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ZF innovations at SIAT 2017

ZF innovations at SIAT 2017

At the Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2017 (SIAT 2017) held at Pune recently, ZF showcased innovative products like Mstars, Ecotronic, and an aluminium control rod. Organised by ARAI in Association with SAEINDIA, NATRiP and SAE International, the fair saw ZF’s Mstars semi-trailing arm rear suspension attracting good deal of attention. Ecotronic, which also received good attention, is commercial vehicle[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News

Pre-buying ahead of BSIV

According to an ICRA report, CV sales are likely to remain subdued until the liquidity situation improves. The report mentions that the industry is also expected to witness some pre-buying in Q4 FY 2016-17 as the country progresses to Bharat Stage (BS)-IV emission norms in April 2017. The domestic CV industry, the report states, is unlikely to meet earlier forecast.[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News

Demonetisation impact on auto loans

According to a Fitch report demonetisation has led to problems in repayment of auto loans. Borrowers of such loans, the report mentions, have been the most affected. Demonetisation is said to have a detrimental effect on the income and cash flows of commercial vehicle operators. This could continue to feed through into repayments spanning across the next few months. Fitch[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News

Lumax Industries earmarks Rs 100 crore capex

Automotive lighting systems tier supplier, Lumax Industries, has earmarked Rs.100 crore for expansion of its existing facilities and make operational changes over the next one year. In a regulatory filing, the company is known to have said that the board has approved a capital expenditure plan of up to Rs.100 crore over a period of 12 months to expand the[Read More…]

by February 8, 2017 News