Volkswagen India has inaugurated two new touchpoints in Delhi NCR region at Faridabad and Sector 63, Noida. These touchpoints are expected to increase the reach of the German brand in the region.
With the total count of Volkswagen sales touchpoints being 13 and service points being eight for Volkswagen in the Delhi NCR region now, Volkswagen India is committed to deliver a redefined experience of its portfolio, which consists of safe, German-engineered products along with a suite of world-class service offerings and elevating customer interactions, mentioned Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India.
“Our efforts are focused on delivering delightful mobility experiences for customers in India by expanding the Brand’s network, in-turn enhancing accessibility for all. The new touchpoints in Delhi NCR will offer the necessary impetus to introduce more customers to the ever-growing Volkswagen family. These new dealerships will also serve an un matched ownership experiences to our customers through-out their mobility lifecycle,” he added.
While Volkswagen Capital (Faridabad) touchpoint is headed by Group Landmark India’s Managing Director, Garima Misra, the Noida Sector 63 touchpoint – a pop-up outlet – is headed by Ajay Agarwal, Director, Viraj Automobiles.
Both the facilities have in-showroom display areas and would offer Volkswagen Brand’s expanded suite of service offerings like express service, Mobile Service Unit and Volkswagen Assistance.
The Noida pop-up outlet will provision the above-mentioned services through their larger Volkswagen Noida dealership whereas the Faridabad Sales outlet customers could avail these from its workshop at Okhla, New Delhi.
The two new touchpoints – the latest in a series of touchpoint openings across the country by Volkswagen India – are significantly contributing to its national footprint expansion strategy.
Considering the headwinds and tailwinds faced by the auto industry, automotive dealerships are posed with a significant challenge in terms of financial viability and high operative standards. With almost every vehicle that is being sold in the country looking quite overpriced – India perhaps has the most taxes in the world on automobiles – to address the needs of customers in what has often been regarded as a very cost-conscious market is very tough, said an auto industry observer. The return on investment in an auto dealership can be long and tiring given the very high entry barriers, he added.
Zoomcar And Uber Partner To Integrate Intercity Travel Options
- By MT Bureau
- August 24, 2026
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."
Steelbird Launches Fairy Helmet For Women Riders At Prices Starting INR 1,299 In India
- By MT Bureau
- August 24, 2026
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.
Tata Motors Inaugurates Vehicle Scrapping Facility In Patna
- By MT Bureau
- August 04, 2026
Tata Motors, one of the leading automakers in the country, has opened a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) under its Re.Wi.Re (Recycle With Respect) brand in Patna, Bihar.
The facility is spread across 5.5 acres and is operated by Kalahanu Bothra Group. It has the capacity to dismantle up to 15,000 end-of-life vehicles annually across all brands and vehicle segments, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Operations at the unit are digitised and paperless. The facility uses cell-type dismantling setups for commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers and line-type dismantling systems for passenger vehicles. Dedicated stations process individual components, including tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids and gases, to meet national vehicle scrappage standards.
Speaking at the inauguration, Damodar Rawat, Minister of Transport, Government of Bihar, said, "The launch of this Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Patna is a significant step towards safer roads and a cleaner transport ecosystem for the state. In line with the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, the facility will help phase out old and unfit vehicles in a scientific and responsible manner, while encouraging owners to move to newer, safer and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Modernising our vehicle fleet is essential to reducing emissions and improving road safety across Bihar. I congratulate Tata Motors and the Kalahanu Group on this initiative and look forward to more such efforts that advance safe and sustainable mobility in the state."
Rajesh Kaul, Vice-President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors, said, “The inauguration of our Patna facility marks another step in building a responsible, organised ecosystem for end-of-life vehicles across the country. The National Vehicle Scrappage Policy has created a structured framework to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles and, through well-designed incentives, encourages owners to transition to cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Guided by the principles of circular economy, we are equipped with the widest nationwide network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities to responsibly dismantle close to 200,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. We deeply value the unwavering support and collaboration of our partners, state governments and local authorities in turning this vision into reality.”
The Patna site brings the total number of Tata Motors vehicle-scrapping locations to 12. The company also maintains operations in Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Surat, Chandigarh, Delhi NCR, Pune, Guwahati, Raipur, Lucknow, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
Motul India Scales Up Sehat Ki Samriddhi Healthcare CSR Initiative
- By MT Bureau
- July 22, 2026
Motul India has expanded its Sehat Ki Samriddhi healthcare initiative in partnership with Smile Foundation, scaling the programme to 108 health camps across 27 districts from April to December 2026.
The corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative targets over 21,000 beneficiaries, providing medical diagnostics, consultations and medicines to auto mechanics & their families.
The rollout more than doubles the 51 health camps conducted in the previous year. Since 2024, the initiative has held 91 camps across hubs such as Chennai, Pune, Kolkata and Mangalore, delivering care to over 18,300 individuals.
Nagendra Pai, CEO, Motul India and South Asia, said, "Auto mechanics are the people who keep India's vehicles running every day, yet they remain one of the most underserved communities when it comes to healthcare. Sehat Ki Samriddhi's expansion to 108 camps this year reflects our deepening commitment to these communities. We want to ensure that auto mechanics and their families receive the care and support they deserve, right at their doorsteps."
Each camp provides consultations, diagnostics for blood sugar and haemoglobin, essential medicines and first-aid kits, with support from Motul employees & distributors handling ground operations.
Santanu Mishra, Co-Founder, Smile Foundation, added, "Sehat Ki Samriddhi is a strong example of what happens when corporate commitment meets grassroots need. Auto mechanics might be facing occupational hazards every day that go unaddressed until it becomes serious health crises. By bringing doctors, diagnostics, and screenings directly to these beneficiaries, we are promoting and ensuring preventive care."
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