MG Group has launched the Starz, a new intercity coach that sits squarely between its popular Glider range and its super-premium Tigra coach — filling a gap the market itself had been asking for. The story begins eight years ago, when the company introduced the Glider range and quietly changed what intercity bus travel looked […]
India’s rapidly evolving bus industry is creating fresh opportunities for advanced climate control and thermal management technologies, and Eberspaecher Suetrak is positioning itself to capitalise on the momentum. At Prawaas 5.0, the company showcased its latest product portfolio while underlining its long-term commitment to the Indian market through investments in technology, localisation and manufacturing. Sharing […]
Among all the products on display, one stood apart — an electric school bus designed specifically for neurodivergent children, a segment that the automotive industry has rarely, if ever, addressed with such deliberate care. Tata Motors arrived at Prawaas 5.0 with one of the most diverse and thoughtfully curated displays at the exhibition — six […]
Doubling industry participation while accelerating electrification, skills and global collaboration Following the highly successful Prawaas 5.0 in Gandhinagar, we spoke to Mr. Prasanna Patwardhan, President, BOCI, on the event’s record turnout, the association’s next priorities, and how it plans to accelerate India’s public mobility ecosystem through driver training, women empowerment and international collaborations. The Indian […]
All vehicle segments record their best-ever July as EVs and alternative fuels gather pace. India’s automobile retail industry created history in July 2026. For the first time since Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) began tracking retail sales in 2014, every major vehicle category recorded its best-ever July performance. Total vehicle registrations touched 25.91 lakh […]
As the global commercial vehicle industry navigates geopolitical uncertainties, evolving regulations and the transition towards cleaner mobility, India has emerged as one of the brightest growth markets for the sector. Andreas Moser, Member of the ZF Board of Management and Head of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division, believes the country’s strong market momentum, growing focus […]
Buoyed by the growth of E2Ws that makes the opportunity impossible to ignore, and rising penetration — currently at just 7%, envisaged to reach 30% by 2030 — Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup E3 Electric.AI has launched the E3 Trion. Positioned as an AI-powered intelligent scooter, it is offered in three variants: the C1, defined by […]
JSW MG Motor India has launched a special Anniversary Programme to mark seven years of the MG Hector in the Indian market. The limited-period offer, available on all eligible bookings made during August 2026, provides customers benefits of up to INR 60,000, including exchange benefits, loyalty rewards, corporate benefits, and anniversary discounts. Mr. Vinay Raina, […]
Schaeffler India has appointed Mr. Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026. Mr. Bhalerao will oversee the company’s manufacturing operations in India, with a focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, localisation and developing future-ready manufacturing capabilities. He joins Schaeffler India with more than 23 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, lean […]
Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group’s flagship and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles. The partnership will enable both companies to offer customised financial solutions to customers purchasing Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles. The MoU was signed by […]
With over six decades of experience in India’s automotive aftermarket, International Trading Corporation (ITC) has evolved alongside the country’s commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1960 by the late Mr. Shyamlal Raheja – father of Mr. Kishore, the business began as a specialist in Jeep components before expanding into truck parts, bearings, engine components and other […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan, Industry Domain Expert Running an automobile dealership is a paradox of scale. It is a high-volume, capital-intensive business that operates on razor-thin net margins, typically between 1% and 2%. In this hyper-competitive environment, even minor operational inefficiencies or unmonitored financial leakages can quickly transform a high-revenue enterprise into a loss-making one. Achieving […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan In the luxury automotive business, after-sales service plays a pivotal role in shaping customer loyalty and long-term brand affinity. As vehicles become increasingly connected and electrified, dealerships are investing in advanced workshop capabilities, digital technologies and personalised customer engagement to deliver a seamless ownership experience. In this interview with Aftermarket & Service, […]
The global automotive supply chain is undergoing a historic restructuring. Moving far beyond its traditional identity as a component supplier, Taiwan is actively cementing its role as a strategic co-creator and central architect of smart mobility. Taiwanese technology companies are stepping up to deliver comprehensive, market-ready mobility solutions for global OEMs, fleets, and aftermarket customers. […]
By Ravichandran Srinivasan Luxury automotive brands are no longer competing only on product excellence—they are increasingly being judged by the ownership experience they deliver long after the vehicle leaves the showroom. In this conversation with Aftermarket & Service, Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Brand Director, Audi India, shares how the company is strengthening its dealer network, […]