Automotive Industry

Finance

Arabian Automobiles Launches Urventures to Support UAE Startups

Through Urventures, Arabian Automobiles is taking a step forward in its commitment to support the UAE's startup ecosystem by addressing business needs of SME entrepreneurs nationwide.

News and Trends

Digital Tools Reshaping Auto Retail: Report

72 % of new automotive buyers discovering brands on Meta platforms and a similar percentage finding value in creator content on Instagram Reels for vehicle evaluation

Franchise

How Did the Top Automotive Franchise on the 2025 Franchise 500 Get to Number 1? By Taking a Page From the Fast-Food Industry's Playbook.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change has redefined automotive maintenance with a drive-through model built for today's on-the-go consumers.

Leadership

He Raced at 330 MPH Before Taking Over the Family Business — Here's What Being in the Driver's Seat Taught Him About Leadership

Morgan Lucas, former professional drag racer, talks about getting behind the wheel of Lucas Oil as its new CEO.

News and Trends

MediaTek Plans To Expand Its India Presence

After smartphones, the new growth engine for MediaTek's India market is the automotive sector. To cater to the new segment, the company is increasing its engineering presence and R&D development in India, says Anku Jain, MD, MediaTek India.

News and Trends

TVS Motor Company to Invest in Norton: British Classic Set for New Markets

Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer TVS Motor Company is investing USD 260 Million (£200 million) in the iconic British motorcycle brand Norton Motorcycles.

Starting a Business

When Her Department Was Suddenly Sold, She Decided to Build Her Own Business — And the Customers Followed. Here's Her Advice for Making Things Happen for Yourself.

Livia Anne Guarnieri, founder of TROIKA360, details her unexpected entrepreneurial journey and the power of finding your niche in business.

Growth Strategies

Redefining Mobility: The Story of an Unconventional Journey in Automotive Innovation

Marcus Paleti, an entrepreneur with a track record of venture building stumbled upon the automotive world in 2016. While waiting for a friend in a private members club in London, Marcus found himself around engineers discussing plans for a hybrid electric vehicle, including the Late Tim Hearley, a former shareholder of Aston Martin and Jensen.

Growth Strategies

DriveArabia Founder Mashfique Chowdhury On How An Unwavering Commitment to Integrity and Honesty Has Led To His Enterprise's 20th Anniversary

"Earning a reputation in the automotive industry has certainly been the hardest part of this journey, but it eventually came once DriveArabia's audience numbers grew organically."

Side Hustle

He Launched His Creative Side Hustle Out of a Garage. Now It's Worth $225 Million.

Tom Humble, CXO and founder of E.C.D. Automotive Design, followed his passion for custom auto design into big business.

Growth Strategies

Saudi Arabia-Based Syarah Opens The Largest Car Refurbishing and Servicing Center In The MENA Region

Syarah aims to strengthen its position as a key player in the online car marketplace in Saudi Arabia.

Leadership

How Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Is Cleverly Driving Towards a 5% Market Share

Piyush Arora, MD & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, unveils his plans to keep the ball rolling for the Indian market. From increasing capacities, expanding market share to scaling up exports, the German company has an aggressive plan of action for 2023

News and Trends

Luxury Cars: Need For Speed In Tier II, Tier III Cities

Companies such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, Lamborghini and others see potential in emerging markets of Tier II and Tier III cities. Ludhiana, Udaipur, Kanpur, Mysore, among others, where there are high numbers of NRIs and HNIs have seen high penetration of luxury cars

News and Trends

How Auto Companies Fared In May

While Maruti Suzuki marked a 10 per cent year-on-year(YoY) jump in total sales, Tata Motors total sales declined almost 1.6 per cent YoY

News and Trends

Lexus: Getting the 'Luxe' Factor Right For Luxury Cars

From clocking a significant amount of revenue from smaller towns to navigating the macroeconomic headwinds, Lexus has cracked the code for the Indian market. However, it is vigilant. "We need to carefully watch as we go towards the second or maybe the third quarter of 2023," says Naveen Soni, president, Lexus India