Toyota Kirloskar Sundaram Automotive Solutions Pvt Ltd today announced the launch of TSERV Select, its first company-owned multi-brand vehicle service outlet in Bengaluru, marking the joint venture’s formal entry into India’s fast-growing organised automotive service market. The JV brings together Kirloskar Systems Pvt Ltd, the Trichur Sundaram Santhanam Family (TSSF Group), and Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt […]
Classic Legends has taken a major step toward strengthening its technical capabilities and aftersales ecosystem with the inauguration of its Advanced National Training Centre at the Pithampur plant in Indore. The new facility reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to building future-ready talent and delivering a consistent, high-quality ownership experience across its brands—JAWA, Yezdi and BSA. […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up vehicle service facilities at select Indian Oil fuel retail outlets across the country, aiming to make car servicing more convenient and accessible for customers. Under the partnership, Maruti Suzuki customers will be able to avail […]
New commitment features Two-Day Repairs – or the customer gets paid Strengthening the value proposition of its Customer Value Agreements (CVAs), Caterpillar has announced an enhanced global Services Commitment that will be available with every CVA beginning in 2026. Designed to keep customer operations and equipment moving, CVAs that include dealer labour will now offer a Two-Day Repair […]
TVS Motor Company, a leading global manufacturer in the two and three-wheeler segment, has announced a Service Campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging customers to start the year by prioritising vehicle health. The campaign, themed ‘Resolve, Refresh & Ride’, is running from December 20, 2025 to January 05, 2026 across authorised TVS Motor Company’s service centres in India. The campaign highlights […]
By N. Balasubramanian Automechanika Dubai continues to cement its position as the powerhouse marketplace for the global aftermarket, setting new records in scale, participation and content depth in 2025. As the show enters a defining phase of transformation – fuelled by industry shifts, rising knowledge demand and the push towards a new venue next year […]
The milestone fifth edition of the Automechanika Dubai Awards 2025 celebrated the outstanding achievements of companies, innovators and professionals from the global automotive aftermarket, unveiling winners across 15 categories during a ceremony held this morning at the Dubai World Trade Centre. One of the ceremony’s highest accolades, the Special Recognition Award, was presented to Retired […]
Trichy Auto Expo 2025 is emerging as a major platform for automotive innovation, business networking, and technology showcase in South India. Designed with modern infrastructure, climate-controlled pavilions, and interactive zones, the event brings together manufacturers, service providers, and business visitors under one roof to explore the future of mobility. Organised by the Trichy Auto Parts […]
By T. Murrali The recently concluded 11th edition of CII AutoServe 2025 in Chennai showcased a strong focus on shaping the future of India’s automotive aftermarket. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (Southern Region), the event has brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss how innovation, technology, and sustainability will drive […]
Autorox and Bosch Mobility Platforms and Solutions have announced a global strategic collaboration aimed at transforming the vehicle repair and maintenance ecosystem—one of the most fragmented and under-served segments of global mobility. As part of this landmark partnership, Bosch Mobility Platforms and Solutions will become the exclusive worldwide distributor for Autorox and Autozilla, two advanced […]
Ola Electric has announced a major transformation in India’s EV servicing landscape by scaling up Hyperservice into an open platform—allowing customers, independent garages, mechanics, and fleet operators to directly access Ola’s genuine spare parts, diagnostic tools, and service training. This marks the first instance in the Indian two-wheeler EV industry where a manufacturer has opened its entire […]
Force Motors Limited, India’s largest van manufacturer and a key player in the commercial vehicle market, has introduced a first-of-its-kind initiative in the segment — a comprehensive Roadside Assistance (RSA) programme, offered free of cost for three years across its entire product lineup including Traveller, Trax, Monobus, Urbania, and Gurkha. The RSA programme covers an […]
VinFast Auto India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Castrol India Limited, a premium lubricant manufacturer, to provide reliable and accessible after-sales support for its EV customers across the country. This reinforces VinFast’s long-term commitment to building a trusted service ecosystem for its EV owners in India. As part of the MoU, Castrol India will […]
The automotive aftermarket has long been the silent engine of global mobility. Behind every vehicle on the road lies the effort of millions of technicians, mechanics, painters, advisors, and independent garages that keep journeys safe and reliable. Yet, despite its scale and importance, the aftermarket workforce has historically been fragmented, under-recognised, and often under-prepared for […]
Mercedes-Benz India, the country’s leading luxury carmaker, has strengthened its presence in Rajasthan with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art 2S luxury service facility in Udaipur. The new centre, set up with T&T Motors, underscores the brand’s ‘Go to Customer’ strategy and meets the rising demand for premium cars and bespoke services in emerging luxury markets like […]