Articles by: Ashish Bhatia

Licensed to kill

Licensed to kill

Tata Motors joined hands with the Indian Army to indigenously develop an armoured amphibious vehicle: the Kestrel. I love my job. I drive cars, and they are a whole lot of fun. However, a drive in an armoured vehicle developed by Tata Motors was like taking this to an altogether new level. I was both intrigued and eager to see[Read More…]

by January 2, 2016 Domestic
Commercial vehicle growth in 2016

Commercial vehicle growth in 2016

Article by: Bhushan Mhapralkar Emerging out of a weak 2014, and witnessing growth in 2015, the year 2016 will bring growth to the Indian commercial vehicle sector. It will also pose challenges.   Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar   Regulatory pressure exerted itself quite effectively in 2015. Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) mandate rolled out in August. More regions of the country[Read More…]

by January 1, 2016 Cover Stories
Axalta renews India focus

Axalta renews India focus

Axalta Coating Systems is renewing its focus on India by doubling the production capacity and increasing OEM activity. Story by: Bhushan Mhapralkar The Carlyle Group acquired Du Pont’s Performance Coatings business in February 2013 for USD 4.9 billion and rechristened it as Axalta Coating Systems. The Indian operations, as part of the global acquisition, also changed their name to Axalta.[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Domestic
ARAI and bus body builders meet over Bus Code

ARAI and bus body builders meet over Bus Code

     Automotive Research Association Of India (ARAI) held a workshop to address the concerns of bus body builders. Story & photos by: Ashish Bhatia The government of India announced the implementation of the Bus Code (AIS 052) in April 2015. It came into effect from August 01, 2015. Applicable to the Indian bus industry, the Bus Code requires the[Read More…]

by December 31, 2015 Events