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AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS Events

Automechanika Dubai 2024: A Celebration of Global Innovation and Industry Leadership

Automechanika Dubai 2024, in its 21st edition from 10th to 12th Dec 2024, reached unprecedented heights, becoming the largest showcase of its kind in the region. With 2,228 exhibitors from 62 countries and visitors hailing from over 150 nations, the event underscored Dubai’s prominence as a global trade hub. We bring you an exclusive report. […]

COMPONENTS

Auto component industry’s revenues to expand by 8-10% in FY2026: ICRA

ICRA expects the revenue growth of the Indian auto component industry (represented by a sample of 46 auto ancillaries with aggregate annual revenues of over Rs 3,00,000 crore in FY2024, accounting for close to 50% of the industry) to ease to 7-9% in FY2025 and 8-10% in FY2026, from the highs of ~14% in FY2024. […]

Fleet management

SML Saarthi Pro: Revolutionizing Fleet Management with Advanced Telematics

SML Saarthi Pro is an advanced telematics platform that empowers fleet managers with real-time tracking, vehicle health monitoring, and maintenance management. Its intuitive interface allows users to seamlessly access critical data, including vehicle location, fuel levels, and alerts for issues. The platform provides real-time updates through the Track and Trace feature, helping managers monitor active […]

Passenger Vehicles

JSW MG Motor India Celebrates 15,000 Production Milestone of MG Windsor

JSW MG Motor India today announced that the MG Windsor, India’s 1st Intelligent CUV, has crossed the production milestone of 15,000 units. The CUV emerged as the best-selling EV four months in a row (October 2024 – January 2025) since launch and has contributed to the overall growth of the EV segment in India. Speaking […]

COMPONENTS

Setco Auto Systems: Driving Clutch Innovation and Sustained Growth

In an exclusive interview with Rajesh Rajgor, Udit Sheth, Vice Chairman of Setco Auto Systems, shared insights into the company’s leadership in the clutch industry, its technological advancements, and future growth plans. Setco Auto has firmly established itself as a dominant player in the commercial vehicle market, particularly in the clutch segment. “Our objective has […]

tyres

Yokohama India strengthens local production with 20-inch tire manufacturing

Yokohama India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its local manufacturing capabilities by introducing the production of 20-inch tires at its state-of-the-art facility in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. This move comes in the response to the increasing demand for higher inch tires, driven by surging popularity of SUVs and growing premium segment. Among the premium tire […]

Appointments

Apollo Tyres appoints Parmeshwaran Iyer as Chief Supply Chain Officer

Apollo Tyres has appointed Parmeshwaran Iyer as the Chief Supply Chain Officer to lead the global supply chain team. He would strategically develop and optimise the global supply chain operations, aligning demand forecasting, production planning, logistics management, and stakeholder coordination with overarching business objectives, thereby driving operational excellence, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering sustainable growth. Commenting […]

Driver Welfare

Sunil Giri: A Journey of Duty

Sunil Giri, 42, from Uttar Pradesh, spends most of his time on the road, driving between Mumbai and Pune in his Eicher Pro 2110 or Eicher Pro 2049, depending on the load. He works with TrusTech, a cold chain logistics company specializing in temperature-sensitive goods. Focused on last-mile delivery in the Q-Commerce sector across Maharashtra […]

Mechanic Welfare

Shiv and His Spark: Keeping Vehicles Alive

Shivendra Kumar Soni, aka Shiv, has been at the heart of his small but bustling workshop cum store, Shiv Auto Electric, for nearly two decades at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. For him, every morning starts at 10 AM, when he unlocks his shop near the railway station, ready to take on the day’s challenges. His hands, […]

COMPONENTS IAA 2024

VDL Weweler Eyes India’s Booming Market with Innovative Air Suspension Systems

VDL Weweler, a global leader in suspension systems for commercial vehicles, marked a significant presence at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany. Celebrating 100 years of innovation, the company showcased its latest advancements in air suspension systems, mid-axles, and tag axles. The spotlight was on their cutting-edge MBS Omega system, designed for 9-ton and […]

Logistics Trucks

Volvo Trucks launches India’s first road train solution for the logistics industry

Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, today flagged off India’s first Road Train in Nagpur. Developed by Volvo Trucks and operated by Delhivery Ltd., this pioneering solution marks a new era for long-haul transportation, enhancing efficiency and capacity in the logistics industry. The Road Train concept was formally incorporated into regulations […]

Dealerships

MG SELECT appoints 12 dealer partners across India, set to redefine new-age luxury automotive retail

MG SELECT, the recently launched luxury brand channel of JSW MG Motor India, has announced the appointment of 12 dealer partners across India. These dealer partners will elevate the luxury car-buying experience for the new-age buyers via 14 MG SELECT Experience Centres (touch points) in 13 cities planned for the first phase of expansion. MG […]

charging Emobility

TATA.ev to boost India’s Charging Infrastructure to 400,000 Charge Points

TATA.ev, the leader of India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, today announced a bold, groundbreaking initiative to transform the nation’s charging infrastructure. Building on the success of surpassing 200,000 EV sales, TATA.ev boosted its commitment to make EVs more accessible and convenient by more than doubling the number of available charge points to 400,000 by 2027. […]

sales & service

Volkswagen India inaugurates new sales touchpoint in Ludhiana, Punjab

Volkswagen India has announced the inauguration of a sales touchpoint in Ludhiana, Punjab. Located at Ferozepur Road, Volkswagen Ludhiana marks an important step in the brand’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the region by offering enhanced accessibility to its premium product portfolio. The Volkswagen Ludhiana outlet will feature a three car display, featuring the […]

sales & service

Mahindra transforms customer journey with launch of Next-Gen Sales and Service Experience

Mahindra is transforming the automotive customer journey with an immersive and experiential approach to SUV sales and service. Inspired by its Heartcore Design philosophy, Mahindra’s next-gen dealerships are set to offer a sophisticated, interactive, and tech-driven engagement—from showroom to service bay for its entire range of Electric Origin and ICE SUVs. A Holistic, Sensory-Driven SUV […]