By Ravichandran Srinivasan In an increasingly competitive automotive landscape, the key to sustained success for car dealerships lies in optimizing both sales and after-sales operations. While attracting new customers remains vital, the real profitability often hinges on how effectively dealerships manage their service departments and after-sales services. The ability to streamline processes, enhance customer satisfaction, […]
EnerG Lubricants, one of India’s emerging premium lubricant manufacturers, has announced that its flagship passenger car engine oil – EnerG G1 Sonic PLUS 0W-20 API SQ / ACEA C6 – has officially received the prestigious Mercedes-Benz MB 229.71 approval. The achievement marks another significant milestone in EnerG’s journey towards establishing itself as one of India’s […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan For Volvo Cars, India represents far more than just another growth market. As the luxury automotive space gradually evolves from traditional internal combustion vehicles to electrified mobility, the Swedish luxury carmaker is positioning itself at the intersection of safety, sustainability, premium customer experience and digital transformation. At the helm of this transition […]
Renault India has updated the Kwid, its popular entry-level hatchback, with a refreshed design, a simplified variant lineup, and competitive new pricing aimed at first-time car buyers. The new range is available at dealerships across India and through Renault’s online sales platform. The updated Kwid is now offered in just two variants — Evolution and […]
Schaeffler India has received Bureau of Indian Standards licences for its manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli, becoming the first company in India’s bearings industry to obtain BIS certification for Cylindrical Roller Bearings. The two plants have also received BIS licences for Deep Groove Ball Bearings, further strengthening the company’s quality credentials across its product […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In India’s highly competitive passenger vehicle retail ecosystem, scale alone is no longer enough. The real differentiator lies in how effectively dealerships can balance growth with profitability, customer retention, operational discipline, and workforce capability. Few dealer groups exemplify this balance as effectively as Bimal Auto, one of the largest and most influential […]
As intercity bus travel grows into a mainstream choice for Indian passengers, FlixBus has detailed the safety framework, operating protocols, and oversight measures that govern its services across the country. The global travel-tech platform, which now operates across more than 330 cities in partnership with over 60 regional fleet operators, shared the measures as part […]
Kia India has expanded its All-New Seltos lineup with the launch of two new top-of-the-range variants — the GTX(O) and X-Line(O) — priced from ₹21.57 lakh. The additions bring the brand’s most comprehensive package of safety, connectivity, and convenience features to the Seltos for the first time. The headline addition across both variants is Kia’s […]
Ather Energy has introduced the 450X Overtones Series, a refreshed version of its flagship electric scooter that pairs a new visual treatment with a raft of software upgrades and a faster charger. The 450X retains its signature aerodynamic silhouette but now comes in three tone-on-tone colourways — Still White, Space Grey, and Lunar Grey — […]
The pilot programme will establish a structured and traceable ecosystem for the collection, channelisation and recycling of used engine oil from Tata Motors’ authorised service network in Karnataka, supporting India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and circular economy objectives. Tata Motors, India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Castrol India Limited, a market leader in advanced […]
Mercedes-Benz India has announced the India leg of its much-awaited transcontinental drive — ‘140 Years. 140 Places.’ — marking 140 years since Carl Benz filed the patent for the world’s first automobile in Germany in 1886. Three S-Class luxury limousines, named Gotlieb, Carl, and Bertha, are currently undertaking an epic journey covering more than 60,000 […]
The 5th Rosefield Conference on Circular Economy in Used Oil, organised by Rosefield Energy Tech at The LaLiT, New Delhi, brought together more than 218 delegates representing lubricant manufacturers, OEMs, recyclers, re-refiners, additive companies, technology providers, policymakers and sustainability leaders from across the used oil value chain. Held under the theme “Operationalising EPR: Building the RRBO […]
The Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners Association (FOKLOA) brought together over 1,200 transporters from across the State at its Annual General Meeting held in Raichur on June 14, where members deliberated on several pressing issues affecting the trucking fraternity. Representatives from around 25-30 districts participated in the meeting, making it one of the largest gatherings […]
Electric trucks operating with two-driver teams stand to benefit significantly from charging capacities exceeding one megawatt. Even in situations where overnight charging is not possible, ultra-fast charging can substantially reduce vehicle downtime and improve operational efficiency. MAN Truck & Bus, together with its partners in the NEFTON 3000 funded project, has achieved a major technological […]
DRiV™, the dedicated aftermarket business group of Tenneco, has appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its National Brand Ambassador. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted brands under a single aftermarket identity, DRiV’s association with Dhoni marks the company’s first-ever partnership with a celebrity ambassador. The move underscores the strategic importance of the Indian market […]