Archive for July 14th, 2007

Bajaj Auto unveils restructuring plans for auto business

Bajaj Auto unveiled a focused organizational restructuring for the auto business. With this restructuring, the existing business roles and responsibilities at the company have been strengthened and enhanced to ensure greater operational empowerment and effective management.

The five pillars of this new structure (strategic units) are R&D, engineering, two wheeler business unit, and commercial vehicles business unit & international business unit. These pillars wilt be supported by functions of finance, MIS, HR, business development and commercial. More
Courtesy:www.indiacar.net

TVS to launch performance kits to jazz up bikes

Positioning the Apache RTR 160 motorcycle in the performance segment is not going to be enough for TVS Motor Company. It is looking to strengthen its position in the racing segment with this bike, for which it will launch kits allowing customers to modify these bikes.

“This is the second level of customisation that we are looking at, allowing customers to enhance bikes. This programme will roll out from October, in 10-12 cities across the country, when we will begin selling such kits,” TVS Motor Company senior vice-president (sales and service) R Chandramouli said. He added that approximately 20% of buyers went in for enhancements, which they got done in the grey market, leading to a loss of the manufacturer’s warranty. These kits will be manufactured by TVS Motor, based on the research of its racing team, ensuring the manufacturer’s warranty remains intact. More
Courtesy:economictimes.indiatimes.com

M&M to recast Punjab Tractors board

Punjab Tractors (PTL) — where Mahindra & Mahindra had picked up a 64.6% stake recently — is in for a complete shake up at the top management level. Highly placed sources at the Mohali-based company told ET that the PTL board will meet in New Delhi on Saturday, reports in .

The board is expected to elect a new chairman, a new MD and a deputy managing director. Sources said the new chairman was likely to be AK Chaudhari, president of M&M’s farm-equipment division.

Mr Chaudhari and Mr B Mishra were appointed nominees to the board in May. More nominees from Mahindra are likely to be appointed on the PTL board after the crucial board meeting.
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Courtesy:www.indiacar.net

Anti-theft devices to be must for all vehicles from Oct

If you worry yourself sick over car-jacking and gizmo thefts, you can now breathe easy. From October, anti-theft systems are likely to be fitted in all vehicles, including small cars, as standard equipment.

India has one of the world’s highest vehicle theft cases — with one being stolen every five minutes, as per the National Crime Records Bureau — and the total loss is estimated to be over Rs 1,000 crore by the industry. Passenger cars account for a major chunk of the loss with the ubiquitous white Maruti 800 and silver Santro being the most prone to theft.

To counter the growing menace — vehicle thefts have recorded an average increase of 25% in the past five years — the Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) will strap anti-theft devices in passenger cars and light trucks (up to two-tonners). The mandate has been finalised and is likely be notified in the next few months. More
Courtesy:economictimes.indiatimes.com


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