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HELLA returns to Thermal Management with a Bold Aftermarket Roadmap

At Automechanika Dubai, HELLA’s leadership struck a confident note on market momentum, portfolio expansion, and long-term commitment to the Middle East, Africa, and India. Speaking to MOTORINDIA at the company’s booth, Dr. Nima Mehrdadi, Vice President – Aftermarket MEA & India, and Managing Director, HELLA Middle East, outlined how the brand is leveraging its regional […]

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MANN+HUMMEL Showcases Multi-Brand Portfolio for MEA at Automechanika Dubai 2025

At Automechanika Dubai 2025, MANN+HUMMEL used the industry’s most influential aftermarket platform in the Middle East and Africa to reinforce its multi-brand strategy and underline its long-term commitment to the region. The global filtration major showcased its three aftermarket brands – MANN FILTER, FILTRON and WIX Filters – each positioned to address specific customer segments […]

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EKA Mobility & Chartered Speed Win Order for 1,750 E-Buses in Bengaluru

EKA Mobility and Chartered Speed Limited, a leading passenger mobility operator, have received the Letter of Confirmation of Quantity (LOCQ) for deploying 1,750 electric buses in Bengaluru under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Scheme. The award marks a major boost for Bengaluru’s transition toward a cleaner, electric public transport network. The allocation accounts for […]

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Uno Minda Brings Future-Ready Tech Showcase to ACMA Automechanika 2026

Uno Minda, a leading Tier-1 supplier to major automobile manufacturers, is gearing up for a strong presence at Automechanika Delhi 2026. The company will showcase its advanced, future-ready aftermarket portfolio at Stall E20 — a prominent 240 sq. m raw space located beside the main entrance of Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, from 5–7 February 2026. The […]

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Crosses 50,000-Unit Kylaq Production Milestone

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has achieved a major manufacturing milestone by crossing 50,000 units of the Škoda Kylaq, reinforcing its commitment to the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. The Kylaq has emerged as a strong growth driver for the Group, contributing significantly to its 36 percent year-on-year growth in 2025, […]

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Volkswagen India Unveils Tayron R-Line, Sets Pace for Five Product Launches in 2026

Volkswagen India has kicked off its 2026 product offensive with the showcase of the Tayron R-Line in Mumbai, marking the brand’s first major introduction for the year. Alongside the unveiling, the company announced an aggressive plan for five product interventions across 2026, designed to maintain market excitement and strengthen its position in the premium segment. […]

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Toyota Adds a Tech Edge to the Hyryder with New Feature Package

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) introduced a new Tech Package for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, adding smart, intuitive features that enhance comfort, safety and convenience for everyday driving. Available across all variants, the package brings together three Toyota genuine accessories—ambient lighting for a refined cabin atmosphere, a heads-up display that projects key information directly in the […]

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India–EU Deal Recalibrates Tariffs, Market Access and Manufacturing

The balanced strategy promises the best of both worlds: more global competition and collaboration, alongside stronger investment and job creation in India’s auto industry. For years, India’s automotive industry has waited for a moment like this—and now it’s finally here. India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement that […]

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MACAS Automotive’s Clear-Cut Growth Blueprint – India First, Exports with Purpose

For MACAS Automotive, participation at Automechanika Dubai has evolved from an exploratory exercise into a strategic necessity anchored in consistency, relationship-building and long-term market development. Speaking at the event, Anuj Mehta, CEO, MACAS Automotive, outlined how the company is recalibrating its global footprint while placing India firmly at the centre of its growth strategy. “If […]

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ZF Aftermarket Spotlights Full Multi-Brand Portfolio at Automechanika Dubai 2025

ZF Aftermarket returned to Automechanika Dubai 2025 with a renewed strategic intent, bringing together all its global brands under one roof for the first time at the Middle East’s largest automotive aftermarket platform. In an exclusive conversation with MOTORINDIA, Andre Scholle, Vice President and Head of Region India, Türkiye, MEA and CIS, underscored the region’s […]

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ERMAX Targets Middle East, Africa and India for Next Phase of Growth

When ERMAX A/S made its debut as an exhibitor at Automechanika Dubai, it marked more than just another trade show appearance. For the Danish trailer lighting and cable specialist, the platform represented a strategic inflection point – signalling a decisive shift from a Europe-centric footprint to a more globally balanced growth agenda. Kristian Løvstrøm Olsen, […]

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Nandan Petrochem Charts its First Global Step at Automechanika Dubai

For Nandan Petrochem Ltd. (NPL), Automechanika Dubai marked a strategic inflection point. Making its debut as an exhibitor at the global aftermarket platform, the India-headquartered lubricant and specialty oils player used the show to formally signal its global intent, backed by a strong domestic foundation and rising confidence in India as a manufacturing hub. Reflecting […]

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DaTo Bets on Diagnostics, EV Battery Tools and Laser Tech at Automechanika Dubai 2025

Participating for the 15th time at Automechanika Dubai, DaTo is using the 2025 edition to underline a clear message to the aftermarket: high technology can be made both accessible and profitable for workshops across the region. “Automechanika Dubai has been a part of DaTo’s journey since our formation in 2011, and this is our 15th […]

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Renault Revives an Icon – the New Duster Returns as a Modern, Tech-Rich SUV

With modern styling, cutting-edge tech and deep localisation, the new model signals Renault’s renewed push in India, now a central pillar of its global growth strategy. Renault India has brought back one of its most loved SUVs with the unveiling of the all-new Renault Duster — a model that once redefined the mid-size SUV segment […]

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How a Bicycle Dream Sparked an EV Movement at Montra

Montra Electric, part of the Murugappa Group, began as a simple idea about five years ago — a belief that mobility could be cleaner, smarter, and far more sustainable, much like the group’s first product: the bicycle. What started as a passion project has now evolved into a movement, augmenting electric mobility landscape. Today, we […]