Automotive retail has still not recovered from the jitters of the pandemic. When compared with May 2019, total vehicle retail was down by -10%. Except PV and tractor which continues to show growth of 11% and 33%, all the other categories like 2W, 3W and CV fell by -14%, -19% and -11%, respectively The Federation […]
In the Spotlight Satish Ram R, AGM – Sales, and Saravanakumar S, Sr. Manager – Business Development, ATS Elgi EXCON 2022 Special ATS Elgi’s maiden successful show at EXCON 2022 drew business visitors to view their Mobile Service Unit (MSU), fondly termed as Workshop on Wheels besides other technologically innovative solutions for the construction and […]
Varroc Engineering Ltd., manufacturer of exterior lighting systems, body and chassis parts, engine valves, machined forgings, and electrical and electronic systems for the two-wheeler and three-wheeler industry, showcased a bouquet of products for the aftermarket segment. The company’s Vice President and Business Head (Global Aftermarket) Tarun Tyagi spoke to Rajesh Rajgor about their participation at […]
Madhus Garage Equipment is more than a provider of aligner and wheel balancing equipment. In an aggressive step forward, Madhus makes the presence of its flagship equipment brand, Hunter, felt across market segments in India. It is not only a premium brand in wheel alignment and service solutions, it is further working towards becoming a […]
In an extended talk with N. Balasubramanian, Stephan Lenz, Regional BDM Automotive – India & Southeast Asia, makes the story of FUCHS Group heard and talks about their globally-known and highly competitive brand of lubricants besides throwing light on their foray into the Indian aftermarket segment. In India, the brand is well-known in the OE […]
Knorr-Bremse, global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, has signed a contract to acquire a majority stake in Spanish company Cojali S.L. Cojali is a global developer of multi-brand traditional and remote diagnostics systems for commercial and other vehicle types. The transaction will be finalized subject to the usual […]
Leading home-grown auto components manufacturer Mansons has announced the release of Edition 2 of its JHK5 Indian CV Parts Catalogue. The new catalogue documents close to 1,115 parts across 10 product categories relevant to commercial vehicles plying on Indian roads.The new edition of the catalogue includes parts that have been developed based on feedback from […]
Through effective and efficient processes, the company will look to bring in more transparency into this space, thereby increasing options to reduce the number of old vehicles plying across the roadways of India Ashok Leyland has signed an MOU with Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL) to launch an exclusive hybrid ecosystem for its used […]
While the automobile sector is yet to shrug off the effects of the pandemic, all categories were in green and two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles as well as tractors were up by 38%, 96%, 25% and 26%, respectively The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released vehicle retail data for April 2022, […]
One of Tamil Nadu’s oldest and leading dealership giants celebrated its centenary celebrations recently by organizing an extravagant ‘Auto Expo and Customer Conference’ at Jayaraj Auto Nagar near Tiruchirappalli. The event saw the group’s customers and partners in the region’s CV and CE market coming together to show renewed vigor after two years of lull […]
Eicher Trucks and Buses, in collaboration with AV Motors, has opened two new 3S facilities in and around Mumbai. The launch of the new touch-points shows Mumbai’s growing affinity towards Eicher vehicles, notes Rajesh Rajgor AV Motors, headquartered in Hyderabad, is a well-known brand in the world of automotive dealerships. The 19-year-old business is descended […]
The TRW range is now available in India under the ZF Aftermarket umbrella ZF Aftermarket, drives forward the group strategy of Next Generation Mobility by offering solutions that address key industry challenges around safety, efficiency, and sustainability of fleets. To meet the growing demands from fleet owners to improve vehicle safety, uptime, operational efficiency, and […]
ZF Aftermarket has inaugurated a first-of-its-kind integrated sales and service outlet in India at Bengaluru. This holistic one-stop-shop approach combines distribution, sales, retrofit, aftersales support, diagnostics, and training. The authorized solution provider will showcase the full breadth of ZF Aftermarket portfolio along with all the associated brands (ZF, Lemförder, Sachs, TRW, WABCO) With full access to the […]
In this exclusive interview with MOTORINDIA, Sandeep Kalia, Managing Director, Valvoline Cummins (P) Ltd., elaborates on how the company has continued with its leading position of being the original engine oil maker and the strategies it has employed to help the automotive industry become environment-friendly Valvoline has a legacy of 150 years and are the […]
With a stronghold over small commercial vehicle financing, Tata Motors Finance (TMF) has been focusing on giving wings to the First Time Users, helping them kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. In this interview with Rajesh Rajgor, Rohit Tiku – Chief Risk and Strategy Officer, TMF, talks about the current market dynamics and how TMF is addressing […]