One of Asia’s largest flywheel manufacturers, Luthra Industrial Corp, is preparing for its biggest expansion in ten years, with a clear goal – to balance exports equally with the growing demand it sees back home in India. Speaking at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Mr. Jai Luthra, Vertical Head (Business Development), Luthra Industrial Corp, said […]
The aftermarket division of Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, a leading global automotive parts manufacturer and supplier, is growing its range for Chinese cars and looking for a partner to enter India. The company also wants to keep its service levels high. Accordingly, the company has showcased its products and services at the recently concluded […]
ZF Aftermarket isn’t just selling parts anymore, it’s positioning itself to shape where the industry goes next. That means expanding into fast-growing regions like India and Africa, broadening its brand lineup, and doubling down on training and digital solutions to get there. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Mr. Andre Scholle, […]
VDO, a German brand of Aumovio that makes automotive electronics and mechatronics for powertrains, engine management, and fuel injection systems, is broadening its product range and adding new services to help workshops handle increasingly complex cars. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, the company showcased an augmented reality ‘Remote Expert’ tool and is building a […]
Sarveshwari Technologies Ltd is moving from making machine components to making complete garage equipment. It is also launching a new brand for tyre repair and care. Sharing his views to this publication at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Mr. Mahendra N. Goyal, Managing Director, Sarveshwari Technologies Ltd, said, the company is introducing new products for […]
SEG Automotive has begun remanufacturing EV drive units, starting with the Tesla Model S. The company sees electric vehicles arriving in the independent aftermarket and wants to be ready. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Ms. Verena Eder, Head of Global Business Strategy Aftermarket, SEG Automotive, told this publication that the combustion engine will hold […]
The aftermarket division of SKF, the company that makes some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction, while also saving energy, is shifting from selling single parts to offering complete repair solutions. These include kits, tools, and training. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Mr. […]
Cars are getting more complex, and workshops need more help to keep up. DRiV is responding by widening its product range and training more mechanics. The company serves two groups of customers. In the aftermarket, it offers maintenance, service, and performance-enhancing products. For vehicle makers, it supplies premium products for cars, trucks, heavy-duty and commercial […]
As the auto industry grapples with an ageing vehicle fleet, rising technology adoption, and a rapidly growing independent aftermarket, the US-headquartered PHINIA, a global premium solutions and components provider, believes its strategy is to stay relevant across both traditional and future propulsion systems, rather than betting on just one. The $3.6 billion company with a […]
ContiTech is doubling down on Asia Pacific and it plans to build more of its products in the region, and to lean on highly engineered parts as cars change. Mr. Vincent Sambo, Head of Segment Distribution, APAC, ContiTech Singapore Pte Ltd, told this publication that the reason is not the economy; it is strategic focus. […]
As electrification, new energy vehicles, and rising sustainability and emissions demands reshape the automotive industry, Dana Inc is investing aggressively in research, training, and regional agility to stay ahead, with a clear long-term goal of becoming the best drivetrain supplier in the world. Speaking to this publication on the pace of change sweeping the industry, […]
Tata Motors has long served two very different sedan buyers: fleet operators who care about running costs, and families who want style and pride of ownership. Yet every car until now tried to please both, wearing the same badge for very different lives. With personal buyers making up 65% of the segment, the carmaker decided […]
Navnit Group, one of India’s leading automotive retail and mobility enterprises with a legacy spanning close to five decades, is actively focusing on making every interaction seamless and personalised, whether at the dealership or through its digital channels. Founded by Navnit Liladhar Kachalia, the Group has established itself as a trusted name in the automotive […]
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Austrian testing company AVL DiTEST GmbH showed off new tools for testing and checking the safety of electric vehicles. These ranged from advanced e-motor testing equipment used by car manufacturers to simpler tools built for everyday repair shops. The company also revealed plans to build a dedicated battery repair kit, something […]
Autoverse, a Bangalore-based platform aiming to organise India’s fragmented automotive aftermarket, has become the market leader in the city within a short span. It supplied over ₹50 crore worth of genuine parts directly to more than 500 workshops, a business model its founders claim is the first of its kind in the country. The idea, […]