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When you first created your Facebook Page for your business, you had high hopes to capture more drivers (customers) seeking automotive services in your area. You posted pictures of your shop. You asked customers to “share”, “like”, and “comment” on each picture or video you posted with the goal of creating more awareness for the shop. Sure, it worked for a while, but now Facebook users expect more from your Facebook Page. Your customers, your prospects, your visitors want to interact with your Facebook Page. They want to ask questions around a specific problem they are having with their vehicle. They made need advice or recommendations. In any case, they expect information in return to be relevant to the problem they are trying to solve or information they are seeking. Taking it a step further, they expect personalized information addressing their need for information. Our recommendation is to be responsive to their questions as soon as humanly … [Read more...] about Your Facebook Business Page Now Able to Generate Automotive Service Quotes for Customers

The year is 1941 and the independent British oil company Duckhams were dealing with the full force of the Second World War – and life in the manufacturing industries was tough, really tough. An internal memo from the Duckhams works manager of the time to the founder, Alexander Duckham, illustrates the struggles, “the air raids, blackout, fire-watching and travelling difficulties are all having an impact on staff, causing lack of sleep, fatigue and irritation.” To top it all, the Duckhams offices and factories in London were being constantly damaged or destroyed by air raids and bomb strikes. The forty-year-old oil brand had to think of some really clever ways to stay afloat. Later that year, to help bring some expertise and new thinking into the company, Duckhams appointed a chemist by the name of Dr. Cecil Pepper PhD BSc FRIC FCS. Dr. Pepper came from a farming family, but had gained a scholarship that had … [Read more...] about How one man’s trip to the USA lead to Duckhams Oils introducing Europe’s first multigrade engine oil

 The current HCV space is highly monopolistic, leaving virtually little room for upcoming entrants to create a mark. However, Vinod Sahay, CEO, Mahindra Truck & Bus Division, has a plan - to become a credible number 3 in the space, courtesy some innovative products that are the need of the hour. We caught up with him at Auto Expo 2018 to dive deeper into the company’s plans.1. MTB has had a successful run in the CV market against established players who have been in the market for decades. What has been MTB’s recipe for success so far?2. What will be the key areas of focus for MTB to achieve its target of 7 per cent market share by 2020?3. Speaking of the Blazo 49 smart truck, can you tell us more about the tech in this truck that will be an industry first?4. With the eCosmos concept, Mahindra will be one of the first players in the electric bus segment. Do you think electric buses will catch the public’s imagination faster than electric cars?5. Do you see … [Read more...] about The Rise Of Mahindra Truck Bus An Interview With Vinod Sahay

This year’s Auto Expo saw many manufacturers showcasing their latest and greatest to the world. Not to get lost in the barrage of news, we have compiled a list of the top high-performance motorcycles at the Auto Expo 2018 1) Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SPHonda showcased a total of 11 models ranging from commuters to high-performance motorcycles at the expo. One of these models that garnered a lot of attention was the CBR 1000R Fireblade SP. So what's new with the litre-class track tamer? For starters, the motorcycle is a kilo lighter, at 195kg. It is also the company's first motorcycle to come with a lithium-ion battery. On the feature front it includes Honda Selectable Torque Control, selectable engine brake and five different riding modes.Powering the updated Fireblade is a 999cc inline four, liquid-cooled DOHC engine. This unit makes 191.7PS of power at 13,000rpm and 114Nm of torque at 11,000rpm. Transmission is mated to a 6-speed gearbox, which is aided by a quickshifter with … [Read more...] about Top 6 High-Performance Bikes At Auto Expo 2018

In a bid to boost production of electric vehicles (EVs) and related components, Mahindra has announced that it will soon invest an additional Rs 500 crores in its Chakan plant near Pune, Maharashtra. The carmaker has already set an amount of Rs 6,500 crore for expanding the production facility at Chakan. Mahindra’s announcement comes a few days after the Maharashtra government gave the nod to its Electric Vehicle Policy 2018. To create a nurturing environment for the production of 5,00,000 EVs in the next five years, the policy states that no road tax will be levied on electric vehicles in the state of Maharashtra. Read more about it here.Currently, Mahindra has three electric vehicles on sale in the country - the eVerito, the e2o Plus and the eSupro cargo van. At the recently concluded Auto Expo 2018, the carmaker revealed its next offering for the Indian four-wheeler market - the eKUV100. While that is expected to be launched later this year, Mahindra also plans to launch the … [Read more...] about Mahindra To Invest Rs 500 Crore To Expand EV Production Facility

Kawasaki USA has issued a recall for the Ninja ZX-10R and the Ninja ZX-6R for potential transmission failure issues. The recall affects bikes sold from 2016 to the present, which according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) amounts to roughly 4,000 bikes.The company says the issue pertains to the 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear that could potentially break under sudden impact load. This could lead to the rear wheel locking up leading to a potential crash. The cause of the issue has been pegged down to the strength of the materials used in making the gears which have proved to be insufficient to handle loads like sudden or hard downshifting. Kawasaki has already asked dealerships to replace the 2nd input gear along with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th output gears. This is more of a preventive recall as two warranty claims have already been reported for the same issue. As with most recalls, this one will be done free of charge.What this means for India? ZX-10RR's currently plying … [Read more...] about Kawasaki USA Recalls Ninja ZX-10R, ZX-6R For Defective Gearbox

 MG Motors India organised its first customer meet and drive. It was aimed at highlighting the British brand’s association with the Indian subcontinent. This meet was a part of the 21 Gun Salute Rally which was held in New Delhi on February 17 and 18, 2018. The exclusive MG Motors meet was attended by MG owners who travelled from cities such Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh and others to participate in the rally. MG cars present at the rally included roadsters and convertibles like the 1935 MG P sports roader, 1946 MG TC and 1965 MG Midget among others. The MG B was the most popular of the cars, with three models including the popular MG-B GT fastback in attendance.Recently, MG also launched a digital campaign to welcome the MG enthusiasts who have owned and conserved the British marque’s classic cars. The exclusive meet and drive were another step in strengthening its bond with the brand’s loyalists in the country. It was flagged off from Golf Course Ambience Greens in … [Read more...] about MG Motors India Organises Its First Customer Meet And Drive

 Tata took the Auto Expo 2018 by storm when it unveiled the H5X SUV and the 45X concepts. Shortly after, the company revealed a short video highlighting the kind of cars we can expect from its two new platforms - the Alfa and Omega - in the near future. Today, however, Tata confirmed that it will be unveiling its next big concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2018.H5X and the 45X at Geneva to give global audiences a glimpse of Tata’s upcoming SUV, hatchback and sedan. If the concept does turn out out be a sedan, it could form the basis for the car that competes with the Honda City, a segment Tata has been eyeing for years. The concept will be based on the Alfa, or the AMP platform, that also underpinned the 45X concept and is likely to be as long as the City, or possibly even longer.Tata has taken it upon itself to break conventions and the company will be looking at its new Impact 2.0 design language to turn this vision into a reality. In an exclusive conversation with … [Read more...] about Tata Teases New Concept Ahead Of Debut At Geneva Motor Show 2018

The third season of Bajaj Auto’s Pulsar Festival of Speed was packed with rider-centric events, putting the riders through a host of challenges designed for the top prize. Besides giving riders a chance to indulge in professional track racing, the season also witnessed the newly introduced stunt championship and exclusive training sessions with professional racers like Emmanuel Jebaraj and Kartik Purushothaman.The festival which commenced on December 23, 2017 in Gurugram travelled across Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and Trivandrum, before coming to a close at Coimbatore. Through the course, six racing finalists and one stunting finalist were selected from each city to compete in the grand finale.Satyanarayana Raju was declared the winner of the third season of track racing championship in the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 category and was felicitated with the Pulsar Cup. He was also presented with Rs 50,000 as cash prize. First runner up in the same category, Yashas RL, was … [Read more...] about Bajaj Pulsar Festival Of Speed Season 3 Concludes At Coimbatore

 Days after dropping its ambitious plan to make all-electric cars mandatory by 2030, the Indian Government has now proposed a ‘technologically agnostic’ plan to encourage manufacturers to promote greener cars in India.a While it may never be known what caused the latest knee jerk reaction from the Government, the message seems to be of softening of its stand on how India should move forward with adopting more eco-friendly modes of transport.Currently, cars are incentivised based on their dimensions, engine size and body style; the draft  national policy by the Ministry of Heavy Industries recognises that this does not necessarily promote greener technologies. What the new policy proposes is to add average fleet emission norms for manufacturers, as is the norm followed in many mature markets globally, and leave it to the manufacturers to decide how they want to achieve these goals. With the new policy, manufacturers will have the freedom of choosing the fuels … [Read more...] about Government Proposes New Green Car Policy