India’s commercial vehicle and three-wheeler segments both had a strong June 2026, with total registrations hitting record highs across both categories. Freight demand, e-commerce growth, and the continued expansion of last-mile mobility drove volumes upward, while the accelerating shift toward electric vehicles added a new dimension to the competitive landscape. Established leaders held their ground, […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In an increasingly competitive automotive landscape, the key to sustained success for car dealerships lies in optimizing both sales and after-sales operations. While attracting new customers remains vital, the real profitability often hinges on how effectively dealerships manage their service departments and after-sales services. The ability to streamline processes, enhance customer satisfaction, […]
Founded in 1965 in Delhi by Amarjeet Singh, Harnam Automobiles has grown into a cornerstone of India’s European car parts market. Relocating to Chennai in 1985 to better serve its South Indian clientele, the company became one of India’s first importers of European auto components, ultimately earning the reputation as the No. 1 European car […]
EnerG Lubricants, one of India’s emerging premium lubricant manufacturers, has announced that its flagship passenger car engine oil – EnerG G1 Sonic PLUS 0W-20 API SQ / ACEA C6 – has officially received the prestigious Mercedes-Benz MB 229.71 approval. The achievement marks another significant milestone in EnerG’s journey towards establishing itself as one of India’s […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan For Volvo Cars, India represents far more than just another growth market. As the luxury automotive space gradually evolves from traditional internal combustion vehicles to electrified mobility, the Swedish luxury carmaker is positioning itself at the intersection of safety, sustainability, premium customer experience and digital transformation. At the helm of this transition […]
Renault India has updated the Kwid, its popular entry-level hatchback, with a refreshed design, a simplified variant lineup, and competitive new pricing aimed at first-time car buyers. The new range is available at dealerships across India and through Renault’s online sales platform. The updated Kwid is now offered in just two variants — Evolution and […]
Schaeffler India has received Bureau of Indian Standards licences for its manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli, becoming the first company in India’s bearings industry to obtain BIS certification for Cylindrical Roller Bearings. The two plants have also received BIS licences for Deep Groove Ball Bearings, further strengthening the company’s quality credentials across its product […]
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 […]
Record financial performance, stronger market leadership, digital transformation and the proposed IVECO acquisition position the company for sustained long-term growth The financial year 2025-26 marked a defining chapter in Tata Motors’ journey. Following the successful demerger and listing of its Commercial Vehicles business as an independent entity, the company entered a new phase with sharper […]
Revolt Motors has launched the RVX, its most powerful and technologically advanced electric bike to date, marking a significant step forward for the company and for India’s growing electric two-wheeler segment. Priced at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹1.24 lakh, inclusive of applicable PM E-DRIVE incentives, the RVX will be available across India through Revolt’s […]
As intercity bus travel grows into a mainstream choice for Indian passengers, FlixBus has detailed the safety framework, operating protocols, and oversight measures that govern its services across the country. The global travel-tech platform, which now operates across more than 330 cities in partnership with over 60 regional fleet operators, shared the measures as part […]
Eicher Trucks & Buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, under the Scheme for Support to NCRPB for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in the Delhi-NCR area. The partnership aims to accelerate the replacement […]
CJ Darcl Logistics, one of India’s largest B2B road freight operators, has signed a memorandum of understanding with National Highways for Electric Vehicles to explore and deploy heavy electric vehicle freight operations on the country’s upcoming e-highways. The partnership, signed under the government’s Ease of Doing Business programme, is aimed at building a commercially viable […]
Kia India has expanded its All-New Seltos lineup with the launch of two new top-of-the-range variants — the GTX(O) and X-Line(O) — priced from ₹21.57 lakh. The additions bring the brand’s most comprehensive package of safety, connectivity, and convenience features to the Seltos for the first time. The headline addition across both variants is Kia’s […]
Ather Energy has introduced the 450X Overtones Series, a refreshed version of its flagship electric scooter that pairs a new visual treatment with a raft of software upgrades and a faster charger. The 450X retains its signature aerodynamic silhouette but now comes in three tone-on-tone colourways — Still White, Space Grey, and Lunar Grey — […]