Lubricants

Lumax Auto Technologies forays into lubricants and coolants segment

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (“LATL”), a leading Tier-1 diversified automotive systems and components manufacturer, has launched its range of Lubricants and Coolants for all vehicle segments in the domestic aftermarket.  Owing to the automotive industry’s significant growth, there is a rapid potential and demand that is witnessed for High performance and energy-efficient Lubricants and Coolants in the Indian automotive market. […]

Vehicle Finance

Tata Motors Finance launches dedicated IT Infrastructure Development Centre in Pune

Tata Motors Finance, one of India’s leading NBFC pioneering in the vehicle finance industry, launched its first dedicated IT Infrastructure Development Centre in Pune. The strategic move aims to leverage Pune’s flourishing technology ecosystem, attract expert tech talents, and establish a centralized tech solution hub for Tata Motors Finance’s digital transformation initiatives.  The centre was […]

Passenger Cars

Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces ‘Great 4×4 X-Pedition’ initiative in India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced its first-ever initiative of 4×4 experiential drives for the motoring enthusiasts from across the country. Set to be held in four zones (regional level – North, South, East and West), with a ‘Grand National 4×4 X-pedition’ by Toyota is being planned this year. These drives have been designed to […]

Components

UNO MINDA launches BS VI-compliant engine oils for two-wheelers

Uno Minda, a leading tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), has announced the launch of its BS VI-compliant automotive engine oils for two-wheelers in the aftermarket. The company aims to address the growing demand for energy-efficient engine oils in the automobile industry as well as cater to the evolving […]

Components

Castrol launches premium range of auto care products

 Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, announced expansion of its portfolio into the Auto Care segment, with a variety of products. With this foray, the company continues to deliver on its promise to offer superior service satisfaction to vehicle owners. The new range of products include, Castrol Chain Cleaner, Castrol Chain Lube, Castrol 3-in-1 Shiner, Castrol […]

Components

Philips Automotive Lighting showcases innovative products at Dealer Meet in Madurai

Philips Automotive Lighting, the world’s largest supplier of lamps to the automotive industry, offers products under the ‘Philips’ brand that is synonymous with quality and performance. The company caters to India’s automotive aftermarket through its 100+ reputed and loyal distributors based at strategic locations across the country. It supplies high-precision quartz glass halogen lamps designed […]

Dealerships

Ashok Leyland opens new LCV dealership in Madurai

The new outlet takes the company’s robust LCV distribution network to more than 600 touch points Ashok Leyland (AL) has inaugurated a new dealership for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in Madurai. This is the company’s 11th LCV dealership in the state of Tamil Nadu. The new channel partner Balaji Trucks has a 3S (Sales, Service […]

Tyres

Apollo Tyres launches ‘AVOLVE’, integrates mobility service business model into operations

 Apollo Tyres today launched ‘AVOLVE’, to integrate mobility service business  model into its operations. This Servitisation model would offer tailored solutions to the  targeted customers, especially commercial vehicle fleet operators, and improve their  operational efficiencies evolving their business to the next level.   In today’s environment, commercial fleet operators are confronted with many challenges of  increasing […]

Service & Maintenance

BharatBenz introduces ‘Rakshana’ uptime assurance program to enhance profitability of fleets

Through the program, customers are assured of service of trucks and buses within 48 hours at the OEM’s authorized service centres Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has launched an industry-leading uptime assurance program called ‘BharatBenz Rakshana’ with an objective to help BharatBenz customers enhance business profitability. Rakshana […]

Industry News

“FY24 will be a year of consolidation for auto retail, overall single-digit growth expected” – FADA President

In March 2023, total vehicle retail experienced a 14% year-on-year increase while FY 2023 was the first full year without any impact of the pandemic The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released vehicle retail data for March 2023 and FY 2023 in April. Commenting on how March 2023 performed, FADA President Manish Raj Singhania […]

Garage Equipment

ATS ELGI – Fully geared up for the future of vehicle servicing

ATS ELGI is the largest manufacturer and distributor of automotive service equipment in India, offering a wide range of garage equipment. A six-decade-old company in the field of vehicle servicing, ATS ELGI is now gearing up the huge technological changes in the automotive sector. In this interview with N Balasubramanian, Praveen Tiwari, Managing Director, ATS ELGI, shares […]

Distribution & Retail

ML Automobiles – Expanding reach with genuine spares

ML Automobiles, Chennai is a name to reckon with in the aftermarket industry. After making a niche for itself as a distributor of M&M genuine spares and selling parts for models of Willy Jeep – 1942 model to XUV 700 2023, the company has taken a firm grip on this sector. In an interview with […]

Distribution & Retail

Madras Engineering Company – Expertise in leaf springs pays rich dividends

Starting with radios and moving to automotive leaf springs, Madras Engineering Company has come a long way. Sharing his knowledge of the aftermarket sector in the country, Lalit Nangia, proprietor of Madras Engineering Company, elaborates on how the industry has changed over the years and how the increasing shift towards electric vehicles will further create […]

Passenger Cars

Honda names new SUV as Elevate

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that its upcoming All New SUV will be named as Honda Elevate. Developed as a global model, the All New Elevate is Honda’s brand new mid-size SUV which will have its World Premiere in India next month. The All New Elevate represents Honda’s pursuit to introduce […]