CEAT has announced the inauguration of its largest outlet – called as CEAT shoppe – in Anand, Gujarat. The outlet, spanning 4,200 sq. ft, underscores CEAT’s commitment to provide premium tyre fitment and an enhanced customer experience.

Marking CEAT’s seventh such outlet in Gujarat in 2025, following store opening in Ahmedabad and Rajkot, the tyre maker now has around 45 outlets in the respective state. The CEAT shoppe at Anand has strategically located in Anand’s prime automobile market and near leading OEM showrooms.

It is well-positioned to cater to the evolving mobility needs of customers in the growing city. The CEAT Shoppe is operated by Bharat Tyres, which already operates a CEAT Truck Service Hub since 2023. The CEAT Truck Service Hub provides dedicated tyre maintenance services to commercial vehicle owners.

Speaking about the development, Lakshmi Narayanan B, Chief Marketing Officer, CEAT, said, “The inauguration of CEAT Shoppe in Anand reflects our strategic focus on strengthening our premium retail footprint in high-growth markets. Gujarat is a key region for CEAT, and Anand’s emergence as a significant automobile, educational, and business hub makes it an ideal location for this expansion. This new outlet is designed to deliver a best-in-class customer experience, offering cutting-edge tyre solutions and expert service. Our partnership with Bharat Tyres has been instrumental in enhancing CEAT’s presence in the state, and we remain committed to providing superior tyre products and services to our customers.”

Tata Motors has inaugurated its eighth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in India, located in Kolkata. The facility can dismantle up to 21,000 end-of-life (EoL) vehicles annually and is operated in partnership with Selladale Synergies India.

The Kolkata RVSF, capable of scrapping passenger and commercial vehicles as well as two-wheelers and three-wheelers from all brands, is Tata Motors' third such centre in eastern India. Other RVSFs are located in Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Pune and Guwahati.

The launch event was attended by senior government officials and Tata Motors representatives, including West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty and Rajesh Kaul, Vice-President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles.

Snehasis Chakraborty, said, “The inauguration of Tata Motors’ Re.Wi.Re is a welcome step towards building a cleaner and more efficient future for our people. This initiative will also support the adoption of newer, safer energy-efficient vehicles and create circular economy opportunities within the transport sector. We appreciate Tata Motors, Selladale Synergies and all partners involved for bringing this initiative to our state.”

The facility is fully digital, with paperless operations and designated dismantling areas for safe handling of tyres, batteries, oils, gases and other components. It includes cell-type dismantling lines for commercial vehicles and two- and three-wheelers, and line-type dismantling for passenger cars.

Rajesh Kaul, added, "Tata Motors is committed to driving sustainable mobility solutions while fostering a circular economy. The inauguration of West Bengal’s first Re.Wi.Re and the country’s eighth facility is a significant step in expanding our vehicle scrapping ecosystem. With the cumulative capacity of dismantling more than 1.3 lakh vehicles annually across eight Tata Motors RVSFs, we are proud to lead the way in transforming India’s vehicle scrapping ecosystem with a focus on safety, compliance and sustainability.”

South Korean lubricant maker Daewoo has re-entered the Indian automotive market under a strategic licensing collaboration with Mangali Industries.

With this association, Mangali Industries will introduce Daewoo’s range of lubricants for the two-wheelers, passenger cars, commercial vehicles and agriculture segments.

Vineet Singh, Director - Strategy & Growth, Daewoo, said, “Daewoo has always stood for innovation, trust and performance. Through this powerful alliance between Daewoo and Mangali Industries, we are shaping the future of high-performance lubricants in one of the world’s most dynamic and demanding markets. With this launch, we embark on a long-term journey dedicated to empowering the Indian automotive industry.”

Sang-hwan Oh, DGM, POSCO – Korea, shared his views on Daewoo’s dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every product meets rigorous international standards while adapting to evolving demands of local consumers.

German technology and services company Bosch has launched Supply Chain Studio, a cloud-based suite of tools aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and visibility.

The announcement was made at the first-ever Mobility Platform and Solutions’ (MPS) Summit 2025. It aims to address key gaps in transport & warehouse management and last-mile operations among others.

Bosch Supply Chain Studio will allow seamless integration with ERPs and third-party marketplaces to meet diverse operational needs. It offers solutions such as transport booking & management, warehouse booking, smart warehouse, bay & yard manager and e-distributor.

In addition, Bosch MPS also introduced the ARC Partner Program – Accelerate, Rise, Collaborate, which it shared will foster co-innovation with partners across logistics, EV mobility, supply chain tech and parking management.

Sandeep Nelamangala, Joint Managing Director, Bosch & President, Bosch Mobility India, said, “The Bosch MPS Summit reflects the collaborative spirit driving the future of mobility. Launching the Supply Chain Studio here allowed us to bring all key stakeholders – manufacturers, transporters, warehouse operators and distributors – onto one platform. We’re excited to work with them and continue driving digitalisation in our supply chains.”

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Banner Batteries, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of original equipment batteries, has appointed Andrew Russell as its new Business Development Manager for Northern England and Scotland. The appointment is in line with Banner’s strategy to increase its market share in these key regions.

Russell will be responsible for enhancing connections with Banner's extensive clientele, which includes motor factors, independent distributors, garages, and specialty automobile parts stores. He will report to Country Manager Lee Quinney. Russell brings with him over two decades of experience in the UK aftermarket sector. Russell, who graduated from the University of the West of England with a BA (Hons) in Business Administration, began his career in retail management before switching to sales. Prior to joining Banner, he was Ring Automotive's Business Development Manager, where he was named the company's top salesperson in 2023. Account management, company development and building enduring connections with customers are his strong points.

Russell said, “I am delighted to get the opportunity to work for Banner, not only as they are one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of original equipment batteries, but a family-owned business. In order to continue to develop Banner’s market penetration across what is an important sales territory, I shall be looking to focus on four key principles – promoting O/E product quality aligned to price competitiveness, delivering outstanding levels of customer service and developing long-standing and successful customer relationships.”

Quinney said, “The whole team at Banner is delighted to welcome Andrew into the fold. He has a proven track record in the automotive aftermarket, and we are confident this will prove instrumental in strengthening Banner’s position across Scotland and the north, both of which are important strategic territories. Supplying a first-class service to our customer base remains one of our main priorities, together with promoting Banner’s original equipment pedigree, and Andrew will help spearhead this moving forwards.”