Tata Motors, which is well known as a diesel driven commercial vehicle maker, spreading its wings in electric bus sector too. Dr. A K Jindal, Head – Electric Vehicles & Defence Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Engineering, Tata Motors, reveals the company’s plans to Jaishankar Jayaramiah of Automotive Lead.
Tata Motors is more known as a diesel driven commercial vehicles maker. How...
Flying car developer PAL-V will unveil the world's first flying car production model - the PAL-V Liberty at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show in the first week of March.
The dutch company is now in the process of getting the car certified for commercial usage.
Robert Dingemanse, CEO of PAL-V, said, " A production model is the last stage in the R&D process...
Piaggio India, a subsidiary of European two-wheeler giant, began its successful journey in 2018 with the inauguration of its fifth premium retail concept store Motoplex in the South Indian city - Bangalore.
Motoplex is the one stop lifestyle store for Piaggio’s two wheeler brands - Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi.
Diego Graffi, CEO and Managing Director of Piaggio Vehicles and Ashish...
MMI Navigation plus with MMI touch and 21.08 cms MMI monitor, Navigation with personal route assistance, phone box with wireless charging, Smartphone Interface, Sound system and 10 GB Jukebox are a few infotainment features available in newly launched Audi Q5 in India.
The car received amazing response when it was launched in Bengalure, one of the strong grounds of...
COMPONENTS
Continental strengthens its safe mobility biz in India, opens new production line to up localization in ABS and ESC
Continental Automotive Components India, a subsidiary of German automotive technology major Continental, has inaugurated a new production line at its facility in Bangalore to increase indigenization of Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) produced in India.
The company will make Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for two-wheeler and passenger car and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in the new production line.
The new...
Global automotive seat giant Adient is showcasing technologies that use alternative materials and composites to reduce vehicle weight, without compromising passenger safety or comfort, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Adient said it has reduced the weight of its automotive seats by 20 to 30% in the past 10 years. The seat supplier has set a target to...
TECH | R&D
Artificial Intelligence expert Intuition Systems foray Into Automotive biz through KAT Motors
An India-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert - Intuition Systems has forayed into automotive business by forming a brand KAT Motors.
The AI-specialist will develop and test urban commuter automobiles through KAT Motors.
Intuition said it is now spreading wings across Asia-Pacific with IVE-POS line of POS and payment products.
The technology company said that handling transportation has emerged as a...
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE
NI demonstrates autonomous vehicle test solutions at Automotive Testing Expo 2018 for the first time in India
For the first time in India, National Instruments has showcased Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Vehicle Radar Test System (VRTS) and Camera HiL Test System technologies at the recently held Automotive Testing Expo 2018 in Chennai.
NI’s display has attracted the professional visitors comprising engineers and industry experts working on various autonomous vehicle related projects in India at a large...
Lighting and electronics expert Hella is showcasing its autonomous driving solutions at the North American International Auto Show 2018 (NAIAS).
For the first time, Hella is having a demonstration vehicle at the expo equipped with many of its latest autonomous driving solutions, including enhanced sensor, camera and lighting technologies, which are crucial components of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)...
Automotive is one industry that involves high R&D activities in all levels covering various testing, measurement and calibration activities. Jaishankar Jayaramiah of Automotive Lead writes in detail about the latest offerings showcased in Automotive Testing Expo 2018 in Chennai.
While the number of manufacturing facilities set up by OEM and Tier 1 have been growing in India, the laboratories...




















