TS TECH Co., Ltd. will establish a joint venture company in India with Krishna Management Services LLP, aiming to strengthen its manufacturing and product development capabilities in the country. The new entity, KRISHNA TS TECH Auto. Pvt., Ltd., will focus on designing, developing, and manufacturing automotive components, including car seats. The joint venture will be […]
Greaves Cotton Limited has announced a manufacturing partnership with Chara Technologies to produce synchronous reluctance motors and controllers that do not use rare-earth elements. The components will be manufactured at Greaves’ facility in Shendra, Aurangabad, and will support both automotive and non-automotive applications including L5 three-wheelers, golf carts, and four-wheelers. According to a company-issued press […]
Hyundai Mobis has opened a new automotive software research and development center in Hyderabad, India, combining its two previously established R&D facilities into a single location. The new center began operations on April 7, 2025, and will focus on software for vehicles, including development related to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The facility is intended to serve […]
Mahindra & Mahindra has announced the inauguration of its expanded Mahindra India Design Studio (MIDS) in Mumbai. The new facility doubles the footprint of the previous studio and introduces additional design infrastructure and technologies to support the company’s Auto, Farm, and Last Mile Mobility (LMM) businesses. Originally established in 2015, MIDS now includes enhanced machinery, […]
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has inaugurated a new vehicle testing and evaluation facility at the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The new site, called the ARAI-VE Lab Workplace, is intended to support vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, and tyre companies with services related to vehicle dynamics testing and Advanced […]
Applus+ Iteuve has announced the launch of two vehicle inspection centres in Assam, located in Jorhat and Biswanath. The Biswanath facility includes an Automated Testing Station (ATS), which enables vehicle owners to obtain fitness certificates through a fully automated process without manual intervention. The company stated that the new centres are intended to support vehicle […]
Yazaki has commenced development of a 316,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chengalpattu, Chennai, in partnership with Horizon Industrial Parks. The new unit will support Yazaki’s wire harness production operations for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India and is expected to employ over 2,000 people. This plant marks Yazaki’s third facility developed in collaboration with […]
Apollo Tyres has appointed Rajeev Kumar Sinha as its Chief Manufacturing Officer. In this role, he will oversee global manufacturing operations, including strategy, plant management, industrial engineering, and the deployment of advanced manufacturing systems such as artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. Sinha brings over 35 years of experience in operations and supply chain management […]
Bilstein Group has announced the establishment of Ferdinand Bilstein India Private Limited, its 23rd international subsidiary, to strengthen its presence in the Indian automotive aftermarket. According to a report by Autocar Professional, the subsidiary is set to officially commence operations on April 1, 2025. Ramachandra Puttanna has been appointed as Managing Director for the India […]
SANY India has unveiled the SKT130S, a diesel-electric hybrid mining dump truck with a 100-tonne payload capacity. The truck, manufactured at SANY’s facility in Pune, features a regenerative braking system that charges a high-voltage battery during downhill movement, improving energy efficiency. The SKT130S is equipped with a 925 kW engine and delivers a peak torque […]
