Components Technology

TecAlliance and Automoto Launch MotoDoc to Digitise India’s Workshop Ecosystem

At ACMA Automechanika 2026 in New Delhi, Automoto, in collaboration with TecAlliance, unveiled MotoDoc, a next-generation garage operating system aimed at addressing one of the Indian automotive aftermarket’s biggest gaps – lack of structured data and digital continuity at the workshop level.MotoDoc has been designed as an end-to-end platform that manages the complete workshop workflow, […]

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Ferdinand Bilstein Bets Big on India for Aftermarket and Sourcing Growth

At ACMA Automechanika New Delhi, interviews with Ferdinand Bilstein’s senior management spotlighted India’s role in the aftermarket and sourcing landscape. From market expansion and procurement to manufacturing confidence, the discussions reflected a unified message – India is central to the company’s growth strategy, reinforced by the launch of its subsidiary. Mr. Philipp Hess, Global Sales […]

Industry News

India’s Aftermarket Gears up for Global Leap: ACMA Prez

With global supply chain disruptions creating new opportunities, India is emerging as a reliable alternative for international buyers. The 6th ACMA Automechanika show that opened with its biggest edition yet, on 5th February, 2026, has also set another great example of sustainability, Mr. Vikrampati Singhania, ACMA President, has said.Speaking to this publication, he said the […]

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“MANN+HUMMEL is a Long-term Partner for the Indian Aftermarket” – Hasmeet Kaur

The company is gearing up to outpace the market by combining the pull of a trusted brand with deep technical expertise and disciplined execution. Even as it sharpens its competitive edge, it continues to invest steadily in partnerships and long-term capabilities — ensuring sustainable growth, stronger market presence, and readiness for the next wave of […]

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SKF Adapts to the New Mobility Era with a Multi-Tech Approach

As the automotive landscape changes, the company is helping the aftermarket evolve with safer technologies, intelligent maintenance and greener production. For more than 100 years, SKF GmbH has quietly supported the world of mobility, ensuring that engines run smoothly, wheels keep turning and machines perform reliably. Today, however, the automotive industry is changing faster than […]

Diagnostics Garage Equipment Technology

DaTo Bets on Diagnostics, EV Battery Tools and Laser Tech at Automechanika Dubai 2025

Participating for the 15th time at Automechanika Dubai, DaTo is using the 2025 edition to underline a clear message to the aftermarket: high technology can be made both accessible and profitable for workshops across the region. “Automechanika Dubai has been a part of DaTo’s journey since our formation in 2011, and this is our 15th […]

Components Distribution & Retail

Ghassan Aboud Auto Spare Parts Drives Toward 1 Billion AED and Footprint in 160 Countries

Ghassan Aboud Auto Spare Parts, part of the diversified Ghassan Aboud Holding, is accelerating its expansion from Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, now supplying automotive parts to more than 100 countries worldwide. Speaking on the sidelines of Automechanika Dubai, Rajesh Ram Mohan, Director – Spare Parts & Lubricants, Ghassan Aboud Auto Spare Parts, outlined the […]

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Neweast Group leverages Automechanika Dubai platform to deepen global customer engagement

At Automechanika Dubai, widely recognised as the epicentre of the Middle East and Africa automotive aftermarket, Neweast Group once again reaffirmed its leadership position through a commanding presence. As the show’s long-standing Diamond Partner, Neweast’s participation reflected not just scale, but a clearly defined long-term vision anchored in customer value, portfolio depth, and regional relevance. […]

Components Distribution & Retail

Alarkan Auto Parts Leverages SAP S/4HANA to Power Global Distribution of Genuine Japanese Auto Parts

At this year’s Automechanika Dubai, Alarkan Auto Parts solidified its position as a market leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. Returning as a Golden Sponsor, the company celebrated a decade-long partnership with the event, utilizing the platform to connect with international stakeholders and showcase its extensive inventory of genuine Japanese auto parts. With a legacy […]

Repair & Maintenance Vehicle Finance

AIS Windshield Experts Takes the Pain Out of Car Glass Repairs with Cashless Insurance Care

AIS Windshield Experts, a subsidiary of Asahi India Glass Ltd. (AIS), is rapidly expanding its footprint across the country, reinforcing its position as India’s largest car glass repair and replacement network. As it adds new outlets nationwide, the brand is using its growing scale to tackle one of the biggest frustrations faced by Indian car […]

Passenger Cars Technology

Connected Cars, Ready Workshops: How Service Changes After Warranty

By Amritashu Bardhan and Madan Ramachandran Cars can warn us before they break. If that is true, the workshop is no longer the last stop. It is part of the journey. The real question is whether they (the dealer, the independent, or both together) are prepared for this new paradigm and can turn early warnings […]

Tyres

Michelin strengthens presence in Ludhiana with launch of new Tyre & Service Store

Michelin, the world’s leading tyre technology company, has launched the Michelin Tyre & Service Store in Ludhiana today in partnership with Preet Automobiles. Strategically located on Link Road, Gill Chowk, the new facility enhances consumer accessibility and service excellence for customers in the region. With this addition, Michelin continues to expand its footprint across Northern […]

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Middle East Momentum: Mansons Charts a Bigger Global Play in 2026

At Automechanika Dubai 2025, Mansons International reaffirmed its position as one of India’s most globally entrenched aftermarket brands, showcasing both geographic expansion and a rapidly widening product portfolio. In a conversation at the show, Ashish Balutkar, Senior Vice President – Marketing & Sales, outlined the company’s accelerating growth in the Middle East, its multi-country development […]

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“Automechanika Dubai 2025 Is a Record-Breaking Edition”

By N. Balasubramanian Automechanika Dubai continues to cement its position as the powerhouse marketplace for the global aftermarket, setting new records in scale, participation and content depth in 2025. As the show enters a defining phase of transformation – fuelled by industry shifts, rising knowledge demand and the push towards a new venue next year […]

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ZF Aftermarket Spotlights Full Multi-Brand Portfolio at Automechanika Dubai 2025

ZF Aftermarket returned to Automechanika Dubai 2025 with a renewed strategic intent, bringing together all its global brands under one roof for the first time at the Middle East’s largest automotive aftermarket platform. In an exclusive conversation with MOTORINDIA, André Scholle, Vice President and Head of Region India, Türkiye, MEA and CIS, underscored the region’s […]