Autocar Professional Magazine - February 1-2020

In this issue

February is all about Auto Expo 2020 and this preview issue details the preparations and expectations, and also exclusive interviews with industry association heads as India's biggest show unfolds at two separate venues: the Motor Show at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida and the Components Show at Pragati Maidan.
The slowdown has does little to dampen sentiment as tough-as-nails suppliers join hands with OEMs to ready new technology and materials for a smooth transition to BS VI and diversify into e-mobility.
Find out why both Deepak Jain, President, ACMA and Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA are optimistic about this year's event, which sees over 1,500 suppliers from 20 countries participating. We also speak to Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM.
Safer cars, more stars, better ratings
Whether you are selling cars or buying one, in-vehicle and passenger safety are paramount and in a perfect tribute to the ‘Make In India’, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra gross the maximum number of GNCAP five-star ratings nationally raising the safety bar several notches higher and setting a new benchmark.
CV industry high on BS VI, innovation
The CV segment is buzzing. Ashok Leyland delivered its first set of BS VI trucks while Force Motors unveiled its all-new IC, CNG and EV van platform and Daimler India CV has upped the ante and unveiled plans of it becoming a powertrain hub for Daimler. Meanwhile, Eberspaecher Sharda Motor inaugurated its new Pune plant which will manufacture BS VI exhaust systems for CVs
That’s not all. There is plenty more to read in this 124-page issue packed with news, views and analysis.