Dealerships Two Wheelers

DriveX targets ₹100 crore in revenue for FY25

DriveX, India’s first and largest digital-first auto-tech platform for two-wheelers as good as new, recently launched their 8th company-owned and operated store in Chennai, which raises the total number of retail stores to 57. They also announced a sharp rise in revenue for FY24. With an aggressive plan for network expansion, DriveX has set the revenue target […]

Awards Lubricants

ENEOS India Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Bottle Cap Word

ENEOS, one of the world’s leading companies in the automotive lubricants industry, has marked its name in the Guinness World Records with the attainment of the title of the Largest Bottle Cap Word in the world. Pushing thousands of bottle caps for 1,00,500 caps, ENEOS displayed their endurance and strong will, which was in the […]

Passenger Vehicles

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Student Car Project reimagines a Pickup Truck Concept

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) is committed to the government’s ‘Skill India’ initiative through its Student Car Project. This year, the Mechatronics students have created an innovative Pickup Truck by merging a Volkswagen Taigun SUV and Volkswagen Virtus sedan. The project was developed in various phases, from car concept finalisation to ideas collection, […]

Skill Development

ASDC Celebrates India’s Success at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

At the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, held in September, India’s representatives from the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) highlighted the nation’s advancing expertise in Industry 4.0, Automobile Technology, Car Painting, and Additive Manufacturing. The team earned a Bronze medal and four Medallions of Excellence, marking India’s growing strength and skill on the global stage. […]

Emobility Passenger Vehicles

Tata Motors launches Nexon iCNG and Nexon.ev 45 kWh

Tata Motors has announced the launch of the Nexon iCNG, and additions to the Nexon.ev range with a new 45 kWh battery pack and the flagship Red Hot #DARK edition. These additions make India’s bestselling SUV, the Tata Nexon, India’s first and only vehicle to be available in 4 distinct powertrains – petrol, diesel, CNG […]

AFTERMARKET Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

TecAlliance Accelerates Global Expansion with New Leadership and Strategic Focus

TecAlliance, the leading expert for data management and processes in the automotive aftermarket, is expanding its operations under new leadership as it continues to enhance its presence in key markets around the world. With a global footprint in 27 locations, the company’s new CEO Peter van der Galiën, who took office in January 2024, is […]

Emobility Fleet management Service & Maintenance

myTVS launches ‘Mobility-as-a-Service’ platform for EV fleets

myTVS, India’s largest digital automotive aftermarket platform, and part of the $3 billion TVS Mobility Group , today announced the launch of its pan India ‘Mobility-as-a-Service’ (MaaS) platform for last-mile EV fleet operators. The platform brings in the entire ecosystem partners, including OEMs, to provide an extensive range of services under one umbrella for the […]

Two Wheelers

Ultraviolette unveils ‘India’s First-ever Superbike’, targets speed records

Continuing to take forward the theme of ‘Designed in India, Designed for the World’, Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled its latest offering – the F99 Factory Racing Platform – India’s first-ever superbike. Completely imagined, designed & engineered in its R&D HQ – Bengaluru, the F99 is a first for the Indian 2W industry and has a confirmed […]

Vehicle Finance

Tata Motors signs MoU with ESAF Small Finance Bank for commercial vehicle financing

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ESAF Small Finance Bank, to offer attractive financing solutions to its commercial vehicle customers. Initially focused on Small Commercial Vehicles (SCVs) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), the partnership will expand to include financing for Tata Motors’ entire commercial vehicle portfolio. […]

Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 Awards Parts & Components

Double Award Win for Sampa at Automechanika Frankfurt

Sampa once again demonstrated innovative leadership across the industry at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024. On the first day of the tradeshow, Sampa received two awards in the “Commercial Vehicles” and “Green Award” categories. These prestigious awards were earned for Sampa’s Breaking Emission Storage Technology (B.E.S.T) developed for brake calipers. In addition to its innovative nature, B.E.S.T […]

Service & Maintenance

GoMechanic Expands EV Servicing Network with 100 New Workshops

As India prepares for an exponential rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales, GoMechanic is positioning itself as a key player in the EV servicing space. The company is set to launch EV-specific workshops across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, as part of its strategic expansion to cater to the rapidly growing […]

Emobility

BPCL and IONAGE Extend Partnership to Strengthen India’s EV Charging Ecosystem

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 Company, has announced the extension of its partnership with IONAGE, a prominent eMobility service provider based in Bangalore. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India, bolstering the nation’s shift towards sustainable mobility. […]

Dealerships Passenger Vehicles

Volkswagen India expands its network presence in Haryana with two new sales touchpoints

Volkswagen India has expanded its footprint in Haryana with the opening of two new sales touchpoints. The inauguration of these new facilities, in Panchkula and Rewari, further reinforce the Brand’s commitment to making Volkswagen products and services more accessible to customers across the state. The Volkswagen Panchkula City Store and Volkswagen Rewari will feature the […]

Parts & Components

Uno Minda Joins ONDC Network to Enhance Digital Access and Customer Convenience

Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India, has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network, thereby taking a pivotal step towards digital transformation and customer-focused innovation. With this strategic partnership, Uno Minda aims to strengthen its market presence and tap a […]

Buses Emobility

EKA Mobility partners with Skyline Motors to deploy electric buses in Uttarakhand

EKA Mobility (Pinnacle Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd.), a home-grown EV manufacturer and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries, has announced the supply of EKA 9 electric buses Skyline Motors (India) Private Limited for deployment in Uttarakhand. The e-buses are operating on the Dehradun-Rishikesh route via Haridwar, covering a daily distance of 300 kilometers. The EKA 9 […]