Building on decades of automotive expertise, aftermarket brand Elring – Das Original. The flagship aftermarket brand of global automotive supplier ElringKlinger AG, made a strong showing at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The company presented an updated market presence and a redesigned Elring Garage platform, an expanded product portfolio for alternative powertrains, and a comprehensive digital service […]
PPS Motors, part of PPS Group, has opened a new Mahindra service facility at Khalad in Saswad, Pune. It is the group’s 151st Mahindra touchpoint in India and takes its network to nine Mahindra touchpoints in and around Pune. The workshop covers 25,400 sq ft, which the company says makes it the largest upcountry automobile […]
Hyderabad, October 12, 2026 – Shell India today announced the opening of two Shell Helix Flagship Workshops in Hyderabad, bringing together Shell’s lubricant expertise with a differentiated, premium workshop experience for car owners. Built around reliable and transparent service, the new format is designed to strengthen trust and confidence in the car-servicing experience. The launch […]
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, the bilstein group highlighted its expanding aftermarket portfolio, global sourcing strategy and growing commitment to India, with senior executives outlining opportunities across sales, procurement, distribution and emerging vehicle segments. For the bilstein group, Automechanika Frankfurt continues to serve as one of the most important meeting points for the global aftermarket industry. […]
As India’s automotive component sector gears up for sustained growth, driven by robust domestic demand, rising export opportunities and the transition towards electric mobility, AutoTechnicia 2026 is set to provide a dedicated B2B platform for the auto components, parts, accessories and aftermarket industry in Western India. Scheduled to be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 impressed with an increase in the number of visitors, drawing over 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries to Frankfurt for the five-day trade fair that serves as the industry’s meeting place. With 4,400 exhibitors from 80 countries, Automechanika offered a wide range of practical solutions and services for workshops, retail and industry. […]
Magneti Marelli Parts & Services, the commercial division of Marelli, is growing its range for Chinese cars and looking for a partner to enter India. The company also wants to keep its service levels high. Accordingly, the company has showcased its products and services at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt. Speaking to this publication, Mr. […]
ZF Aftermarket isn’t just selling parts anymore, it’s positioning itself to shape where the industry goes next. That means expanding into fast-growing regions like India and Africa, broadening its brand lineup, and doubling down on training and digital solutions to get there. Speaking to this publication at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Mr. Andre Scholle, […]
VDO, a German brand of Aumovio that makes automotive electronics and mechatronics for powertrains, engine management, and fuel injection systems, is broadening its product range and adding new services to help workshops handle increasingly complex cars. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, the company showcased an augmented reality ‘Remote Expert’ tool and is building a […]
Sarveshwari Technologies Ltd is moving from making machine components to making complete garage equipment. It is also launching a new brand for tyre repair and care. Sharing his views to this publication at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Mr. Mahendra N. Goyal, Managing Director, Sarveshwari Technologies Ltd, said, the company is introducing new products for […]
SEG Automotive has begun remanufacturing EV drive units, starting with the Tesla Model S. The company sees electric vehicles arriving in the independent aftermarket and wants to be ready. At the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt, Ms. Verena Eder, Head of Global Business Strategy Aftermarket, SEG Automotive, told this publication that the combustion engine will hold […]
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 […]
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. […]
Autoverse, a Bangalore-based platform aiming to organise India’s fragmented automotive aftermarket, has become the market leader in the city within a short span. It supplied over ₹50 crore worth of genuine parts directly to more than 500 workshops, a business model its founders claim is the first of its kind in the country. The idea, […]