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First branded retail outlet for Vredestein opened in India

Apollo Tyres has inaugurated the first branded retail outlet for Vredestein brand of tyres in India. India’s one of the most premium tyre counters, Madhus Tyre Centre, Hosur Main Road, Bengaluru, in the southern part of the country, has been chosen as the first exclusive outlet for Vredestein brand of tyres. The outlet was inaugurated… Continue reading First branded retail outlet for Vredestein opened in India

First branded retail outlet for Vredestein opened in India

New 2023 Toyota C-HR reinvented with PHEV option

Toyota has unveiled the second-generation C-HR as a sharply styled crossover with the aim of drawing new customers to the brand, aided by the availability of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time. The production car has adopted the radical looks of the C-HR Prologue concept, which was shown late last year. It is… Continue reading New 2023 Toyota C-HR reinvented with PHEV option

Editor’s letter: ‘We’ll always need dealers,’ says Lamborghini CEO

Lovely as it is, Hatfield might not seem somewhere with a big enough pull to require a visit from Lamborghini’s top executive team. Yet the Hertfordshire town is now home to Lamborghini’s 11th and largest UK dealership, and the new HR Owen franchise opened its doors at an event attended by more than 200 UK… Continue reading Editor’s letter: ‘We’ll always need dealers,’ says Lamborghini CEO

Under the skin: Why cars will become more like smartphones

One of the latest buzz phrases in the car industry is ‘the software-defined car’. Purists may hate the sound of it and social media is already awash with complaints about buggy car software. But cars have been relying on specialised computers since the late 1970s, although they’re more commonly referred to as ‘ECUs’ (electronic control… Continue reading Under the skin: Why cars will become more like smartphones

Maruti Ertiga sales cross 900,000 units in India

The Maruti Ertiga MPV has become the latest model from India’s passenger vehicle market leader to cross the 800,000-unit sales milestone in the domestic market. Launched on April 16, 2012, Maruti Suzuki India’s first crack at the MPV segment has taken 136 months or 11 years and three months to achieve this big number. During this period, an… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga sales cross 900,000 units in India

Mercedes-Benz India dealer Silver Arrows taps CRM software to double online sales conversions

For over 75 years, the Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows has represented a byword for remarkable technical feats and continuous success. In India, Mercedes-Benz retail partner Silver Arrows wants to replicate the same philosophy, albeit in its own way — to be more specific, in the domain of customer relationship management and business. And to do this… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India dealer Silver Arrows taps CRM software to double online sales conversions

Mercedes-Benz India dealer Silver Arrows taps CRM software to double online sales conversions

Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe 80 Studio

The Skoda Enyaq iV has been around for several years now, launched as part of the Czech brand’s first foray into the growing – and extremely profitable – electric SUV market. With a focus on style to win over customers, the Enyaq has been a big success for the car maker, and with the launch… Continue reading Skoda Enyaq iV Coupe 80 Studio

Volkswagen Beetle fans rejoice: it’s not coming back

As a die-hard classic Volkswagen Beetle enthusiast and owner, I couldn’t be more pleased that the name won’t return any time soon. Don’t get me wrong: I’m a huge fan of the Volkswagen ID Buzz, which strikes a neat balance between paying homage to its 1950s spiritual forebear and embracing new-age EV design cues. But it’s reassuring to hear… Continue reading Volkswagen Beetle fans rejoice: it’s not coming back