Chennai is nicknamed the "Detroit of Asia" 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 and 35% of its automobile component industry. 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 facilities.
Automotive manufacturers
Tyre manufacturers
Auto-components manufacturers
Auto component companies have their manufacturing plants in and around Chennai i
Avalon Technologies
Ashley Alteams
Bavina Industries
Bharat Forge
BorgWarner
Brakes India
Brembo
Caterpillar
Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems, Ennore Foundries
Faurecia
Federal-Mogul
Design Edge Technologies
Hidromas
India Pistons
Iochpe Maxion
JKM Daerim
Hella
Hyundai Wia
Hyundai Mobis
Korea Fuel Tech
Lear Corporation
Leo Primecomp
Machino
Mando Corporation
Motherson Sumi
Rane
SEW Eurodrive
Simpson & Co. Sona Comstar Sundaram Clayton Wabco Takata TI Cycles Tube Products of India TVS Motors Valeo Visteon Wheels India YAPP Automotive