Autocar Professional - 04 October 2017

This one’s a heavyweight issue and it’s all about lightweighting! With vehicle manufacturers responding positively to new, metal-replacing hi-tech plastics, we take a close look at how some dynamic companies are helping automakers cut down weight with tough, durable and sustainable thermoplastics.
Shaving the grams and cutting the kilos is the mantra for OEMs worldwide. The biggest gains in weight loss therapy can be had in the CV world. We find out just what Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and VE Commercial Vehicles are doing to optimise weight in their M&HCVs;.
Electric mobility and the Indian government’s aggressive push have kicked off a lot of debate. Rattan Kapur, ACMA’s outgoing president and CMD, Mark Exhaust Systems, speaks to Autocar Professional on the path to take for a sustainable EV industry.
Over the years, India has become one of the world’s most preferred manufacturing destinations. But after Make in India, it’s time for Design & Develop in India’ if the country is really to make the leap into a global powerhouse for automotive. This new movement was the hot topic at the NASSCOM round-table held in Bangalore recently and conducted in association with Autocar Professional.
This 100-page issue packs a mean punch with plenty more exciting industry news, exclusive CEO interviews and riveting features.