Parts & Components

Goodyear Lubricants launched in collaboration with Assurance International

Goodyear Lubricants will hit the market in December as a ‘new year gift’ to the Goodyear brand’s old and new customers in India. Plans are afoot to cater to all automotive segments by setting up 2 manufacturing facilities with distribution network under works. Sanjay Sharma, Country Head – Sales, Marketing & Operations, Assurance International-Goodyear Lubricants […]

Parts & Components

Schaeffler TruPower lubricants to set new benchmarks in industry

Schaeffler India’s automotive aftermarket (AAM) division has launched a new lubricant product range under the Schaeffler TruPower® brand and the company is confident about its prospects with the new introduction. N Balasubramanian spoke to Debasish Satpathy, Vice President – Automotive Aftermarket, Schaeffler India, to find out details of their lubricant program and other pandemic period strategies Why […]

Parts & Components Service & Maintenance

Autoserve 2020 puts spotlight on ‘Seizing Opportunities in New Normal’

India’s ‘go to’ event for the automotive aftermarket organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held successfully on virtual platform The ninth edition of Autoserve 2020, India’s ‘go to’ event for the automotive aftermarket organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), was held on virtual platform with the theme ‘Seizing Opportunities in the New Normal’. Nitin […]

Service & Maintenance

TVS Automobile Solutions to acquire Mahindra First Choice

In a share swap transaction, Mahindra & Mahindra will secure a stake in TVS Automobile Solutions, thus empowering the partners and employees to drive growth through digital solutions Mahindra First Choice Services Ltd. (MFCSL), the well-known pan-India chain of multi-brand car and two-wheeler service workshops, part of the Mahindra Group, announced a plan to integrate […]

Garage Equipment Service & Maintenance

Automotive aftermarket gearing for growth in the new normal

Deep localisation of supply chain in conjunction with government’s initiative for Atmanirbhar Bharat expected to enable Indian aftermarket industry to emerge more resilient and strongly independent in the long run With the Indian economy moving towards total unlock, the Indian automotive sector is strongly accelerating towards a promising direction. As recorded in September, a 20% […]

Distribution & Retail Parts & Components

Exploring beauty and business across North India

In the second part of this travel series, Harish Sharma, Director, DH Lighting India (P) Limited, recounts the interesting road journey he undertook to meet distributors in various cities of North India including Chandigarh, Srinagar, Ludhiana, Delhi and Jaipur In the previous issue of this magazine, I had recounted my trip across India as part […]

Dealerships

BharatBenz opens 10 new touchpoints with focus on tier II & III cities

The new touchpoints, opened in the Northern, Southern, and Western regions, will add over 40 mechanical bays, close to 300,000 sq. ft. of workshop space to existing network Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has inaugurated 10 new touchpoints for BharatBenz commercial vehicles in an online event celebrating Diwali. Together the new facilities will add around […]

Parts & Components

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi to be held from 22 to 25 April 2021

As the automotive sector gears up to get back on track with shifting consumer trends, the 2021 edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi is all set to be the first meeting point for “face-to-face networking” to revive trade discussions. With a view to create a stronger business impact, Messe Frankfurt India together with Automotive Component […]

Garage Equipment

Hunter introduces ‘Quick Check Drive’ touchless wheel alignment inspection system in India

The path-breaking solution is one of the industry’s first ‘drive-through’ non-contact wheel alignment inspection systems In what would be great news for car dealer workshops looking to increase their business and profits, Hunter has announced of its new Quick Check Drive touchless wheel alignment inspection system. Available in India through exclusive distributor and wheel alignment […]

Distribution & Retail Parts & Components

‘Lighting’ up sales with a road journey

Since its establishment, DH Lighting has played a pivotal role in the global automotive lighting industry with consistent technology development and pioneering spirit for the future. Automotive light bulbs and LED modules produced by DH Lighting under the popular ‘Excelite’ brand are sold across the globe, lighting up the night driving of all the drivers […]

Dealerships

FADA study gauges dealer satisfaction based on OEM support during crisis

Up to 46% dealers had two big concerns – support towards future business evolution and support towards restarting business post the lockdown Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body representing the automobile retail sector in India, has released a pandemic dealer support satisfaction study in association with Premon Asia, a consumer-insight-led consulting […]

Parts & Components

Schaeffler India’s Automotive Aftermarket division launches new ‘Schaeffler TruPower’ range of lubricants

Developed using hi-tech and premium base oil with enhanced additive technology designed to meet demanding requirements of the Indian market, the new lubricant range covers up-to-date specifications for engine oil, transmission fluid, grease, coolant, hydraulic oil and shock absorber oil Leading industrial and automotive supplier Schaeffler India’s Automotive Aftermarket (AAM) division has launched its new […]

Parts & Components

Dagna Distribution to supply quality aftermarket components

In its first phase, the company will offer a wide range of suspension products, namely, bushing kits for the complete range of cars on Indian roads, including premium segment cars With the demand for high-quality rubber and suspension components in the Indian automotive industry reaching a new high, serial entrepreneur Sanjeev Bhasin and experienced automotive […]

Technology

Used Scania trucks made new

Benefiting from 108-point checks, a “Scania Talent” program and an interior UV treatment, Scania Benelux sees an upswing in used trucks sales. “We see a lot of happy customers that come back to expand or renew their fleet,” says Bram Stakenburg, responsible for used trucks in Benelux. Since 2014, Bram Stakenburg has been responsible for […]

Dealerships

DICV launches ‘BharatBenz Exchange’ to tap huge potential for used CVs

The new business will allow customers to trade-in used CVs of any brand for used or new BharatBenz vehicles at the company’s dealerships across India Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has launched an exciting new business named ‘BharatBenz Exchange’ with an eye on the used commercial vehicle market. By leveraging its growing customer base and […]