Autocar Professional Magazine - July 01 2016

In this issue

This fortnight’s issue will keep you busy for the next fortnight. The regular industry news and features-filled 56-page issue is accompanied by a 44-page Indo-German Auto Industry Special.

Find out how Chennai-based Comstar Automotive Technologies has slashed a starter motor’s weight by 500 grams using alternate materials and an optimised design. Know why ACMA is optimistic about achieving 8-12% YoY growth in FY2016-17 or why car dealers in India are also bullish on growth.
Chinese automakers have stated their intent to be global leaders in driverless technology. We get get a first-hand experience of a driverless car – a Changan Auto sedan in Chongquing, China.

In an exclusive interview, Hubert Reilard, president of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and MD of the Bangalore-based EFD Induction, speaks on the growing connect between the two strong economies and the proposed FTA with Europe, among other interesting issues.

In India, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW battle it out for the luxury car buyer. We speak to Audi India’s Joe King to find out the carmaker’s India growth strategy, learn how Mercedes-Benz is fast upping the game and reveal BMW’s plans to increase its localisation levels from the existing 50 percent.
Automotive components is where the Indo-German trade story is at its best, be it Bosch, Continental, Vector Informatik, MANN+HUMMEL, Schaeffler, Knoor-Bremse, Brose, ZF, Freudenberg, Blaupunkt or Voith. Find out the latest developments at these firms even as they adroitly drive the Make In India programme.