Autocar Professional - 19 March 2018

As India strides towards becoming the fourth largest passenger vehicle market in the world, both the government and the industry are seized of the need to implement more stringent safety norms. Stringently testing vehicles across a large number of parameters on a proving ground is vital.

Our cover story on the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) facility at Pithampur, near Indore, shows why this facility will prove to be a boon to the Indian auto industry.

Safer two-wheelers is what Brembo is looking to contribute to as is prepares to set up a new assembly plant in Chennai. Another global player, Kluber Lubrication is also bullish on the India growth story. Find out how it plans to enhance growth and its brand presence. And with automakers and suppliers looking to compress development times, software provider Dassault Systemes believes its 3D CAD, digital mock-up and PLM solutions are just what they need.

This issue also contains exclusive interviews with Roland Folger, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Jia-Ciao (Gary) Liou, commercial head of Maxxis Rubber India. Plus detailed reports on the Tata EVision sedan concept revealed in Geneva and the Mahindra Roxor, launched in the USA.

All this plus an exciting News section and an in-depth analysis of vehicle sales in February 2018.