Posts Tagged ‘Drive’

Passenger Cars to Drive Indian Auto Component Market

May 27th, 2011

According to our research report “India Auto Component Market Analysis”, India, being one of the world’s fastest growing automobile industries, provides a solid growth platform for auto component industry. Over the past few years, auto component industry has gained a significant growth momentum. In recent times, a spate of successful model launches and higher export demand for passenger vehicle segment are benefitting the auto component suppliers. Therefore, due to the increasing demand for compact cars as well as commercial vehicle segment, the auto component market is expected to grow at CAGR of around 14% between 2010-11 and 2013-14.

We have also found that currently northern region accounts for around 41% of entire auto component players present in the organized sector. The National Capital Region (NCR) is the focal point of auto component industry development due to its strategic location and favorable policies in the region. Western region is also catching up fast and expected to capture a significant share in coming years. Our research shows that there is a vast opportunity to tap global auto component market, while leveraging India’s competency in cost-effective components production.

Our study reveals that among automobile industry deals, the auto component segment registered the highest number of deals in 2007 and 2008. Indian auto component manufacturers have expanded their operations worldwide, primarily through acquisitions. Overseas acquisitions have aided Indian auto component companies to enhance their skills and get access to new technology and customers. As a result, industry’s exports and turnover have grown rapidly.

Drive Safely With Auto Repairs Shops

May 17th, 2011

The ever enhancing number of traffic and myriads of new and innovative automobiles have encourages buyers and automobile enthusiasts all around the globe to accumulate the contemporary cars and drive with a new vigor and zeal. Earlier where market area, residential houses and offices were situated within close proximity to each other, now with the expansion of the industrial area and the cutting down of forests have paved way to increase the living and working arena. Therefore, the offices and shopping malls are located miles away from each other which require communication facilities. This has lead to the ownership of various vehicles by people of all class and sector.

But just possessing your car doesn’t ensure a smooth ride and a hassle free commutation everyday. Your vehicle also require timely servicing and repairs to maintain and upkeep their parts and to increase its life. If you just leave your vehicles as they are and not ensure their regular maintenance then it will not only decrease the life of your automobile but your life and the life of your loved ones will also be at huge risk. When you take your expensive and treasured automobile to an Auto Body Phoenix shop, the expert technicians will properly check each part and detect any damage or wear and tear which can be noticed by you.

Cash For Cars in Manhattan You Drive the Deal

April 25th, 2011

The way to get cash for cars in Manhattan is to put yourself in the best position possible to make a sale. Selling a car is not for everyone used car dealers get rich off of peoples aversion to selling a car themselves by taking trade ins at below actual value and then reselling them for a nice profit. There is no reason for that profit to not go into your pocket, however. There are lots of people willing to buy from a private owner when the price is right. All you have to do is let them know that you are ready to make a deal.

To begin the selling process and get cash for cars in Manhattan starts with taking a good hard look at the vehicle you have to sell. What shape is it in A car will have a few scratches, a tiny dent or two and a worn interior if it has been driven. When setting a price for your vehicle, you have to remember that you have put on some miles and the car is no longer new. However, there is nothing to say you cant spiff it up so that it looks as good as possible. A wash, wax and a good vacuuming will do wonders.

Commercial Passenger Carriers to Drive Indian Tyre Industry

April 25th, 2011

According to our new research report “Indian Tyre Industry Analysis”, after economic reforms in 1991, strong market developments in the automobile industry provided essential growth impetus to its vertical industry segments such as tyre. The performance of commercial vehicle tyres is directly linked to the country’s economic development. Fast growing economy, dynamic developments in manufacturing sector along with rural developments will infuse production of commercial vehicles in the coming years. This will eventually uplift commercial passenger carrier tyre demand in the country. It is anticipated that the commercial vehicle tyre market will climb to Rs 22.8 Billion by FY 2014.

We have found that, in terms of radialisation, India still lags far behind than other major economies. However, the penetration of radial tyres is increasing fast in the country. Our study shows that the India tyre industry has become a center of development in the Asia-Pacific region. Booming automobile market and various other reasons are escalating tyre production in the country. During FY 2007 – FY 2010, the industry has registered one of the highest growth rates in the world.

Our research shows that apart from jeep and industrial segments, all other segments orchestrated phenomenal growth rates in FY 2010. Besides, it has been found that the Indian tyre industry is highly organized, with top 10 companies’ accounting for majority of the market share. Major brands dominate the tyre industry both in terms of production and sales. We have also found that a high level of dependence on rubber makes the tyre industry vulnerable.

Too Old to Drive a Rental Car?

February 14th, 2011
Cars

As the population in Australia gets older, the problem of renting a car both in Australia and overseas becomes more of an issue. Most car companies will have some kind of restriction if the older generation is looking to rent a vehicle. Whilst you may think that as someone that has been driving for 50 years or more, car rental companies can see you as a major risk to their asset

The Senior Driver Surcharge is payable by senior drivers over &/or between a specific age. This depends on country and/or car rental company. It is just the same as our car insurance companies here in Australia charge a higher premium if you have a driver aged 21 years on the insurance.

The reason why it is charged is because the car rental company sees senior drivers as high risk and they get charged a premium to have senior drivers covered by their insurance company. However, other car rental companies just restrict the driving age so they don’t have to get additional insurance.

To give you a few examples on how it differs between suppliers, let’s take a look at Car Rental in Ireland. One car rental company has a maximum age of 74 years with no surcharge payable. Another car rental company charges a EUR29 incl Tax /day fee for drivers aged between 70-74 years. And, a third car rental company doesn’t charge a surcharge but they require additional documentation from driver’s aged between 76-79 years, as follows -

Too Old to Drive a Rental Car?

March 2nd, 2010

As the population in Australia gets older, the problem of renting a car both in Australia and overseas becomes more of an issue. Most car companies will have some kind of restriction if the older generation is looking to rent a vehicle. Whilst you may think that as someone that has been driving for 50 years or more, car rental companies can see you as a major risk to their asset

The Senior Driver Surcharge is payable by senior drivers over &/or between a specific age. This depends on country and/or car rental company. It is just the same as our car insurance companies here in Australia charge a higher premium if you have a driver aged 21 years on the insurance.

The reason why it is charged is because the car rental company sees senior drivers as high risk and they get charged a premium to have senior drivers covered by their insurance company. However, other car rental companies just restrict the driving age so they don’t have to get additional insurance.

To give you a few examples on how it differs between suppliers, let’s take a look at Car Rental in Ireland. One car rental company has a maximum age of 74 years with no surcharge payable. Another car rental company charges a EUR29 incl Tax /day fee for drivers aged between 70-74 years. And, a third car rental company doesn’t charge a surcharge but they require additional documentation from driver’s aged between 76-79 years, as follows -