PPS Motors, part of PPS Group, has opened a new Mahindra service facility at Khalad in Saswad, Pune. It is the group’s 151st Mahindra touchpoint in India and takes its network to nine Mahindra touchpoints in and around Pune. The workshop covers 25,400 sq ft, which the company says makes it the largest upcountry automobile […]
Partnership to explore opportunities to replicate the proven myTVS model across the Middle East and North Africa TVS Automobile Solutions (TVS ASL), owner of the myTVS automotive aftermarket brand and part of the $3 billion TVS Mobility Group, has announced that it has raised ₹425 crore in a Series D funding round led by CE-Invests, […]
Hyderabad, October 12, 2026 – Shell India today announced the opening of two Shell Helix Flagship Workshops in Hyderabad, bringing together Shell’s lubricant expertise with a differentiated, premium workshop experience for car owners. Built around reliable and transparent service, the new format is designed to strengthen trust and confidence in the car-servicing experience. The launch […]
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, the commercial division of Marelli, is growing its range for Chinese cars and looking for a partner to enter India. The company also wants to keep its service levels high. Accordingly, the company has showcased its products and services at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt. Speaking to this publication, Mr. […]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses, today inaugurated its new service centre operated by “PPS Trucking” in the Leh district of Ladakh. With this launch, PPS-BharatBenz becomes India’s first and only player to offer a commercial vehicle repair facility at one of the highest operational altitudes, located at approximately […]
AARKAY Forge, a Faridabad-based hand tool manufacturer, has stepped into automotive trade shows for the first time, exhibiting at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 after years of participating in Cologne’s International Hardware Show. The company reported a strong response at this show, with several new leads from both within and outside Europe, even as it now sets […]
As electric vehicles disrupt decades-old aftermarket revenue streams like oil changes and routine servicing, global automotive solutions provider Würth Group scripts its strategy to bring back previously outsourced services, such as smart repair, glass repair, and AC servicing, back into workshops, while betting heavily on technologies that work regardless of what powers the vehicle. Speaking […]
New York Authorised Service Station at Ranoli enhances aftersales support for customers across Gujarat York India has strengthened its customer service network with the inauguration of the new Deccan Vehicle Workshop, a York Authorised Service Station (YASS), at Ranoli GIDC, Vadodara, on August 10, 2026. Strategically located on the NH48 Ahmedabad-Vadodara Highway, the facility is […]
NEXUS Automotive International arrives at Automechanika Frankfurt with strong momentum, following a solid first half of 2026 marked by business growth, network expansion and increased member and supplier engagement. The company is pleased to announce that its next NEXUS Business Forum will take place in Rome from March 22 to 25, 2027. The NEXUS network […]
MAHLE today unveiled the new generation of its ArcticPRO® A/C service units at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The new product family includes four model variants: ArcticPRO® Tech, Advanced, Expert, and Ultimate, offering the right solution for every workshop size and service volume. A modern, functional design featuring larger touchscreens and an optimized user interface simplifies maintenance […]
As the automotive industry embraces stricter regulations, electrification and digitalisation, SMS Autoline Equipments is strengthening its capabilities in vehicle diagnostics, inspection systems and workshop solutions to help customers stay ahead of the curve. The automotive industry is entering a new era where vehicle safety, regulatory compliance and digital intelligence will become as important as vehicle […]
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 […]
EVs, ADAS, and software-defined vehicles are rewriting the rules of repair. Workshops now need more than tools — high-voltage safety expertise, precise ADAS calibration, standardised processes, and constant upskilling to keep pace with the tech under the hood, says, Mr. Rishikesh Sahay, CEO, Emerging Auto Solutions & Technik (EAST Auto). The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a […]
As India’s automotive retail network continues to expand, dealerships are investing heavily in new showrooms and service centres to meet OEM growth targets. However, Mr. Nikhil B, Managing Director, Madhus Garage Equipment, believes the next phase of the automotive after-sales industry will be defined by workshop profitability. According to Mr. Nikhil, automotive after-sales, particularly the […]
Tesla has announced the opening of its Tesla-Approved Body Shop (TAB) in Ahmedabad, strengthening its after-sales and ownership experience in Gujarat. Local Tesla owners now have access to genuine parts, trained body repair technicians, and collision repairs performed to Tesla standards — reducing downtime and delivering greater peace of mind across Ahmedabad and the surrounding […]