Autocar Professional magazine, October 1, 2014 issue 

October opens with a really busy issue, packed with news scoops, industry insider stories and plenty of exclusive CEO interviews. The Make-in-India movement is gathering momentum and this one’s actually an automaker’s Make-in-India mantra issue which also encompasses an NCR Special which spreads across 34 pages. A thrilling issue to say the least.

Autocar Professional – May 15, 2021

The latest issue is all about business continuity in challenging times. A 56-pager packed with exclusive interviews, deep industry insight and trending stories and a 'Safety Special' too.

Coimbatore-based Pricol is headed for a possible recast of its business divisions to be better prepared to take on mobility challenges of the future. We speak to MD Vikram Mohan.

Lumax Industries, which had hit the pause button on capacity expansion, greenfield site and engineering investments amid the pandemic last year, is back into investment mode.

April 28-29 was when Autocar Pro held its mega virtual conference. Twenty industry stalwarts debated a host of critical issues – it’s all there in our comprehensive 11-page report including:

-          Dr Pawan Goenka on the future growth mantra for India Auto Inc

-          Exclusive interaction with IOCL Chairman Shrikant M Vaidya

-          Why a stable long-term emission roadmap is vital

-          EV range and charging infrastructure concerns in the race to zero mobility.

-          Evaluation of BS VI Stage II norms and the role of CAFE norms.

Automotive Safety Special
The challenges for India Auto Inc are manifold – from a pollution-free environment to safer mobility. Our annual Automotive Safety Special is a must-read. Here’s why:

- Israel’s Ride Vision has partnered Spark Minda to introduce AI-enabled collision avoidance products in India.

- Continental India’s Krishan Kohli says it is all geared up to meet demand for ESC.

- Elektrobit India is working with an Indian OEM for enabling seamless over-the-air software updates.

- Find out how Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz aims to improve safety and productivity of fleet operators.

- Guest columnist Nikhilesh Mishra, co-founder of Grinntech, discusses ways to enhance battery safety in electric vehicles.

All this and news aplenty from a very newsy fortnight before May 15.

Bosch CEO Volkmar Denner has called out the elephant in the room when he recently questioned the EU’s fixation on EVs. Are there lessons in it for India? It’s in this edition’s cover story.

India and the world is witnessing troubled times – lockdowns, shuttered plants and showrooms. But not all is lost. Our 20-page Marketing & Retail Special, which covers the entire automotive supply chain – from vehicle manufacturers to suppliers to the aftermarket – reveals just how industry stakeholders are enthusiastically plugging into digital mode to connect with buyers all across the country and beyond.

Just as India Auto Inc was beginning to see the green shoots of recovery, the big growth speed-breaker is the unabated spread of the pandemic which sees a number of states, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka and Jharkhand, under lockdown.

Auto industry stakeholders caution that supply chain and logistics can become a sore point if lockdowns extend for too long. And that just might happen.

Meanwhile, the Anand Group is set to plug into the EV mega trend. Find out how Anjali Singh, executive chairperson, plans to make the group a lot more diverse.

The past fortnight saw the biannual ACMA Automechanika held virtually for the first time. Autocar Professional hosted the first panel discussion of the aftermarket trade fair on 'How to build a robust and sustainable aftermarket industry in India'.

All this and much more in the latest edition.  

Maharashtra, which is home to several leading automakers and suppliers, has just announced a fortnight of complete lockdown to combat the pandemic. The situation in other states is worrying too. We speak to captains of industry and stakeholders to find out how they are gearing up for Lockdown 2.0 –
• OEMs, component manufacturers, dealers and transporters elaborate on the lessons learnt, the forward planning and ways to make business future-proof.
• Meanwhile, a recent study by McKinsey India indicates that the growth potential of Indian automotive industry is clearly spelt out despite the challenges including Covid-19.
• Nikunj Sanghi, Chairman of the Automotive Skills Development Council, says even as ASDC is doing its bit to bridge the tech-divide fast, there’s plenty more to be done.
• Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor is betting heavily on SUVs with the six- and seven-seater Alcazar.
• Buoyed by the success of Triber and encouraging response to Kiger, Renault India targets deeper inroads into rural markets. Country CEO & MD, Venkatram Mamillapalle stresses the need to maintain quality consistently.
• DICV boss Satyakam Arya believes the expertise within the Indian operation will be leveraged even more as the company looks to push the envelope in mobility.
• India is high on the radar of Czech off-road bus maker Torsus as it scouts for a suitable partner. Co-founder and CEO, Vakhtang Dzhukashvili says it is already seeing keen interest from India’s mining and tourism sector.
Given the surge in Covid-19 cases, ACMA Automechanika 2021, the leading B2B aftermarket expo, will now be digital. Our preview details what you should expect.
We’d love to tell you more but it’s best if you download this exciting 56-page edition. 

Autocar Professional’s April 1 issue is a ‘Green Industry Special’
This April 1 issue is a ‘Green Industry Special’ and highlights how India Auto Inc is working towards cutting down carbon footprint with renewed vigour.

A new innings
Dr Pawan Goenka ends his 27-year-long innings with M&M and prepares for a new inning. Recipient of Autocar India’s ‘Lifetime achievement award’ and two-time winner of the Autocar Professional ‘Man of the Year’, Dr Goenka reminiscences about his journey and shares some management mantras.

Green Industry Special
• Sandeep Bangia, head of Tata Power’s EV Business, elaborates on Tata Power’s big strides towards expanding the charging infrastructure. 
• Find out more about Pune-based, Econovus’ green packaging solutions.
• Naveen Mehta of Jindal Aluminium explains how aluminium can become the new hero in the drive towards green efficiency.

·         Find out why Hexagon Group sees huge potential for CNG and hydrogen as options to fuel CVs in India.

 The Year of BS VI
• ACMA’s Vinnie Mehta highlights importance of better-planned transition.
• FEV India’s Vijay Sharma brings focus on the challenges for OEMs.

One year of lockdown
It’s been a year since the lockdown was imposed to tackle Covid-19. Even as cases start surging across India, Autocar Professional brings you stories of survival and economic revival.


In-depth analysis
As the government shares details of the Vehicle Scrappage Policy, industry players and veterans raise concerns about challenges involved in the entire plan.

But that’s not all. There’s more to read in the news pages too, starting with what Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said at the 2021 Autocar Awards nite. Download your copy today.

Autocar Professional brings you a power-packed March 15 issue. It highlights how India Auto Inc is strategising to get the much-needed edge globally.

·       A candid conversation with Bajaj Auto’s Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj where he details the two-wheeler maker’s future plans and strategy. 

·       Maruti Suzuki India’s chairman, RC Bhargava says the year ahead is going to be one of catching up with lost sales.

·       Shailendra Shrivastava, global head of transportation at L&T Technology Services says the Automotive Mission Plan 2026 charts out a strong roadmap for future growth.

·       Plugging into e-mobility: From the making of EVs to providing charging infrastructure and manufacturing batteries, Autocar Professional  addresses all these aspects in its comprehensive 2-day EV Forum held on February 22-23. In case you missed the virtual conclave, this is the best opportunity to get all the highlights.

·       India on the radar: As Osamu Suzuki gets set to hang up his boots, Suzuki and Toyota will now team up for EVs, among other things, in India. We get you more details on the alliance.
       Tribute: Autocar Professional pays tribute to quality guru, C Narasimhan, who passed away earlier this year. It was under his leadership as President, that Sundaram Clayton became the first Indian entity to bag the Deming Prize in 1998

·       Scootering Ahead: The buzz is all about Ola’s upcoming mega factory in Tamil Nadu. Check out the details.

For more of that and all the other action across the automotive world, download your copy today.

Autocar Professional’s March 1 issue is all about connectivity

Autocar Professional seeks to connect the dots between the OEMs and suppliers with its March 1 ‘Connectivity & Electronics Special. This 64-page issue delivers in-depth insight on how automobiles are transforming into computers on wheels.

 

Innovation is key
Dynamics between OEMs and auto component makers are changing fast:

- L&T Technology Services’ Global Head of Transportation, Shailendra Shrivastava says it is expanding reach to accommodate OEMs across the ecosystem.

- UNO Minda expects10-fold growth from its connectivity, electronics and telematics verticals over five years.

- Motherson Sumi Infotech & Design (MIND) is augmenting its IoT and telematics vertical.

- However, a Capgemini Invent study on user behaviours in US, Europe and China indicates 50 percent do not use on-board connected services.


Exclusive interviews
As electrification continues to drive innovation,

- Hella eMobionics joins forces with Kinetic Electric Motor Company to tap the growing potential in the EV market.

- Ather Energy co-founders Swapnil Jain and Tarun Mehta detail how they plan to help the user get the most from their vehicles.


Taxing times
With taxes making up more than 50 percent of the cost, find out how the politics of petrol and diesel pricing stack up.

 

What’s the buzz?

-         We get you details on Schwing Stetter India’s plans to develop made-in-India concrete machining equipment for the world.

-         An excerpt from ‘Brobot Dialogues’— a series of discussions on the auto industry highlights need for greater trust and transparency.

-         Hyundai Motor India celebrates 25 years of its journey in India. Find out how the Korean carmaker plans to maintain its lead.

This issue is packed with news and views on all the movers and shakers across India Auto Inc. Make sure you download your copy today.

The February 15 issue has news, views and analysis aplenty. Here's taking a quick read at what's inside.

Daimler is splitting its truck and car businesses. Find out how this will impact BharatBenz in India.

The 2021 Union Budget was big on Atmanirbharta but can the Government maintain the fine line between self-reliance and protectionism?

Cooper Corporation’s Farrokh Cooper, who can well be considered as one of India Auto Inc’s oldest cheerleaders for ‘Atmanirbharta’, fully supports the move. Find out why.
New Delhi-based JBM Group finds a lot to cheer about in Budget 2021. Executive Director Nishant Arya says the Scrappage Policy will give a much-needed fillip to the CV and the logistics sectors. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki India has not yet launched any EVs even as other OEMs are on a product launch offensive. What’s the thinking and how does Maruti plan to address this? 

California-based start-up QuantumScape aims to address exactly EV range concerns with its ‘Solid-state’ lithium-ion batteries. Chief Marketing Officer Asim Hussain details the EV battery maker’s standout features.
In our Guest Column, Daniel Barel, Co-Founder and CEO, REE Automotive maps the future structure of the automotive industry and the benefit of the 'three-layer concept' that can offer customised vehicle-specific solutions.
As Toyota ends Volkswagen’s 5-year stint as the world’s largest automaker by volume, both companies reiterate focus on the future of eco-friendly motoring that includes huge investment in electrification. But the strategies are quite radical. We get you a detailed analysis.

All this plus an exciting News section in the mid-month issue.

Autocar Professional’s February 1 issue is an ‘E-mobility Special’

This 80-page February 1 ‘E-mobility Special’ issue is a comprehensive collection of the latest developments, top trends, analysis and industry perspective.

·       In an exclusive, we visit the Tata Nexon EV plant and bring you the first-ever images of how it is made in the Pune factory. Also an exclusive interview with Shailesh Chandra, President – PVBU, Tata Motors .

·       Given the encouraging response for its e-scooter, Chetak, Bajaj Auto is now keen to expand. Find out how one of the world’s largest two-wheeler maker is striving to be future-ready in a special conversation with Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, Bajaj Auto. 

·       Range anxiety is one of the biggest concerns for EVs but Sun Mobility is working to address just this with a partnership with Microsoft.

·       In another exclusive interview, Henrik and Geeta Fisker of Fisker Inc said they are targeting an India presence this year.

·       Indian start-up Pravaig Dynamics is keen about pushing the envelope in the affordable luxury space. It is readying an electric sedan that will be available via the subscription model.

·       In the EV battery space, Israeli energy company StoreDot has begun production of ultra-fast lithium-ion batteries that get fully charged in just 5 minutes.

But that’s not all. We get you a lowdown on how Skill-Lync and the Layam Group are taking up the challenge to train workforce to handle the growing EV rush.

In key developments, we tell you how Hero MotoCorp plans to maintain its lead after the 100 millionth vehicle rolled out of its Uttarakhand plant. Plus, French carmaker Renault’s India plans as CEO Luca de Meo takes forward the ‘Renaulution’ strategy.

Make sure that you get your copy today, to stay on top of all the action in the automotive industry.

The January 15 issue of Autocar Professional is laden with details about how companies are reworking their India strategy and new businesses developing models that promise sustainable profitability.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India plans a model offensive in India. Skoda Auto leads from the front with the Vision IN concept now named Kushaq. This midsize SUV will be followed by the VW Taigun. Brand Director, Zac Hollis highlights the importance of improving the customer perception.
After Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford shelved their planned joint venture, find what’s the next step for both automakers?
PSA and FCA’s merged entity – Stellantis – will become the fourth largest automaker in the world. What’s their plan for India.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), which is focussing on high efficiency and cost-effectiveness to tide over the current crisis, recently announced a Voluntary Retirement Scheme.
However, it’s not all gloom and doom, India comes across as a key volume driver for South Korean automaker Kia Motors.
Tata Motors had latched on to the safety mantra to drive its passenger vehicle volumes, given the recent good run on the GNCAP rating chart.
Mobility experiments
New forms of mobility are gaining traction in a post-Covid world –

Folks Motor has revealed a hybrid-electric retrofit solution for cars in India.
Hero Cycles is keen on creating a niche for electric bicycles as a delivery option in the ride to sustainability.
Israel’s Vayyar Imaging looks to become the enabler of safer mobility globally.
This 48-page issue is crisp, concise and curated with news, views and trends that can help keep you a step ahead.

Ensure you download your copy today.

Autocar Professional – January 1, 2021

The big news of the past fortnight was Honda Cars India pulling the plug on its Greater Noida plant. Our cover story reveals the road ahead for the Japanese carmaker. Meanwhile, the Mahindra SsangYong script has gone awry. Whether there will be a knight in shining armour to bail out the Korean carmaker remains to be seen –  M&M is believed to be close to signing the deal with one.

Meanwhile, GM finally closed its troublesome India chapter by shutting down its Talegaon. But the new resident, Great Wall Motors has no choice but to wait till tensions between India and China cease.

Vehicle inspection has for long been based on human expertise or expensive tech. Now a Bangalore-based start-up CamCom is deploying AI at an economical cost to assist automakers, fleet operators and insurance companies to automate the task. 

Shared e-mobility service provider Yulu looks to take a big leap in 2021. Find out how.

There’s a growing industry-academic connect in India. We have an exclusive report on how Team REV Mechanics from VIT, Vellore is set to showcase Indian engineering at a global level.

ACMA’s industry performance review for H1 FY2021 reveals supply to OEMs slid by 42% while exports shrank by 33% due to the Covid-induced global slump in demand. But component suppliers have battled 2020 with grit and gumption and remain upbeat about growth.

The Indian start-up space is now fast accelerating to develop India-specific solutions for the world, despite the challenging conditions. We cover nine entrepreneurs who have stepped up their game to compete, add and deliver the goods for the automotive industry. 

The January 1issue also contains plenty of news, both from India and overseas. Rest assured, it makes for a good opening read for the new year.

As a full-of-challenges 2020 comes to an end, it's time to take stock of a year. Autocar Professional’s 16th Anniversary Issue recognizes all these captains of change across the entire automotive value chain.

Man Of The Year 2020
Shailesh Chandra, President of Tata Motors’ Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, has achieved an amazing turnaround. In less than 8 months, that too during the pandemic, he has worked relentlessly to bring the mojo back into the system. For successfully leading the growth story in India’s cut-throat PV market and the charge in the EV market, Chandra has been voted as our ‘Man of the Year 2020’. 

Coping with Covid
How have CEOs dealt with pandemic-impacted business? Here are some top voices of industry:
Renault India’s Venkatram Mamillapalle

Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Masakazu Yoshimura

India Yamaha Motors’ Motofumi Shitara

Daimler India CV’s Satyakam Arya 

Cummins India’s Ashwath Ram 

Sundram Fasteners’ Arathi Krishna


Aiming for Atmanirbharta
Find out what captains of industry have to say.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s Dr Pawan Goenka
Skoda Auto VW India’s Gurpratap Boparai

ACMA President Deepak Jain 
Lucas TVS’ Arvind Balaji

Sona Comstar’s Sunjay Kapur
The New Normal
Marketing pundits are dealing with new retail dynamics
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Veejay Nakra
Maruti Suzuki’s Shashank Srivastava 

Tata Motors’ Vivek Srivatsa
Citroen India’s Roland Bouchara
HMSI’s YS Guleria
FADA’s Vinkesh Gulati

 

Newsmakers of 2020
There are 17 movers and shakers. Click for page 97

 

New Mobility
Our ‘New Mobility’ section features the initiatives towards cleaner mobility. Exclusive interviews as well as guest columns

Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman of Ashok Leyland, focuses on the strategy to go global

There’s still more to read in this collector’s edition. Download it now. 

Autocar Professional’s December 1 issue

December 1 issue of the Autocar Professional is out and it is brimming with innovation, initiative and in-depth analysis. This 48-page issue takes you on a ride across India and we bring forth strategies that companies are adopting to rev up growth in the remaining part of the financial year.

·       Hella is looking to maximise gains from the low-hanging fruits in the EV space and targets innovation specifically in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segment with a subsidiary, Hella eMobionics.

·       Tata Motors all petrol Ace is making big waves in the small commercial vehicle segment. The company is looking at maximizing the potential of the upgraded petrol engine used in nano to drive sales in the SCV space.

·       In an exclusive interview after the recent spate of ‘Safer Cars for India’ tests, Global NCAP’s David ward comes heavily on car makers who are not making customer safety a priority in India.

·       Satyakam Arya, the CEO and MD of Daimler India Commercial Vehicle outline their future growth plan and the ‘Make in India’ strategy.

·       Meanwhile Volkswagen’s commercial subsidiary, Traton is looking at making inroads to India via innovation and collaboration with the likes of Hino and Navistar.

·       Continental’s Technical Centre in India is a big believer in the country’s potential as a R&D hub.

But that is not all. This issue is filled with all the latest news and development from across the world and India as well. So go and download your e-copy today.

Autocar Professional’s November 15 issue

This Diwali we light up your festivities with a fair dose of all the automotive action across India Auto Inc. This mid-November issue is packed with exclusive interviews, crisp analysis and a host of new launches that is expected to rev up the sagging sales across the auto industry.

·       Mahindra Electric is keen about riding the demand for last-mile connectivity segment with the new electric Treo Zor. We tell you how e-commerce boom can charge up the growth trajectory for this electric vehicle.

·        Hyundai is looking to strengthen its presence in the Indian premium hatchback segment with the new i20. We also take you on an exciting first drive.

·       The just-launched Meteor 350 is Royal Enfield’s formula to get onto the growth highway again.

·        Scripting a success story that is truly made in India – the TVS Apache races past the four-million units sales landmark in just 14 years.

·       And in just 14 months since its launch, Kia Motors India has zipped past the 150,000 mark. It now grabs more than 14 percent of UV market share.

Two-Wheeler Conclave

It was an industry first and there is more action from there -- We bring you exciting snippets and interesting excerpts from Autocar Professional’s Two-wheeler Conclave.

Festive Season Offer
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Autocar Professional – November 1-2020
The 64-page ‘R&D and Testing Special’ not only probes the most striking research and development work across India Auto Inc but also brings to light some exclusive interviews, innovations and in-depth analysis.
Tier-I supplier Visteon India is leaving no innovation unturned in transforming the cockpit experience and how we view infotainment systems in a car. From new display technologies to engineering innovation, the focus is also on effective cost optimisation.
Find out how TVS Srichakra is using R&D to make its business future-ready and get a strong grip of the electrification megatrend.
Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions is pushing the engineering R&D envelope. In a bid to capitalise on existing global megatrends, its project X-PACE aims to become a one-stop solution for smart vehicles.
Meanwhile, Tata Technologies is now collaborating with GKN Automotive for cleaner and more sustainable mobility solutions. CEO and MD, Warren Harris says their ability to integrate domain knowledge gives them the much-needed edge.
US-based MathsWorks is going whole hog in addressing the global megatrends in the eve- evolving automotive market and many leading electric scooter makers like Ather are using the solution to optimise their vehicles.
Partnerships the way forward
Autocar Professional broke the news about the Hero-Harley partnership. Read all about it in detail. Are car makers also contemplating joint endeavours to make businesses cost effective? We offer a ringside view on how companies are looking to optimise their excess manufacturing capacity.
There’s lots of action in the passenger vehicle segment – will Nissan’s Magnite draw buyers like a magnet?
Youth power is how Toyota Kirloskar Motor plans to drive its next leg of growth in India. Marketing chief Naveen Soni reveals just how the company is hitting the right chord with millennials.
All this but all the exciting news from the past fortnight. Enjoy your read.

Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out!
Autocar Professional’s latest 64-page issue takes a close look at how India Auto Inc is upping its game to get demand back.
Staying connected, retail therapy
As cars turn computers on wheels, technology suppliers like Tata Elxsi are aggressively stretching the innovation envelope to give OEMs what they want. Along with the latest update on the company, we speak to Nitin Pai, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Tata Elxsi.
Keeping the price-conscious India customer satisfied is quite an achievement and that’s just what Kia Motors India has done in barely 14 months. In an exclusive interview, Manohar Bhat, VP & Head, Sales and Marketing, Kia Motors India reveals the tips and tricks that are keeping the Korean carmaker on top of the popular chart.
Meanwhile, German car major Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled its new global strategy that focuses on revving up both its luxury and e-mobility quotient.
On two wheels only
The two-wheeler industry is leading the revival story in India and is seeing lots of action. On September 30, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India entered the midsize bike market with its H’ness CB350. Findout why Yadvinder Singh Guleria, director, Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Logistics, Premium Bikes, Brand and Communication, is so bullish on the bike making a mark.
Making sense of vehicle scrap
Is it coming or not? If yes, when? The much-awaited Vehicle Scrappage Policy is apparently close to being introduced. Can India handle over 22 million end-of-life vehicles by 2025? What should a well-designed scrappage policy contain? Anumita Roy Chowdhury, Executive Director -Research And Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment, has the answers.
Lots of exciting reading material in this latest issue. Enjoy. 

Autocar Professional’s October 1 issue

Talk of the top trends in the world of automotive and it is hard not to talk about the constant initiative to reduce weight and enhance efficiency. That is exactly why the October 1 issue of Autocar Professional is a ‘Lightweighting Special’. This 64-page issue take you on an extensive, in-depth and comprehensive journey of the initiatives trending across the automotive world.

 

Lightweighting Special

-          German chemical major Henkel has joined forces with RLE International and is helping OEms reduce vehicle weight rapidly by as much as 30kg per car.

-          Ajay Kapur, CEO - Aluminium and Power Business, Vedanta Aluminium believes there is ample scope for Indian OEMs and component makers to use aluminium.

-          Israel’s REE Automotive partnered M&M with next-gen EV platform tech. Co-founder and CEO Daniel Barel details the strategy.

-          Chandigarh-based start-up EVage has created India’s first exoskeleton structure which will serve as an affordable common platform for EVs.

-          Altair recognises the best lightweighting initiatives with its Enlighten Awards. 


Strategy talk

-          Steffen Knapp, Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, details the 2.0 revival story in India on the back of the Taigun compact SUV.

-          Even as the general market trend is biased heavily towards petrol, Hyundai is keen on a contrarian call by betting on diesel.

-          Meanwhile Ashok Leyland is revving up its EV strategy.

It was a fortnight that saw Harley-Davidson quit India after 11 years. All this and much more in this heavyweight issue.

Autocar Professional’s September 15 Issue on making India Auto Inc Future-ready

As the momentum to make India self-reliant gathers pace, Autocar Professional’s September 15 issue brings you a comprehensive collection of strategy, concepts, views, news and opinion from Industry leaders, government and all other stake holders. This 64-page issue also gets you the highlights of the recent launches too.

Localisation the big theme


·       Industry leaders at the annual conventions of key industry bodies, SIAM, ACMA and FADA highlight the need for localisation and import substitution and government representatives assure support in terms of policy push.

·       Meanwhile ACMA-McKinsey study highlights how India Auto Inc can make the most of the supply chain shifts underway globally.

·       But it was also a time for some reality check and introspection for key industry bodies like SIAM on how they script their roles going forward.

New Launches
Its raining new launches -

·       Ashok Leyland places its bets on LCVs on the road to revival, launches the Bada Dost on the indigenously developed Phoenix platform. It is targeted at growing demand in India and key global markets.

·       Meanwhile Mahindra Electric launches the new MESMA 48 platform for light EVs.

E-mobility
The e-mobility space is buzzing with lot of action

·       Grinntech, an IIT-Madras incubated start up has now unveiled its range of high-tech batteries.

·       Lithium Balance, a Denmark based BMS solution provider sees big potential in Indian markets.

·       Electric commercial vehicle start-up Volta Trucks unveils its first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne truck, Volta Zero

 

But that is not all. We get you an exclusive interview with Nissan Motor COO, Ashwani Gupta and take you on an exciting first drive on the Kia Sonet. Ensure you get your copy today.

AP 1st Sep'20 NCR Special
Autocar Professional’s annual ‘NCR Industry Special’ takes you right to the heart of all the action in the auto hub and gets you what’s hot, happening and trending. This 64-page September 1 issue is a comprehensive and crisp collection of views from key policymakers, biggest industry voices and top component players.
The Delhi state government is on a roll. After the landmark EV policy last month, in an exclusive interview, the Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot tells Autocar Professional that his government aspires to make Delhi an EV example globally and outlines a comprehensive game-plan to enhance road safety
Two-wheelers trending
Lots of action in the two-wheeler space:
* Yamaha is consolidating its operations in Northern India as a part of its global reform strategy.
*   Meanwhile, Harley-Davidson is dealing with a dilemma. Eleven years on, the company has made little headway in India. An incisive analysis.  
* But Detel is looking to make hay while the sun shines and is launching the affordable electric two-wheeler Detel Easy.
Sona Comstar joins hands with IIT Delhi’s Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer to offer an incubation program for start-ups.
Volvo Trucks has partnered with logistics company Delhivery to introduce the tractor-trailer model to optimise run-time.
 First impression
Mahindra & Mahindra recently unveiled the new Thar. We take you on an exciting drive.

Autocar Professional - August 15, 2020

E-mobility is the overarching theme across the automotive industry today and Autocar Professional’s  August 15 issue celebrates this with an ‘E-mobility Special’ even as the 74th Independence Day celebrations get underway across the nation.

·       States across the country are racing to bring together the most comprehensive EV policy in a bid to woo maximum investment. Delhi takes the lead for the moment with a comprehensive EV policy that targets  500,000 electric vehicles and 25 percent electrification of new vehicles on Delhi roads by 2024.

·       Not to be left behind, Telangana has drawn up an ambitious plan that targets Rs 23,000 crore investment by 2030. Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are the other key contenders.

·       Entrepreneurs are busy plugging into e-mobility – Srivaru Motors is set to launch its first electric offering, Prana Grand this Diwali.

·       Meanwhile, Sodion Energy is betting big on sodium-ion batteries as a cheaper and greener alternative to lithium-ion.

·       However, a recent UN study has raised concerns about the production process of EV batteries though they guarantee zero tailpipe emission.

·       In the commercial vehicle space, global conglomerate Hitachi and infra-major ABB have joined hands for what they promise to be a game-changing grid-to-plug EV charging system for commercial vehicle fleets.

·       As fleet operators increasingly look for efficiency and productivity, commercial vehicle manufacturers are betting big on telematics to give them the much-needed market edge.

All in all, the August 15 issue brings you crisp and comprehensive coverage of the latest action in the world of e-mobility, along with the latest product releases in the past fortnight. Download your copy now. 

Autocar Professional – August 1, 2020

 

South India stands tall among the leading auto hubs in the country. Autocar Professional’s annual ‘South India Industry Special’ brings you all the action from there in this crisp, comprehensive and insightful 72-page issue.

In the past few years, Andhra Pradesh is fast transforming itself as ‘the automotive destination’. Marquee brands like Hero MotoCorp, Isuzu, Kia Motors, Apollo Tyres and Bharat Forge have set up manufacturing units in the state.

·       In an exclusive interview, Mekapati Goutham Reddy, Minister of Industries, Commerce, IT & Skill Development, Andhra Pradesh says the state is improving both the ease and the cost of doing business.

·       In another exclusive interview, Neeraj Kanwar, Vice-Chairman and MD, Apollo Tyres lauds the geographical and infrastructure advantage in Andhra Pradesh, stresses on increasing R&D investment.

·       In neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Dr Neeraj Mittal, MD and CEO, Guidance TN, the nodal agency for investment promotion and facilitation, says even in times of pandemic, 41 MoUs were

signed with an investment potential of Rs 30,664 crore and employment opportunity for 67,212 people.

·       In the component space, Durr India has already achieved 70 percent localisation. Managing Director Michael Berger says the megatrends of electromobility and digitalisation are increasingly shaping the business.

·       Valeo’s India R&D centre makes a global impact. Of the record 1,000-plus Valeo patents filed in 2019, 50 are from the India centre.

·       Sun Mobility is working on building a network of partnerships to channelise growth, the latest is with Indian Oil Corporation.

All in all, the August 1 issue brings to light all the action in South India along with all the automotive news from the past fortnight. Download your copy now. 

Autocar Professional’s Maharashtra Special – July 15, 2020

Autocar Professional’s 64-page mid-month issue puts the spotlight right where the action is with its annual Maharashtra Industry Special as the country embarks on a renewed journey to revive the economy. The auto sector in Maharashtra accounts for around 35 percent of the country’s automobile output by value, which is indicative of the role the dynamic state plays in India’s automotive scheme of thing.

- In an exclusive interview, Maharashtra’s Industries Minister, Subhash Desai says that he is confident that Maharashtra will manage to attract a major chunk of total investments to India. He is keen about setting up an EV hub in the state.

- Almost on the cue, Varroc Group, a global Tier 1 supplier, has now plugged into the electric mobility space with an indigenously developed product suite.

- Vasanth Kamath, President of Brose India, too corroborates keenness to participate in this megatrend. He sees many opportunities coming to fore in the electric two-wheeler segment.  

- Precision Camshafts, one of the top three camshafts supplier globally is looking at ramping up its Emoss business as the EV trend gains ground.

- However, an increasing number of Covid cases wreak havoc in one of Maharashtra’s key automotive hub, Aurangabad. We tell you how the industry is tackling the double whammy of supply chain disruption and muted demand.

But the troubles for the auto sector do not end just there. The growing tension between India-China is the other big elephant in the room. We get you a comprehensive, in-depth and extensive overview of how ACMA and auto component makers are charting the road forward.  

All in all, the July 15 issue highlights all the top developments across Maharashtra along with all the exciting automotive action from the past fortnight. Download your copy now.

The need for staying connected is becoming important more than ever before. This 56-page special issue of the Autocar Professional highlights the role of connectivity and electronics in the automotive industry today.

·         L&T Technology is working on a slew of new solutions, and technologies to cater to the automotive sector. Shailendra Shrivastava, Global Head of Transportation, charts out the road ahead.

·         Tata Technologies too is focusing big on connectivity. In an exclusive interview, Franck Euvrard, Executive VP & Global Head — Engineering, Research & Development, talks about tackling the mega trend.

But it’s not just technology companies, OEMs too are getting into the act.

·         Mercedes-Benz is looking to redefine in-cabin experience with MBUX.

·         In an exclusive interview, Manu Saale, MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D India, details how they are working towards their dream “to say there’s a big part of India in every Mercedes”,

·         MaymyIndia adds a touch of trending concepts to the MBUX initiative. Rohan Verma, CEO and Executive Director, touches upon how the company integrated Covid-19 test centre details in the latest MBUX navigation software.

In fact, the automotive world is buzzing with innovative tech that is pushing the envelope-

·         Aeris Communications plans to deliver path breaking results for OEMs with its ‘Aeris Mobility Suite.’

·         Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy is literally rewriting the rules of the game with its Over-The-Air updates.

·         Visteon too is aggressively pushing forward to enhance the in-vehicle integrated cockpit experience.

All in all, we get you the latest update of what’s hot and buzzing in the world of connected automobiles and how tech is taking forward the narrative along with all the automotive action in the past fortnight. Download your copy today!

The Indian two-wheeler market is the largest in the world and this 72-page special issue of the Autocar Professional celebrates the journey of the popular mobility solution with this edition.

As businesses grapple to revive growth and re-orient their business models, we tell you how the captains of the two-wheeler industry are recrafting strategies to return to the road to recovery.

- Rakesh Sharma, executive director of Bajaj Auto, in one of his first media interactions after taking over as President of IMMA, talks about the two-wheeler major’s global expansion plans and the top trends including EVs.

- E-scooter maker Ather Energy’s chief business officer, Ravneet Phokela confirms rollout of the 450X variant by October, while also revealing new retail and export strategies.

- In sync with the trend, Greaves Cotton’s EV arm – Ampere Electric Vehicles – launches the first of a range of high-speed electric scooters

- But it’s not just start-ups, established players too are plugging into the EV action. Hero Electric’s MD, Naveen Munjal says the company is targeting an ambitious 10-fold increase in its FY2020 sales.

- Hero MotoCorp’s Malo Le Masson talks about how they plan to recoup lost ground in the two-wheeler space in India.

- As digital retail seeks to change the way we buy vehicles, HMSI’s Yadvinder Singh Guleria says that it will not completely replace dealerships but they are making adjustments to sync with the new normal.

All in all, this is a comprehensive and crisp analysis of the movers and shakers of the two-wheeler industry along with all the automotive action from the past fortnight on four and more wheels too. Download your copy now. 

Germany continues to be India’s largest trading partner in the European Union and the ties date back centuries. This is exactly why as the world tried to reinvent businesses in the aftermath of the pandemic, Autocar Professional decided to showcase just how deep this bond is in the automotive world in this 72-page ‘Indo-German Special’.

It is laden with a plethora of exclusive interviews and in-depth features

·         In sync with the need for social distancing, German carmakers take the online retail route in India, woo buyers with a choice of buying, financing and servicing solutions from the comfort of their living room

·         Germany’s automotive industry association VDA is actively collaborating with India's ACMA and SIAM for a sustainable future. The Head of Foreign Trade of VDA, Angela Mans says India remains a top investment destination for Germany.

·         Bernhard Steinruecke, Director General of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, on India as an R&D hub for German companies but also calls for further ease of business.

·         Dattatri Salagame, the new CEO and president of Robert Bosch Engineering & Biz Solutions, elaborates on technology to tide over disruptive times.

·         Daimler India Commercial Vehicles’ MD and CEO Satyakam Arya elaborates on new strategies, tackling the BS VI challenge and fresh investment of over Rs 2,000 crores.

Sustainability continues to be the top theme for India Auto Inc and major manufacturers across the industry are taking big steps to cut down wastage of water and reuse and recycle this key resource.

The fourth in a series of webinars during the lockdown by Autocar Professional, held on May 11, National Technology Day, highlighted the greater need for technology planning and penetration across the auto industry.

But that’s not all. This issue gets you an in-depth coverage of all that is ‘essential reading’ from the automotive world in a comprehensive and crisp avatar.

Autocar Professional’s 'Software and Simulation Special' is packed with the latest news and in-depth features on the latest trends and digital dependence of the auto world. From the new digital simulation tools for online retail showrooms to industry’s top requirements to generate demand, this 64-page issue plugs into the top offerings that make for ‘essential reading.’

- As automakers get into a restart mode, we get you a comprehensive report on how they plan to ramp up production while maintaining strict safety and hygiene.

- Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar and Vice-President, ACMA throws light on the challenges as India Auto restarts in ‘safe mode’.

- Tata Motors meanwhile takes ‘restart’ lessons from JLR’s operations in China

- Virtual reality is the new normal for the auto industry and carmakers are capitalising on it to augment sales

- Exclusive details of how a Mumbai-based firm, Eccentric Engine is using gaming technology to create a surreal vehicle experience.

- Rafiq Somani, VP - India & South Asia Pacific, Ansys speaks on how simulation can help industry improve its prospects in a Covid-hit world.

- Michael Laxman, Brand Lead, 3DEXCITE, Dassault Systemes takes interactive marketing to a new level as simulation drives sales

- Software developer MathsWorks too leverages on the latest trends in the global automobile industry

- Skill-Lync identifies a key gap in the value chain, offers EV design and simulation courses to help upskill engineers.

- Industry stalwarts at the Autocar Professional Webinar on Labour Day reiterate the need to upskill professionals and embrace digitilisation to tackle the challenges ahead

- Another Webinar to mark Earth Day sees industry leaders call for the urgent need of a scrappage policy that can help reduce emissions and generate demand.

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020 on April 28 was spent by most people at home, what with the world battling Covid-19. This latest 64-page issue of Autocar Professional - an Automotive Safety Special - puts the focus right where it is needed.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor takes the lead in showing how to resume business safely with its comprehensive Restart Manual, an all-inclusive guide to re-organise operations to near-normalcy. And ACMA is sharing it with all member suppliers.

Toyota also helped its supplier, Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Springs (SSS) to ramp up protective face shields production by 1900 percent using the Toyota Production System. Satish Machani, SSS' MD, gives TPS a thumbs up.

JP Research's Road Accident Sampling System – India (RASSI) has been scientifically investigating accidents in India since a decade.  President Jeya Padmanaban explains why the battle against crashes, fatalities and injuries is yet to be won.

Two-wheeler riders are most susceptible to road accidents. Find out how Studds Accessories, which is set to double capacity to 12.5 million helmets, is developing safer helmets.

We reveal the complete findings of the recent SaveLife Foundation study on truck drivers in India and why much of the unsafe driving could be a result of long hours, poor wages, corruption and woeful road conditions.

Do you know Continental's R&D operations at its Tech Center India contribute 80 percent to global development of safety functions? We have all the details.

CV Raman, Maruti Suzuki India's Senior Executive Director (Engineering), explains why the Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme with its 56kph crash tests is ideal for India.

Last fortnight saw TVS Motor acquire iconic British brand, Norton Motorcycles. We reveal the strategic growth game-plan.

Plenty of high-quality content in this issue that makes for a compelling read as you wait to resume work after the lockdown.

Autocar Professional's annual Green Industry Special is packed with refreshing news and in-depth features on the many eco-friendly advances the Indian auto industry has achieved. From the speedy run to BS VI through to developing compressed bio-gas, the battle between lead-acid and lithium-ion, or a 60-year-old IC engine components maker plugging into parts for EVs, we've got it all inside this 64-pager.

Plenty of exclusive interviews too.  

- Find out why Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar and Vice-President, ACMA is bullish on e-mobility and why India Auto Inc needs to build a more robust supply chain.

- Taiwan's JS Power is set to enter India with its cell and battery pack prowess; President Ann Wong is already scouting for licensing partners.

- Christina Bu, Secretary General, Norwegian EV Association, reveals how India can implement learnings from Norway's EV success story.

- Faraday Future's CEO Carsten Breitfeld on the launch strategy for the ultra-luxury EV, monetising digital services and India as a potential sourcing base.

- Evandro Gussi, President and CEO, Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association on how tanking up on eco-friendly ethanol can save India around Rs 4,440 crore a year.

- Vijay Sharma, Director, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, details the latest developments in the SATAT programme.

Flick through the newsy news section and you'll brake to read a captivating story about a Japanese carmaker which has nurtured 250,000 trees at its manufacturing site in Karnataka.

Even as the world and India combats Covid and industry, along with society, will now look at newer ways of working and manufacturing, what will remain constant is the need to decongest the air, develop greener technologies and to stay happy in a not-so-lonely planet. This Green Industry Special offers many a cue to that dynamic journey and will keep you reading at home in a time of lockdown.

As the industry deals with Coronavirus and prolonged shutdowns globally, this March 15 issue details how businesses are becoming future-ready. 
Going local
Brose plans to step up its ‘local-for-local’ approach to build its India business significantly, is set to launch three new products with three OEMs over the next 15 months.
Lightweighting
Lanxess is working on new strategies to further grow its India, and a sharpened growing focus on lightweighting, driven by EVs.
India an alternative?
With the Coronavirus outbreak,given China’s dominance in global supply chains, the impact is felt worldwide. Can India step in an alternative production base?
Compact models
Will the 2020 Vitara Brezza, with a BS VI petrol engine, deliver what its manufacturer hopes it would? Hyundai too is pinning a lot on a new model, the Aura compact sedan.  
Women’s Special
A comprehensive 20-page special to mark Women’s Day.
Winner of the 2019 Nari Shakti Puraskar, ARAI’s RashmiUrdhwareshe speaks about her three-decade-old stint with ARAI before she retires.
Anjali Singh, Executive Chairperson, Anand Group and Gabriel India, details out the Group’s journey.
Sulajja Firodia Motwani, founder, CEO of Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions, on her plans for scaling up business.
As Design Head, M&M, RamkripaAnanthan takes forward the design philosophy of ‘Freedom and Adventure’.
Geeta Baskaran, MD, Suba Plastics, a Tier 1 supplier, on collaborative working with OEMs.
Julie Furber, VP- Electrified Power, Cummins, shares what's still missing from the EV conversation.
Tech Talk
Bosch establishes ethical 'red lines' for AIuse and Equipmake is partnering Hieta for developing what it claims is “the world’s most power-dense electric motor.”

Autocar Professional – March 1-2020

The March 1 issue brings up the bigger picture for automotive – it’s all about being future- ready.

 

Hero MotoCorp: The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer aims to 'Be the Future of Mobility’. Pawan Munjal, CEO, Hero MotoCorp indicates collaboration is one key path to grow sustainably in a disruptive era.

Endurance Technologies: Future-readiness continues to buzz. With a brand-new 29-acre proving ground worth Rs 55 crore, Endurance Technologies has its eyes set on creating new solutions for the future.

Exclusive interview: Daimler Mobility’s CEO Franz Reiner details current global trends, why he believes pay-as-you-use and a higher share of leasing will also happen in India and why Daimler is betting big on Indian start-ups.

Haima says hello to India: Williams Dong, GM, Haima Automobile International Corporation says the company is partnering the Bird Group to bring the under Rs 10 lakh E1 EV in India in mid-2021.

DHL SmarTrucking: Vikas Mohan, CEO, DHL SmarTrucking, reveals how AI and machine learning are helping making transport efficient, reducing wastage.

Sandhar-Whetron: After a series of Korean partnerships and JVs, Sandhar now looks further east, ties up with Taiwan’s Whetron Electronics for a 50:50 JV.
SEG Automotive: German Tier 1 supplier focuses on optimising operations, innovate for new products and ready to accelerate cleaner mobility for OEMs in India.

Powerland ATV: This made-in-India electric ATV built with imported components is set to wow the world’s largest market for all-terrain vehicles – the US.

UV sales: Good news continues to flow in for Kia. Four UV makers see their new products deliver the goods, even as established players take a hit.
News: The leading OMCs assure delivery of BS-VI fuel ahead of the April 1 deadline, airline tarmac buses mean a massive business opportunity for electric bus makers, and lots more. 

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