By Rakesh Kher, CEO, UNO Minda Aftermarket In the highly competitive automotive component industry, consumer decisions are influenced by more than just price, features, and performance. While these tangible aspects are important, understanding the psychological triggers shaping consumer behavior reveals a complex set of motivations and preferences that can have a greater impact than one […]
Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, is celebrating 7 lakh unit sales of India’s No. 1 SUV – Nexon, in its 7th year. Launched in 2017, Nexon has achieved the distinction of being India’s largest selling SUV for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023. Nexon was India’s 1st GNCAP 5 star rated vehicle in 2018, […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the commencement of pre-bookings for the highly anticipated 4th generation Epic New Swift for INR 11,000/-. In this All-new generation, the Epic New Swift builds on its much-loved signature sporty design while enhancing its dynamism and fun-to-drive quotient. Maruti Suzuki’s Swift has been India’s No. 1 premium hatchback with over […]
In a conversation with Rajesh Rajgor, Veeresh Manrai, the General Manager of Business Development at Southco India Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the company’s commitment to revolutionizing touch points in the automotive and construction industries. Manrai expressed optimism about sustaining growth, navigating challenges, and contributing to various industries through innovative solutions. The conversation touched on Southco’s role […]
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed a program at India’s largest and first-of-its-kind mobility exhibition – Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today. He also took a walkthrough of the Expo. Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 showcases India’s capabilities across mobility and automotive value chains and will feature exhibitions, conferences, […]
Lumax Auto Technologies Limited (“LATL”), a leading Tier-1 diversified automotive systems and components manufacturer, has launched its range of LED Fog Lamp Projectors through its Aftermarket Division, under the Lumax Techmax brand. With the onset of fog during winter season the fog lamp plays a crucial role in passenger safety. Committed to creating safer roads in […]
SKF actively collaborates with manufacturers to innovate bearing solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), addressing unique challenges and offering customized and hybrid bearings for enhanced reliability and efficiency. In a comprehensive interview with Rajesh Rajgor, Alagesan Thasari, Head and Director – Automotive Business and CTO – India, South East Asia, Australia and NZ; discusses the company’s […]
In a Q&A session with the media, Sunjay Kapur, Past-President, Shradha Suri Marwah, President, Vinnie Mehta, Director General, ACMA, shared key insights on the industry’s response to rapid changes, sustainability, competitiveness, and emerging technologies. The leaders emphasized the importance of sustainability in adapting to changing landscapes, with a focus on electrification and green hydrogen. They […]
In a compelling exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of India’s automotive aftermarket industry, Motorindia’s N. Balasubramanian delves deep into the transformative journey of myTVS in an exclusive interview with G. Srinivasa Raghavan, Managing Director of myTVS. The dynamic MD shares the strategic initiatives and innovative approaches driving myTVS to the forefront of the industry, […]
After the success of the launch edition of the Awards last year as the first-ever platform to recognise and award top talent and high-performing organisations in the automotive aftermarket and service industry, the Automechanika Dubai Awards returns for its 2nd edition. With new categories added, the awards present a unique opportunity for the industry to […]
We are in for some interesting times ahead in the automotive aftermarket, gathers Sarada Vishnubhatla after speaking to S. Muralidharan, Chairman, Mobility Aftermarket. He shares his insights and observations on the subject and highlights the significant trends in the domain that are changing the market dynamics in the short- to mid-term. His upbeat vibe is […]
Industry leaders from the Automotive Aftermarket Industry in a Panel Discussion at the CII’s Auto Serve 2022 Conference were buoyant over the rapid technological advancementsand were optimistic that the Aftermarket industry would remain competitive thanks to digitalization that would drive growth of the sector. Trends indicate that end users though a small number today, are […]
Automotive retail has still not recovered from the jitters of the pandemic. When compared with May 2019, total vehicle retail was down by -10%. Except PV and tractor which continues to show growth of 11% and 33%, all the other categories like 2W, 3W and CV fell by -14%, -19% and -11%, respectively The Federation […]
Varroc Engineering Ltd., manufacturer of exterior lighting systems, body and chassis parts, engine valves, machined forgings, and electrical and electronic systems for the two-wheeler and three-wheeler industry, showcased a bouquet of products for the aftermarket segment. The company’s Vice President and Business Head (Global Aftermarket) Tarun Tyagi spoke to Rajesh Rajgor about their participation at […]
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% […]