Uno Minda has launched a 10-inch active under-seat subwoofer for passenger cars with 200W RMS power. It fits beneath the front passenger seat, so it does not take up boot space. The company says this matters in CNG cars, where the cylinder already occupies part of the boot. The subwoofer has a 20Hz–150Hz frequency response […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 impressed with an increase in the number of visitors, drawing over 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries to Frankfurt for the five-day trade fair that serves as the industry’s meeting place. With 4,400 exhibitors from 80 countries, Automechanika offered a wide range of practical solutions and services for workshops, retail and industry. […]
As workshop space grows scarcer and technician shortages deepen across the automotive service industry, the Puducherry-based garage equipment maker Manatec Electronics is redesigning its technology to help customers do more with less, while preparing to launch dedicated ADAS calibration equipment within the next six months to a year. Speaking to this publication, Mr. Kalaiichelvan Mananathan, […]
By. Ravichandran Srinivasan With more than three decades at the helm of PASCO, Mr. Sanjay Passi, Chairman, PASCO Group, has witnessed the automobile dealership business evolve from a largely transactional model into a highly technology-driven and customer-centric operation. Since taking charge in 1989, he has built his approach around customer trust, operational excellence, people and […]
By. Ravichandran Srinivasan By keeping a tight grip on vehicle ageing and elevating the role of workshop parts management, dealers can plug a massive drain on working capital. For any automobile dealership, inventory is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, maintaining a healthy stock of vehicles and spare parts is non-negotiable for meeting customer […]
Jawa Yezdi and BSA Motorcycles are expanding the availability of genuine spare parts across India through authorised distribution partners. This move lets customers, workshops and service partners buy parts outside the dealership network, which the brands say will mean faster procurement and quicker service turnaround. The partners are being set up at multiple locations across […]
Rapid urbanisation, e-commerce, quick commerce, and last-mile mobility are driving aftermarket expansion, triggering continued investment and development across the sector, says, Mr. K. Balasubramaniyam, Wholetime Director, Speed-A-Way Pvt Ltd. The India Automotive Aftermarket, currently valued at $12 Bn is expected to post a high single digit CAGR between 2026 and 2030, reflecting a continued and robust […]
