelbird Helmets, speaks on the new innovation helmet range and his company's vision.

Mahindra & Mahindra announced the launch of DiGiSENSE, a technology solution that connects Mahindra vehicles, tractors, trucks and construction equipment to the cloud.

The auto industry is gearing up to meet the accelerated emission compliance challenges posed by the government. Even the refineries have to deliver BS-VI compliant fuel to enable implementation. India’s decision to leapfrog to BS-VI emission norms by 2020 has spurred the development of new generation fuel and exhaust management systems, also termed as “Clean Air Systems”. However, the success or failure of the proposed compliance norms will also largely depend on availability of emission-compliant fuel to be delivered by Indian refineries. As such, it is a national challenge and all stakeholders are gearing up their respective acts to deliver.

Tata Motors has consistently pioneered new segments, in commercial and passenger vehicles. Dr. Timothy Leverton, Head - Advanced and Product Engineering, Tata Motors Ltd, shares his thoughts on the automotive industry in general and his company’s plans in particular. Excerpts... Could you elaborate on the current trends in Auto Manual v/s E-Clutch v/s Fully Automatic transmission systems and their applications in various types of automotive vehicles? In the current scenario, AMT is the second most preferred choice by the Indian consumer, after MT (Manual Transmission) and is expected to increase by seven times, with AT expected to grow by three times, from the current market share.

Global automotive component manufacturer Spark Minda, Ashok Minda Group announced the acquisition of Panalfa Autoelektrik Ltd through its flagship company, Minda Corporation Ltd. The Group has acquired 100 per cent equity of Panalfa Autoelektrik Ltd.