The aftermarket division of SKF, the company that makes some of the world’s most innovative products and solutions to reduce friction, while also saving energy, is shifting from selling single parts to offering complete repair solutions. These include kits, tools, and training. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Mr. […]
Cars are getting more complex, and workshops need more help to keep up. DRiV is responding by widening its product range and training more mechanics. The company serves two groups of customers. In the aftermarket, it offers maintenance, service, and performance-enhancing products. For vehicle makers, it supplies premium products for cars, trucks, heavy-duty and commercial […]
Zelio E-Mobility, an electric two- and three-wheeler manufacturer, has received board approval, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, to raise up to ₹167.96 crore through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants. The proposed fundraise is aimed primarily at supporting the company’s next phase of expansion across India. The BSE SME-listed company plans […]
Lexus India inaugurated its new Guest Experience Centre (GEC) in Ahmedabad, reflecting the brand’s continued focus on enriching guest experiences across India. As the Indian luxury automotive market grows and attracts more buyers exploring luxury mobility, Lexus is strengthening its presence to bring the brand closer to guests across the country. The centre has been […]
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre industry and an emerging player in India’s on-highway tyre market, has strengthened its Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) presence in Tamil Nadu with the inauguration of a new 10,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Sankagiri, Salem. Operated by authorised distributor Sri Jayanthi Roadways, the facility […]
Tesla India today announced the opening of its first Tesla Experience Center in Chennai, located at Express Avenue Mall, to deliver retail and after-sales services directly to customers. With this launch, customers in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu can now experience, order, and take delivery of Tesla vehicles locally. To offer a complete ownership experience, […]
With fleet operators increasingly focusing on safety, efficiency and lifecycle costs, Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) and its exclusive Indian partner, Shri Narayani Associates (SNA), believe the country’s commercial vehicle industry is approaching an important inflection point for intelligent payload management. As India’s commercial vehicle industry steadily transitions towards safer, smarter and more connected mobility, […]
As the auto industry grapples with an ageing vehicle fleet, rising technology adoption, and a rapidly growing independent aftermarket, the US-headquartered PHINIA, a global premium solutions and components provider, believes its strategy is to stay relevant across both traditional and future propulsion systems, rather than betting on just one. The $3.6 billion company with a […]
ContiTech is doubling down on Asia Pacific and it plans to build more of its products in the region, and to lean on highly engineered parts as cars change. Mr. Vincent Sambo, Head of Segment Distribution, APAC, ContiTech Singapore Pte Ltd, told this publication that the reason is not the economy; it is strategic focus. […]
By Naynish Kulkarni, Senior Director, Mobility Growth Advisory Practice, Frost & Sullivan India’s heavy-duty truck (HDT) sector, serving cement, steel, ports, iron ore, coal, and container logistics, is entering a transformation phase. While the sector has historically been diesel-dominated, many industrial applications run on defined routes, predictable duty cycles, and fixed loading points, making them […]
As electrification, new energy vehicles, and rising sustainability and emissions demands reshape the automotive industry, Dana Inc is investing aggressively in research, training, and regional agility to stay ahead, with a clear long-term goal of becoming the best drivetrain supplier in the world. Speaking to this publication on the pace of change sweeping the industry, […]
Tata Motors has long served two very different sedan buyers: fleet operators who care about running costs, and families who want style and pride of ownership. Yet every car until now tried to please both, wearing the same badge for very different lives. With personal buyers making up 65% of the segment, the carmaker decided […]
Navnit Group, one of India’s leading automotive retail and mobility enterprises with a legacy spanning close to five decades, is actively focusing on making every interaction seamless and personalised, whether at the dealership or through its digital channels. Founded by Navnit Liladhar Kachalia, the Group has established itself as a trusted name in the automotive […]
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today commenced local assembly of the All-New Audi Q3 at the SAVWIPL plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, marking a significant milestone for the brand. The all-new Audi Q3 is scheduled to launch in India on October 16, 2026. Powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and equipped with Audi’s quattro all-wheel […]
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), a global leader in the Off-Highway tyre industry and an emerging player in India’s on-highway tyre market, has strengthened its Commercial Vehicle Radial (CVR) presence in Tamil Nadu with the inauguration of a new 10,000 sq. ft. distribution facility in Sankagiri, Salem. Operated by authorised distributor Sri Jayanthi Roadways, the facility […]