Autocar Professional Magazine - October 15,2016

In this issue

The Indian automotive industry is fast beefing up its strengths and Henkel India’s state-of-the-art acoustic lab at its Innovation Centre in Pune is yet another example of cutting-edge technology being available for testing purposes. Find out how the company plans to assist its clientele with NVH as well as vehicle and component level testing. Eagle-eyed global suppliers are eyeing business opportunities in India and Michigan-based Nexteer Automotive is all set to make a foray into EPS system manufacture in India, given the burgeoning demand for electric power steering from OEMs in the country. Electric mobility is yet to pick up decent pace but that has not stopped a startup like the Pune-based Tork Motorcycles from launching the T6X, India’s first-ever production motorcycle. We take a close look at how the snazzy looking e-motorcycle was developed and whether it has the potential to disrupt the market.
Automotive has also had its say on the global scheme of things. With 15 automakers – 14 carmakers and 1 motorcycle manufacturer – in the Top 100 of Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands study, automotive is the dominating sector, ahead of technology. Interestingly, 13 of these 15 brands are already in India, and the other two could be here soon! All this plus exciting industry news, views and analysis.