Distribution & Retail

Tata Motors appoints Inchcape as new CV distributor in Thailand

 Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers has announced its partnership with Inchcape plc, a leading global automotive distributor, as their distributor for their commercial vehicles in Thailand. Through this partnership, Tata Motors will commence the sales and service of its commercial vehicles across the country. India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tata Motors, […]

Partnerships Vehicle Finance

Mahindra Finance partners with Bank of Baroda for co-sourcing of car loan leads

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited, (Mahindra Finance), part of the Mahindra Group, and one of India’s leading Non-Banking Finance Companies and Bank of Baroda (BOB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, have announced the signing of a partnership agreement for co-sourcing of car loan leads. Under this tie-up, Mahindra Finance will generate new and pre-owned […]

Appointments

Top management changes at Isuzu Motors India

Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, has announced key changes in the top management. Mr. Rajesh Mittal, succeeds Mr. Wataru Nakano, as the President of Isuzu Motors India (IMI). He will be the first person of Indian origin who will be steering Isuzu Motors India. Mr. Wataru Nakano, will assume a new assignment […]

Lubricants

ExxonMobil to invest INR 900 crore for lubricant manufacturing in India

ExxonMobil said today it is investing nearly INR 900 crore (USD $110 million) to build a lubricant manufacturing plant at the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation’s Isambe Industrial Area in Raigad. The company made the announcement in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Industry Minister Uday Samant and senior officials from Maharashtra. Once operational, […]

Tyres

TVS Eurogrip Tyres launches brand campaign with ad films relating to MS Dhoni’s on-field escapades

TVS Eurogrip,India’s leading 2 & 3-wheeler tyre brand, has launched a comprehensive brand campaign with a series of ad films, bringing out the humorous best of M S Dhoni. Leveraging the brand’s second year of partnership with IPL team CSK, the brand films have MS Dhoni sharing gripping stories from the field with his CSK teammates […]

Components

Gibraltar goes all guns blazing to make India shine on the global air spring arena

The West Bengal-based company has come up with a number of interesting new product innovations and is gearing up to go public in the next two years. N. Balasubramanian gets the details in an exclusive chat with Arpan Basu, Director – Marketing & Product Development, Gibraltar Airsprings Current Focus Areas Firstly we are fortunate to have survived […]

Safety

Nitin Gadkari seeks co-operation from business women and corporates in inculcating a culture of road safety in India

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) sought the co-operation of business women and corporates in inculcating a culture of road safety among road users in the country . ” Apart from road engineering, the most important factor for improving road safety in the country is to change human behavior that violates road rules. […]

Lubricants

Velvex strengthens presence across different vehicle powertrains

At Auto Expo 2023, Nandan Petrochem Limited (NPL) displayed its wide range of engine oils, Adblue solutions and EV fluids. Hrishikesh Kulkarni, CEO, NPL, spoke to Rajesh Rajgor about how their solutions are gaining reputation in different vehicle segments At the recently held Auto Expo 2023, Nandan Petrochem Limited (NPL) promoted its Velvex brand and highlighted the […]

Awards

Award for ‘Exemplary Contribution to Automobile Dealer Fraternity’ presented to KVS Prakash Rao

In view of his pioneering role and tremendous contribution for the promotion of automobile retail trade, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has felicitated Shri KVS Prakash Rao by bestowing upon him the ‘Award for Exemplary Contribution to Automobile Dealer Fraternity’. Prakash Rao is recognized by the industry & trade for relentless pursuit of his […]

Components

Neolite ZKW’s 360° exterior lightings for OEMs

At Auto Expo 2023, Neolite ZKW, a regular participant at the trade fair, showcased its latest lighting systems for the automotive sector while opening a window on the trends to follow At the recently held Auto Expo 2023, Neolite and its joint venture partner ZKW underlined their global competency in offering their Indian and international […]

Service & Maintenance

Maruti Suzuki Rewards strengthens collaboration with IOCL, offers additional benefits for customers

Maruti Suzuki Rewards, a fully digital loyalty program by Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has strengthened its collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to offer additional benefits and convenience for customers. For the latest initiative with IOCL, the Maruti Suzuki Rewards App has been updated to incorporate various new functionalities after April 1, 2023. The […]

Appointments

Hella India Lighting Limited appoints new executive heads for Special OE and Aftermarket biz

Manoj Singh leads the Special OE division of Hella India Lighting Limited, Anandhan Venugopal heads the Independent Aftermarket division. Both join the company’s Board of Directors as Executive Directors Hella India Lighting Limited, Indian subsidiary of global automotive supplier HELLA, has appointed two new executive heads. Since 1st January, 2023, Manoj Singh is leading the […]

Lubricants

Elofic – Creating superior products through cutting-edge engineering

Filter manufacturer Elofic owes its success to a diverse customer base. With performance-driven products, the company has kept to its commitments over the course of its more than 70 years of manufacturing filtration and lubricating solutions for a sizeable Indian and international clientele of OEMs. Rajesh Rajgor interviewed the company’s top management to know more about their […]

Components

Mansons’ proven solutions for OEMs, distributors and fleets

With the help of digitisation and high-quality products, Mansons, a prominent supplier of a demanding combination of safety-critical axle, suspension, cabin NVH and metal-formed components to numerous reputable OEMs worldwide, effectively satisfies the needs of its distributors and fleet operators. Rajesh Rajgor chats with Mansons International President Gautam Khanduja to learn more about their efforts in these […]