Autocar Professional Magazine - 1st January 2022

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Autocar Professional -January 1, 2022 issue
2022 is here and with that we have the brand-new January 1 issue of Autocar Professional to welcome the new year. While 2021 was a rather rollercoaster of the year, ‘uncertainty’ is the only thing certain about 2022. This 48-page issue takes you on a ride through the top trends that’s likely to unfold, the key aspects that needs attention and an in-depth perspective on the dynamics of the auto industry.
2022: The great unknown Automakers have learnt lessons with respect to a tight cost structure and boosting efficiencies at their plants. They will need to keep this going through 2022 when their mettle will be tested all over depending how the Omicron spread pans out.
Virtual Lightweighting Webinar As OEMs and component manufacturers stretch the vehicle lightweighting envelope to maximise gains, captains of industry are unanimous about the need for greater collaboration. We get you the highlights from the Autocar Professional webinar on the topic in this issue.
India Strategy Scooters will play a key role in Yamaha’s India strategy – The company plans to bolster its marketing efforts for the upper-middle class in Asia to make it a stable source of earning. With its diverse product portfolio the management believes, there is potential for applying each technology where it will work best.
Dynamics of e-mobility L&T Technology opens state-of-the-art EV laboratory and reveals modular EV platform for multiple vehicle segments. Find out how this move ties in with the company’s global aspirations.