Tyres

Michelin expands footprint in South India, Opens Tyres & Services Store in Kochi, Bengaluru

Kochi– Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology company, today announced the launch of its first standalone Michelin Tyres & Services store in Kochi, Kerala. This new store, located in Palarivattom, Ernakulam, has been launched in partnership with Global Tyres, a trusted name in Kerala’s automotive service landscape. Spanning approximately 5500 sq. ft., the store is equipped […]

Sales & Service Vehicle Finance

CRED adds Car Valuation and Resale to Garage with CARS24, Spinny

CRED has introduced a new car valuation and resale feature within CRED Garage, its all-in-one vehicle management platform. Developed in partnership with CARS24 and Spinny, this service allows members to get an instant valuation of their car, book a free doorstep inspection, and complete the sale with instant payment—all while ensuring complete privacy until the […]

Components Garage Equipment

Autopromotec 2025 Drives the Future of Aftermarket with Tech and Sustainability Focus

Landmark 30th Edition Sees Unprecedented Attendance, Global Growth, and ISO 20121 Sustainability Certification The 30th edition of Autopromotec, the biennial international exhibition for automotive equipmentand aftermarket products, concluded on a historic note. With exceptional attendance figures and astrong international presence, the event further cemented its status as the sector’s premier platformfor innovation, training, and sustainable […]

Components Events

Automechanika Riyadh 2025 saw record attendance, achieving 35% year-on-year growth

Automechanika Riyadh 2025, Saudi Arabia’s leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry, concluded last month at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) with a 35% year-on-year increase in attendance. The event showcased over 450 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and highlighted the Middle East’s position as a global hub for the automotive […]

Components

Uno Minda Launches D2C Platform ‘UnoMindaKart’

Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India, is excited to announce the launch of UnoMindaKart, its new direct-to-consumer (D2C) platform in the Indian aftermarket. This makes Uno Minda the first aftermarket brand to offer products online through its proprietary platform, transforming how customers access high-quality […]

Repair & Maintenance

From Local Leader to Global Player: Kwik Patch’s Growth Story

At Automechanika Dubai, the largest aftermarket exhibition for the Midde East and African (MEA) region, Keshav Sunderam Rajam, CEO of Kwik Patch Pvt. Ltd., shared insights into the company’s journey, product expansion, and global growth strategy. Over the past 35 years, Kwik Patch has built a reputation for high-quality tyre repair solutions, positioning itself against […]

Two Wheelers

Hero MotoSports Team powers through South African Safari Rally 2025 with strong momentum

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters – Hero MotoCorp, has successfully completed the fourth and penultimate stage at the South African Safari Rally 2025 – the third round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) 2025. Today’s stage saw a strong showing from the Hero […]

Emobility Three Wheelers

TVS Motor and OOR Cabs partner to deploy 500 electric 3W in Tamil Nadu

TVS Motor Company, a global leader in two and three-wheeler manufacturing, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OOR Cabs Pvt. Ltd., a technology-driven mobility platform, to supply 500 TVS King EV MAX electric three-wheelers during the financial year 2025-26. This strategic partnership is aimed at promoting sustainable urban mobility across Tamil Nadu. As part of the initiative, OOR Cabs […]

Buses Trucks

SML ISUZU delivers record April to kick off FY26

After closing FY2024–25 with a historic sales performance in March 2025 – the highest ever recorded in a single month – SML ISUZU has carried its momentum into the new fiscal with remarkable vigour. April 2025 has turned out to be another landmark month, setting multiple records and reaffirming the company’s strategic direction and execution […]

Association News

TAAIF and TAUS Host Successful EC Meeting and Auto Spares Exhibition

The 2nd Executive Committee (EC) Meeting of The Tamilnadu Automobile and Allied Industries Federation (TAAIF) was held on 23rd March, 2025, at Tiruchengode, Tamilnadu, with member associations discussing and deliberating on a variety of issues affecting the automobile spare parts trade. Established in 1982, TAAIF has been acting as the voice of the automobile spare […]

Fleet Management Safety

Novus Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz: Pioneering AI and ADAS for Smarter, Safer Mobility

Novus Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz, under the leadership of Anuj Kapuria, Founder & CEO, is at the forefront of transforming mobility with cutting-edge mechatronics, AI-driven solutions, and fleet intelligence systems. With a strong emphasis on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), AI-powered safety technologies, and autonomous solutions, the company is shaping the future of commercial vehicle safety […]

Emission Control

THINK Gas expands LNG footprint with launch of 6 new dispensing stations 

THINK Gas, India’s leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) company, is accelerating country’s transition towards low-emission transport for long-haul heavy duty truck mobility with the strategic rollout of 3 (three) new LNG filling hubs/points after the successful operation of its flagship LNG station at Bagroda, Bhopal. As a merged CGD entity of AG&P Pratham and THINK […]

Passenger Cars

Tata Motors launches all new Altroz with two automatic transmission options, DCA & AMT

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today announced the launch of the All-New Altroz at a starting price of INR 6.89 lakhs. Ushering in a new era of premiumness with its striking design, luxurious interiors, and advanced features, the All-New Altroz is designed to captivate and is built on the core pillars of Premium Design, […]

Vehicle Finance

Maruti Suzuki partners with Standard Chartered Bank for Dealer Financing solutions

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), today, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Standard Chartered for inventory funding. This new alliance will empower over 4000+ Maruti Suzuki sales outlets across the country, with comprehensive inventory funding options for their working capital requirements.   The MoU was signed in the presence of Mr. […]