Service & Maintenance

BharatBenz introduces ‘Rakshana’ uptime assurance program to enhance profitability of fleets

Through the program, customers are assured of service of trucks and buses within 48 hours at the OEM’s authorized service centres Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has launched an industry-leading uptime assurance program called ‘BharatBenz Rakshana’ with an objective to help BharatBenz customers enhance business profitability. Rakshana […]

Vehicle News

“FY24 will be a year of consolidation for auto retail, overall single-digit growth expected” – FADA President

In March 2023, total vehicle retail experienced a 14% year-on-year increase while FY 2023 was the first full year without any impact of the pandemic The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released vehicle retail data for March 2023 and FY 2023 in April. Commenting on how March 2023 performed, FADA President Manish Raj Singhania […]

Garage Equipment

ATS ELGI – Fully geared up for the future of vehicle servicing

ATS ELGI is the largest manufacturer and distributor of automotive service equipment in India, offering a wide range of garage equipment. A six-decade-old company in the field of vehicle servicing, ATS ELGI is now gearing up the huge technological changes in the automotive sector. In this interview with N Balasubramanian, Praveen Tiwari, Managing Director, ATS ELGI, shares […]

Distribution & Retail

ML Automobiles – Expanding reach with genuine spares

ML Automobiles, Chennai is a name to reckon with in the aftermarket industry. After making a niche for itself as a distributor of M&M genuine spares and selling parts for models of Willy Jeep – 1942 model to XUV 700 2023, the company has taken a firm grip on this sector. In an interview with […]

Distribution & Retail

Madras Engineering Company – Expertise in leaf springs pays rich dividends

Starting with radios and moving to automotive leaf springs, Madras Engineering Company has come a long way. Sharing his knowledge of the aftermarket sector in the country, Lalit Nangia, proprietor of Madras Engineering Company, elaborates on how the industry has changed over the years and how the increasing shift towards electric vehicles will further create […]

Passenger Vehicles

Honda names new SUV as Elevate

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that its upcoming All New SUV will be named as Honda Elevate. Developed as a global model, the All New Elevate is Honda’s brand new mid-size SUV which will have its World Premiere in India next month. The All New Elevate represents Honda’s pursuit to introduce […]

Road Safety

PotholeRaja® launches nationwide campaign to improve Indian roads

PotholeRaja®, a social venture dedicated to improving the infrastructure of roads in India, has launched a nationwide campaign to address the issue of potholes on Indian roads. Titled ‘The Great Indian Pothole Fixing Drive,’ the campaign invites volunteers from across the country to join forces and make a difference in their communities. The campaign will […]

Corporate News

Hyundai Motor Spotlight customer concert to be held across 5 cities in India

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced an exclusive initiative – Hyundai Spotlight, a customer concert that will be held across 5 cities in India. Aimed at providing unique experiences to its customers, Hyundai Spotlight will witness live performances by popular music artists from the […]

Corporate News

MG Motor’s 4 th edition of ‘Drive Her Back’ initiative to empower women

MG Motor India, a British automobile brand with a 99-year-old legacy, today, onboarded candidates for the 4th edition of ‘Drive Her Back’; an initiative aimed to empower women to re-establish their careers after a break. The first-of-its-kind program offers women equal and inclusive professional opportunities within diverse verticals of the company. Providing a dignified platform for women […]

AFTERMARKET

Nissan Motor expands network to 267 customer touchpoints in India

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) today announced the expansion of its network in North and South India, with new showrooms and service workshops launched in Karnal (Haryana) and Khammam (Telangana). The new touchpoints are part of Nissan’s commitment to providing exceptional sales and service experience to its customers. With the addition of these new […]

Parts & Components Vehicle News

Cummins and Tata Motors set up new business entity ‘TCPL Green Energy Solutions’

Global power leader Cummins Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Tata Motors Limited (TML), to manufacture a range of low- to zero-emissions technology products in India over the next few years. The definitive agreement was signed by Jennifer Rumsey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cummins Inc., and Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, at […]

Passenger Vehicles

Kia India crosses remarkable feat of 2 lakh export milestone to 95 countries

After recording its highest-ever market share of 7.4% in FY-22-23, India’s premium and fastest-growing carmaker, Kia India, today announced a remarkable feat of crossing the 2 lakh export milestone to 95 countries to date. With this, the company has also become the undisputed leader in Recreational Vehicles (SUV & MPV Combined) exports for the third […]

Lubricants

Brakes India forays into lubricants with all-new Revia

 Brakes India, one of the most trusted names in the automotive sector for safety & quality, forays into the lubricants segment, in the all-new Revia brand. Leveraging Brakes India’s strong distribution network and 60+ years of rich legacy, the company is diversifying into the engine oil space catering to both passenger cars and commercial vehicles […]

AFTERMARKET

ZF Aftermarket expands product portfolio for Indian market with launch of 3 new TRW products

ZF Aftermarket is expanding its product offering in India with the launch of three new TRW products. With the new products, ZF is supporting one of the most important business areas in the independent aftermarket: the brake repair of passenger cars. The products launched in the Indian market are TRW shock absorbers, now made in […]