After closely monitoring the developments of the corona virus in Malaysia and to support prevention protocols curbing the spread of the virus, deferring the show to 2022 was the only reasonable response to effectively support players in the market With corona virus cases still being recorded in Malaysia, the organisers of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur have […]
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Automechanika Shanghai 2020 shows hybrid events can be successful in new normal
Taking the challenges imposed by the pandemic head on, Automechanika Shanghai 2020 demonstrated the workings of a hybrid event to unlock global automotive development A few weeks on from wrapping up the 16th edition of Automechanika Shanghai 2020, which took place from December 2-5, 2020, organisers, exhibitors and visitors reflect upon the show’s efforts to […]
Nippon Paint India launches ‘n-Force’ range of non-paint consumables
Targets revenue of Rs. 100 crore from new range by 2024 Nippon Paint India, part of the NIPSEA Group which is a which is a subsidiary of Nippon Paint Japan, has announced the expansion of its automotive business product line to offer end-to-end solutions in the space. The company has launched its ‘n-Force’ brand, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]