In this issue

In this edition of Auto Tech Review, we offer deeper insights into the developments happening in the automotive safety space.

Raising Paint Efficiencies For Cost Optimised Tomorrow

Nippon Paint India is riding high after the inauguration of Nippon Paint X’press - its state-of-the-art car paint and refinish facility in Gurugram earlier this year.

5 mins

Henkel RLE Mobility Alliance Aims To Address Future Opportunities

It was in November last year that Henkel and RLE International had announced their decision to form a strategic ‘mobility alliance’ to drive automotive innovation, expand value creation opportunities and become a premier design-in engineering solution provider for the mobility industry.

5 mins

Future Of Automotive Transmission Technology – An Indian Perspective

The automotive technology space is awash with commentaries, speculations and observations on trends in automotive transmissions, as the automotive world is predicted to witness significant disruption.

3 mins

“Customer Acceptance Of BS VI Diesel Engines Will Determine Its Future”

Jeep will soon be introducing its BS VI-compliant diesel engines for India, beginning with the Compass Trailhawk variant. On the sidelines of the Jeep Compass Trailhawk media drive, Auto Tech Review caught up with Kevin Flynn, President & Managing Director, FCA India, to understand its perspective on the future of diesel engines, emission compliance technology and the way forward for the Jeep brand in India.

7 mins

Safety Assistance Systems To Lead Industry Into Autonomous Future

The future of mobility is being explained in different forms by manufacturers, consulting agencies and industry leaders, but they all revolve around the megatrends of connected, shared, electric and autonomous.

4 mins

Attribute-Based Development Of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Advanced driver assistance systems and automated driving are a megatrend in the automotive industry. The following questions arise: will vehicle manufacturers still be able to differentiate themselves brand-specifically in the future or will all vehicles be perceived as the same, when being driven? How can a brand DNA be implemented and how to achieve the transfer from funto-drive to fun-to-be-driven? In order to provide solutions, clear driving characteristic goals – in front of the customer – must be defined and the requirements for vehicle systems and components shall be derived from this. But what are driving characteristics in the context of assisted and automated driving and how can those specifically be realised in development? Porsche has addressed this challenge together with the University of Applied Sciences Kempten and MdynamiX.

9 mins

From Safety Assistance To Visionary, Safety-Enhancing Mobility Concepts

Personal mobility of the future will be based on a combination of different transport modes, with autonomous vehicles playing a key role. Continental is engaged in development work on all forms of automated driving with the aim of proposing, developing and ultimately also industrialising its solutions.

8 mins

Steer-by-wire Systems Safety, Comfort And Individuality

As automated or autonomous driving is becoming more widespread, it can be assumed that steer-by-wire systems will prevail. With them, the driving experience can be improved and driving safety can be increased. In addition, OEMs have more flexibility in designing the interior of the vehicle as well as in the engine compartment by eliminating the mechanical components. In this article, Thyssenkrupp describes the advantages and the current state of development of steer-by-wire systems.

8 mins

Ceat Securadrive – Optimised For Grip, Performance & Comfort

Tyres form an integral part of the automobile industry and with customers increasingly demanding more from their vehicles, tyre technology has evolved in many ways over the years.

3 mins

Compass Trailhawk – Engineered To Take On The Beaten Road

Having tasted success in the Indian market with the Compass SUV, Jeep is now preparing to introduce the Compass Trailhawk in a bid to drive fresh appeal in the market. Sitting above the Limited variant, the Compass Trail hawk is a specially designed SUV that draws strongly from Jeep’s rich history with SUVs that are capable of taking on the beaten path. We not only sampled the Compass Trailhawk, but also got to learn more about the extensive work carried out by various teams at Jeep. Read on to learn just how much has changed on the upcoming Compass Trailhawk.

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