Service & Maintenance

Knorr-Bremse acquires majority stake in Cojali S.L. to boost aftermarket biz

Knorr-Bremse, global market leader for braking systems and other rail and commercial vehicle systems, has signed a contract to acquire a majority stake in Spanish company Cojali S.L. Cojali is a global developer of multi-brand traditional and remote diagnostics systems for commercial and other vehicle types. The transaction will be finalized subject to the usual […]

Parts & Components

Mansons launches second edition of JHK5 Indian CV Parts Catalogue

Leading home-grown auto components manufacturer Mansons has announced the release of Edition 2 of its JHK5 Indian CV Parts Catalogue. The new catalogue documents close to 1,115 parts across 10 product categories relevant to commercial vehicles plying on Indian roads.The new edition of the catalogue includes parts that have been developed based on feedback from […]

Dealerships

Ashok Leyland partners with Mahindra First Choice Wheels for used CV sales

Through effective and efficient processes, the company will look to bring in more transparency into this space, thereby increasing options to reduce the number of old vehicles plying across the roadways of India Ashok Leyland has signed an MOU with Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL) to launch an exclusive hybrid ecosystem for its used […]

Vehicle News

Slight recovery likely in near term: FADA

While the automobile sector is yet to shrug off the effects of the pandemic, all categories were in green and two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles as well as tractors were up by 38%, 96%, 25% and 26%, respectively The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released vehicle retail data for April 2022, […]

Dealerships

Jayaraj Group Celebrating 100 years in style

One of Tamil Nadu’s oldest and leading dealership giants celebrated its centenary celebrations recently by organizing an extravagant ‘Auto Expo and Customer Conference’ at Jayaraj Auto Nagar near Tiruchirappalli. The event saw the group’s customers and partners in the region’s CV and CE market coming together to show renewed vigor after two years of lull […]

Dealerships

Eicher strengthens presence in Mumbai with two new 3S outlets

Eicher Trucks and Buses, in collaboration with AV Motors, has opened two new 3S facilities in and around Mumbai. The launch of the new touch-points shows Mumbai’s growing affinity towards Eicher vehicles, notes Rajesh Rajgor AV Motors, headquartered in Hyderabad, is a well-known brand in the world of automotive dealerships. The 19-year-old business is descended […]

Parts & Components

ZF Aftermarket launches new product and solutions portfolio for Indian market

The TRW range is now available in India under the ZF Aftermarket umbrella ZF Aftermarket, drives forward the group strategy of Next Generation Mobility by offering solutions that address key industry challenges around safety, efficiency, and sustainability of fleets. To meet the growing demands from fleet owners to improve vehicle safety, uptime, operational efficiency, and […]

Distribution & Retail Parts & Components

ZF Aftermarket inaugurates first-of-a-kind integrated sales and service outlet

ZF Aftermarket has inaugurated a first-of-its-kind integrated sales and service outlet in India at Bengaluru. This holistic one-stop-shop approach combines distribution, sales, retrofit, aftersales support, diagnostics, and training. The authorized solution provider will showcase the full breadth of ZF Aftermarket portfolio along with all the associated brands (ZF, Lemförder, Sachs, TRW, WABCO) With full access to the […]

Lubricants

Valvoline Cummins – Growing through innovation-embedded DNA

In this exclusive interview with MOTORINDIA, Sandeep Kalia, Managing Director, Valvoline Cummins (P) Ltd., elaborates on how the company has continued with its leading position of being the original engine oil maker and the strategies it has employed to help the automotive industry become environment-friendly Valvoline has a legacy of 150 years and are the […]

Corporate News

Tata Motors Finance – Partnering fleet owners, nurturing FTUs

With a stronghold over small commercial vehicle financing, Tata Motors Finance (TMF) has been focusing on giving wings to the First Time Users, helping them kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. In this interview with Rajesh Rajgor, Rohit Tiku – Chief Risk and Strategy Officer, TMF, talks about the current market dynamics and how TMF is addressing […]

COMPONENTS

Vohra Group’s steady growth from automotive parts to vehicle dealerships

In this exclusive interaction with Tarminder Singh Vohra, Chairman and Managing Director, Vohra Group, Rajesh Rajgor pulls out details about their company’s current growth trajectory and future plans that puts them on the path of steady success The automotive sector in particular has seen a slowdown due to the prolonged pandemic. What are the goods […]

COMPONENTS

Bosch India celebrates 100th anniversary, to invest Rs. 2,000-cr over next five years

Bosch, leading global supplier of technology and services in the areas of mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology, is celebrating 100 years of presence in the Indian market. On the occasion, the company has announced an investment to the tune of Rs. 2,000 crores in advanced automotive technologies and digital […]

Parts & Components

Nandan Petrochem Ltd. – Fortifying product portfolio for operator profitability

Nandan Petrochem Limited (NPL) is a leading manufacturer of genuine oils, greases and specialty oils with a substantial position in the lubricating oil market across the globe, driven by innovation to increase shareholder value and customer satisfaction. In this interaction Nitin Nishant, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, shares with Rajesh Rajgor how NPL has […]

Parts & Components

Raj Petro Specialities – Surpassing global standards, delivering proficiency

In an exclusive interaction with Dr. Daya Shukla, Senior Director, R&D and Technology, Raj Petro Specialities, Rajesh Rajgor finds out how the company has been consistently delivering a range of next-generation lubricants, engine oils, greases, transmission and axle oils for various types of vehicles; contributing to both on-road and off-road applications segments. Recent Developments and […]