Auto component maker JM Frictech India Pvt. Ltd. (JMI) has invested about ₹50 crore to set up its fourth manufacturing facility, in Chandigarh, as it expands its presence in North India. The plant is being commissioned in phases. It will start with warehousing and logistics, and manufacturing will be ramped up gradually so that the facility […]
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, […]
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, the commercial division of Marelli, is growing its range for Chinese cars and looking for a partner to enter India. The company also wants to keep its service levels high. Accordingly, the company has showcased its products and services at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt. Speaking to this publication, Mr. […]
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) with more than 50 dealer partners to set up its first electric two-wheeler sales network in India. The dealers will open over 50 e-motorcycle showrooms in 34 cities across 15 states and territories. The network will cover Delhi NCR, Rajasthan and Punjab in the north; […]
From ICE and EVs to AI-enabled parts identification and smarter supply chains, the aftermarket is preparing for a technology-led transformation. India’s automotive aftermarket is poised for significant transformation as vehicle technologies evolve, digitalisation accelerates and customer expectations continue to rise. While electric vehicles are steadily gaining momentum, S. Naresh Ranka, Partner, Subhash Auto Enterprises, believes […]
The new distributor facility strengthens BKT Tyres’ market access in Central India and supports its focus on growing its CVR business in Madhya Pradesh Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global Off-Highway tyre leader with a growing presence in India’s on-highway tyre market, is stepping up its ambitions in India’s Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) market. The […]
