Lubricants Repair & Maintenance

Valvoline and Eicher extend exclusive partnership to continue driving innovation in CV industry

Valvoline, a leading global lubricant manufacturer and the original engine oil maker, is delighted to announce the extension of its exclusive partnership for service fill and after sales with Eicher Trucks and Buses, a leading player in the commercial vehicle industry. This renewed commitment, for the next phase of growth, stands as a testament to […]

vehicle sales

Auto retail sales show 10% YoY growth in June’23, with all-time highs in multiple segments

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released the vehicle retail data for June’23, revealing positive trends in the auto retail industry. Auto retail sales in June demonstrated a 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth, showcasing positive performances across all vehicle categories, including 2W, 3W, PV, Tractor, and CV. The respective growth rates for these categories […]

Service & Maintenance

Tata Motors – Leading the way with best-in-industry after-sales service

Tata Motors, the country’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, is dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat buying through its comprehensive range of offerings. R Ramakrishnan, Global Head (Customer Care, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit) at Tata Motors sheds light on the company’s key strategies and initiatives in an exclusive interview with Rajesh Rajgor Tata Motors, India’s […]

Dealerships

Ashok Leyland and VST Auto India open two new dealerships and pilot care centres in Rajasthan

Ashok Leyland has opened two new CV showrooms on the Ajmer Road in the Jaipur and Kotputli regions, in collaboration with Jaipur-based VST Auto India Private Limited. This move will provide customers in Jaipur-Ajmer belt, with easy access to all of their automotive needs, offering end-to-end transportation solutions through technology, innovation and superior services, reports […]

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, […]