Nawgati, India’s leading fuel-tech startup, will be the ‘Title Sponsor’ for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Petrol Dealers Association Pune (PDAP). The association represents more than 900 petroleum dealers across Pune district, playing a critical role in shaping the region’s fuel retail industry. The PDAP AGM 2026 will take place on March 21, 2026, […]
Distribution & Retail
Why OEMs and Distributors Are Becoming Bankers – And Why That Must Change
By Vairavanathan Shanmugavelu Parts availability continues to be a challenge in several regions of the automotive aftermarket. However, availability issues are visible – they get discussed, escalated and eventually resolved. The bigger issue, rarely spoken about openly, is payment. Across OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and distributors, business volumes are growing – but working capital stress is […]
Bridgestone India opens two new Select stores in Guwahati
Bridgestone India has inaugurated two new Bridgestone Select Stores in Guwahati, further strengthening its retail footprint in Assam. Both stores were inaugurated by Mr. Rajiv Sharma, Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, Bridgestone India. The Select store, Kamrup Tyres is located at 89 No. Dadara Gaon Panchayat, Damdama-Kulhati Road. The other Select Store, The Wheelz Shoppe, […]
Tata Motors Indonesia Secures Order for 70,000 Yodha and Ultra T.7 Vehicles
PT Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited, has entered into an agreement for the supply of 70,000 vehicles for deployment in Indonesia. The vehicles will be used to support agricultural activities and rural logistics, including farm‑to‑market transportation and regional goods movement across the country. Tata Motors will support […]
Koovers strengthens Siliguri’s Auto aftermarket with faster access to genuine spare parts
KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Private Limited (‘Koovers’), a subsidiary of Schaeffler India Limited, continues to strengthen India’s automotive aftermarket with strong institutional backing, product credibility, and a long-term commitment to building a future-ready spare parts ecosystem. Backed by Schaeffler India’s global expertise, Koovers is playing a key role in modernising spare parts access for workshops […]
Ghassan Aboud Auto Spare Parts Drives Toward 1 Billion AED and Footprint in 160 Countries
Ghassan Aboud Auto Spare Parts, part of the diversified Ghassan Aboud Holding, is accelerating its expansion from Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, now supplying automotive parts to more than 100 countries worldwide. Speaking on the sidelines of Automechanika Dubai, Rajesh Ram Mohan, Director – Spare Parts & Lubricants, Ghassan Aboud Auto Spare Parts, outlined the […]
Neweast Group leverages Automechanika Dubai platform to deepen global customer engagement
At Automechanika Dubai, widely recognised as the epicentre of the Middle East and Africa automotive aftermarket, Neweast Group once again reaffirmed its leadership position through a commanding presence. As the show’s long-standing Diamond Partner, Neweast’s participation reflected not just scale, but a clearly defined long-term vision anchored in customer value, portfolio depth, and regional relevance. […]
Gebriel Motors Showcases Japanese Engineering Excellence at Automechanika Dubai
Gebriel Motors has reaffirmed its commitment to the regional automotive sector with a prominent return to Automechanika Dubai. As a seasoned participant and sponsor of the event, the company continues to leverage the exhibition to strengthen its foothold across the Middle East, Africa, and the CIS region. With a strategic warehouse facility in Jebel Ali, […]
Alarkan Auto Parts Leverages SAP S/4HANA to Power Global Distribution of Genuine Japanese Auto Parts
At this year’s Automechanika Dubai, Alarkan Auto Parts solidified its position as a market leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. Returning as a Golden Sponsor, the company celebrated a decade-long partnership with the event, utilizing the platform to connect with international stakeholders and showcase its extensive inventory of genuine Japanese auto parts. With a legacy […]
AZB Group Highlights Batteries, Tires, and New-Energy Solutions at Automechanika Dubai
A staple of the regional automotive landscape since 1995, Abdul Zahir Bashir (AZB Group) returned to Automechanika Dubai this year with a commanding presence. Spanning three dedicated booths, the company highlighted its comprehensive inventory, ranging from lubricants and spare parts to a specialized focus on tires and batteries. Karim Bashiri, Managing Director of AZB Group, […]
Buyparts24 Positions Itself as a Digital Route-to-Market at Automechanika Dubai
At Automechanika Dubai, Buyparts24 is using the region’s largest aftermarket gathering to deepen relationships and demonstrate how its digital platform is reshaping parts distribution in the UAE. Showcasing a First-Mover B2B Platform At the heart of Buyparts24’s presence is its dedicated B2B e-commerce platform, positioned as one of the first of its kind in the […]
Middle East Momentum: Mansons Charts a Bigger Global Play in 2026
At Automechanika Dubai 2025, Mansons International reaffirmed its position as one of India’s most globally entrenched aftermarket brands, showcasing both geographic expansion and a rapidly widening product portfolio. In a conversation at the show, Ashish Balutkar, Senior Vice President – Marketing & Sales, outlined the company’s accelerating growth in the Middle East, its multi-country development […]
ZF Aftermarket Spotlights Full Multi-Brand Portfolio at Automechanika Dubai 2025
ZF Aftermarket returned to Automechanika Dubai 2025 with a renewed strategic intent, bringing together all its global brands under one roof for the first time at the Middle East’s largest automotive aftermarket platform. In an exclusive conversation with MOTORINDIA, André Scholle, Vice President and Head of Region India, Türkiye, MEA and CIS, underscored the region’s […]
Elite Car Spa Equipments Targets All Car Care Segments With a Complete Detailing Product Line
At the India Automotive Garage Expo in Coimbatore, Elite Car Spa Equipments presented a powerful showcase of their expanding capabilities in India’s booming car care and workshop equipment market. For Dinesh Kumar Selvaraj, Managing Partner, Annamalai Traders & Elite Car Spa Equipments the 2025 edition marked a significant moment. Although the company has participated in […]
OSRAM Expands Automotive Offerings at Trichy Auto Expo
OSRAM, a global leader in automotive lighting, showcased its diverse product portfolio at the Trichy Auto Expo, aiming to strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu and southern India. Speaking at the event, Mr. Vikas Bhandari, Senior Marketing Manager – AM, ams OSRAM Group, OSRAM Lighting Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the company’s strategic focus. “Trichy is an […]
















