Autocar Professional’s South India Special rolls out

The annual South India Special (August 1, 2015), which went on news-stands last week, bristles with plenty of exciting news stories and industry features. Get to know the latest on Allison Transmission’s product plans for India and why it is targeting the bus market. Find out how the Force Motors-BMW partnership is set to yield major benefits even as we reveal Greaves Cotton’s all-new engine platform and the upcoming 3-cylinder, 1-litre diesel engine that will enable the company to cater to passenger car and light commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Chennai-based Amalgamation Group companies India Pistons and IP Rings’ are set to invest Rs 200 crore in capacity expansion and new products for two-wheelers and cars. The 5-page report, which includes an interview with Ram Venkataramani, managing director, IP Rings, packs all the details of the growth game-plan.

Other highlights of the South India Special include JK Fenner India’s expansion capacity, Bonfiglioli Transmission’s focus on infrastructure-led growth, how Ather Energy of Bangalore wants to change the way people look at electric two-wheelers, US-based Stanadyne’s programme to make its Chennai plant a global hub for its EcoForce rotary pump, and why BorgWarner Morse TEC is optimistic about tapping new business in India on the back of demand for compact cars.

In the interview section, Suresh KV, the newly appointed Country Head of ZF in India speaks to Autocar Professional on the company’s India growth strategy and optimally utilising the combined technology platforms of TRW Automotive.

US-based Altair and Autocar Professional collaborated on a technology conference, held in Bangalore and New Delhi, on the theme of ‘The Next Gen Transportation Ideas for Emerging Markets’. Read the comprehensive report on the two seminars which saw the crème de la crème of industry as panelists.

Plus, lots of industry news for the past fortnight including GM’s turnaround strategy for India.

To source your own copy or avail of a subscription to Autocar Professional, email Ganesh Jadhav, Assistant Manager – Subscriptions, Haymarket Media (India), at ganesh@haymarket.co.in

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