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 […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has strengthened its after-sales network in the Northeast with the inauguration of a new BharatBenz service centre in Silchar, Assam. Operated by PPS Trucking, the facility marks a strategic expansion aimed at improving service accessibility in a region witnessing growing commercial vehicle movement. Located on the Silchar Bypass near ISBT on […]
In a move aimed at strengthening its customer-centric strategy and expanding into emerging luxury markets, Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art service facility in South Goa. Located in Margao, the facility marks the brand’s first dedicated service presence in the region and its second outlet in the state. The new facility, operated by Counto Motors, complements […]
Toyota Kirloskar Sundaram Mobility Pvt Ltd (TKSM) has entered the multi-brand pre-owned car market with the launch of its first UTrust outlet in Whitefield, Bengaluru, marking a new phase in its efforts to build a full vehicle lifecycle mobility ecosystem. The new retail format signals Toyota’s intent to go beyond new car sales and create […]
Nissan Motor India has kicked off 2026 with an aggressive retail expansion, opening 54 new customer touchpoints across the country in the first quarter of the calendar year. This multi-city rollout marks a key milestone in the company’s India growth strategy, aimed at strengthening accessibility and deepening market reach. The newly added facilities include a […]
Ather Energy has significantly expanded its retail presence in India, crossing the milestone of 700 Experience Centres (ECs) nationwide. The company added over 350 new centres in the past year, effectively doubling its network from 351 centres as of March 2025, strengthening its reach across both existing and emerging markets. This aggressive expansion has played […]
Ultraviolette has announced a strategic partnership with Elektrorider, appointing the company as its official importer and distributor across six Central European markets—Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia and the Czech Republic. With this move, Ultraviolette expands its presence to 19 European countries, strengthening its global growth strategy under its ‘Make in India, for the World’ vision. […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In the global automotive landscape, customer feedback is treated with maximum focus and addressed as a high-priority mission critical for retention. For a dealership, the workshop is the heart of this relationship, where every interaction is a “moment of truth”. The Workshop Ecosystem: Precision and Personnel A customer-centric dealership ensures that every vehicle […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has expanded its after-sales footprint with the addition of a record 502 new service touchpoints in FY2025–26, marking the company’s highest-ever network expansion in a single financial year. With this, Maruti Suzuki’s total service network has grown to 5,926 touchpoints, spanning over 3,000 cities and towns across India. The expansion reflects […]
Nissan Motor India has introduced a first-of-its-kind 55-minute vehicle exchange programme in partnership with Spinny, aimed at simplifying and accelerating the car buying and selling process for customers. The initiative enables customers to get their existing vehicles evaluated on the spot and avail exchange benefits while purchasing a new Nissan car—all within a streamlined, under-one-roof experience. Dedicated Spinny […]
Mahindra Group currently holds close to 7% market share in the trucks and buses segment and around 24% in the intermediate and light commercial vehicle (I&LCV) bus category. It aims to expand its overall market share to around 10–12% by FY31 and exceed 20% by FY36. Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Business (MTB) has strengthened its […]
Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), the electric mobility arm of Kinetic Engineering Ltd., has strengthened its hometown presence with the launch of its fifth Pune dealership, located at Sinhagad Road. Operated by Ayush Motors EV, the new 3S showroom — offering sales, service, and spares — brings the Kinetic DX electric scooter range closer […]
Network Depth, Application Expertise and Service Excellence power its continued success When Popular Mega Motors walked onto the stage at the Tata Motors Annual Dealer Conference in 2025 to receive recognition for “Spare Parts Process Excellence” and “CV Passenger Segment Market Share,” it marked more than just another industry award. It underlined a journey that […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck, has strengthened its BharatBenz network in Eastern India with the inauguration of a new authorised dealership — Agile Trucking — in Raniganj, West Burdwan district, West Bengal. The strategically located facility marks a significant expansion for the brand across one of the state’s busiest […]