Author: Motorindia
Toyota opens new Genuine Parts Centre in Vizag to boost regional service efficiency
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has inaugurated its new Toyota Genuine Parts centre in Vizag to enhance its regional parts distribution network, ensuring customers across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh gain quicker access to genuine parts. The centre was inaugurated by Mr. Wiseline Sigamani, Vice President – Strategic Business Unit, TKM, and Mr. Takeshi Goto, Vice […]
From Uptime to Net-Zero: VOLVO Redefines Trucking World
Global truck makers are driving through the most sweeping transformation the industry has ever faced. The world wants cleaner, smarter, connected trucks – immediately. But manufacturers must reinvent the future while still running the present. Truck OEMs are investing in multiple technologies at the same time: electric powertrains, hydrogen fuel cells, autonomous systems, and connected […]
Toyota Opens ‘tem’ in Bengaluru — A First-of-its-Kind Experiential Museum Blending Indian Mindfulness and Japanese Culture
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has unveiled tem (Toyota Experiential Museum), a one-of-a-kind cultural and lifestyle space that brings together Indian philosophy, Japanese aesthetics, and Toyota’s advanced technology under a single roof. Located at Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru, tem is designed as a sensory and reflective escape — a place where mobility transcends machines and becomes an experience […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Crosses 2 Million Production Milestone
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has achieved a major landmark, crossing the 2-million production mark in its 25th year of operations in India. The milestone comes during the Group’s strongest commercial run to date, with October 2025 becoming its best-performing month since inception — reaffirming India’s importance within the global Volkswagen Group network. […]
Maruti Suzuki Opens 1,500th Parts & Accessories Distributor, Expands Reach for Genuine Spares Nationwide
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has strengthened its nationwide service ecosystem with the inauguration of its 1,500th Parts and Accessories distributor touchpoint in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The new facility was inaugurated by senior Maruti Suzuki officials, Mr. S. D. Chhabra, Executive Officer, and Mr. Kohsuke Hattori, Executive Vice President – Parts, Accessories and Logistics. Highlighting the milestone, […]
Piaggio Reinforces Cargo 3W Leadership with Powerful New Apé Xtra Bada 700 and Apé Xtra 600 Diesel Models
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), the Indian arm of the Italian Piaggio Group and a leader in small commercial vehicles, has expanded its diesel cargo three-wheeler portfolio with the launch of two new models — the Apé Xtra Bada 700 and the Apé Xtra 600. With these additions, Piaggio aims to redefine last-mile cargo mobility […]
ISOL-2025 Ignites India’s Innovation Agenda in Automotive Lighting
The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) inaugurated the 8th edition of the International Symposium on Lighting (ISOL-2025) on 17 November 2025 at ICAT Centre-2, Manesar; the two-day event ran on 17-18 November 2025 and concluded yesterday. With the participation of over 700 professionals, ISOL-2025 was formally inaugurated on 17 November 2025 at ICAT Centre-2, […]
Michelin Expands Hyderabad Presence with Two New Premium Tyre & Service Stores
Michelin, the global leader in tyre technology, has strengthened its retail footprint in Hyderabad with the launch of two new Michelin Tyres & Services (MTS) Stores. Opened in partnership with Ashoka Wheels and 4 Wheelz & Tyres, the new outlets are located in Banjara Hills and Kollur Village — two key automotive hubs in the […]
Autoverse Mobility Welcomes Industry Veteran Rama Shankar Pandey as Co-founder
Former Managing Director of Hella India Lighting, Executive Committee Member of ACMA, and Chairman – Skilling & Mentor of the ACMA Aftermarket Committee joins the leadership team as Autoverse introduces a unified digital ecosystem designed to empower thousands of India’s independent workshops in their journey to offer credible, faster, and more reliable vehicle servicing. Autoverse […]
Ashok Leyland partners with FAMCO Qatar to strengthen presence in Qatari market
Ashok Leyland has expanded its footprint in Qatar through a new partnership with FAMCO Qatar, an Al-Futtaim Group company. The move builds on Ashok Leyland’s successful 2024 expansion into Saudi Arabia with FAMCO KSA, reinforcing the strong strategic alliance between Al-Futtaim and Ashok Leyland. The launch, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, marks […]
Kinetic Green, Exponent Energy Unveil India’s Fastest-Charging e3Ws
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd., one of India’s leading electric three-wheeler (e3W) and electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturers, has entered a strategic alliance with Exponent Energy, the Bengaluru-based pioneer of rapid charging technology. Together, the companies have introduced India’s fastest charging solution for the L5 and L3 e3W categories — the country’s largest and […]
Tata Motors Reimagines Sierra – the 1990s Icon of Ambition & Individuality
A 1990s icon of ambition and individuality makes its comeback. The new Sierra preserves its legendary soul while embracing contemporary design and cutting-edge tech. By T. Murrali Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has brought back a legend. At the special Sierra Brand Day event last Saturday, the company unveiled the production-ready version of the new Tata […]
India’s pre-owned car market hits 5.9 million, set to reach 9.5 million by 2030: Indian Blue Book
India’s pre-owned car market continues its strong growth trajectory, reaching 5.9 million units in FY24–25 and projected to expand at a 10% CAGR to 9.5 million units by 2030, according to the 7th edition of the Indian Blue Book. The annual industry report is published by car&bike of Mahindra First Choice in partnership with Volkswagen […]
RSN launches whitepaper urging data-led reforms to cut India’s road fatalities by 50% by 2030
The Road Safety Network (RSN), a coalition of civil society organisations working to curb road crash fatalities in India, hosted a virtual dialogue titled “Road Safety: Exploring Systemic Gaps and Policy Solutions” to address the country’s rising road deaths and highlight the urgent need for evidence-based, coordinated interventions. The session also marked the launch of […]