iMerit, a company specializing in AI data solutions, has launched an Automotive AI Center of Excellence in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The new facility marks iMerit’s 12th location and aims to strengthen its presence in the AI and automotive sectors. The company has already hired more than 220 employees at the center and plans to double […]
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL), through its wholly owned subsidiary SMP Automotive Produtos Automotivos do Brasil LTDA (SMP Brasil), has agreed to acquire 100% of Baldi Industria e Comercio LTDA, a Brazilian Tier 2 automotive supplier. The transaction is valued at approximately BRL 47 million (USD 7.8 million) and is expected to close by the […]
Kristl Seibt India Pvt Ltd has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Bhosari, Pune. The facility is located at T-165/3/6, Priyadarshani Mahila Swayamrojgar Industrial Premises, near MIDC Chowk, and marks an expansion of the company’s operations in the region. The new site is expected to support the company’s ongoing activities in automotive testing, industrial automation, […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of its new sub-4-meter SUV, the Škoda Kylaq, at its Chakan manufacturing facility in Pune. The company has increased the plant’s production capacity by 30%, bringing its annual output to 255,000 units. This expansion includes operational enhancements that allow the production line to achieve 40 […]
Uno Minda has commenced commercial production at its new automotive lighting manufacturing facility in Khed, Pune. According to an update, the plant aims to cater to the increasing demand for lighting products across multiple vehicle categories, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and off-road vehicles. The facility is part of Uno Minda’s strategy to expand its production […]
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. held a bhoomi-poojan (groundbreaking ceremony) for its new manufacturing facility in Harohalli, Bengaluru South District, Karnataka, on December 5, 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion plans in India, targeting the growing demand for automotive components. The facility, operated by Toyoda Gosei South India Pvt. Ltd., will begin […]
Anurag Mehrotra, Vice President of International Business and Strategy at Tata Motors’ Commercial Vehicles division, has resigned from his position. Sources indicate that he is set to join JSW MG Motor as Chief Executive Officer in February 2024. Mehrotra joined Tata Motors in October 2021 after serving as Managing Director of Ford India. At Tata […]
Royal Enfield has established a new motorcycle assembly plant in Thailand, marking its first standalone assembly facility outside India. The plant, located in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok, spans 57,000 square feet and has an annual production capacity exceeding 30,000 units. The facility will initially serve the Thai market, with plans to expand distribution to […]
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) India has inaugurated an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) test track in Chennai, aimed at advancing vehicle safety and performance testing. The facility, certified by TÜV Rheinland and ARAI, complements the company’s existing ABS test track. The ESC test track features a 200-meter diameter dynamic pad with a 0.9 µ surface […]
Allison Transmission has announced a $100 million (Rs 833 crore) investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India. The multi-year project will add 200,000 square feet to the facility, doubling its current production footprint. The expansion is scheduled to complete in 2025, with full operational capacity expected by 2027. The increased capacity will support […]
