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India has become the fastest-growing economy in the world in recent years. This fast growth, coupled with rising incomes, boost in infrastructure spending and increased manufacturing incentives, has accelerated the automobile industry. The two-wheeler segment dominated the automobile industry because of the Indian middle class, with automobile sales standing at 17.51 million units in FY22.
Auto component sector sees record turnover of Rs. 4.2 trillion (US$ 52.59 billion) in FY22: ACMA... India's auto component sector recorded its highest-ever revenue of Rs. 4.2 trillion (US$ 52.59 billion) in FY22, according to Automotive Component Manufacturers' Association of India (ACMA). Growing working population and expanding middle class are expected to remain key demand drivers. By 2025, 4 million of EVs could be sold each year and 10 million by 2030. The market is expected to reach US$ 206 billion by 2030.
India’s auto component industry is an important sector driving macroeconomic growth and employment. The industry comprises players of all sizes, from large corporations to micro entities, spread across clusters throughout the country. The auto components industry accounted for 2.3% of India’s GDP and provided direct employment to 1.5 million people. By 2026, the automobile component sector will contribute 5-7% of India's GDP.
India is emerging as a global hub for auto component sourcing and the industry exports over 25% of its production annually. Auto component exports are expected to grow and reach US$ 30 billion in FY26. India has a competitive advantage in auto components categories such as shafts, bearings and fasteners due to large number of players. This factor is likely to result into higher exports in coming years. 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route for auto components sector. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes on automobile and auto components are expected to bring a capex of Rs. 74,850 crore (US$ 9.58 billion) in the next five years. cost-effective manufacturing base keeps costs lower by 10-25% relative to operations in Europe and Latin America. India is the second largest steel producer globally, hence has a cost advantage.
The industry is a leader in exports and provides jobs to over 3.7 crore people. From FY16-FY22, the industry registered a CAGR of 6.35% and was valued at US$ 56.50 billion in FY22. Due to the high development prospects in all vehicle industry segments, the auto component sector is expected to see double-digit growth in FY22. The industry is expected to stand at US$ 200 billion by FY26.
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With a strong concentration on automobiles (Auto Expo 2023— Vehicles) and auto components (Auto Expo 2023 - Components), the Auto Expo is now held at two different locations The India Expo Mart in Greater Noida will once again serve as the location for the Auto Expo - The Motor Show. At Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, there will be an Auto Expo - Components event.
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Auto Expo will also include some extremely intriguing and cutting-edge innovations. Along with the REA Pavilion, a focused pavilion has been planned for ACMA innovation, ACMA Safer Drive, Bearing, Garage Equipment, EV Components, and Start-ups. At the event, more than 800 exhibitors display the technology and services they have to offer this market.
The Auto Expo Components event has always included interactive forums as a key component. In contrast to earlier editions, a conference has been planned together with a buyer-seller meetup and matchmaking activities in an effort to maximise the event from a commercial perspective. National pavilions are built for France, Germany, Japan, Poland, South Korea, United Kingdom, and many others to display global technology and innovation in the automotive sector.
Auto Expo – 2023 Compo nents is the Asia's largest automotive show jointly organised by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
The 2023 Auto Expo Component Show is driven by Technovation; it serves as a global hub for innovation and cutting-edge technology. The event is essential in exhibiting the most recent innovations in automotive components for cars, trucks, electric vehicles, bearings, garage equipment, and spare parts in many markets. However, due to difficulties caused by the Covid - 19 epidemic, the biennial automotive expo did not take place in 2022. The expo is now prepared to resume in January 2023 after a brief hiatus.
It is anticipated that innovative and advanced technologies in the components sector, in both greener and cleaner energy-saving formats, would be unveiled at the next Auto Expo 2023 - Components. Here is the important event information you should be aware of before the Auto Expo 2023 Components begins.
Auto Expo 2023 - Components Venue
The Auto Expo - Component is slated to take place from January 12 through January 15, 2023. Business visitor hours are 1000–1800 on January 12–14 and 1000–1300 on January 15, while General Public hours are 1330–1700 on January 15, 2023. Entry to the exhibition halls closes every day 30 minutes before closing time, while entry to the event venue closes one hour before closing.
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Pragati Maidan in New Delhi has excellent access to the metro and roads. The distance between the domestic and international airport and Pragati Maidan is 18 kilometres and 23 kilometres, respectively. There are several gates for entering Pragati Maidan, and shuttle services are free at all of the entrances. Gate #10 for direct admission is about 5 minutes' walk from the Pragati Maidan Metro Station.
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The automotive component industry is anticipated to introduce a wide range of new innovations at the Auto Expo 2023 - Components, as well as cutting-edge technologies in automobile, truck, two-wheeler, and three-wheeler segments.
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Vikrant, a manufacturing facility owned by JK Tyre in Mysuru, is celebrating 25 years of its successful journey. JK Tyre took over the Vikrant plant in 1997 and turned it into a state-of-the-art facility backed by world-class research, innovation, and technology. The anniversary celebration at Mysuru was graced by the Honourable Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot, along with dignitaries from the company.
Addressing the guests, Dr Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, said, “Starting in 1977, when we set up our first tyre plant in Rajasthan with an annual capacity of 5 lakh tyres, we have come a long way. In the year 1997, we took over the state-owned Vikrant plant and
turned it into a state-of-the-art facility. Today, Vikrant is a testimony of our growth story in India and serves an important role within JK Tyre production facilities of 12 Plants across geographies.”
Recognized as a green company, JK Tyre has embraced sustainability as a way of life based on the 5 P platform i.e. People, Planet, Process, Product and Prosperity. The company has invested approx INR. 2000 crores in modernisation and expansion of Vikrant while providing direct and indirect employment to nearly 15,000 people in Karnataka. Over the years, JK Tyre has contributed over Rs.8,000 Crores to the State exchequer. During the turbulent time of the Covid 19 pandemic, the company stood committed towards the larger community through well-
structured and multifaceted Corporate Social Responsibility programs. Around the vicinity of Vikrant, the company has undertaken numerous programs amongst others including adult literacy and skill development at the Mysuru Central Jail, rejuvenation of 9 lakes and 34 farm ponds in Mysuru and in Hunsuk taluk, in addition Animal Husbandry, floriculture, mango tree plantation to support livelihood. Under the Swachh Bharat campaign, about 1000 toilets have been built, making 15 villages open-defecation free. A number of government primary and higher primary schools have been renovated to provide basic education in Mysuru. The glorious 25 years of this facility are a reflection of JK Tyre's strong commitment to innovation, research and development. Going forward, it aims to continue accelerating on its growth path with dedication and hard work for success.
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Leading tyre maker, Apollo Tyres has introduced 5 new truck-bus radial tyres for the Indian market. These new products are a mix of steer, drive and all-wheel fitment tyres, and have been introduced to enhance customers’ operational productivity and offer the best in technology. The tyres have been extensively tested in real world applications across the country, before being introduced.
Apollo EnduRace RA, a regional all wheel or steer fitment tyre in the size 295/90 R20, offers the customers added benefits on even wear characteristics, best in class initial tread mileage (ITM) and superior durability in regional applications. The company is targeting for a leadership in the steer segment with this product, which has the potential to become the new benchmark in
steer radial tyres. While the optimised contact patch guarantees even wear throughout the life, the specially engineered groove design improves the tread stability, traction and steerability. The superior compound, with blend of polymers, new gen fillers and special reinforcements ensures best in class mileage and low heat build-up.
Apollo EnduTrax MA, launched in the size 295/90 R20, is a mixed application steer fitment tyre, primarily for tipper trucks. It has superior cut and chip resistant compound for trouble free performance in rough terrains. The stone ejectors prevent stone drilling and penetration for extra prevention to the carcass. The zig-zag wide centre grooves provide traction and control, while the robust wide shoulder ensures uniform wear. The carcass has been designed for high torque and load for off road
conditions, which increases tyre life and retreadability. The tyre is designed to ensure customers get the highest vehicle uptime and lowest cost per kilometre in the growing infrastructure application in the country. Apollo EnduRace RD nRG, part of Apollo’s nRG range, is the most fuel efficient drive tyre for regional to long haul applications, providing 5-8% better fuel savings with uncompromised durability and tyre life. This is achieved due to the robust 4 block design and special grade raw materials offering lower rolling resistance. The strong belt and bead package along with tension optimised carcass provides durability, while the optimally designed tread pattern, with well distributed footprint helps in usage of full rubber mass efficiently, thereby realising complete tyre life potential. The Endurace RD nRG has been launched in the size 295/90 R20. Apollo EnduRace LD+ and RA
have been launched for drive and steer fitment in regional applications for ICVs in the size 9.00 R20. Targeted towards the rapidly growing e-Commerce, parcel and logistics industry, these tyres deliver advantages of- best-in-class tread mileage, proven robust casing, uniform wear and better fuel efficiency. The twin centre blocks of this tyre optimally set with shoulder ensures better load bearing and uniform wear. Superior belt construction counters puncture damages inflicted upon the tread surface, offering prolonged tread life and more retreads.
These five new products will further cement company’s leadership position in India in the truck-bus radial segment, and will be a testimony to brand Apollo’s assurance on performance, durability and specific application advantage.
production of vehicles in many cases, thus bringing down the volume of our institutional sales. However, the commercial vehicle movement has been brisk for most part of the year and this has lessened our discomfort on the selling front,” Mammen said. MRF’s 10th factory in Gujarat has ramped up production and is contributing significantly to the company’s total output. It is in the process of developing new products for new markets in India and abroad.
On the industry outlook, the company said that challenges faced with regard to availability of raw materials will remain. Moreover, restrictions in China consequent to the Omicron wave will continue to have its impact on the supply chain situation.
Leading tyre maker MRF plans to raise ?150 crore via NCDs (nonconvertible debentures) through private placement. The Board of MRF has approved enhancement in the issue of NCDs through private placement from ?100 crore, which was approved earlier at its meeting held on August 9, 2022, to ?150 crore. The Finance Committee of the company will determine the detailed terms and conditions, according to a statement. Independent Directors’ appointment.
The Board also recommended the proposals for the appointment of Vikram Taranath Hosangady, Ramesh Rangarajan, and Dinshaw Keku Parakh as Independent Directors of the Company. The appointment will take effect upon receipt of all the statutory clearances under applicable law (including approval of shareholders) and shall be valid for five years from that date, it said. Leading tyre maker MRF Ltd has reported a 50 per cent drop in its standalone net profit at ?157 crore
for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, as compared to ?317 crore in the year-ago quarter, on the back of cost increases.
Its revenue from operations stood at ?5,200 crore as against ?4,738 crore in Q4 FY21. The cost of materials consumed stood at ?3,244 crore as compared to ?2,875 crore.
For FY22, MRF’s standalone net profit declined by 48 per cent to ?647 crore as against ?1,249 crore in FY21. Its standalone total income came in at ?19,304 crore (?16,129 crore); profit before tax at ?879 crore (?1,700 crore); and tax expenses at ?231.82 crore (?451 crore). Revenue from operations for Q4 and the full year are at ?87.03 crore and ?167.40 crore, respectively being subsidies received from State governments. The company’s exports for FY22 were higher at ?1,779 crore as against ?1,333 crore for the previous year.
Despite best efforts, the company has been unable to recover the raw materials cost increases fully. Market conditions, after the pandemic, are
also not favourable to absorb such frequent price increases. The company will do its best to recover the same in the coming months, said a statement.
An early end to the war in Ukraine would ease the supply chain bottlenecks for the auto industry and also push costs downward. After battling pandemic-induced difficulties, tyre major MRF faced the challenge of soaring input costs in FY22. The increase in the costs of raw materials was unprecedented as it happened continuously for months together, forcing the company to go for multiple price hikes, it said in its annual report.
“The Ukraine war has not helped either as some of the raw materials became unavailable and costlier,” KM Mammen, chairman & MD, MRF, told shareholders. He further said the surge in fuel costs affected consumer demand, particularly in two-wheeler tyres and to some extent in passenger ones. Besides, the automobile industry faced its own challenges, the foremost being the shortage of semiconductors for vehicles. “This brought down the
An early end to the war in Ukraine would ease the supply chain bottlenecks for the auto industry and also push costs downward. Investments in the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme in the auto and auto components industries will be a big boost for automobile production in India, the company added.
On the exports, MRF’s traditional and strong markets of Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, the African continent and the West Asia region showed substantial growth across categories. Its exports grew by a substantial 33% over the previous year, while exports turnover stood at Rs 1,779 crore in FY22 against Rs 1,333 crore in the previous year.
During FY22, MRF achieved a total income of Rs 19,304 crore and there was an overall increase of 18% in tyre production with all product groups showing growth. In the heavy CV product group, there was an increase of 15% over the previous year, while LCV tyres increased by around 13%. The small CV tyres increased by 44% in the three-wheel product group, while it increased by 13% for four-wheel products. Passenger & SUV showed a growth of 21%. The motorcycle and scooter product groups increased by 11% and 33%, respectively, the company said.
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Tenneco’s CVSAe technology already has achieved wide spread adoption in Europe and other regions.
Tenneco‘s Performance Solutions business group’s Advanced Suspension Technologies (AST) business unit recently celebrated another important milestone for its portfolio of electronic suspensions. In addition, the company has outlined its strategy to become a leading technology partner to automakers across China. The company hosted government dignitaries and media members at its manufacturing plant in Changzhou to mark the expansion of its CVSAe semi-active suspension in China. CVSAe technology is featured on the Zeekr 001 electric hatchback,
“We are proud that vehicle owners throughout China will be able to experience the impressive benefits of CVSAe suspensions manufactured right here in Changzhou,” said Henrik Johansson, vice president and general manager, AST. “We look forward to working very closely with leading OEMs to help establish new benchmarks for driving enjoyment, comfort, safety and customer satisfaction.”
One of several electronic suspensions available through Tenneco’s Monroe Intelligent Suspension (MIS) portfolio, CVSAe technology already has achieved widespread adoption in Europe and other regions, the company says, with more than 16 million units delivered since 2002 for more than 75 vehicle models.
The system continuously adapts to changing road conditions based on data provided by multiple ride
control sensors. An ECU processes sensor inputs and independently adjusts the electronic valve within each of the system’s four dampers, resulting in optimal damping characteristics for each driving situation. Drivers can select their preferred operating mode, from comfort-intensive to sporty. CVSAe combines an exceptional driving experience with very low power consumption, making it ideal for fully electric and hybrid vehicles, according to Tenneco.
“CVSAe provides an extraordinarily broad tuning range not typical of competing systems,” Johansson said. “This capability enables the vehicle manufacturer to dial-in the precise ride and handling characteristics established for each new model. This is key to optimizing the ride dynamics of EVs and hybrids in particular, which have comparatively heavy battery packs positioned low within the vehicle structure.”
CVSAe technology is compatible with coil spring- and air suspensionequipped vehicles, can be deployed with shock absorbers and/or Macpherson struts and requires minimal electric power. Tenneco can provide the damper modules along with the software and control algorithms, which can be efficiently adapted to each new model.
The launch of CVSAe technology in China was made possible through close collaboration between Tenneco’s Engineering Center for Excellence in Ermua, Spain, and China-based engineering, sales, program management, purchasing and operations teams.
“China is a significant part of our growth strategy, and our engineers work hand-in-hand with OEM teams to help streamline the integration of our latest suspension innovations into their development activities,” Johansson said. “This helps drive time and cost savings while resulting in a superior ride experience for their end-customers.”
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Enthusiastic visitors and happy exhibitors - this was the norm at this year's Essen Motor Show. More than 200,000 fans came to Messe Essen from Germany and neighboring countries to finally celebrate their love of the automobile again. From young to old, everyone agreed: This show is an experience. This was ensured by around 500 exhibitors from 13 countries who, over the past ten days, presented just about everything that the heart of the car fan desires: From historic Formula 1
bolides and tuned electric cars to the brand-new sports coupé from BMW, the range of products on offer once again left nothing to be desired.
"We are pleased about an absolutely successful fair. The Essen Motor Show has more than fulfilled the expectations and quite clearly expanded its position as the leading event in the industry. And what is even more important in these times: It has inspired its visitors," was the conclusion of Oliver P. Kuhrt, Managing Director of Messe Essen. The range and program were rich in highlights. BMW provided several of
them: The automobile manufacturer presented a real trade fair world premiere at the stand in Hall 3 with the new M2 with M Performance Parts. The TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative also relied on Bavarian engineering skills this year and presented a tuned i4 as a new campaign vehicle.
The Essen Motor Show is a reflection of current tuning trends. Here, among other things, e-cars are playing an increasingly important role. This was demonstrated, along with other vehicles, by no less than
two tuned VW ID. Buzz at the suspension manufacturers H&R and KW. The scene is also fond of refined classics, which could be found in particular in the tuningXperience in Hall 5. There, for example, an Audi Coupé (Type 89), Mercedes-Benz /8, Opel Ascona, Trabant 601 and VW Beetle spread historical flair. Otherwise, high-quality wheel-tire combinations, individually tailored suspension solutions and multi-piece rims dominated the appearance on the vehicles and numerous booths.
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to observe that the mood at EMS 2022 was so positive. For me, it also sends a really great positive signal towards a wonderful future, where we deal well with new technologies, recognize colors again and the industry is not as written off as we all thought. The cohesion is really great" - this is the conclusion of JP Kraemer, founder of JP Performance. At the Essen Motor Show, the tuner presented, among other things, a converted Nissan GT-R 34 at the booth of the wheel manufacturer Rotiform and a Porsche 964 in flamingo pink.
Stars and starlets compete in Essen "We have an incredible ten days behind us, the response from the scene was mega. We are totally pleased about the appreciation of the exhibitors and visitors", Project Manager Ralf Sawatzki summarizes this year's Essen Motor Show. Numerous stars and starlets came to Essen: Among them were drift drivers Steve Biagioni, Mareike Fox, Sidney Hoffmann, the Red Bull
Driftbrothers as well as the racing drivers Tim Heinemann, Jens Klingmann, Carrie Schreiner and Tim Schrick. On the first weekend, former national soccer players Sebastian Kehl and Patrick Owomoyela also visited the show.
The upcoming Essen Motor Show is already in the starting blocks and will open its doors from December 2 to 10, 2023 (Preview Day: December 1).
Exhibitors can find the registration documents now at www.essenmotorshow.de. Those who decide to participate by March 31 will additionally benefit from an attractive early booking discount.
This year, at the Essen Motor Show from December 03 to 11, the RONAL GROUP was once again present. At its booth in Hall 7, the company exhibited its latest wheels from the RONAL and SPEEDLINE CORSE ranges as well as a very special innovation: the Energy Wheel.
The highlight of the booth was presented in a darkened container, so that the patent-pending concept could demonstrate its full impact: The Energy Wheel uses a generator to produce energy while driving; it then stores this energy in a battery. An LED lighting system located in the gaps between the wheel spokes is supplied with this energy and can then light up in different colors, thus also functioning as a warning system.
In addition to this special concept wheel, the RONAL GROUP exhibited a selection of current RONAL wheels, including the sustainably produced new RONAL R72 design with aero ring and the cult RONAL R9 wheel with gold-silver contrast surface. The SPEEDLINE CORSE exhibits included the sporty SC1 Motorismo in the new 18 inch size, which is made with a particularly high proportion of recycled material
and is available in a gloss-turned matte black finish.
At previous trade shows, the RONAL GROUP had included a special motorsport vehicle in its booth display. This year it was the turn of the bio-concept car of the Four Motors racing team, a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport which is the world's first bio-series racing car. Not only is it equipped with the CO2-neutral RONAL R70 blue wheels, it also incorporates lightweight components made of bio-fiber composites.
At special photo booths, visitors could take photos or create boomerangs, share them on social media channels and win great prizes, including a VIP weekend for two at the Nürburgring, including a cab ride and a meet-and-greet with racing driver and band member Smudo from the Fantastischen Vier.
Philip Müller, Head of Group Aftermarket, drew positive conclusions at the end of the trade show:
"We were very pleased to be back at the Essen Motor Show this year after a two-year break due to the pandemic and to be able to present our new wheels to interested car fans. The atmosphere was great and
it's important for us to keep our finger on the pulse by direct contact with our end consumers. The Essen Motor Show is the ideal meeting place for this."
For more information, see: www.ronal-wheels.com
About the RONAL GROUP
Headquartered in Härkingen, Switzerland, the company is one of the most important manufacturers of alloy wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. As a long-standing partner of the automotive industry, all our wheels meet the strict requirements of the vehicle manufacturers. The company has grown continuously and stands for a close relationship with customers, strong innovative capability and high-quality workmanship. The RONAL GROUP employs over 7,000 people worldwide.
later in 2015. Founding shareholders of NEXUS Automotive North America include The Network/Parts Plus, now under the umbrella of the Automotive Parts Services Group (also known as “The Group,” comprised of the Pronto Network and Federated Auto Parts), Automotive Parts Associates (APA) and VIPAR Heavy Duty. In addition to the founding members, members of NEXUS in North America today also include Refacciones Originales Automotrices (Mexico), Uni-Select (Canada) and Advance Auto Parts (U.S.).
automotive aftermarket landscape.
NEXUS Automotive Interna tional SA, based in Geneva, Switzerland, describes itself as a “growth accelerator for progressive companies in the automotive light vehicle and heavyduty industry.” The allure of this mission has created a strong pull, as the organization now boasts approximately 161 members in 139 countries. This encompasses nearly 20 regional divisions that include: Adriatic, Algeria, Argentina, Asia Pacific, Brazil, Bulgaria, Central Europe, Eurasia, France, Germany, Italy, Nordic Baltic, North America, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. Among these players in NEXUS’ international membership are 2,043 warehouse distributors, 9,023 retail stores, 90 suppliers (76 of which are global) and 75 heavy-duty suppliers, responsible for $37 billion in purchasing power.
The North American division of NEXUS Automotive – N! N. America for short – was formed just a year
According to Gael Escribe, CEO and founder of NEXUS Automotive International SA, one of the strengths of the North American Division is its broad range of players.
“The NEXUS North America members are made up of a diverse group – ranging from traditional distributor to retail to light vehicle and heavy-duty. So, there is a lot to learn from each other, through best practices and collaboration,” Escribe said. “There is also an appreciation and a next level of loyalty consideration for those global supplier partners who work with our members at the local North America level and with NEXUS from a worldwide perspective,” he added. “They see long-term viability in suppliers who are engaged at both levels.”
This strategy makes a lot of sense, particularly with international issues such as economic recession, supply chain challenges, labor issues and more creating great waves of change across the
Escribe added that supplier partners are provided with instant credibility when soliciting business with NEXUS members from other parts of the world. This eliminates what can often be a major hurdle when trying to establish business partnerships in a new country. The benefits of joining NEXUS Automotive are many, Escribe said. In addition to greater global collaboration and international credibility, they include exposure to a broader base of suppliers who can provide coverage range needs, an OE pedigree, a premium brand and quality alternative, availability (especially during these challenging times in the supply chain), competitive price; training and education enhancements through the NEXUS Academy; and awareness of global automotive, mobility and general economic trends.
As Robert Roos, president of The Pronto Network Cooperative, who also serves as president of NEXUS North America and a board member of NEXUS Automotive International, explained it, being involved in NEXUS adds value well beyond what the typical North American program group could offer.
“For us, NEXUS becomes really that add-on to what we do as a program group. It allows us to now partner with some of those folks in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, learn from them and collaborate with them. Really, through
The Group we’re still negotiating our programs for our members, yet we like to add value with NEXUS and collaborate with them where we can. We were very intrigued with some of the projects that they were involved in, which really weren’t about putting a traditional marketing program together, or let’s negotiate a discount or a rebate on a product line,” said Roos. “It’s really more
about companies they’re investing in, the sustainability projects they have, and Marketparts.com, which is an avenue for trading inventory across the globe. They are really doing some out-of-the-box thinking and they’re looking much farther down the road than we might have an ability to do on our own. That’s what really drew us to NEXUS because we’re so busy with some of these other things, we just don’t have the resources, we don’t have the time to get it done. Being able to partner with all these organizations across the globe, now all of a sudden, we’ve got the structure and have the ability to do some of this stuff, which we think long-term is going to give us just a huge leap forward,” Roos added.
As Roos mentioned, all members of NEXUS Automotive across the globe have first-hand access to Marketparts.com, a b-2-b website to sell or buy inventory globally, as well as other global sourcing opportunities through the DRIVE+ private label program.
This however just scratches the surface of the multi-faceted resources NEXUS provides its members. Resources are organized around three main areas: growth, transformation and sustainability. Sustainability that Goes Beyond Being “Green” In terms of sustainability efforts, NEXUS Automotive International offers support that is becoming increas-
ingly critical to doing business today — both domestically and internationally. Inteliam is a sustainability/ ESG rating company that was incubated by NEXUS, and provides members, non-members, installers and suppliers with guidance and direction on sustainability rating efforts that are becoming a prerequisite to many financial transactions in business today.
Steve Tucker, president of Automotive Parts Associates – a founding member of N! N. America – shared that this is particularly helpful for a lot of APA members involved in government bid business today. “They’re having to provide proof that they are working toward establishing a sustainability index or
state their sustainability score. Most of these guys are smaller businesses, some are larger, but they don’t have the wherewithal or even know where to begin [with this process],” said Tucker.
“NEXUS has provided a blueprint and they actually have a sustainability person on staff who can help write it up or help explain what they need to do. It’s more than just being responsible to the environment. Obviously, that’s important, but it can also impact your ability to borrow money from the banks. It can impact who you can sell parts to and actually who will sell your parts.” Tucker added that in some cases today suppliers are looking at customers from a sustainability
perspective because it impacts what that supplier can do financially, as well. “You can go back and say, ‘Hey, 80% of my customers are recycling cardboard or pallets or are utilizing electric vehicles as part of the delivery fleet.’ All those things play into it,” he added.
Roos confirmed his members are seeing the same changes in business today. “We had one of our large members that did a sustainability program, presented it to their lender, and got a better loan rate,” Roos said. Becoming educated and aligned with these sorts of efforts through NEXUS Automotive International is a winwin, not only helping global environmental efforts, but helping aftermarket businesses stay competitive in a challenging time.
Joe Stephan, a longtime aftermarket executive, joined NEXUS in February 2021 as vice president, sales & business development – North America, NEXUS Automotive. In this role, Stephan works with NEXUS North America supplier partners to strengthen the value proposition of the regional entity and introduce the different N! services and concepts to members. As such, he is wellversed on the innovative growth opportunities NEXUS has developed, including Inteliam and an aftermarket-specific startup incubator called SPARKER.
“The SPARKER idea came about because of suppliers talking to NEXUS about either products or services that they would like to look at to bring to the automotive community,” he said. Stephan explained that as NEXUS looked deeper into this, they realized there are thousands of mobility and automotive startups around the world that could be consolidated into a portfolio to both assist the startups with things such as HR,
sales & marketing, strategy development, etc., and also offer suppliers and distributors the ability to review startup opportunities they could potentially help bring to market.
“This created an opportunity for suppliers or distributors to have a peak into the portal to take a look at either at a very high level – or a detailed level and pay an annual subscription – to be able to look in at these 2,500 to 5,000 startups that are in there,” Stephan said.
“In addition, we are all learning from technologies like the NEXUS funded Ki Mobility Solutions in India where an automotive ecosystem has been created,” said Stephan. “Distributors, suppliers and vehicle owners are participating in this digital platform automotive aftermarket community providing parts and service solutions in the form of aftermarket alternatives.”
Like Roos and Tucker, on the heavyduty side, Chris Baer, AAP, president & CEO of the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies, sees strength and value in the global partnership. VIPAR not only is a founding member of N! N. America, but also the founding heavy-duty member.
“Some of the core reasons why we joined [initially] are still very valid today,” said Baer. “NEXUS has done a very good job over the years to add to their value proposition.
They’re very innovative, and they’re very quick at executing. VIPAR’s strength over the years has been local and regional and you could say maybe national. Our distributors are local or regional. But as you start to look at the rest of the world, things have changed so much in the last five years. The timing was really good for us to join NEXUS because they’ve got this whole global game down. … There’s a whole portfolio of tools available and they keep
bringing out more,” Baer added. While N! N. America members certainly see competitive advantage to their involvement in NEXUS, the North American members have something to offer as well – particularly in heavyduty, Baer said.
“What we bring is what the guys on the automotive side are all trying to peek over the fence at, which is how do we get in this heavy-duty business. So, there’s a whole bunch of collaboration opportunities that we’ve done fairly well with, some technology stuff and collaborating on national account
programs where the customer has vehicles on both sides of the road. Technology’s making that easier and easier to execute. So, there’s a NEXUS North America influence that we have on the heavy-duty side because we’re the exclusive player,” he added.
Looking ahead to 2023, Escribe shared several goals for the international organization, including revenue growth for supplier partners; launching the
NEXUS Academy training program for the North American market; introducing additional key N! N. America suppliers to the rest of the world; and finding new innovative ways to add value to members and supplier partners — supporting mutually beneficial growth all over the world. To learn more about a supplier partnership, membership or access to some of the innovative projects that NEXUS Automotive International has introduced to the market: visit its website at: nexusautomotiveinternational.eu.
The most beautiful classic vehicle at the Essen Motor Show 2022 is a Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 from Brabus Classic. An international jury of experts chose the tobacco-brown convertible worth 698,000 euros as the "Best of Show". The vehicle dates back to 1971, but has been completely rebuilt as part of a full restoration.
BASF’s ColorBrite Airspace Blue ReSource basecoat, certified by REDcert² according to a biomass balance approach, made its debut in China. This is the first time BASF’s biomass balance automotive OEM coatings were introduced to Asia since the official launch in Europe in May of this year, the company says.
In BASF’s biomass balance approach, renewable raw materials are used as raw materials when manufacturing primary chemical products in the production site. The proportion of renewable raw materials is then attributed to certain sales products according to a certified mass balance method. REDcert² is a certification system for the sustainable use of biomass, which confirms that BASF has replaced the quantities of fossil resources required for the biomass balanced product sold with renewable raw materials.
The first batch of ColorBrite Airspace Blue ReSource basecoat has been
delivered to a customer in China. The basecoat product enables around 20% reduction in product carbon footprint, according to BASF. The saving number is reviewed by a third-party external sustainability consultant. Being part of the biomass balance version of BASF’s ColorBrite waterborne basecoat portfolio, ColorBrite ReSource adds a reduced carbon footprint without the need to alter the product’s formulation and performance.
BASF says it has also received the biomass certification for its resins plant in Caojing, as well as its paint
manufacturing sites in Minhang and Caojing operated by BASF Shanghai Coatings Co., Ltd. With this certification, BASF has the capability to provide its customers in China a comprehensive range of biomass balance certified automotive coatings solutions using materials derived from renewable raw materials.
“Replacing fossil-based feedstock with renewable raw materials through BASF’s biomass balance approach symbolizes our pledge to helping our customers achieve their carbon emission targets while retaining the same high quality and performance of the product.
The biomass balance approach certification for our sites in China reinforces our commitment of being an industry leader in driving sustainability and innovation. We look forward to cooperating with more OEMs in China by contributing to a resource-efficient and carbon-neutral future together,” said Jack Zou, vice president, automotive OEM coatings solutions Asia Pacific, BASF.
World’slargesttwo-wheelerand three-wheeler manufacturer
TractorIndustryinIndia
World'ssecondlargesttractorand bus manufacturer
IndianAutomobileIndustry
World’sthirdlargestheavytruck manufacturerandfourthlargestcar manufacturer
India is expected to be the world's third-largest automotive market in terms of volume by 2030
The $222 bn Automobile industry is expected to reach $300 bn by 2026. In the Automobile market in India, Twowheelers and passenger cars accounted for 76% and 17.4% market share, respectively. Passenger car sales are dominated by small and midsized cars.
In April 2021 to March 2022, Passenger Vehicle Exports increased from 404,397 to 577,875 units, Commercial Vehicle Exports
increased from 50,334 to 92,297 units, Three Wheeler Exports increased from 393,001 to 499,730 units and Two Wheelers Exports increased from 3,282,786 to 4,443,018 units in April 2021 to March 2022 over same period last year.
The Automobile industry produced a total 22.93 mn vehicles including Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycles in April 2021 to March 2022. India holds a strong position in the international heavy vehicles arena as it is the largest tractor manufacturer, secondlargest bus manufacturer, and third largest heavy trucks manufacturer in the world.
Currently, the automobile industry contributes 7.1% of India's GDP and 49% of its manufacturing GDP. The EV market is expected to grow at CAGR of 49% between 20222030 and is expected to hit 10 mnunit annual sales by 2030. The EV industry will create 50 mn direct and
indirect jobs by 2030.
A market size of $50 bn for the financing of EVs in 2030 has been identified—about 80% of the current size of India’s retail vehicle finance industry, worth $60 bn today.
India's passenger vehicle industry is expected to post a growth of 16% in FY23
India’s trucking market is expected to grow over 4x by 2050. The number of trucks is expected to more than quadruple, from 4 mn in 2022 to roughly 17 mn trucks by 2050
India’s Automotive Industry is worth more that $222 bn and contributes 8% of the country’s total export and accounts for 7.1% of India's GDP and is set to become the 3rd largest in the world by 2030.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi announced the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in the Automobile and Auto Components sectors. The PLI scheme (outlay of $ 3.5 Bn) for the automobile sector proposes financial incentives of up to 18% to boost domestic manufacturing of advanced automotive technology products and attract investments in the automotive manufacturing value chain. Incentives are applicable for determined sales of products manufactured in India from April 1, 2022, for a period of five consecutive years. The scheme was closed on 9th January 2022. Total 95 applicants have been approved under this PLI scheme: 20 under Champion OEM and 75 under Component champion.
100% FDI allowed under automatic route
Autel, a global electric vehicle charging equipment manufacturer, announced it has launched its MaxiCharger EV charger series in Australia through a partnership with local distributor Connect Source, following the successful debut of the Autel MaxiCharger at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. The Australian federal government recently passed legislation to cut carbon emissions and has offered incentives to promote battery electric vehicles while phasing out conventional vehicles, which is expected to sharply increase demand for electrified mobility. New EV sales in Australia in the first three quarters of 2022 grew by 65% year-on-year and represented 3.39% of all new cars sold, according to Australia’s Electric Vehicle Council. EVs are
forecasted by the federal government to make up 26% of new car sales by 2030 as battery costs continue to decline and as government and leading automakers including Tesla invest heavily in charging infrastructure.
Autel MaxiCharger line-up
Autel’s MaxiCharger line-up includes both AC chargers suitable for homes and businesses and DC fast chargers ready for volume businesses and commercial locations.
The MaxiCharger AC is an AC charger with an integrated touchscreen and is compatible with every EV with Type 1 or Type 2 charging port. It simplifies installation and maintenance, while intelligently designed cooling keeps tempera-
tures under full load 10°C lower than the industry average, extending product lifespan by more than 10 years, according to Autel. The DC Wall Mount is the smallest DC charger made by Autel, running two charging ports at 47kW each. Providing 130km range from a 30min charge, with a small footprint, low installation cost, and smart advertising capabilities, this charger is the perfect DC entry charger, the company says.
The MaxiCharger DC Fast is Autel’s fastest charger, capable of delivering between 60 kW and 240 kW of power, the latter being fast enough to add 260km in 10 minutes of charge time. Designed for charge point operators and high-volume businesses, the IP54 rated charger is ready for all demanding charging needs. In addition, a 27-inch 4k touch screen offers an advertising gateway to target customers while they’re charging, and allows for multiple payment options such as credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Autel’s APAC region Director Henry He stated, “Australia has excellent potential as an advanced economy to lead the Asia-Pacific region in charging infrastructure, EVs, and the push for cleaner energy sources. We are ecstatic to partner with Connect Source and bring our charging technology to the Australian public.” Autel is now offering MaxiCharger in Australia via local distributor Connect Source. Contact Connect Source for more information.
Facility to reduce the new product development cycle time for the company Apollo Tyres, the leading tyre maker, today inaugurated an Advanced Tyre Testing facility, which is housed at its Global R&D Centre, Asia in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of product development cycle for passenger vehicle and two-wheeler tyres, including the ones for electric vehicles.
The key features of the Advanced Test facility are the custom-designed Flat-trac machine and Anechoic Chamber, which would characterise the performance of tyres’ dynamics and acoustics, leading to faster product development for both OE and Replacement markets. The development of tyres for high-end passenger vehicles, EV specific tyres for PV and high-end motorcycle tyres would be the products that would get directly benefitted due to this facility.
Speaking at the inauguration, Daniele Lorenzetti, Chief Technology Officer,
Apollo Tyres Ltd, said “We strongly focus on continuous improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of product development, and this new facility will further augment our testing capabilities for future vehicle models. We will be able to fine tune the performance of our products by simulating closely to the real-world conditions using this facility. This is aligned with Apollo Tyres’ 2026 vision, of which Technology is a key pillar.”
The Flat-trac machine, which is a key component of Advanced Tyre Testing, is used to characterise handling parameters and tyre models, measuring force and moment (F&M) properties of tyres, as per vehicle’s improved dynamics. This machine is custom designed to address tyre simulation needs of future vehicles, such as EVs and autonomous vehicles. Unlike previous versions, this machine replicates real-life situations, including emergency manoeuvres of vehicles like high slip angles and high torque ramp-up. For twowheelers, it simulates the most
severe inclinations, as prevalent amongst premium motorcycle riders. Another component of this testing facility is the High-Speed Uniformity machine combined with Anechoic Chamber. This helps simulate the NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) properties of the tyres, which are critical for vehicles, especially EVs and premium vehicles. This machine combines the study of both mechanical and acoustic comfort parameters, by building different road profiles for the tyres to be tested.
Apollo Tyres is also looking at reducing the expensive and time-consuming tests at different tracks around the world, by augmenting the advanced testing capabilities.
The auto component industry in India exported components worth Rs 1.41 trillion in 202122, it said, adding that auto parts worth Rs 1.36 trillion were imported in 2021-22
Indian auto components industry clocked its highest-ever turnover of Rs 4.2 trillion in 2021-22, registering a growth of 23 per cent on the back of strong performance in exports and aftermarket, industry body ACMA said on Monday.
Aftermarket denotes the market for auto components that are used to replace the original auto parts when they are not functioning properly.
At a virtual press conference, Automotive Component Manufacturers’ Association of India (ACMA) stated while auto parts’ imports rose 33 per cent in 2021-22, exports grew 43 per cent in the same period. The auto component
industry in India exported components worth Rs 1.41 trillion in 202122, it said, adding that auto parts worth Rs 1.36 trillion were imported in 2021-22.
Around 30 per cent of total auto components’ import is from China, giving it the number one position.
Germany is the second-largest source of auto parts for India, accounting for around 11 per cent, ACMA noted.
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“North America, which accounts for 32 per cent exports, saw a 46 per cent growth. Europe, accounting for 31 per cent and Asia for 25 per cent, respectively, grew 39 per cent and 40 per cent,” ACMA noted.
Key items exported in the last financial year were drive transmission and steering, engine components, body, chassis, suspension, and brakes.
The turnover of auto components'
aftermarket stood at Rs 74,203 crore in 2021-22, clocking a growth rate of 15 per cent over the previous year.
The aftermarket’s turnover crossed the pre-pandemic levels in 2021-22 because of more vehicles on road, prolonged usage of vehicles, increase in demand of second-hand vehicles, increase in commodity prices, and emergence of new sales channels such as online retailers and multi-brand outlets, ACMA noted.
ACMA said shortage of chips, high raw material and logistics cost, availability of containers for transport of auto components, increasing inflation, rising fuel prices, high insurance cost, less than expected growth in two-wheeler segment and high GST rates on auto components are some of the headwinds the auto component industry is facing in the country.
However, it also mentioned that the sector is also getting the benefit of
multiple tailwinds such as high estimated GDP growth in 2022-23, strong demand in domestic vehicle market, surge in exports, focus on clean and new technology, states’ electric vehicles policy and the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
The auto component sales to electric vehicles sector stood at Rs 3,520 crore in 2021-22 — one per cent of the total component sales in the financial year — it noted.
Vinnie Mehta, director general, ACMA, said, “Despite the supplyside issues, as vehicle sales and exports gradually gained traction, month-on-month, the auto component industry demonstrated a remarkable performance in 202122.”
Significant growth was witnessed across all segments, including supply to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), exports as also the aftermarket, he mentioned.
4.2 trn in FY22: ACMA
Anall-newToyotaGrandHighlander
SUV will make its global debut in 2023 at the Chicago Auto Show.
Performance and legroom; that is what we are expecting from Toyota with its announced expansion of the Highlander SUV family, coming to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. The newly-dubbed 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a fresh take on the popular three-row SUV, an all-new and larger SUV designed to enhance family road trips, especially for those sitting in the third row seats.
Toyota has released a teaser ahead of the SUV's global debut set for Feb. 8 on the eve of the auto show. From the only image we have, a rear shot, we see more dramatic rear lighting, with a long strip across the top of the SUV and double taillights
on either side of "Grand Highlander" script in large letters, compared to the standard SUV. The featured trim in the teaser is a top-end Platinum trim, so the new Grand Highlander lineup could mimic that of the existing Highlander, but potentially drop the lower trim. The other badging on the teaser is for HybridMAX, which means the SUV has been electrified.
The current Highlander is offered as a hybrid, but it's unclear what running gear the Grand will get for now. The Grand Highlander appears to mimic the new Toyota Crown, which offers two hybrid options.
The Hybrid Max setup of the Crown uses a turbocharged four-cylinder that generates substantially more horsepower than the base hybrid option, which is aimed at fuel economy over performance. A plug-in hybrid could follow in the future.
We have been expecting this announcement since Toyota made a trademark filing in Canada and the U.S. for the Grand Highlander name back on Dec. 4, 2020. The Grand Highlander will use the same TNGAK platform but it is an all-new model that will be longer, as opposed to just stretching the current Highlander to add needed cargo and rearseating space. The Grand Highlander will be more competitive with others in the segment including the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, says Jack Hollis, executive vice president of sales for Toyota Motor North America.
Hollis says the Grand Highlander is all-new sheetmetal and could have had a new name but customers are familiar with the Highlander name. The Grand Highlander does not follow the Jeep model where the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
have the same dimensions but compete in different segments. The full-size Wagoneer competes against mainstream models, while the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which costs about $30,000 more, is positioned more as a premium vehicle to take on higher-end SUVs from Lincoln and Cadillac.
The Highlander model in the U.S. dates back to 2001 and has been a stalwart of the Toyota family, now in its fourth generation. The Grand Highlander would slot in and be priced between the Highlander and the full-size, body-on-frame threerow Toyota Sequoia SUV. Hollis says the Grand Highlander could steal some sales from the Highlander but that is OK.
And the sales executive says the Toyota Land Cruiser is likely to return at some point. He has seen "designs and thoughts and hopes" but it is still a ways away.
Although the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T tire design is not new to SEMA 2022 two new sizes that are key to the off-road world are new. Those sizes include a 42x13.50R17LT (in a C load rating), a 42x13.50R20LT (in a D load rating) and 44x13.50R20LT (in a C load rating) for those who want to run dubs … which we guess is somewhat acceptable for 42- and 44-inch tires (but just barely). We're waiting in line for a set of the 42x13.50R17LTs so we can test them ourselves, and we bet this will be a very popular size in the off-road space as it's been a while since any of the big tire companies supported any tire this size, let alone a radial. And since this tire is from Mickey Thompson you know it will perform to-task. Compound and design are said to be the same as the smaller Baja Boss M/T tires which means they will work.
Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
A few years back we learned about R/T tires, or what are sometimes called hybrid-terrain tires. The idea is that these tires fit in the tire world somewhere between an all-terrain tire and a mud-terrain. And according to our insider information directly from Toyo, the Open
Country R/T Trail is an expansion on that idea, due to customer demand. The result is a unique new tire that fits in the Toyo line somewhere between the classic Toyo M/T and the hybrid-terrain Toyo Open Country R/T. The Open Country R/T Trail features extra-thick shoulder and sidewall lugs that are said to help dig into deep and soft terrain and provide impact- and punctureresistance. Add in a rim protector, slightly less siping than the classic Open Country R/T, large optimized tread blocks with a three-variable pitch pattern, stone ejectors, and more, and you end up with a Toyo tire that offers better off-road grip than a traditional All-Terrain without the noise and harshness of a dedicated Mud-Terrain.
Milestar Patagonia A/T Pro
Milestar Tires has been on the make, recently announcing its Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 and Milestar Patagonia X/T. The M/T-02 has more siping and a new silica-rich compound to enhance traction and better resist chunking. The X/T is a hybrid tire with a three-ply sidewall, a three-peak mountain snowflake rating, and expanded tire sizing for SEMA 2022. The real news is the new Milestar Patagonia A/T Pro. It's an aggressive all terrain tire also with
3PMS snow rating. With tires to fit 15- through 22-inch wheels, this A/T tire features rugged tread blocks with angled tread notches to provide increased void surface area for mud and winter traction. Staggered step-down grooves enhance stability and handling while protecting the groove from stone drilling. The A/T PRO also integrates Milestar's Miletech advanced sidewall compound technology, featuring an aggressive upper sidewall for additional off-road traction. The A/T Pro will be available Q3, 2023.
Filling the gap between the Falken Wildpeak M/T and the Falken Wildpeak A/T3 is the new Falken Wildpeak R/T tire. The Wildpeak R/T is the company's Rugged Terrain offering a hybrid tread pattern, blending the off-road strengths of a mud-terrain with the on-road benefits of an all-terrain. This tire features an aggressive upper sidewall over top of Falken's proprietary DURASPEC three-ply sidewall for formidable sidewall traction and strength off-road. According to Falken, this tire will excel in both towing, hauling and extreme off-road applications like rockcrawling. The rugged tread
blocks feature step-down support said to minimize block squirm and add stability when towing or hauling (and they look cool). Heat diffusers low on the sidewall afford cooling, keeping critical components of the tire cool during hard use. The Wildpeak R/T will be available in 48 sizes, with tires to fit 16- to 22-inch wheels covering all popular 4x4 truck and SUV sizes. We like the blocky tread pattern and added features and know that the sidewall will do what we need off-road.
For SEMA 2022, Cooper tire announced that the Discoverer Rugged Trek Tire, an all-season on-/ off-road truck tire, along with the Discoverer SST Pro, the company's most advanced, extreme, and capable all-season off-road tire, would be available in more sizes to fill gaps in the company's already wide variety of sizes. New to the Discoverer Rugged Trek is the 37X12.50R20LT tire size, the biggest yet for this tire. This 37-inch will be available for purchase in 2023. The 37 for a 20-inch wheel is a load range F tire, which allows for increased weight-carry capabilities, and it also contains longer, deeper cleats to enhance off-road traction via the aggressive Rugged Trek tread that is also relatively quiet and wellmannered on-road. New for the Discoverer SST Pro are sizes 35X12.50R22LT LRF, 33X12.50R20LT LRF, 35X12.50R18LT LRD, and 35X12.50R17LT flotation sizes. These tires also feature the trademarked Armor-Tek3 carcass construction, with tread packed with features to provide exceptional off-road traction and performance on even the harshest terrain.
The Kanati Overland RTX was created for drivers of 4x4s who enjoy offroad adventures but desire a smooth and comfortable ride on the highway as well. With over a decade of research and experience behind the Overland's optimized construction and reformulated advanced rubber compound, it's reportedly Kanati's most advanced and best-performing tire to date.
Major players in the automo tive engine and engine mounts market are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Cummins Inc., Continental AG, Y-Tec India Pvt Ltd, Trinity Auto Engineering Pvt Ltd, Scania AB, Hutchinson SA, Cooper Standard Automotive Inc, Trelleborg AB, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp, BWI Group , S M International, Sumitomo Riko Company Limited, Yamashita Rubber Co Ltd, and WanLi Topshine
The automotive engine and engine mount market consist of sales of automotive engines and engine mounts by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used for reducing vibrations and making the ride much smoother.The automotive engine and engine mounts refer to the frame of the car engine that holds the engine and transmission in place and doesn’t require regular maintenance.
It is employed to dampen vibrations that are caused by operating machines and to support the motor.
The main product types of automotive engine and engine mounts are elastomer mounts, active hydraulic mounts, passive hydraulic mounts, and electrohydraulic mounts.Active hydraulic mounts use specially generated compensation movements to neutralize the incoming engine vibrations.
The fuel types are gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and natural gas.The sales channels are OEM and aftermarket.
The end users involved SUVs and sedans.
Europe was the largest region in the automotive engine and engine mounts in 2021. The regions
covered in this automotive engine and engine mounts market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The rising production of passenger cars is expected to propel the growth of automotive engines and engine mounts going forward.A passenger car refers to a road motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine persons.
Adaptive engine mounts are a further development of hydro mounts and are primarily used to increase comfort in longitudinally mounted engines with high excitation potential in passenger cars.For instance, in May 2022, according to Business Today, an India-based business magazine data, total passenger vehicle (PVs) sales in May 2022 rose 185% yearon-year (YoY) to 251,052 units.
In May 2021, 88.04k passenger vehicle units have been sold. Therefore, the rising production of passenger cars is driving the automotive engines and engine mounts market.
Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the automotive engine and engine mount market.Major companies operating in the automotive engine and engine mount market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their position.
For instance, in December 2020, Cummins, a US-based manufacturer of automotive engines and engine mounts, launched the X15 Efficiency
series engine and the new EndurantTM HD powertrain for Freightliner trucks. X15 Efficiency series consists of The Acumen® advanced engine computing module and is the first connectivity-enabled engine by Cummins with unique features such as On-Ramp Boost, which makes use of GPS to recognize when a truck is approaching an on-ramp and applies predictive services and geographic data for better fuel efficiency, shorter travel times, and intuitive performance traits while prioritizing driver comfort and safety.
Foundry India Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based manufacturer of engines, engine parts, and mounts for the automotive industry. The countries covered in the automotive engine and engine mounts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
In July 2022, Bharat Forge Limited, a US-based manufacturer of automotive engine and engine mounts, filtration, and power generation products acquired JS Auto Cast Foundry India Pvt. Ltd. for a deal amount of Rs 489.63 Crores( 48.96 million). With this acquisition, Bharat Forge Limited aims to broaden its technologies that will provide growth opportunities for enhancing capabilities and addressable market segments both domestically and in export markets, especially in niche industrial segments. JS
Auto CastThe global automotive engine and engine mounts market is expected to grow from $73.59 billion in 2021 to $78.43 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, effecting manyevery markets across the globe. The automotive engine and engine mounts market is expected to grow to $102.06 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 6.8%.
Tenneco has been selected to provide intelligent suspension solutions and anti-vibration performance materials for U.S.based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive.
Tennecco's CVSA2/Kinetic H2 semiactive suspension technology, part of the Monroe Intelligent Suspension product portfolio, and Clevite elastomers made of NVH performance materials will be featured in the five-passenger Rivian R1T allelectric pickup truck and the sevenpassenger R1S sport utility vehicle.
The R1T and R1S models will be equipped with Tenneco Clevite Elastomers front and rear suspension hubs. The R1T and R1S models will also be equipped with Tenneco Elastomers top mounts.
Rivian R1T and R1S models are
equipped with Monroe Intelligent Suspension CVSA2/Kinetic H2 technology that provides continuously controlled damping along with advanced hydraulic roll control.
The suspension kinetic roll control system offers the driver excellent agility and handling comfort and offers exceptional off-road performance.
Monroe Intelligent Suspension CVSA2/Kinetic H2 technology eliminates the need for conventional anti-roll bars, the technology helps reduce vehicle weight and decouples single-wheel disturbances providing better contact with the road.
"Our global engineering teams have worked closely with Rivian and other vehicle manufacturers to achieve new driving performance and NVH reduction targets for hybrid and
battery electric vehicles. We are very pleased that CVSA2/Kinetic technology has been chosen," said Henrik Johansson, Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Suspension Technologies.
"We are excited that Clevite Elastomers products will contribute to the success of Rivian's first two models," added Kathleen Pacheco, vice president and general manager of NVH Performance Materials.
One of several electronic suspension technologies available through Tenneco's Monroe Smart Suspension portfolio, the CVSA2/Kinetic H2 solution will be integrated with Rivian's flexible "skateboard" chassis, which also houses the vehicle's four engines, intelligent battery management system and other components.
Originally developed for sports
models and hypercars, but now also available for lightweight truck platforms and high-performance SUVs, CVSA2/Kinetic H2 technology provides continuously controlled damping along with advanced hydraulic roll control.
The suspension kinetic roll control system offers the driver excellent agility and handling comfort and offers exceptional off-road performance. By eliminating the need for conventional stabilizer bars, the technology helps reduce vehicle weight and decouples disturbances from a single wheel, providing better contact with the road.
In addition, compared to other roll and damping control systems, the concept of kinetic interconnection consumes very little energy, which helps to extend the vehicle's range from the battery.
The "India Two-Wheeler Aftermarket Services Industry
Outlook to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
India two-wheeler spare parts aftermarket industry expanded at a CAGR of 9.5% in between FY'17 and FY'22. The rise in duty on specific items such as engine and transmission parts amongst others from 7.510% to 15% since FY'19 contributed in boosting business potential for domestic manufacturing units.
India Two-Wheeler Aftermarket Services Industry is driven by growing sales of two-wheelers and shifting consumer preference towards availing private transportation medium.
Overview of India Two-Wheeler Spare Parts Aftermarket Industry
Further, enforcement of strict regulatory standards such as enforcement of BS-VI norms since FY'20 is positively contributed to the growth of spare parts industry as there exist a need for advanced two-wheeler parts necessary to
abide by the emission standards. Coupled with this, several government initiative such as NATRIP acted as a catalyst for the growth of twowheeler spare parts industry in India, which aims to generate core global competencies, providing low cost product development solutions to manufacturers, and enables seamless integration of automobile component industry in India to be at par with global standards. In coming years, demand for two-wheeler spare parts in India to be driven by the components required for electric two-wheeler vehicle as the growth of two-wheeler EVs is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 84% in between FY'21 and FY'26 on the basis of sales volume. With the integration of EVs, the carburettor for two-wheelers will be replaced with more efficient fuel injection system to improve productivity, which would positively impact the spare parts industry in India. Major players in the ecosystem are Uno Minda, Spark Minda, Exide Batteries and Apollo Tyres among others.
Classification by Different Type of Spare Parts (Engine Components, Suspension/Braking, Transmission, Electronics, Body & Chassis and
Others): Revenue generated through sale of engine components accounted for the highest share in FY'22 followed by suspension/ braking and transmission. This is attributed to consumers availing two-wheelers for long distance travel which requires constant servicing of engine parts as well as braking system as compared to body/chassis or electronics.
India's two-wheeler aftermarket services industry is highly fragmented with presence of large number of OEMs, organized and unorganized multi-brand dealers across the country. OEM workshops enjoy moderate to high power in the initial years as 70% of service fee for newer two-wheelers are covered under warranty. However, post the warranty period of two-wheelers OEMs and organized multi-brand workshops face stiff completion from local garages due to the ease of access coupled with lower service fee charged. It is estimated that 80% of two-wheelers are serviced at local garages post the warranty period as of FY'22. These players compete on the basis of service quality, service time, service fee, digital presence and number of outlets. Followed by the advent of COVID-19, players in the ecosystem mainly organized multi-brand dealers such as Hoopy and Garage Works are enhancing their digital presence across platforms to expand their customer base as consumers are prone to avail online medium for booking and choosing a platform that best suits their interest. The average ticket size for servicing a two-wheeler at OEM workshops post warranty period tend to be higher compared to organized multi-brand workshop offering doorstep service facility.
The market size on the basis of revenue is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of ~7.7% in between FY'22 and FY'27E. The market size on the basis of number of vehicles serviced is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of ~4.8% from FY'22 to FY'27.
It is anticipated that surging twowheeler sales coupled with shifting consumer preference towards availing private medium of transportation followed by the advent of COVID-19 will contribute in the growth of two-wheeler aftermarket
services industry. The advent of EVs will cause disruptions for incumbent companies in coming years, as it is creating big opportunities for smaller players, and foreign brands to integrate the ecosystem.
Two-wheeler aftermarket services industry would also witness strategic shift from technologies used to service fuel operated vehicles to electric vehicles along with enhancing the skill set of mechanics to service electric twowheelers.
India two-wheeler aftermarket services industry expanded with a CAGR of ~7.9% in between FY'17 and FY'22 on the basis of revenue generated. While the sales of two-wheeler contracted at a CAGR of ~5.2% in between FY'17 and FY'22 due to hike in fuel prices and negative impact of COVID imposed lockdown, aftermarket industry on the other hand recorded a 6.9% expansion in between FY'17 and FY'22 on the basis of units of vehicle serviced. The expansion is attributed to the online multi-brand players such as Hoopy and GarageWorks extending doorstep aftermarket services even
during nationwide lockdown. Increased awareness on health and hygiene brought about by the advent of COVID-19 is a major determinant for the shift in consumer's preference in availing private transportation medium rather than utilizing public transport. The shifting preference and integration of electric two-wheeler vehicles in the industry coupled with surging per capita disposable income, served as major catalysts for the growth in two-wheeler aftermarket services industry. Enhancement of digital presence has become one of the major determinant for expanding the customer base of organized multi-brand and OEM players followed by the aftermath of COVID-19.
Doorstep services model offered by organized multi-brand dealers such as Hoopy and Garage Works gained traction among consumers during this period. Local garages were negatively impacted due to COVID-19 as capital of these players were wiped off permanently attributed to the closure of business during pandemic. As a result of which various daily wage workers from local garages have migrated back to their natives thereby, reducing the accessibility of local garages in comparison to the pre-pandemic time period. This has positively affected the scope for organized multi-brand players looking to enter the space.
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4Multi-ModeRegen,ConnectedCar Technology- Zconnect, iTPMS and TyrePunctureRepairKitarenow available as standard across the range
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In line with its New Forever philosophy, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today launched the new Tigor.ev sedan with an extended range of 315 km (ARAI certified) and host of premium & technology features. Now available in a new Magnetic Red color option, the Tigor.ev accentuates the feeling of luxury and comfort with new additions like Leatherette upholstery, Leather wrapped steering wheel, Rain Sensing wipers, Auto Headlamps and Cruise Control. It also offers
more tech experience to customers with smart enhancements like MultiMode Regen, Connected Car Technology- Zconnect, Smartwatch Connectivity, iTPMS and Tyre Puncture Repair Kit which will be offered as standard across the range.
According to Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., “The EV industry is witnessing tremendous growth and is gaining popularity in the Indian market. With 50,000 Tata EVs on road and an 89% market share (YTD), we at Tata Motors are solely driving this shift with our extensive portfolio.
The recently introduced Tiago.ev – a product launched to democratize the EV market, received a tremendous response and we are elated to announce that it has garnered over 20K bookings in just a month since its launch. In line with our New Forever philosophy, it is now time to upgrade the Tigor.ev with more tech and premium features. Our deep insights on the customer driving pattern received from the 600 million
kilometers covered on Indian roads has helped us understand and deliver better efficiency and range. We are happy to present to you the new Tigor.ev with an extended range of 315km (ARAI certified) – More Tech, More Luxe, More.ev.”
The new Tigor.ev will be available in the following trims:
Tigor.ev TrimsPrice (All prices are ex-showroom India in INR)
XE12,49,000
XT12,99,000
XZ+13,49,000
XZ+ LUX 13,75,000
As done with the Nexon EV Prime, Tata Motors is extending a free of cost feature update pack to current Tigor.ev owners through a software update. Customers can get their vehicles upgraded with Multi-Mode Regeneration, iTPMS and Tyre Puncture Repair Kit.
Additionally, the existing XZ+ and XZ+ DT customers can also get a Smartwatch connectivity upgrade. This service can be availed by visiting any Tata Motors’ authorized service center starting 20th December, 2022.
Armed with stunning design, class leading safety coupled with comfort and thrilling performance, the Tigor.ev delivers a peak power output of 55 kW and a peak torque of 170 Nm and is powered by a 26-kWh liquid-cooled, high energy density battery pack and an IP67 rated battery pack and motor to make it weather and worry-proof.
To know more about the Tigor.ev, customers can visit https:// tigorev.tatamotors.com/ or visit their nearest dealership.
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perceive them to be dangerous.
The novel technology that aims to solvebatterypoweredcar’sbiggest problem.
Ask the owner of an electric car which feature they would like to eliminate and chances are they will say the charging cord: no one likes having to remember to plug-in their vehicle every evening.
As a result, several companies including Delphi, Nissan, Qualcomm, and Rolls-Royce have either developed or tested wireless charging technology that requires drivers of electric vehicles to merely park above a device embedded in a garage floor or parking space that enables them to power up with little to no effort.
Other ideas – such as roads fitted with charging devices – have also been proposed, but, to date, most systems rely on a well-known technique called electromagnetic induction. It is the same technology used to charge electric toothbrushes. At its most basic, a varying electric current passes through a coil of wire in the transmitter which produces a similarly varying current in a receiver coil sitting just above. The transmitted electrical power then feeds into the battery and recharges it. In a toothbrush, the transmitter sits in the base, while the receiver sits in the brush. But electromagnetic induction technology across an air gap – say from a recharging pad to a car - is not considered the perfect solution by everyone. Critics point out it could possibly emit stray radio waves or heat up nearby metal objects unless it is engineered just right - two issues that the wireless electric vehicle industry knows could sink the technology if the public
“Perceive” is the key word here, as the industry strongly affirms that their power transfer technology has been fully tested and shown to be completely safe. “We crossed that threshold two years ago,” says David Schatz, vice president of sales & business development at WiTricity, a top maker of automotive recharging equipment. “The codes and standards are being written now.”
Poles apart
But now, researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver working on how to recharge medical devices such as heart pacemakers, may have developed an alternative that avoids radio emissions altogether. They have produced a safe, highefficiency method that employs what applied physicist and inventor Lorne Whitehead describes as “remote magnetic gears”.
The new non-contact powertransfer approach, Whitehead says, uses “magneto-dynamic coupling,” a simple magnetic field interaction between two pivoting permanent magnets that are separated by 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) of air. The system uses a transmitter magnet below and a receiver magnet up in the car. When a small electric motor turns the lower magnet, the magnetic field causes the upper one to turn, “much as a compass follows a changing magnetic field,” he says. The top magnet then drives a small generator that charges the car battery.
“This magnetic field between them essentially acts as a mechanical coupling - an invisible magnetic pulley/belt system, but it requires no direct contact and is almost perfectly energy efficient,” Whitehead explains. In production the
two magnets could be integrated, respectively, into the motor and the generator, making for a reliable and compact power-transfer system.
“Tests show the system is more than 90% efficient compared to a cable charge,” he says and the car does not even need to be perfectly aligned with the device. As a result, it could be built into low street curbs over which the car-borne magnet (which is installed under the bonnet) would hang, he says.
A demonstration system consisting of four rechargers has operated successfully on the UBC campus for about a year or so, where they wirelessly charge electric vehicles that have been retrofitted with receiver magnets. “Since we began testing the system, the feedback from drivers has been overwhelmingly positive - all they have to do is park the car and the charging begins automatically,” said David Woodson, managing director of UBC building operations, recently.
But not everyone is convinced. “It’s really nothing new,” says John M Miller, center director in the power electronics and electric machinery research group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. “Too many moving parts; it all comes down to the number of energy conversions that are involved." Here, the energy goes from electrical to mechanical and back to mechanical and then to electrical, the electrical engineer explained. And each step entails a loss in energy efficiency that adds up.
WiTricity’s Schatz was similarly skeptical, pointing out that leading automakers have already settled on designs that will be introduced “around 2015 to 2017”. The biggest interest is to place them in so-called plug-less hybrids, he says. In
addition, the industry expects forthcoming devices to “be approaching the size and shape of a sheet of paper and lightweight to boot,” something that is perhaps at odds with the UBC magnetic system. WiTricity’s power-transfer technology – sometimes known as
wireless electricity - has no moving parts and exploits a high-efficiency coupling between transmitter and receiver—a one-step energy transfer.
However, the UBC team is undeterred. A patent is now in the works and Whitehead expects that the technology will be licensed to other manufacturers, most likely through a spin-off company. “At this point we see no technological barriers to bringing this system to market and know no reason why it will not become the preferred mechanism for wireless charging of [electric vehicles].”
