Service & Maintenance

AG&P Pratham opens maiden CNG Retrofitment Center near Chennai

India’s leading city gas distribution company, AG&P Pratham has launched its first CNG retrofitment center named – AG&P Pratham RETRO ZONE on the Oragadam – Sriperambudur Highway in Tamil Nadu. With a rapid increase in consumers shifting to CNG-enabled vehicles for private and commercial purposes, AG&P Pratham RETRO ZONE will be a one-stop solution to fulfill the CNG conversions. The fully equipped retrofitment […]

Lubricants

Brakes India forays into lubricants with all-new Revia

 Brakes India, one of the most trusted names in the automotive sector for safety & quality, forays into the lubricants segment, in the all-new Revia brand. Leveraging Brakes India’s strong distribution network and 60+ years of rich legacy, the company is diversifying into the engine oil space catering to both passenger cars and commercial vehicles […]

Distribution & Retail Vehicle News

Tata Motors appoints Inchcape as new CV distributor in Thailand

 Tata Motors, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers has announced its partnership with Inchcape plc, a leading global automotive distributor, as their distributor for their commercial vehicles in Thailand. Through this partnership, Tata Motors will commence the sales and service of its commercial vehicles across the country. India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tata Motors, […]

Vehicle News

Volvo launches biogas truck reducing overall CO2 emissions

Volvo Trucks is now launching a new, stronger gas-powered truck that can run on liquified biogas. The new truck can carry out demanding, long distance transport tasks, while reducing overall CO2 emissions. Five years ago, Volvo Trucks launched its trucks that can run on liquified biogas, often called bio-LNG, which is a renewable fuel that […]

Lubricants

Tata Motors Launches All-New 5W30 Synthetic Engine Oil for Commercial Vehicles

Staying true to its DNA of consistently delivering customer delight with the lowest total cost of ownership, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the launch of the 5W30 synthetic engine oil developed specially to boost the performance of the new-generation BS6 diesel engines.  By enhancing engine life and reducing friction between the moving […]

Vehicle News

Ashok Leyland announces financing tie up in Kenya

Channel partner Deluxe Trucks and Buses inks agreement with Kenya Commercial Bank Ashok Leyland’s authorized distributors in Kenya, Deluxe Trucks and Buses, have signed a partnership with Kenya Commercial Bank to jointly promote the Ashok Leyland Brand of Vehicles. Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) is the largest financial institution in the region offering an array of […]

Distribution & Retail Parts & Components

Online CV spares sales on fast lane

The e-commerce pie in the commercial vehicle automotive component market is definitely growing. Currently, 83% of the retailers are registered online of which 36% retailers are ordering online. India is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of commercial vehicles in the world. And commercial vehicles hold almost 4% of the total market share of […]

Vehicle News

FADA remains cautious on further recovery in vehicle sales

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 […]

Vehicle News

Slight recovery likely in near term: FADA

While the automobile sector is yet to shrug off the effects of the pandemic, all categories were in green and two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles as well as tractors were up by 38%, 96%, 25% and 26%, respectively The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released vehicle retail data for April 2022, […]

Dealerships

BharatBenz expands reach in Central India with new touchpoint in Jabalpur

Expanding its footprint in the central region, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), in association with PPS Trucking, inaugurated a new BharatBenz dealership at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The opening of the new touch-point reflects the increasing demand for BharatBenz products in Jabalpur. In the near future, PPS Trucking plans to open five new touch-points in […]

Dealerships

BharatBenz expands network in Maharashtra, opens new dealerships in Pune, Nashik and Satara

Expanding its footprint in the Western region, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), in association with Autobahn Trucking, has inaugurated three new BharatBenz dealerships in Pune (Chakan), Nashik and Satara. Opening of the new touchpoints in these highly industrialised automotive districts in Maharashtra indicates the increasing demand for BharatBenz products in the state. Speaking on the inauguration, Anshum Jain, COO, […]

Service & Maintenance

DICV steps-up relief initiatives for dealer partners

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced a slew of extra initiatives to help dealer partners and staff during the ongoing pandemic. The support package focuses on financial and medical benefits (vaccination, insurance, incentives) for the dealership workforce, as well as assistance measures for dealerships’ business sustainability. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, DICV […]

Service & Maintenance

VECV launches COVID support package for dealer network and customers

VE Commercial Vehicle (VECV) has announced a comprehensive package to support Eicher truck and bus customers, dealers, and dealer employees as they continue to operate in this difficult time. As a part of this initiative the company will offer COVID Insurance, including medical and life insurance covers to eligible dealership employees. This insurance coverage will […]

Service & Maintenance

Ashok Leyland ensures 24/7 service support to stakeholders amidst second wave

Ashok Leyland in its endeavor to provide uninterrupted service during these challenging times, has announced a slew of measures to support its customers and drivers. The company, reaffirming its brand promise of ‘Aapki Jeet. Hamari Jeet.’, continues to offer critical support to stakeholders who have suffered with unique challenges presented by the second wave of COVID-19. […]

Dealer Corner Trucks

BharatBenz dealer Abutani Trucking delivers 1000th truck

Abutani Trucking, dealer of BharatBenz trucks in Assam since 2017, celebrated a sales milestone of delivering 1000 BharatBenz trucks to customers in the North East. BharatBenz tankers and mining applications are widely favoured in the region thanks to their reputation for safety and best-in-class features. The sales milestone is a testament to growing customer faith […]