As electric vehicles disrupt decades-old aftermarket revenue streams like oil changes and routine servicing, global automotive solutions provider Würth Group scripts its strategy to bring back previously outsourced services, such as smart repair, glass repair, and AC servicing, back into workshops, while betting heavily on technologies that work regardless of what powers the vehicle. Speaking […]
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, Mann + Hummel celebrated its 85th anniversary. But instead of looking back, the company looked ahead. Its message was that in a world full of noise and uncertainty, focus matters. Separate what’s useful from what’s harmful, that’s exactly what filters do. And for 85 years, that’s exactly what Mann + Hummel […]
The automotive aftermarket’s much-discussed transformation is no longer a future promise, it’s happening now, Mr. Philippe Colpron, Global Head AM ZF Group, has said. Addressing a media briefing at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, he pointed out to over 58 million electrified vehicles already on the road worldwide and a fundamental shift in how software […]
New York Authorised Service Station at Ranoli enhances aftersales support for customers across Gujarat York India has strengthened its customer service network with the inauguration of the new Deccan Vehicle Workshop, a York Authorised Service Station (YASS), at Ranoli GIDC, Vadodara, on August 10, 2026. Strategically located on the NH48 Ahmedabad-Vadodara Highway, the facility is […]
As workshop space grows scarcer and technician shortages deepen across the automotive service industry, the Puducherry-based garage equipment maker Manatec Electronics is redesigning its technology to help customers do more with less, while preparing to launch dedicated ADAS calibration equipment within the next six months to a year. Speaking to this publication, Mr. Kalaiichelvan Mananathan, […]
Schaeffler is bringing its leading aftermarket brands together under one strong brand identity. Starting in Q2 2027, the product brands FAG, INA and LuK will gradually transition to a unified Schaeffler brand presence, giving customers worldwide easier access to the complete portfolio of products, services and digital solutions offered by Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions. In […]
As the automotive industry embraces stricter regulations, electrification and digitalisation, SMS Autoline Equipments is strengthening its capabilities in vehicle diagnostics, inspection systems and workshop solutions to help customers stay ahead of the curve. The automotive industry is entering a new era where vehicle safety, regulatory compliance and digital intelligence will become as important as vehicle […]
From ICE and EVs to AI-enabled parts identification and smarter supply chains, the aftermarket is preparing for a technology-led transformation. India’s automotive aftermarket is poised for significant transformation as vehicle technologies evolve, digitalisation accelerates and customer expectations continue to rise. While electric vehicles are steadily gaining momentum, S. Naresh Ranka, Partner, Subhash Auto Enterprises, believes […]
Rapid urbanisation, e-commerce, quick commerce, and last-mile mobility are driving aftermarket expansion, triggering continued investment and development across the sector, says, Mr. K. Balasubramaniyam, Wholetime Director, Speed-A-Way Pvt Ltd. The India Automotive Aftermarket, currently valued at $12 Bn is expected to post a high single digit CAGR between 2026 and 2030, reflecting a continued and robust […]
By Mr. Anand Kumar, Business Head – Aftermarket, Uno Minda Ltd. The future isn’t physical versus digital, but digitally enabled physical networks combining reach, speed, transparency and intelligence. India’s automotive aftermarket is at an interesting inflection point. For decades, the sector has largely been defined by replacement demand, vehicle parc, price competitiveness and the reach […]
“Our mission is to indigenously meet the clutch requirements of every automotive application through continuous technology upgradation and an experienced workforce, says, Mr. Pramod Kumar, Marketing GM, Macas Automotive. Powertrains are going to diversify rather than switch over completely. Electric will make real headway in intra-city and last-mile vehicles — but for medium and heavy […]
Integrating road with rail, air, and sea is how the industry eliminates bottlenecks, cuts costs, and keeps pace with a world that expects everything yesterday, says Mr. Ramachandra Puttanna, MD, India and SAARC countries, Ferdinand Bilstein India Pvt Ltd. The automotive world is quietly being rewritten by three big shifts. First, the fuel is changing […]
Connected vehicles, predictive maintenance, and data-driven fleet management are fast becoming the tools that separate high-performing fleets from the rest, says, Mr. Sudeesh Karimbingal, Managing Director India & VP – OE RoA and MEA, MANN+HUMMEL. The automotive and commercial mobility sector is entering a decade of profound transformation driven by electrification, digitalisation, sustainability, and evolving […]
South India’s premier platform for auto components, aftermarket products, accessories and EV solutions is set to return to the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, from 31 July to 2 August 2026. The Auto Components & Aftermarket Show 2026 has secured the backing of leading automotive associations across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, underlining […]
With over 375 buses, one million passenger journeys every month and a target of 1,000 buses in the next two years, the company is expanding its footprint across public transport, intercity travel, school mobility and logistics. For Ahmedabad-based Aadinath Bulk Pvt. Ltd., growth has never been measured merely by fleet size. From its beginnings as […]