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 […]
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 a strategic partnership with Elektrorider, appointing the company as its official importer and distributor for Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, and Czechia. The alliance takes Ultraviolette’s European footprint to 18 countries, marking a significant step in the Indian electric motorcycle maker’s global expansion strategy and its stated mission of Making in India […]
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 […]
The carmaker wants to change how India thinks about car servicing, intending to make owning a Skoda feel less like a responsibility and more like a pleasure. For most car owners, taking a vehicle in for service is not exactly something to look forward to. You drop it off in the morning, make alternate arrangements […]
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. […]
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 […]
Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Business has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 3S dealership in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With 12 service bays, the facility can service more than 15 vehicles per day while also providing driver lodging, 24-hour breakdown assistance and AdBlue availability. Speaking on the occasion, Vinod Sahay, Chairman – SML Mahindra and Mahindra Advanced Technologies & […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced the inauguration of three new BharatBenz service centers across the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. The new workshops at Jhansi, Kabrai and Chitrakoot will be operated by PPS Trucking – part of one of the country’s most widely spread automobile conglomerates. […]
Overall, the results underline Maruti Suzuki’s strong market position, even as capacity constraints highlight the need for further production expansion to meet rising demand. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has reported a record-breaking financial performance for FY2025–26, driven by strong demand in the domestic market, particularly in the second half of the year following GST reductions. […]
Kia India has introduced a new digital feature, Digital Passport, aimed at simplifying vehicle ownership and enhancing transparency through a unified, data-driven vehicle health report. Integrated within the Kia Connect app under the “New Services” tab, the feature provides customers with a secure and comprehensive view of their vehicle’s lifecycle. The service is offered on […]