Andhra Pradesh has topped the first Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI), released by IndiaTech.org in partnership with Consumer VOICE. The index ranks 15 States and Union Territories on how easily a citizen or dealer can buy, sell and transfer a pre-owned vehicle. Andhra Pradesh scored 5.91 out of 10, followed by Kerala at 5.74. […]
Mr. Sai Giridhar, Managing Director of Saisha Motors, which represents Skoda, Volvo Cars, JSW MG Motor and MG Select in Rajasthan, runs his car dealerships on a simple rule: charge customers only what he would charge a friend. He followed it for about 30 years. In an interview, he explained how this approach shaped everything […]
Electric two-wheeler maker e-SPRINTO has announced a two-phase dealer expansion plan. It aims for more than 50 dealers across India by March 2027 and more than 200 by the end of FY2028. Phase 1 covers North, South and West India. The company plans to add about 20 dealers in North India, 15 in the South […]
By. Ravichandran Srinivasan By keeping a tight grip on vehicle ageing and elevating the role of workshop parts management, dealers can plug a massive drain on working capital. For any automobile dealership, inventory is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, maintaining a healthy stock of vehicles and spare parts is non-negotiable for meeting customer […]
By. Ravichandran Srinivasan With more than three decades at the helm of PASCO, Mr. Sanjay Passi, Chairman, PASCO Group, has witnessed the automobile dealership business evolve from a largely transactional model into a highly technology-driven and customer-centric operation. Since taking charge in 1989, he has built his approach around customer trust, operational excellence, people and […]
New Tata Motors 3S facility features a 32-bay workshop, strengthening after-sales support for CV customers across Chennai Vijai Trucking, a leading Tata Motors channel partner in Chennai, has expanded its customer support infrastructure with the inauguration of a new 3S facility featuring a 32-bay workshop. The largest such Tata Motors setup in Tamil Nadu and […]
FADA’s new president Mr. Sai Giridhar says the surge is broad-based and has reached rural India, and he wants a law to protect the dealers who sell the vehicles. India’s showrooms have just had their best six months on record. In the first half of this financial year, retail sales crossed about 1.5 crore vehicles. […]
Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd. (VECV), has inaugurated an exclusive dealership for the Eicher Pro X Small Truck range in Noida. The Punjab Mobility Private Limited 3S dealership facility is located at Khasra No. 264, Bisnoli, Dadri, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh – 203207, conveniently connected to GT […]
JCB India has inaugurated a new dealership facility in Ranchi, operated by Premsons Motor Udyog Pvt. Ltd., to strengthen its presence in Jharkhand. The facility will give customers in Ranchi and across the State access to JCB’s full product range, backed by sales, service and parts support. The facility covers 18,000 sq ft, has a […]
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) with more than 50 dealer partners to set up its first electric two-wheeler sales network in India. The dealers will open over 50 e-motorcycle showrooms in 34 cities across 15 states and territories. The network will cover Delhi NCR, Rajasthan and Punjab in the north; […]
Buying, selling or transferring a vehicle can involve more than paperwork. Pending traffic violations can often add another layer of complexity, leaving customers unsure of what needs to be cleared and dealers spending additional time helping them navigate the process. Addressing this everyday challenge, Rosmerta Digital Services Limited (RDSL) and the Federation of Automobile Dealers […]
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 […]
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal has been elected as the State Chairperson of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) – Tamil Nadu & Puducherry for the 2026-28 term. His appointment comes at an important time for the region’s rapidly evolving automobile retail sector. Tamil Nadu is one of India’s key automotive markets, accounting for 7.53% […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the inauguration of its new dealership, Prakash Toyota, in Siliguri, expanding its retail presence in West Bengal. The dealership marks another step in Toyota’s commitment to enhancing accessibility, strengthening customer trust, and meeting the region’s growing mobility needs. The dealership was inaugurated by Mr. Chirag Paswan, Union Minister for […]
As commercial vehicle customers demand greater transparency, digital convenience and sustainable mobility, Mithila Motors is strengthening its customer-centric approach while preparing its people, processes and infrastructure for the evolving mobility landscape through 2030. The commercial vehicle dealership business is undergoing a major transformation as technology, sustainability and changing customer expectations redefine the ownership experience. Sharing […]