AFTERMARKET Trucks

Tevva partners with Alltruck for aftersales service support

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has appointed Alltruck plc, specialists in commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and vehicle maintenance, as its 24/7 roadside assistance and fleet management partner.  Under this new partnership, Alltruck will provide 24/7 roadside assistance and fleet management services for Tevva’s cutting-edge 7.5t battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The centrepiece of this support is […]

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Tork Motors inaugurates Experience Zone in Bengaluru

TORK Motors, India’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, has inaugurated its first Experience Zone in Bengaluru announcing its entry into the state of Karnataka. Located in 5th block, Jayanagar, this 3S facility will be home to the brand’s KRATOS-R motorcycle and will offer sales and after sales services to consumers in the region.  The new facility […]

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Tyre sector revenues to grow by 7-9% in FY24: ICRA

Operating margins to expand by ~150-200 bps in FY 2024 with favourable product mix and stable movement in input prices ICRA pegs domestic tyre demand growth at 6-8% for FY 2024, supported by stable growth in the replacement segment and sustained demand momentum in the OEM segment. ICRA expects the demand momentum in the OEM […]

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Nissan Motor expands network to 267 customer touchpoints in India

Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) today announced the expansion of its network in North and South India, with new showrooms and service workshops launched in Karnal (Haryana) and Khammam (Telangana). The new touchpoints are part of Nissan’s commitment to providing exceptional sales and service experience to its customers. With the addition of these new […]

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ZF Aftermarket expands product portfolio for Indian market with launch of 3 new TRW products

ZF Aftermarket is expanding its product offering in India with the launch of three new TRW products. With the new products, ZF is supporting one of the most important business areas in the independent aftermarket: the brake repair of passenger cars. The products launched in the Indian market are TRW shock absorbers, now made in […]

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor introduces ‘Wheels on Web’ Online Retail Sales platform for Bangalore Region

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the introduction of ‘Wheels on Web’ (WOW), an Online Retail Sales platform for Bangalore region. This new platform offers customers, a seamless virtual experience by enabling them to book, purchase and get delivery of their preferred Toyota models at the comfort of their home. Further, WOW provides a real-time […]

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Ashok Leyland launches Re-AL, e-Marketplace for Used Commercial Vehicles

 Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, launched its e-marketplace for Used Commercial Vehicles. The marketplace will aid customers in exchanging Used Vehicles and upgrading them to new Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. By leveraging this digital platform, Ashok Leyland hopes to increase transparency in the […]

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Brakes India inaugurates TVS Girling’s 100th ‘Qik’ Brake Service center in India

Brakes India, with over 60 years of Braking experience and a pioneering spirit, envisioned a new concept of providing Qik Brake Service (QBS) to customers back in 2018. QBS was started in collaboration with authorised tyre dealers to offer customers free brake diagnostic service to make them aware of brake issues in their vehicle. At the QBS, […]

AFTERMARKET Technology

myTVS consolidates finance and supply chain processes with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications

myTVS, India’s largest automotive aftermarket digital platform, and part of the US$2 billion TVS Mobility Group, that operates manufacturing, automobile dealerships, distribution, supply chain solutions, and sales, service and automotive components, has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to unify operations and improve business efficiency. With Oracle Fusion Applications for finance and supply chain, myTVS can integrate and […]

AFTERMARKET Buses Trucks

BharatBenz Rakshana Program to enhance business profitability for customers

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has launched an industry-leading uptime assurance program called ‘BharatBenz Rakshana’ with an objective to help BharatBenz customers enhance business profitability. Rakshana program commits to servicing and delivering BharatBenz trucks and buses within 48 hours. This program is a standard feature in BharatBenz […]

AFTERMARKET Trucks

Tata Motors launches its first Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility ‘Re.Wi.Re’

Inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, this world-class facility has a capacity of 15,000 vehicles per year Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, took a significant leap forward in its commitment towards sustainable mobility with the launch of Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect, its first Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister of […]

Industry News

FADA Auto Summit 2023 themed ‘Fit and Future Ready’ lays roadmap for auto retail sector

At the event, Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairperson of INSPACe – Department of Space, Government of India, was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for his enormous contributions to the Indian automotive industry The 12th edition of the Auto Summit 2023, a biennial flagship convention of the Federation of Automotive Dealers Association (FADA), was held in New […]

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Vehicle sales up by 14% YoY in Jan’23, all segments register growth

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released vehicle retail data for January 2023, indicating that the total vehicle retail for January grew by 14% year-on-year (YoY). All categories were in green with two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, tractors and commercial vehicles growing by 10%, 59%, 22%, 8% and 16%, respectively. While the two-wheeler segment […]

AFTERMARKET Appointments

BorgWarner announces PHINIA Inc. as name for new Fuel Systems and Aftermarket company

Brady Ericson named CEO, Chris Gropp CFO BorgWarner Inc. announced Brady Ericson will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Gropp will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the separate, publicly traded company that will result from completion of the previously announced proposed spin-off of BorgWarner’s Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments.  […]

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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 […]