Trucks

Tata Daewoo launches Dexen Vision Truck in South Korea

This light and intermediate truck features an all-new cabin interiors with multiple driver-centric features Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicles, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Motors, launched its new light and intermediate truck, Dexen Vision, in South Korea. The new 2023 Dexen Vision offers world-class features, an all-new cabin, unmatched performance and lowest cost of ownership. It […]

Lubricants

Shell launches Helix HX8 0W-20 in collaboration with MARVEL Heroes Unite

Shell, the world leader in finished lubricants, has announced the newest addition to its passenger car motor oils portfolio – Shell Helix SP HX8 0W-20. This fully synthetic, BS VI compliant, engine oil designed for modern turbocharged engines is being launched in an exciting collaboration between Shell and MARVEL Heroes Unite. Speaking at the launch, […]

Emobility

Maruti Suzuki plans to launch 6 EVs by 2030

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki’s parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation is planning for big investments in electric vehicles in the Indian market. The company said in a statement, “We will introduce the SUV battery EV announced at the Auto Expo 2023 in FY 2024, with 6 models to be launched by FY2030 in India. To […]

Appointments

Schaeffler appoints Sumithasri Eranti as Chairperson of the Board of Directors

Leading automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler India Limited has announced the appointment of Sumithasri Eranti as the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors. With over 25 years of experience in business leadership, technology, consulting and financial services industry, Eranti brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role. She has held various roles in technology […]

Technology Trucks

RIL & Ashok Leyland unveil H2-ICE powered heavy duty truck

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) & Ashok Leyland today unveiled India’s first Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) powered Heavy Duty truck. The vehicle was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Bangalore at the India Energy Week. Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, along […]

AFTERMARKET

Castrol India launches first-of-its-kind ‘EV readiness’ training for mechanics

Mechanics play an integral role in the automotive aftermarket. However, one of the key knowledge gaps for mechanics is the lack of sufficient training around the latest automotive technologies. Castrol, India’s leading lubricant company, has relentlessly supported the mechanic community with relevant business & social initiatives. To continue supporting mechanic upskilling, and to contribute towards […]

tyres

CEAT unveils ‘CrossDrive’ all-terrain tyre range for aftermarket

The tyre maker has introduced the CrossDrive model in an effort to increase its market share in the aftermarket sector, writes Rajesh Rajgor CEAT has unveiled CrossDrive, its high-performance, all-terrain tyres for SUVs in India. CrossDrive incorporates CEAT’s cutting-edge 3D sipe technology and robust shoulder design that helps the tyre adapt to all-terrain applications. The […]

COMPONENTS

HELLA INDIA LIGHTING’s pioneering journey to organize, standardize and digitize automotive aftermarket

HELLA has been one of the most popular, trusted, and respected brands in the automotive aftermarket when it comes to products such as horns and lighting. Though the brand basically hails from Germany, the Indian connect is quite strong given the brand’s six-decade long history in the country. Today, HELLA India Lighting (HIL) is on […]

Distribution & Retail

Shriram Automall recognised by Great Place to Work for third time in a row

Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) – India’s Largest Phygital Marketplace for used Vehicles and Equipment, has been recognised as Great Place to Work® Institute (India) Certified company for Third time in a row.Great Place to Work® is a global authority that recognises High-Trust and High-Performance Culture™ at workplaces around the globe and SAMIL is among […]

AFTERMARKET

8th IVASS India Vehicle After Sales Summit focuses on best practices for growth and profitability

World Auto Forum organised the 8th IVASS: India Vehicle After Sales Summit 2022 to discuss ‘Best Practices for Profitability and Growth’ on December 17, 2022, at Radisson Blu Plaza, Delhi Airport. The conference and exhibition was powered by Syncron, a Swedish software solutions provider with a global presence. Here is a report Given the present […]

Vehicle News

Volvo launches biogas truck reducing overall CO2 emissions

Volvo Trucks is now launching a new, stronger gas-powered truck that can run on liquified biogas. The new truck can carry out demanding, long distance transport tasks, while reducing overall CO2 emissions. Five years ago, Volvo Trucks launched its trucks that can run on liquified biogas, often called bio-LNG, which is a renewable fuel that […]

Parts & Components

JK Tyre unveils new additions to ‘Ranger’ series for SUVs and EVs

JK Tyre, India’s leading tyre manufacturer and frontrunners of introducing breakthrough technology, today unveiled two new additions in its SUV tyre segment- Ranger HPe and Ranger X-AT which are tailor made to handle extreme road conditions. The launch is in sync with the company’s ongoing endeavor to identify and cater to its customer’s needs and provide highly […]

Garage Equipment

How Madhus helps increase workshop profitability by emphasising on wheel service

It has been observed that margins on routine services like oil change, etc. are dropping because of changing industry trends. Customers are becoming more calculative. Also, in the post-warranty period they tend to look for outside sources. Lots of third-party options for services, especially wheel services, and decreasing margins make the workshop business more challenging. […]

Parts & Components

Bosch to acquire 12% shares in Husqvarna

Aim is to strengthen existing partnerships within the “Power for All Alliance” Bosch has agreed to acquire shares in the long-established Swedish company Husqvarna AB. The acquisition will increase its shareholding to roughly 12 percent in the company’s share capital in total. Husqvarna is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. In acquiring these shares today, Bosch intends […]