The Hoshiarpur, Punjab, based Sonalika International Tractors Limited (SITL) today launched ‘Sikander’ series tractors in Chennai in 35 to 90 hp category. Equipped with advanced features including HS-HT gearbox, exso sensing hydraulics and such things, the new tractors are designed to puddle by rotavator or by full cage-wheel and offer improved performance by this high…
Suzuki launches ECSTAR in India
Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today announced the foray of ECSTAR – a high-performance engine oil and chemical brand developed by Suzuki, into the Indian-market here today. Speaking at the launch, Mr Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, SMIPL said, “It is our constant effort to offer customers innovative and evolved products that allow them to derive superior experiences from…
Schaeffler Launches Repair Solution with Pulley Decoupler
As the only company in the independent aftermarket, Schaeffler is now offering for the first time a repair solution with pulley decoupler for the auxiliary drive. This INA repair solution will initially be offered for BMW vehicles with 1.5-liter and 3-cylinder gasoline engines (like the BMW 3 Series) and should also be available for certain…
Liqui Moly Launches Tec F 0W-30 For Ford’s TDCi Diesel Models
Engine development is making increasing demands of oil. What was once a universal lubricant has long become a highly specialized, liquid spare part that only fits certain specific engines; German oil expert Liqui Moly is now launching a new oil for Ford’s current TDCi diesel models: Liqui Moly Special Tec F 0W-30. It complies with…
HARMAN Launches Ignite, a Cloud-Based Platform for Developing, Managing and Operating In-Vehicle Applications
HARMAN (NYSE: HAR), the premier connected technologies company for the automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today launched the HARMAN Ignite Platform, delivering its customers seamless management of connectivity, analytics, applications and devices in one place. The new solution largely applies to connected services in the automotive industry, but also extends to the realm of IoT,…
BorgWarner Launches Integrated Electric Drive Module
BorgWarner, a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, will launch its electric drive module (eDM) with integrated eGearDrive® transmission in two pure electric vehicles from a major Chinese automaker. Production is expected to begin in summer 2017. “BorgWarner’s new eDM combines our know-how in eGearDrive transmissions, first…
DENSO Launches VehicleMRI, New Website at 2016 AAPEX
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., a division of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., announced its new vehicle inspection tool, VehicleMRI, at the 2016 Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV. The web-based application, which will be available in 2017, reflects DENSO’s increasing involvement in vehicle diagnostics as the company expands its…
Mahindra launches eSupro – All Electric Cargo, Passenger Van
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M Ltd), part of the USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of eSupro – India’s first zero emission, all electric cargo and passenger vans. The eSupro platform will usher in a whole new concept in cargo transportation and people movement, and will drive Mahindra’s vision of Future of…
BorgWarner’s eGearDrive Transmission Launches In Geely’s First Electric Vehicle
BorgWarner’s eGearDrive transmission will propel the Geely EC7-EV sedan. The Chinese automaker’s first mass-produced electric vehicle is powered by a 129 horsepower electric motor with a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) and a range of 253 km (157 miles). Specifically designed for the emerging high-volume electric vehicle market, BorgWarner’s eGearDrive transmission features a highly…
Arvind Balaji Launches the Book ‘Apparent in Hindsight’ Authored by Vector Consulting Group
‘Apparent in Hindsight’ was launched by Arvind Balaji, President ACMA, during ACMA’s (Automotive Components Manufacturers Association) western region meet, recently held in Pune. The book delves deep into the chronic problems faced by almost all companies in the Indian automotive industry. It closely examines and challenges the fundamental assumptions that have held firm since time immemorial…