Skoda Auto India has inaugurated three new customer touchpoints in Gujarat in partnership with PPS Motors Pvt. Ltd., further expanding its presence in the western region. The new facilities include a sales and service dealership at Naroda in Ahmedabad, a sales facility at Maninagar in Ahmedabad, and a compact 3S facility in Himmatnagar. The Naroda […]
PPS Motors, part of one of India’s largest automobile retail conglomerates, announced the inauguration of a new Mahindra touchpoint in Pune, strengthening its presence in Maharashtra. The facility was inaugurated by Mahindra & Mahindra officials Aman Malik, National Sales Head, Gaurav Beohar, Zonal Sales Head (West), Prabhakar Jakkan, Regional Sales Manager, Pakshal Shah, Chief of Staff, PPS […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex body representing India’s automobile retail industry, successfully concluded the fifth edition of its Finance and Insurance (F&I) Summit 2026 at Aurika, Mumbai Skycity. The summit brought together leaders from India’s banking, finance, insurance and automobile retail sectors to discuss the evolving landscape of vehicle ownership and […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In India’s highly competitive passenger vehicle retail ecosystem, scale alone is no longer enough. The real differentiator lies in how effectively dealerships can balance growth with profitability, customer retention, operational discipline, and workforce capability. Few dealer groups exemplify this balance as effectively as Bimal Auto, one of the largest and most influential […]
Ultraviolette has announced the launch of its new UV Space Station in Aizawl, marking the company’s entry into Northeast India and a significant milestone in its expanding national retail and service network. The new experience centre, established in partnership with dealer M/s. MSS Motors, will give customers across the region access to Ultraviolette’s performance electric […]
From pioneering customer success centres and EV applications to building future-ready skills, Mithila Motors is strengthening its position as one of eastern India’s leading Tata Motors commercial vehicle dealerships while preparing for the next phase of industry growth. The journey of Mithila Motors Pvt. Ltd. began in 1958 under the leadership of Late Shri Bipin […]
Michelin has launched a new Michelin Tyres and Services store in Bikaner, Rajasthan, in partnership with Bhagwati Tyres — further strengthening the tyre maker’s retail presence in the State. Strategically located near Khatu Shyam Temple on Jaipur Road, the 7,000 sq ft facility is a modern premium mobility destination offering Michelin’s passenger car and two-wheeler […]
Ultraviolette has announced the launch of its second UV Space Station in Chennai — its 42nd outlet in India — further expanding its retail and service presence across the country. The new experience centre, established in partnership with dealer JMB Motors, is located at 129/64, Bala Padmam, Chetpet, Harrington Road, Chennai — and marks the […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has launched the Volkswagen brand in Sri Lanka in partnership with Continental Cars and Commercials Ltd, bringing two of its most popular models — the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan — to the island market. Both vehicles are manufactured at SAVWIPL’s Chakan facility in Pune and are already […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India has inaugurated a new dealership, Pluton Suzuki, at Ansal Plaza in Gurdev Nagar, Ludhiana — its first Experience Zone in Punjab. The outlet takes Suzuki’s nationwide dealer network to 1,244 touchpoints across India and gives the company a second authorised dealership in Ludhiana, bringing its total presence in Punjab to 12 outlets. […]
MINI India has strengthened its presence in India’s emerging premium automotive markets with its entry into Jharkhand through the appointment of Titanium Autos as its new authorised dealer partner. The Ranchi dealership becomes the latest addition to MINI India’s rapidly expanding retail network. Since the beginning of 2026, the company has entered five new […]
Mercedes-Benz India has strengthened its retail presence in Andhra Pradesh with the inauguration of a new 1S luxury dealership in Visakhapatnam, reinforcing the brand’s focus on expanding its footprint across emerging luxury car markets in India. Operated by Silver Star, the newly opened showroom is strategically located on the Chennai–Kolkata Highway at the Visakhapatnam Marriott […]
India’s auto dealership ecosystem is at a turning point—becoming more structured, data-driven and future-ready, with resilience and collaboration shaping a more balanced, modern retail landscape. Walk into any car showroom in India and what you see is polished, organised and customer-focused. But behind that neat front lies a much more complex and evolving ecosystem—one that […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In an increasingly competitive automotive aftermarket landscape, dealership success is no longer defined by volumes alone, but by the ability to deliver consistent quality, optimise throughput, and build long-term customer relationships. At the forefront of this transformation is Harkirat Singh, Managing Director of Gulzar Motors, whose dealership network has emerged as a […]
Company is reimagining Aftersales Excellence through Digitalisation, Network Expansion and Customer-Centric Service By Ravichandran Srinivasan India’s luxury car market is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by a younger, more aspirational customer base, increasing digital adoption, and a growing appetite for premium experiences beyond metro cities. At the same time, the shift toward electrification and […]