Autocar Professional magazine, April 1 issue preview

Autocar Professional’s annual Green Industry Special packs an eco-friendly punch and how. We’ve got a splendid mix of green stories beginning with the news of Maruti Suzuki’s plan to supply Swift hybrids to the government.

There’s also the reveal of Hero MotoCorp’s idle stop-start tech, first used on the new Splendor iSmart, to go on other models, along with the big news of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India leveraging Honda’s 125cc global engine, designed for scooters in emerging markets, for its soon-to-be-launched Activa 125.

The big story, of course, is Bhutan which is driving a new paradigm in green motoring with its all-EV eco-system. Our cover story reveals the key initiatives that are part of the Himalayan kingdom’s radical strategy.

Other green stories include the latest developments at TVS Motor Co, Volkswagen India’s Chakan plant, and Karcher India. Plus an interview with Terry Stinson, Orbital Corporation’s CEO and MD, on the company’s expertise in fuel testing and emissions and the promise of its tie-up with Ucal Fuel Systems.

Sustainability is also a mission that Henry Ford pursued actively – don’t miss the then-and-now look at how things have changed – and how they haven't – at Ford Motor Co.

In the Analysis section, we take a close look at how Nissan has resurrected the Datsun brand to take on the most lucrative end of the Indian market with the Go.

Two solid interviews too: S Maitra, COO (Supply Chain), Maruti Suzuki India, reveals the tips and tricks the carmaker employs to ensure the production line is kept ticking; N K Maini, deputy MD of SIDBI, speaks about the need to support MSMEs in the Indian auto sector in a time of slowdown.

The biggies came out to play at the recent T1 Prima Truck Championship at the Buddh International Circuit. Find out all about the modifications needed to go pedal to the metal.

All this plus a comprehensive report on the third Automotive Testing Expo held in Chennai in mid-March.

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