Logistics

Porter launches intercity courier service for seamless shipping across India

Company is offering value-packed deliveries to 19,000+ locations across India starting at just Rs.40 Porter, one of India’s largest tech-based, on-demand logistics companies announces the introduction of its inter-city courier services, aimed at transforming the way goods are transported across the country. This tech-enabled Inter-city delivery offering is set to ease the logistics landscape by providing […]

Dealerships Technology

Hinduja Tech partners with Proaxia Consulting Group for SAP vehicle sales and service Solutions

Hinduja Tech (HT) is now a Proaxia Vehicle Sales and Service (VSS) Solutions Value Added Reseller (VAR) implementation and support partner. As a VAR, Hinduja Tech gains privileged access to resources, services, and product knowledge to maximize business outcomes for customers. This collaboration enables Hinduja Tech to deliver end-to-end SAP solutions for the automotive industry, […]

Lubricants

Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage – fueling truckers’ journey to progress

Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, has unveiled a new marketing campaign, #BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX. The campaign, developed in collaboration with Ogilvy marks a significant milestone for Castrol in reinforcing its commitment to the progress and success of truckers. Commercial vehicles and truck drivers […]

Repair & Maintenance

KwikFix Auto launches Mobile App for auto repair services

KwikFix Auto, a frontrunner in India’s automobile start-up industry, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art mobile application – ‘KwikFix Auto’. This innovative app is set to revolutionize how car owners manage their vehicle maintenance, emergencies, and purchase accessories – all from their smartphone. Available on both iOS and Android platforms, the application […]

Repair & Maintenance tyres

‘Majority of European motorists wouldn’t deal with a flat tyre on roadside themselves’: Apollo Tyres’ survey

A survey commissioned by Apollo Tyres has found that a clear majority of European motorists* would not attempt to deal with a tyre puncture at the roadside themselves. Just 46% say they would use the car’s supplied spare tyre or inflation kit, compared to 32% that say they would instead call on a vehicle breakdown […]

commercial vehicles Trucks

Eicher propels Shree Chadda Roadlines to next level of growth and expansion

Eicher, a brand under the highly successful Volvo-Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) JV, has been quietly revolutionising the fortunes of numerous transporters and logistics companies across the country. In this exclusive interview with Anuj Chadda, owner of Shree Chadda Roadlines in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, N. Balasubramanian discovers how Eicher has propelled the company to new levels of […]

Lubricants Repair & Maintenance

Valvoline and Eicher extend exclusive partnership to continue driving innovation in CV industry

Valvoline, a leading global lubricant manufacturer and the original engine oil maker, is delighted to announce the extension of its exclusive partnership for service fill and after sales with Eicher Trucks and Buses, a leading player in the commercial vehicle industry. This renewed commitment, for the next phase of growth, stands as a testament to […]

Garage Equipment Service & Maintenance

Telwin Portable Dent Puller: Innovating efficient dent repairs

Dent repairs have always been an integral part of garage operations, requiring time, effort, and precision. However, traditional dent pullers often present challenges such as setup time, maintenance costs, and limited mobility. Introducing the Telwin Portable Dent Puller, an innovative game-changer that is revolutionizing the dent repair landscape. In this article, Rajesh Rajgor explores how […]

Appointments tyres

Shantanu Deshpande appointed new MD of Michelin India

Michelin has announced the appointment of Shantanu Deshpande as Managing Director for Michelin in India. Shantanu will be based out of Pune, India. Across his 23-year tenure with Michelin, Shantanu has held various leadership roles in Sales and Marketing, both in India and in other geographies such as North America, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Shantanu […]

Parts & Components

Uno Minda launches In-car multimedia player system range for aftermarket

Uno Minda Ltd., a leading tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive solutions to OEMs, has announced the launch of its car infotainment system, WTUNES-649TAACP – 9 INCH UNIVERSAL ANDROID PLAYER in the aftermarket. Aimed at meeting the demands of car owners and car enthusiasts alike, this universal Car multimedia powered by a powerful T5 processor system, supports wireless […]

Emobility Passenger Vehicles

Lamborghini unveils SC63 hybrid racing prototype

The LMDh car was revealed at Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship racing programs  Lamborghini Squadra Corse today launches its first hybrid endurance racing prototype, the SC63, at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The SC63, which will begin testing within weeks, is set to compete […]

CSR tyres

Bridgestone India trains over 200 women as mechanics and commercial drivers

In a key women empowerment initiative, Bridgestone India has, in Indore trained over 200 women to become professional drivers and mechanics, under Yantrika Program in association with Samaan Society. 60 women have been trained as two-wheeler mechanics and 149 as drivers. Since June 2023 ten of these women mechanics are part of “Mechanic on Wheels” service, providing servicing of two […]

vehicle sales

Auto retail sales show 10% YoY growth in June’23, with all-time highs in multiple segments

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released the vehicle retail data for June’23, revealing positive trends in the auto retail industry. Auto retail sales in June demonstrated a 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth, showcasing positive performances across all vehicle categories, including 2W, 3W, PV, Tractor, and CV. The respective growth rates for these categories […]

tyres

Indian tyre industry to double revenue to $22 billion by 2032

Higher demand for vehicles, infrastructure development to spur growth The Indian tyre industry is on course to more than double its revenue to $22 billion by fiscal 2032 from $9 billion in fiscal 2022, according to a report by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA), based on a comprehensive study by CRISIL Market Intelligence & […]