The specially designed tyres deliver 30% higher mileage, 30% better rolling resistance and 50% reduction in tyre noise as compared withregular tyres, stated CEAT.

Costing EUR40m, the production area has grown from 7,000 to 18,000 square metres to fulfil EUR2 billion worth of new contracts from vehicle manufacturers.

In this exclusive feature with T&BB, Dr Marc Osswald from the Voith Group explains the changes made to the company’s DIWA automatic transmission, and states why he believes the DIWA NXT is the ideal bridging technology between diesel and electric.

The investment will expand and renovate its tyre plant in Heredia, Costa Rica, adding an additional 160 jobs and increasing production by 36% of its premium tyre range.

A new one million sq. ft. site will house some 6,500 employees and will predominantly be responsible for automotive research and development (R&D) housing hi-tech hardware, software and vehicle testing facilities.

DICV will partner with IITMIC to identify, mentor, and provide opportunities to Indian technology start-up companies which will work towards finding new solutions for the Indian mobility space, in the years ahead.

BMZ has acquired a controlling shareholding in its battery cell holder supplier, Schutz Kunststofftechnik, essentially protecting its current supply chain.

New range of gas tipper trucks coming on stream in next six months, says Ashok Leyland.

After extensive testing, the 5W30 synthetic oil reduces friction in the engine and offers prolongued engine life, says Tata Motors.

Creating an estimated 200 new jobs, the plant will be responsible for the production of the Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) and Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT) products which enable automated driving.

Atlis says it has raised USD10 million (up to USD9 million net after expenses) in funds through the sale of a financial instrument called a Promissory Note to a private investment company, Maxim Group LLC.

ZF has produced two million electric motors, including central drives and axle drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, since it began supply them for hybrid drives in 2008.