- Dana India
- CSR Initiatives
- Road Safety
- Sustainable Development
Dana India Completes CSR Initiatives In Chakan, Pune
- by MT Bureau
- December 13, 2024
Dana India has announced the completion of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Chakan, Pune. The initiatives aimed at improving road safety and infrastructure in accident-prone areas and reiterates Dana India’s vital role in promoting sustainable development and community safety, both in Maharashtra and across India.
In an effort to lower the risk of accidents for over 3,600 residents and tourists, Dana India built 30 tall solar lighting at Chakan's Alandi Phata Chowk. This project is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN, including Goal 13: Climate Action and Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Additionally, Dana India put up metal barriers and traffic safety signs in the industrial region of Chakan. Approximately 250,000 commuters are anticipated to benefit each day from these actions, which also support Goals 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
More than 300,000 individuals now have better road visibility and safety thanks to the installation of road divider railings at strategic locations like Endurance Chowk. This programme promotes Goal 3: Well-being and Good Health. Goal 7: Accessible and Sustainable Energy Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals and Goal 15: Life on Land. In order to significantly improve evening safety for an estimated 300,000 people, Dana India additionally installed street lighting in strategic areas across Endurance Chowk and the Chakan Industrial Area. These initiatives support both Goal 15: Life on Land and Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Gajanan Gandhe, Country Head and Vice President, Dana India, said, “These initiatives represent a significant step towards improving road safety and promoting sustainability in the Chakan community. At Dana India, we are committed to driving meaningful change and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Pune while supporting the global sustainability agenda.”
- Axalta Coating Systems
- 2025 Global Automotive Colour Of The Year
- Evergreen Sprint
- Automotive Coatings
Axalta Announces Evergreen Sprint As Its 2025 Global Automotive Color Of The Year
- by MT Bureau
- January 13, 2025
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, has announced Evergreen Sprint as its Global Automotive Color of the Year for 2025.
Axalta has been introducing its automotive colour of the year for 11 years, and this is the second time that a green hue has been highlighted. Evergreen Sprint honours the renowned British racing green, a hue that has adorned the best racing vehicles and represents performance and speed. It is a deep, rich forest green. Axalta's newest hue is ideal for all car types because it combines the excitement of motorsport with a hint of refinement for sedans and SUVs.
Dan Benton, Global Color Marketing Director, Axalta, said, “This striking hue revs up our global automotive colour of the year. Evergreen Sprint stands out on the road and evokes the spirit of competition and adventure. The dynamic colour is sure to attract the hearts of passionate drivers.”
- Axalta
- Axalta Coating Systems
- Everygreen Spritn
- 2025 Global Automotive Colour of the Year
- Dan Benton
Evergreen Sprint Is Axalta’s 2025 Global Automotive Colour Of The Year
- by MT Bureau
- January 13, 2025
Philadelphia-headquartered Axalta Coating Systems has announced ‘Evergreen Sprint’ as its 2025 Global Automotive Colour of the Year. The American company supplies basecoats and clearcoats for colour and beautification along with primers, electrocoats and powder applications for surface protection.
The latest result also marks the 11th year Axalta has introduced its automotive colour of the year, and interestingly it is also the second time a green shade has been featured in the list.
The company describes evergreen sprint colour as a rich, deep forest green that pays homage to the legendary British racing green. According to Axalta the shade has graced the finest racing machines and symbolises speed and performance. It also captures the thrill of motorsport while bringing a touch of sophistication to sedans and SUVs.
Dan Benton, Global Colour Marketing Director, Axalta, said, “This striking hue revs up our global automotive colour of the year. Evergreen Sprint stands out on the road and evokes the spirit of competition and adventure. The dynamic colour is sure to attract the hearts of passionate drivers.”
Since 2015, experts at Axalta collaborate to come out with the up-and-coming shades for the automotive market. According to Axalta’s Global Automotive 2023 Colour Popularity Report, green was found on approximately 2 percent of vehicles worldwide.
- BASF
- BASF Coatings
- Colour Report For Automotive OEM Coatings
- Colour Trends
- Automotive Coating
BASF Releases Colour Report For Automotive OEM Coatings
- by MT Bureau
- January 11, 2025
BASF Coatings has released its report titled ‘Colour Report For Automotive OEM Coatings’ to provide a detailed exploration of the recent colour trends in the automotive industry.
BASF Coatings computed the colour distribution mentioned in the report using the information that was available about the manufacture of automobiles worldwide and the application of paint to passenger cars. According to the report, as buyers stray from conventional favourites like white and silver, the worldwide automobile colour landscape continues to change in 2024. According to the report, this change is opening the door for a more varied palette, warm neutrals and vivid colours to become more popular throughout the business. In particular, customers still prefer white, but warm hues like yellow and beige are becoming more and more desirable, and green is becoming more and more popular everywhere. Additionally, achromatic hues like grey and black are becoming more popular.
The report also highlights the region-wise trend in automotive coating based on consumer preference. As per the report, beige is gaining popularity in the EMEA region as achromatic colours continue steady growth in the region, increasing from 72 percent in 2021 to almost 80 percent in 2024. White remains the most preferred colour, while grey comes second.
In the Americas, grey is shining as one of the most versatile and captivating colours with almost 20 percent of the total market share. Compared to 2023, black colour has decreased by two percentage points, while white has had a five percentage point loss, which is even more notable.
The Asia Pacific market, on the other hand, is dominated by black colour. With achromatic colours remaining the top choice for 83 percent of consumers, black colour secured a gain of two percentage points in popularity, while white saw a decline of over two points. Chromatic colours with soft tones, particularly yellow, are also on the rise in this region, the report says.
- Raymond Group
- Super Car Club Garage
- SCCG
- Raymond 100 Autofest
- Ravi Shastri
- Audi 100
- Gautam Singhania
- Gaurav Gill
- Mika Hakkinen
- Narain Karthikeyan
Raymond Group To Celebrate Centenary Year With Raymond 100 Autofest
- by MT Bureau
- January 09, 2025
Raymond Group, a leading diversified group with business interests in textile, apparel and realty, has announced the Raymond 100 Autofest as part of its centenary year celebration.
The three-day event organised by Super Car Club Garage (SCCG) starting from 10 January 2025 will take place at JK Gram, Thane, Maharashtra. The Raymond 100 Autofest will bring together supercars, superbikes, vintage classic to modern rivals, showcasing a range of automotive design language. Global racing icons, Mika Hakkinen and Narain Karthikeyan, alongside motorsport veteran Gaurav Gill are also expected to be part of the event. Amongst the various classic vehicles present over at the event, the centre piece will be cricket legend Ravi Shastri’s iconic Audi 100, restored by the Super Car Club Garage (SCCG).
The third-gen Audi 100, which went on sale internationally around 1982, was declared as a ‘national asset’ by Shastri himself after Gautam Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, Raymond Group, handed over the restored vehicle to him.
“The Raymond 100 Autofest is more than a showcase of automobiles; it’s a celebration of passion, ingenuity and our deep connection with the community. This event encapsulates our ethos of excellence and evolution, much like the automotive world we’re celebrating – a perfect ode to our remarkable 100-year journey,” said Singhania.
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