Service & Maintenance

TVS Automobile Solutions launches Ki Mobility

Ki Mobility has raised Rs. 85 crore initial funding from tech investors led by Kris Gopalakrishnan’s Pratithi Investment Trust and SeaLink Capital and currently has the largest network of high quality & cost-effective multi-brand vehicle service centres across 270 towns in India TVS Automobile Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (TVS ASL), India’s largest independent automotive aftermarket player, […]

Events Parts & Components

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi makes a successful virtual debut with over 1,200 products on display

Garnering the presence of both domestic and international visitors on its platform, the ‘first-ever’ virtual edition of ACMA Automechanika successfully concluded after two days of proactive networking, sourcing and knowledge sessions. Held from 22-23 April 2021, the virtual fair showcased a variety of automotive components and aftermarket products from 81 exhibitors on board, including top […]

Parts & Components

Suprajit Engineering initiates nation-wide campaign against counterfeit products

Seizes huge stash of spurious ‘Phoenix’ brand lamps in Delhi with help of Delhi Police Phoenix, a brand of Suprajit Engineering and the world’s third-largest manufacturer of halogen bulbs, joined the Delhi Police in a raid across several prominent markets in the national capital, including Karol Bagh recently, and unearthed huge quantities of fully packaged […]

Parts & Components Service & Maintenance

ACMA Automechanika’s first-ever virtual edition to be held on 22, 23 April 2021

Opening doors to lucrative sourcing opportunities, the virtual edition of ACMA Automechanika is all set to unite the auto component and aftermarket players through its integrated digital platform. The online trade fair will provide wider connectivity, garnering the presence of channel players pan-India and globally. Marking the launch of ACMA Automechanika’s virtual edition, Messe Frankfurt India […]

Events

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2021 moves to a virtual b2b matchmaking concept

Messe Frankfurt India together with Auto Component Manufacturers of India (ACMA) have announced that the fifth edition of ACMA Automechanika New Delhi has been moved to an all-virtual concept. Focused on product showcases and sourcing interests, the organisers will host the industry at its virtual B2B matchmaking platform from 22 – 23 April 2021. In […]

Events

Automechanika Frankfurt 2021 to be held as physical event with new online programme

Automechanika Frankfurt, the world’s largest and leading trade fair for the aftermarket sector, is taking place as a hybrid event for the first time this year. The primary focus will be on the physical event and all the advantages it offers. Automechanika will be supplementing these by providing all exhibitors with new opportunities to network […]

Parts & Components

Klüber Lubrication India – Fully committed to supporting aftermarket customers

It’s what keeps any vehicle running smooth like a well-oiled machine. Be it systems that control central locking, seat adjustment, wiper or even brakes – specialty lubricant is core to all these functions and more. And Klüber Lubrication India has a fine and vast range of specialty lubricants to offer to its discerning customers. ‘Special’ […]

Distribution & Retail Parts & Components

Travelling through tea estates, traffic and a tantalising part of India

A road journey, so beautifully presented in various films and books, is always a pleasure, not only for the wonderful sights that one can absorb while driving through the multicultural landscape of India but also for the multitude of interesting experiences. Harish Sharma, Director, DH Lighting India, has completed three such road journeys in order […]

Distribution & Retail Parts & Components

Aftermarket – Supporting the automotive industry during times of crisis

At a time when automobile sales dropped to zero during the lockdown phase and production of vehicles ground to a halt, the component business felt the impact at the most minimum level. This, as our guest columnist Umesh K Jhamb points out, is just one of the indicators showcasing both the relevance and the profitability […]

Parts & Components

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur postponed to 2022

After closely monitoring the developments of the corona virus in Malaysia and to support prevention protocols curbing the spread of the virus, deferring the show to 2022 was the only reasonable response to effectively support players in the market With corona virus cases still being recorded in Malaysia, the organisers of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur have […]

Parts & Components

Automechanika Shanghai 2020 shows hybrid events can be successful in new normal

Taking the challenges imposed by the pandemic head on, Automechanika Shanghai 2020 demonstrated the workings of a hybrid event to unlock global automotive development A few weeks on from wrapping up the 16th edition of Automechanika Shanghai 2020, which took place from December 2-5, 2020, organisers, exhibitors and visitors reflect upon the show’s efforts to […]

Service & Maintenance Technology

Nippon Paint India launches ‘n-Force’ range of non-paint consumables

Targets revenue of Rs. 100 crore from new range by 2024 Nippon Paint India, part of the NIPSEA Group which is a which is a subsidiary of Nippon Paint Japan, has announced the expansion of its automotive business product line to offer end-to-end solutions in the space. The company has launched its ‘n-Force’ brand, which […]

Parts & Components

Goodyear Lubricants launched in collaboration with Assurance International

Goodyear Lubricants will hit the market in December as a ‘new year gift’ to the Goodyear brand’s old and new customers in India. Plans are afoot to cater to all automotive segments by setting up 2 manufacturing facilities with distribution network under works. Sanjay Sharma, Country Head – Sales, Marketing & Operations, Assurance International-Goodyear Lubricants […]

Garage Equipment Service & Maintenance

Automotive aftermarket gearing for growth in the new normal

Deep localisation of supply chain in conjunction with government’s initiative for Atmanirbhar Bharat expected to enable Indian aftermarket industry to emerge more resilient and strongly independent in the long run With the Indian economy moving towards total unlock, the Indian automotive sector is strongly accelerating towards a promising direction. As recorded in September, a 20% […]