COMPONENTS Technology

Saint-Gobain Sekurit glazing solutions for superior passenger comfort

A comfortable interior can also impact a car’s perceived value and increase customer satisfaction. As such, Saint-Gobain Sekurit aims to provide the best technologies and solutions to make each drive as enjoyable as possible Passenger comfort in a car is perhaps the most important aspect that positively affects the overall driving experience and contributes to […]

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Overwhelming response for Alkraft’s exciting range of heat transfer solutions

In an exclusive interview with MOTORINDIA, Basil Mohamed Siddeeqi, Managing Director, Alkraft, shares about the overwhelming response for his company’s products & solutions at Auto Expo, their main communication at the event and outlook for the upcoming FY Response at Auto Expo 2023 Over the last twenty years of our participation at various Auto Expo […]

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Ring Plus Aqua gearing up for future mobility trends

A part of the Raymond Group, Ring Plus Aqua demonstrated its product portfolio OEMs at the Auto Expo Component show. Rajesh Rajgor spoke to Sachin Kotwal, Director (Sales and Marketing) to gain insights about the company’s product mix and brand positioning Raymond Group, known more for their textile and lifestyle business, presented its automotive and […]

Auto Expo 2023 COMPONENTS

Wheels India impresses with new cast flow form wheel and slew of other products

Srivats Ram, Managing Director, Wheels India, opens up to N. Balasubramanian on the company’s exciting new product range on display at the show and why he thinks FY24 will be a good year for the Indian auto industry Key Focus at Auto Expo Wheels India has been fortunate to participate at Auto Expo for more […]

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Setco Auto’s efficient engineering to drive growth

One of the most premium manufacturers of clutches for commercial vehicles, Setco Auto Systems was excited to be at the Auto Expo Component 2023 show post a hiatus of three years. Rajesh Rajgor spoke to the company’s top management about new products, emerging technologies and the roadmap for the future Setco Auto Systems showcased its […]

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HELLA INDIA LIGHTING’s pioneering journey to organize, standardize and digitize automotive aftermarket

HELLA has been one of the most popular, trusted, and respected brands in the automotive aftermarket when it comes to products such as horns and lighting. Though the brand basically hails from Germany, the Indian connect is quite strong given the brand’s six-decade long history in the country. Today, HELLA India Lighting (HIL) is on […]

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Accurub looking to expand presence in European market

C S Bhatia, Director, Business Development, Accurub reiterates the company’s lead market position at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 and shares a few insights with Sarada Vishnubhatla Based in Pune, Maharashtra, Accurub is known globally to OEMs and tier-1 and -2 suppliers as a trusted partner for their precision steel tubes, rubber to metal components and polymers. […]

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Brakes India unveils indigenously designed and developed Motor on Drum brakes at Auto Expo 2023

Brakes India, a TSF Group company (part of the erstwhile TVS group) unveiled their Motor on Drum brakes for the passenger car segment, completely designed and developed by Brakes India, at the Auto Expo 2023 on January 12. The company, with over 60 years of expertise in the mobility space, also displayed their air braking system, […]

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Perfect Alloy Components grabs eyeballs with EV-relevant turbocharger parts

Meeting V K Divekar, Director, Marketing, Perfect Alloy Components at the Automechanika trade show was insightful for multiple reasons and Sarada Vishnubhatla lists them out. Perfect Alloy Components (PAC) has been participating in the Automechanika trade show at Frankfurt for the last two decades. Since their inception in 1979, the Shivamogga-based manufacturer of valve seat […]

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Jamna Auto Industries – Riding high on latest suspension technologies

A sought-after name in the Indian CV OEM ecosystem for their leaf and parabolic springs, Jamna Auto Industries today is gaining a big reputation in the automotive aftermarket domain as well. Sarada Vishnubhatla speaks to Sunil Laroiya, President, Jamna Auto Industries to understand the latest trends that the company is establishing as leaders in their segment […]

COMPONENTS Cover story

Uno Minda – Tapping opportunities, creating value with aggressive ‘Driving the New’ strategy

Uno Minda has embarked on an exciting strategy called ‘Driving the new’ to take its aftermarket business to the next level. The company’s aftermarket biz has seen five-fold growth in eight years and is growing from strength to strength by investing in the right areas and tapping into multiple available opportunities. N. Balasubramanian gets the […]

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Steelbird Helmets is on a massive expansion spree, with plans to open 1,000 new Steelbird Riderz Shoppe by 2024

Steelbird Hi-tech India Limited, Asia’s largest helmet manufacturer, which has already opened 117 RiderZ Shoppe retail outlets across India, Bangladesh, and Cambodia, is now looking to expand its network by adding 1000 Steelbird Riderz Shoppe over the next two years. Mr. Shailendra Jain, Global Group President, Steelbird Helmet stated that “Even though Steelbird has a sizable […]

COMPONENTS Emobility

CEAT launches specially designed tyres for Electric Buses

India’s intra-city road transportation will soon feature even more environment–friendly electric buses. CEAT Tyres has launched new tyres with several leading EV OEM’s. These tyres have features which have been tested for ride and handling and are specific to the requirements of electric buses for use on urban roads. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Arnab Banerjee, […]

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JK Tyre strengthens commercial vehicle portfolio with launch of new product offerings

 Indian Tyre major and the market leader in Truck Bus Radial segment, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.  launched two new product offerings – Jetsteel JDH XM and Jetway JUC XM thereby further expanding their radial tyre portfolio. To capitalize on growth opportunities and overcome the rising input costs incurred by transporters, JK Tyre has developed these products in […]

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Hella collaborates with Steelbird to launch Horns and Spark Plugs

Steelbird is a renowned Indian name with a global perspective of keeping abreast of the best in the automotive sector. The in-depth insight of the Indian market coupled with decades of category leadership has sparked yet another significant market development. Backed by the renowned German brand Hella, Steelbird now brings the advantage of precision quality […]