Technology
VECV to invest 288 cr; to become global engine manufacturing hub
Maggi did it for noodles. Xerox did for photocopying. And Volvo has done it for luxury buses. In India, it has, at least.
Volvo-Eicher Commercial Vehicle (VECV) Factory Pithampur
According to Peter Karlsten, President, Volvo Powertrain, “A global manufacturing hub at VECV’s Pithampur plant is an excellent example of how the Volvo group can leverage it global presence to reduce costs for engine manufacture while making maximum use of its industrial strength.
Lexus LS steering wheel defect recall
Toyota seems to have learned from its recent brushes with the law over how the company handles its recalls. While the automaker has been judged to be less than transparent in both the floor mat and unintended acceleration sagas, the company has responded to recent Lexus LS recalls with plenty of information for both owners and the public at large.
