The new outlet takes the company’s robust LCV distribution network to more than 600 touch points Ashok Leyland (AL) has inaugurated a new dealership for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in Madurai. This is the company’s 11th LCV dealership in the state of Tamil Nadu. The new channel partner Balaji Trucks has a 3S (Sales, Service […]
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Mahindra First Choice launches Superstore in Gurugram
The Mahindra First Choice-backed auto content and commerce portal carandbike.com has announced the launch of yet another superstore; this time in Gurgaon located at Trillium Avenue Mall, near Huda City Metro Station, Sector 29. With this new store, car&bike now has 20+ used car stores located in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Kochi, Calicut & Indore across India. […]
Auto dealers expected to clock 20-25% YoY revenue growth: CRISIL
Automobile dealers are set to clock their fastest revenue growth in three fiscals with sales accelerating 20-25% on- year on the back of 12-14% volume growth, riding on five cylinders that have been firing well — increasing preference for personal mobility, higher economic activity, easing supply-side constraints, shift in product mix towards higher priced vehicles, […]
Mahindra Electric opens new last mile mobility dealership in Nepal
Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited (MEML) has announced the opening of a new Last Mile Mobility dealership in Birtamode, Province 1, Nepal. This is Mahindra Electric’s 6th dealership in Nepal under their distributor Agni Energy since the Treo auto was launched here in October 2021. Present at the dealership inauguration were Pabitra Mahatra Parsai – Mayor of Birtamode […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BharatBenz expands reach in Central India with new touchpoint in Jabalpur
Expanding its footprint in the central region, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), in association with PPS Trucking, inaugurated a new BharatBenz dealership at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The opening of the new touch-point reflects the increasing demand for BharatBenz products in Jabalpur. In the near future, PPS Trucking plans to open five new touch-points in […]
Ashok Leyland strengthens Karnataka presence with 4 new dealerships
The new outlets have come up at Bidadi, Tumkur, Kolar and Hoskote Ashok Leyland has inaugurated four new dealerships under AML Motors, in Bidadi, Tumkur, Kolar and Hoskote in Karnataka. AML Motors is part of a 70-year Group that has its presence across the country. Commenting on the new outlets, Sanjeev Kumar, Head – MHCV, […]
BharatBenz expands network in Maharashtra, opens new dealerships in Pune, Nashik and Satara
Expanding its footprint in the Western region, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), in association with Autobahn Trucking, has inaugurated three new BharatBenz dealerships in Pune (Chakan), Nashik and Satara. Opening of the new touchpoints in these highly industrialised automotive districts in Maharashtra indicates the increasing demand for BharatBenz products in the state. Speaking on the inauguration, Anshum Jain, COO, […]
Ashok Leyland partners with Shriram Automall to enter used CV business
Ashok Leyland has signed an MoU with Shriram Automall India Ltd. (SAMIL) to launch an exclusive hybrid ecosystem for its used commercial vehicle business. The phygital platform will facilitate an exchange and proper disposal and purchase of old commercial vehicles. With the entry into this segment, Ashok Leyland aims to streamline the used vehicle market […]
BharatBenz ties up with Shriram Automall to expand exchange business
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced a strategic tie-up agreement with Shriram Automall India Ltd. (SAMIL) to bring used commercial vehicles to the Indian CV market. The collaboration will provide a platform for customers to exchange their used vehicle of any brand for new or used BharatBenz vehicles, PAN India. SAMIL is India’s leading […]
Tata Hitachi inaugurates new Machine Care Facility at PSN, Bengaluru
Tata Hitachi has inaugurated its new Machine Care Facility (MCF) set up by its dealership, PSN Group at Bengaluru. This is yet another step in Tata Hitachi’s constant endeavour to further strengthen customer service in Karnataka State. Kaushik Narayan, Joint Managing Director, PSN Group, said: “Our Tata Hitachi machine care facility in Bangalore will provide […]
BS-IV to BS-VI: A leap of faith by automotive dealers
The year 2020 turned out to be a juggernaut given that not only was it the year of BS-IV to BS-VI transition but also one when the corona virus brought the world’s economy to a screeching halt. A N Sivaramakrishnan takes stock of all that has happened since the first rumblings of change began to take place […]
Maurya Motors bullish on demand for CVs in FY22
One of the oldest dealerships of Tata Motors in India, Maurya Motors has come a long way in the last 30 years. With a firm presence in various segments related to vehicle sales, the company successfully weathered the pandemic-related storm and is looking forward to a strong year for earning growth in FY22, reports Rajesh Rajgor […]