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. […]
FORVIA has appointed Pankaj Kapoor as President of FORVIA India, effective immediately. He will serve as FORVIA Faurecia India President and Multi-BG Division Vice President, as well as FORVIA HELLA India President. In his FORVIA Faurecia role, Kapoor will define and execute the strategic direction of the business in India and lead its operational performance. […]
Mercedes-Benz India has recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales and its best January–September performance in the country. The luxury carmaker retailed 5,422 vehicles in July–September 2026, up 6% from 5,119 a year earlier and 17% higher than the previous quarter. For January–September, sales rose about 8% to 15,190 units from 14,132. The company credited festive demand […]
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. […]
Automakers’ body calls the new fuel-efficiency norms “aggressive” but predictable, saying they will unlock investment and give buyers more technology choices. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the Government of India’s notification of the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms, CAFE III, for passenger vehicles. The rules take effect from […]
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today launched the Thar OG, a complete reimagination of India’s most iconic lifestyle SUV. Starting at ₹10.32 lakh (ex-showroom), the Thar OG succeeds the three-door Thar unveiled in 2020, which created an entirely new category and one of the most passionate automotive communities in the country. Since […]
Daimler Truck’s biggest challenge over the next few years isn’t technology, cost, or competition, it’s culture, according to Ms. Karin Rådström, President & CEO, Daimler Truck Holding AG.While the company has made strong progress across four of its five strategic pillars, she said the fifth, and perhaps most important, is culture—an area that demands constant […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 has drawn one of its strongest editions yet, according to Mr. Michael Johannes, Worldwide Brand Manager for Automechanika, Messe Frankfurt, who called the show’s energy “tremendous.” The show drew even more visitors than before, welcoming over 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries. The five-day event once again served as the industry’s biggest […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 impressed with an increase in the number of visitors, drawing over 112,000[1] 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. The […]
Aftermarket’s success increasingly hinges on regional integration, working closely with local governments and suppliers, rather than treating Asia Pacific as one uniform market. Asia Pacific’s aftermarket revenue is envisaged to reach $239.8 billion by 2032, growing 6.9% annually, more than twice the pace of vehicle population growth, as vehicles age and grow more complex. China […]
From 8 to 12 September 2026, the leading international trade fair Automechanika Frankfurt is becoming the global meeting place for the automotive industry. Around 4,400 exhibitors from over 80 countries are presenting innovations for the entire automotive aftermarket and demonstrate how AI, electromobility, digitalisation and autonomous driving are transforming the industry. New formats will foster […]
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has elected Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Ashok Leyland Ltd., as its new President for 2026-27. Agarwal, who previously served as Vice President of SIAM, succeeds Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., as Immediate Past President. The new office bearers were […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Sai Giridhar as FADA’s 38th President and for the years 2026-28. The decision was made at the 323rd Governing Council Meeting, which was held immediately after the 62nd Annual General Meeting. Mr. Giridhar is the Managing Director of […]
De Neers, one of India’s leading manufacturers of professional hand tools and insulated tools, has appointed Mr. Sudhir Malhotra as Strategic Advisor — Automotive and Future Mobility. The appointment reflects the company’s growing focus on the automotive sector, currently one of its fastest-growing verticals, with De Neers targeting strong double-digit growth in the segment over […]
JSW MG Motor India has appointed Mr. Parth Jindal as Chairman of the company, with immediate effect. Mr. Jindal has been a member of the company’s Board since the formation of the joint venture between JSW Group and SAIC Motor. He has been closely involved in shaping the company’s product strategy, manufacturing expansion and localisation […]