In this issue

In this issue, ATR takes a look at some important advances in the field of automotive electronics, that are shaping the ways in which the cars of tomorrow will drive.

Magneti Marelli- Cyber Security As A Business Proposition

One of the biggest threats facing connected and autonomous vehicles is cyber security. As mobility options evolve rapidly, automakers are fast realising the urgent need to develop solutions that prevent vehicles from being hacked into.

4 mins

DICV I Achieving BS IV Standards With SCR Technology

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has been in the country for about half a decade, and has been offering trucks and buses across various categories in India. The company markets its two brands – Mercedes-Benz and BharatBenz in the country, and also exports its BharatBenz trucks as FUSO branded trucks to 15 countries.

3 mins

BASF- Spearheading Advancements In Materials Development

The use of speciality chemicals in the automotive industry has kept pace with growing requirements of light weighting and emissions reduction. Global trends have warranted the increased use of advanced polymers, which helps carmakers achieve international quality standards. BASF has been a leading solutions provider for speciality materials and chemical solutions for the automotive sector. ATR met Prabir Das, Business Director, Performance Materials-South Asia, BASF, to discuss the innovation witnessed by the materials development industry for automobiles.

3 mins

JLR India- Poised For Exciting Times Ahead

On April 7, 2017, Jaguar Land Rover India launched the Art of Performance Tour for the current year at an airstrip in Aamby Valley, near Lonavla.

3 mins

FAG- Engineering Advancements In Transmission Technology

Automotive bearings are used for a variety of applications including wheel hubs, engine, interior applications and transmission modules.

4 mins

AMT—Power To Drive Towards A Better Tomorrow

THE WORLD OF AUTOMATICSThe Indian automotive industry has undergone remarkable transformation in the past few years. With rising GDP and vast strides in infrastructure, the industry has been positively impacted in recent years. Moreover, with the implementation of BS-IV norms, the sector has taken huge strides to enhance safety and efficiency on the road.

4 mins

Integerated Product Design Development Is The Key To Success

Siemens is a leading software solutions provider to many carmakers around the world and has also been present in India for more than two decades. Auto Tech Review met Robert Haubrock, Senior Vice President, NX Product Lifecycle Management, Siemens, to discuss the intricacies of software development for automobiles. Haubrock says that, for software companies, doing well in the market will depend on the successful amalgamation of electrical and mechanical capabilities

6 mins

Iot To Bring Disruptive Changes To Automotive Industry

The Internet of Things, or IoT. It’s a term that we hear often these days from automotive engineers and industry professionals. And while it sounds a bit mysterious and maybe even mildly intimidating, IoT isn’t exactly rocket science. What it is, simply, is a network of physical devices (for example, smartphones, smart TVs, smart watches and, yes, the modern day automobile) with embedded sensors that can collect data, and Internet connectivity for receiving and transmitting data in various digital formats. So what exactly is IoT in the automotive context, and why are engineers saying that it will completely revolutionise the way cars are built, and the ways in which people interact with their cars? Let’s find out.

6 mins

Open Service Platforms For The Smart Car

The project experience collected by FEV shows that the Open Service Cloud has the potential to drive open in novation, independent of the underlying platform and vehicle brand. For the idea and concept generation, it can make sense to adapt modern operation models from other industries. 

9 mins

A Diverse Attitude

Automotive Electronics (AE) has aided higher safety, enormous connectivity, better cabin comfort, lower emissions and improved drivability. AE content has been increasing steadily over the years, and it is projected to further increase by double percentage points year-on-year due to electric and hybrid mobility, autonomous and connected transportation, super-connectivity and stricter carbon footprint norms.

2 mins

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A business magazine for technology-oriented management from all the domains of engineering, manufacturing, production, R&D, design and sales & marketing, Auto Tech Review is India’s first and only automotive magazine that speaks the language of technology. The focus on automotive technology makes Auto Tech Review a unique product in the Indian media space and that is the value we offer to our readers through high-quality, in-depth, research-oriented articles and features. 

The magazine is published by Springer India, part of Springer Science+Business Media, Germany. Our parent publication is ATZ – Automobiltechnische Zeitschrift (Automotive Engineering Magazine) – a globally-acclaimed automotive technology magazine from the house of Springer. ATZ is being published successfully ever since it was founded in 1898; thus making it the oldest existing automotive magazine in the world.