Archive for June, 2016

Isuzu’s SriCity plant goes on stream

Isuzu’s SriCity plant goes on stream

Isuzu has commissioned its SriCity plant with an initial capacity of 50,000 units per annum. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Isuzu entered the Indian market in 2013 with the launch of the D-Max pick-up truck and the MU-7 SUV. Both shared a common platform and aimed at the commercial and pleasure end of the market respectively. For the assembly of vehicles,[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic
Bus business

Bus business

Q & A T. Venkatraman, Senior Vice President – Buses, Ashok Leyland Ltd. Interview by: Bhushan Mhapralkar & Bhargav TS Q. Ashok Leyland leads the Indian bus market. How do you plan to maintain the leadership status? A. Bus business is tricky in India. The business curve can fluctuate wildly. Ironically, the 7.5-tonne and above segment has not reached a 50,000 count[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 INTERVIEW
About engines

About engines

    Q & A Anant J Talaulicar, Managing Director, Cummins Group India Interview by: Ashish Bhatia Q. Cummins and Tata Motors have had a long association. How do you look at the journey? A. Cummins and Tata Motors have been partners for 23 years. The 50:50 joint venture partnership between the two companies dates back to 1993. Production at Tata Cummins[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic, Expert Speak, INTERVIEW
Future ready products from Hi-Tech Robotics

Future ready products from Hi-Tech Robotics

  Hi-Tech Robotics has developed a driverless shuttle and a driver drowsiness detection system. Story by: Deepanshu Taumar Hi-Tech Robotics Systemz, a manufacturer of industrial and warehousing robots and automated guided vehicles has developed two innovative products; a driverless shuttle called Novus Drive and a driver drowsiness detection system called Novus Aware. With a core Research and Development (R&D) team[Read More…]

by June 1, 2016 Domestic