Chennai is nicknamed the "Detroit of Asia"[1] (or the "Detroit of India"[2]) due to the presence of major automobile manufacturing units and allied industries around the city. The 4-wheeler vehicles in Chennai is the base of 30% of India's automobile industry[3] and 35% of its automobile component industry.[4][5] Besides the commercial industry, the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) has been established in Avadi to produce military related vehicles. Avadi also boasts of the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), a new engine testing facility.
Automotive Manufacturers
Tyre Manufacturers
| Company | Plant Locations |
|---|---|
| Alliance Tire Company | Gangaikondan |
| Apollo Tyres | Oragadam |
| Bridgestone | Oragadam |
| CEAT | Sriperumbudur |
| JK Tyres | Sriperumbudur |
| Michelin | Thervoy Kandigai |
| MRF | Arakkonam, Tiruvottiyur |
Auto-components Manufacturers
Auto component companies have their manufacturing plants in and around Chennai include
- Avalon Technologies
- Ashley Alteams
- Bavina Industries
- Brakes India
- Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems,[25] Ennore Foundries
- Design Edge Technologies
- Hidromas
- India Pistons
- Iochpe Maxion
- JKM Daerim
- Korea Fuel Tech
- Leo Primecomp
- Machino,
- Sundaram Clayton
- Wheels India
References
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- ↑ Automotive Components. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
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- ↑ Ashok Leyland and Nissan LCV plant location at Pillaipakkam(8 September 2008). Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ↑ BMW Chennai facility goes on stream. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ↑ Daimler to roll out buses from Chennai plant(6 March 2014). Retrieved 28 August 2014.
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- ↑ About Ford. About Ford. Ford India. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
- ↑ Ford looking to achieve full capacity; plans to expand soon(7 April 2011). Retrieved 29 August 2014.
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- ↑ Force Motors inaugurates facility near Chennai for BMW engines.
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- ↑ Hyundai Motor India - Office Addresses. Hyundai Motor India - Office Addresses. Hyundai Motor India. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ↑ Hyundai to roll out new car from second plant(19 September 2006). Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ↑ Hyundai to produce 6 lakh cars in 2008(4 February 2008). Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ↑ Chennai Car Plant (CCP) - Tiruvallur. Hindustan Motors. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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- ↑ Factory Tour, Royal Enfield. Factory Tour - Royal Enfield. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ↑ Wrightbus new plant at Chennai.
- ↑ Valeo opens wiper motor manufacturing facility in Chennai.
- ↑ Yamaha inaugurates plant.
- ↑ Delphi diesel systems.