The aftermarket division of SKF, the company that makes some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction, while also saving energy, is shifting from selling single parts to offering complete repair solutions. These include kits, tools, and training. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Mr. […]
AARKAY Forge, a Faridabad-based hand tool manufacturer, has stepped into automotive trade shows for the first time, exhibiting at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 after years of participating in Cologne’s International Hardware Show. The company reported a strong response at this show, with several new leads from both within and outside Europe, even as it now sets […]
EVs, ADAS, and software-defined vehicles are rewriting the rules of repair. Workshops now need more than tools — high-voltage safety expertise, precise ADAS calibration, standardised processes, and constant upskilling to keep pace with the tech under the hood, says, Mr. Rishikesh Sahay, CEO, Emerging Auto Solutions & Technik (EAST Auto). The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses, today inaugurated its new service centre operated by “PPS Trucking” in the Leh district of Ladakh. With this launch, PPS-BharatBenz becomes India’s first and only player to offer a commercial vehicle repair facility at one of the highest operational altitudes, located at approximately […]
Navnit Group, one of India’s leading automotive retail and mobility enterprises with a legacy spanning close to five decades, is actively focusing on making every interaction seamless and personalised, whether at the dealership or through its digital channels. Founded by Navnit Liladhar Kachalia, the Group has established itself as a trusted name in the automotive […]
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 […]
