Autocar Professional Magazine - January 01 2016

In this issue

The first issue of the new year packs many a punch, starting with the cover story on TUV Rheinland. With India looking to implement stringent emission and other norms, the German testing agency is bullish on growth in the country.

Demand for used cars is fast growing in India and Mahindra First Choice Wheels plans to expand to Tier 2 and 3 towns to increase its market share. Find out how the Noida-based PPAP Automotive is investing in building its technological prowess and soft skills to be a player for the long run. Or why the Jaipur-based bearings manufacturer National Engineering Industries is confident about doubling its turnover and hitting the Rs 3,000 crore mark by 2018-19.

Suzuki Motor Corporation finally got the go-ahead for the new Gujarat plant from Maruti Suzuki’s minority investors – our three-page focus report reveals the sequence of events right from the first announcement nearly three years ago.
We’ve also got an interview with Vinnie Mehta, director general of ACMA, who speaks on the upcoming Auto Expo Component Show at Pragati Maidan, the increase in the number of exhibitors and the challenges to achieving the ambitious target of the Automotive Mission Plan 2026.

This issue is also accompanied by a free copy of the 72-page Vehicle Manufacturing Capacity Guide, which is the ultimate fact-filled ready reckoner to Indian OEMs.