Gulf Oil Lubricants India, part of the Hinduja Group, has inked a strategic partnership with Nayara Energy, a leading private fuel retailer and an integrated downstream company in the country.

As per the understanding, Nayara Energy will make available Gulf Oil’s entire automotive product range, including lubricants for two-wheelers, passenger cars, commercial vehicles and agriculture-related vehicles, at its network of over 6,500 fuel retail outlets.

The association is part of a three-year contract will also see Gulf Oil make available its AdBlue and two-wheeler batteries among others at Nayara’s network.

Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, said, “Our partnership with Nayara Energy is a significant step forward in expanding Gulf’s presence across India’s highways and fuel stations. As a globally recognised brand, Gulf has consistently set benchmarks in delivering high-quality and innovative automotive solutions. Our partnerships with iconic global and domestic brands like Manchester United, McLaren, MS Dhoni, and Chennai Super Kings have cemented our position as a trusted name worldwide. With the support of Nayara’s vast network and expertise in fuel retailing, we are well-positioned to serve a wide range of consumers with high-quality, dependable automotive solutions. This collaboration underscores the growing demand for quality automotive products and lubricants owing to the burgeoning infrastructure growth and both Gulf’s and Nayara Energy’s commitment to making our products accessible, ensuring that our customers receive quality lubrication solutions wherever they are in India.”

Madhur Taneja, Chief Marketing Officer, Nayara Energy, added, “At Nayara Energy, we believe that customer centricity is at the core of creating a distinctive service experience across our expansive retail network. This latest tie-up with Gulf Oil is another affirmative step to enhance our range of automotive product offerings that enable in delivering high quality performance for motorists. Together, these two power brands can leverage synergies that will enable in amplifying reach and ensure ease of availability of premium product experience for consumers across rapidly growing tier 2,3 markets and prominent highways. Lubes are an essential category in our NFR (Non-Fuel Retail) offerings and our commitment to grow this category is visible from the Quick Lube Change Bays we have incorporated in our Retail Outlet. These Quick Lube Change bays are equipped with advanced machinery that enables lube change in less than 5 minutes and this service is provided Free of charge at our outlets.”

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Spinny, a leading used car buying and selling platform, has announced partnerships with car manufacturers Nissan, JSW MG Motor India and Tesla to expand its services across buying, selling, exchange, evaluation, refurbishment and retail operations in India.

The agreements connect vehicle manufacturer operations with Spinny's platform to service internal combustion engine and electric vehicle transactions. At present, Spinny operates across 80 cities in India, maintaining 57 car hubs, 17 Spinny Parks and 15 integrated restoration centres.

Under the partnership with Nissan India, Spinny provides a 55-minute vehicle exchange program offering exchange benefits up to INR 75,000 for customers exchanging vehicles for new Nissan models. Nissan dealerships will accept Spinny-issued buying letters to complete the exchange process.

Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “At Nissan Motor India, we remain committed to creating greater value for both our customers and dealer partners through innovative and customer-centric solutions. Our collaboration with Spinny as a preferred exchange partner represents a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening our vehicle exchange ecosystem, enhancing the overall customer experience and contributing meaningfully to dealership growth.”

For Tesla, Spinny operates as an exchange partner under the Switch and Save program, facilitating the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles for buyers transitioning to Tesla models, including the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive.

The partnership with JSW MG Motor India focuses on pre-owned electric vehicles across models including the MG Comet EV, MG Windsor EV and MG ZS EV. Spinny provides battery health assessments, certifications, refurbishment and warranty continuity across cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chandigarh and Coimbatore.

Vinay Raina, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said, “Our aim is to become a leading NEV brand in the country and as electric mobility continues to gain momentum in India, building a strong and trusted pre-owned ecosystem will be critical to accelerating adoption. Our partnership with Spinny enables us to extend confidence across the ownership lifecycle while making electric mobility more accessible, transparent and rewarding for customers.”

Niraj Singh, Founder and CEO, Spinny, said, “The future of automotive is not just about selling cars, but about building a more connected ownership ecosystem. At Spinny, we believe trust will be at the heart of that evolution. Our partnerships with Nissan, JSW MG Motor India and Tesla bring together OEM expertise and reach with our capabilities across buying, selling, evaluation and restoration, all with a sharp focus on customer experience and value. Alongside partners, we are bringing together different parts of the automotive journey to make it simpler, more transparent and more rewarding for customers, from discovering and buying a car to selling, exchanging, upgrading and owning it.”

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SMK Helmets has received a four-star safety rating for its Typhoon full-face helmet from the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme, the UK Department for Transport's testing body. The result makes SMK the first Indian helmet manufacturer to obtain a 4-star rating under the scheme.

Established in 2007, the UK programme conducts independent evaluations of helmets purchased directly from retail outlets. The evaluation protocol subjects seven samples across size ranges to 32 impact tests. These tests involve striking five areas of the helmet at impact velocities of 6.0, 7.5 and 8.5 metres per second to measure energy transmission to the head, before assigning a final rating out of five stars.

The Typhoon full-face model is constructed with an Energy-Impact-Resistant Thermoplastic shell and weighs 1.6 kilogrammes. It features a drop-down sun visor, Pinlock 30 lens, anti-scratch coatings, multi-point ventilation channels and a quick-release buckle system. Certified to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ECE 22.06 standard, the helmet is produced in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXXL and sells in India from INR 5,200.

Sidhartha Bhushan Khurana, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, SMK, said, “SMK has engineered helmets around top protection for years – The SHARP rating is simply independent, public validation of that approach. The Typhoon's score reflects a standard we've held ourselves to well before any external test came along to measure it: materials, construction and design built to perform, not just to pass. Indian riders deserve helmets tested to the same yardstick as the world's best-known brands, and this is a step toward making that the norm rather than the exception.”

The certification coincides with SMK's appointment as technical helmet sponsor for the Moto4 Latin Cup. SMK currently distributes its product range in more than 40 international markets.

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Zoomcar, a leading peer-to-peer car-sharing platform and ride-hailing company Uber have formed a partnership to integrate outstation travel options within the Zoomcar application.

As per the understanding, users searching for self-drive vehicles on the Zoomcar platform can access and book Uber Intercity chauffeur-driven rides. The integration allows travellers to compare self-drive rentals alongside chauffeur-driven options on single-trip and round-trip routes within a single interface.

The service has launched across Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai, with plans to extend the integration to additional cities over time.

The collaboration aligns with shifting consumer preferences in India toward shared mobility access and flexible transport options over vehicle ownership across urban and intercity travel routes.

Deepankar Tiwari, CEO, Zoomcar Holdings, said, “Zoomcar is where India’s most intentional travelers come to plan how they move. Some of them want the freedom of a self-drive car. Others, on other days or other trips, want the comfort of being driven. Both needs are valid, and both deserve a world-class experience. By partnering with Uber, we’re making sure that when a Zoomcar user faces that choice, they don’t have to leave our platform to find the answer. That’s what serving the traveler fully looks like.”

Rishant Ghosh, Director of Consumer & Growth at Uber India & South Asia, said, "Uber Intercity has increasingly become the preferred choice for travel across cities, with demand growing across Tier-2 and metro markets alike. We're also seeing more Indians choose road trips for weekend getaways, family visits and holidays. Through this partnership with Zoomcar, we're making Uber Intercity accessible to even more travelers, giving them another convenient way to book reliable, comfortable outstation rides."

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New Delhi-headquartered helmet manufacturer Steelbird has introduced the Fairy Helmet at prices starting at INR 1,299. The helmet is especially targeted for women riders in India, with the launch coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival.

The Fairy helmet construction utilises an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene shell paired with high-density expanded polystyrene padding. The design holds Bureau of Indian Standards certification and features a polycarbonate anti-scratch visor, a top ventilation port and a micrometric buckle system.

Rajeev Kapur, Managing Director, Steelbird, said, “Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of care, protection and the beautiful bonds we share. With the Fairy Helmet, we wanted to bring that thought into something women can use every day. It is designed specially for women and combines safety with colours, comfort and a sense of personal style. We want every woman who wears it to feel confident, comfortable and completely herself on the road.”

The model range includes decal patterns and finishes across three size options: Small (560mm), Medium (570mm) and Large (580mm). The series is available across Steelbird retail outlets and online distribution channels.

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