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SECTOR | 28 Oct 2025

Mercedes-Benz India, Zoho tie up for decentralised dealer management system

Business Standard

Mercedes-Benz India and Zoho have partnered to launch a decentralised dealer management system to enhance customer experience and digitise the luxury automobile brand's nationwide dealership network. The Dealer Management System (DMS) -- SKYLine', will digitise the complete service lifecycle -- from booking and digital check-in to skill-based technician assignment and final delivery -- through real-time data integration, streamlined workflows, and unified backend operations. Each Mercedes-Benz dealership in India will now function through its own dedicated Zoho CRM setup, allowing independent operations while maintaining adherence to centrally defined standards, according to a joint statement. "SKYLine combines dealer-level autonomy with centrally governed processes, delivering a fully digitised and integrated platform across Mercedes-Benz India's nationwide dealership network, elevating customer ownership experience significantly, the statement said, adding that the rollout was...

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Mercedes-Benz launches new Dealer Management System in partnership with Zoho

Business Line | 28 Oct 2025

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 28 Oct 2025

Renault announces return of the iconic SUV Duster on Republic Day

Business Standard

The new Duster will be the first model under Renault's India transformation strategy 'Rethink' and its International Game Plan 2027, marking the SUV's return after a four-year hiatus

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 27 Oct 2025

Toyota Motor posts record first-half as US offsets Japan and China

Business Standard

The world's biggest carmaker has managed to achieve overall growth, despite volatility in China and trade tensions brought about by President Trump's tariffs on cars and parts imported to the US

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 27 Oct 2025

For Japan's new PM, building rapport with Trump may depend on a Ford F-150

Business Standard

President Donald Trump arrives Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the US leader to ease trade tensions. One key to this strategy might lie in an idea floated by Japan's government to buy a fleet of Ford F-150 trucks, a meaningful gesture that may also be impractical given the narrow streets in Tokyo and other Japanese cities. It's an early diplomatic test for Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan. She took office only last week, and has a tenuous coalition backing her. Trump instantly bought into the idea of Ford trucks as he flew to Asia aboard Air Force One. She has good taste, Trump told reporters. That's a hot truck. The two spoke over the phone while Trump was mid-flight on Saturday. Takaichi stressed her status as a protege of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a favorite of Trump's from his first term, and said she praised him for brokering the Gaza ceasefire that led to the return of hosta

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago to increase pressure on Venezuela

Business Standard | 27 Oct 2025

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 26 Oct 2025

Passenger vehicle exports rise 18% in Apr-Sep; Maruti Suzuki leads segment

Business Line

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has attributed the growth in passenger vehicle exports to stable demand across global markets, particularly robust performance in the Middle East and Latin America

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 26 Oct 2025

'US fabricating war': Venezuela's Prez seeks to revoke opponent's passport

Business Standard

Venezuela's President Nicols Maduro said the U.S. government is fabricating a war against him as the world's biggest warship approached the South American country, while moving to revoke the citizenship of an opponent he accuses of egging on an invasion. Maduro said in a national broadcast on Friday night that the administration of President Donald Trump is fabricating a new eternal war" as the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which can host up to 90 airplanes and attack helicopters, moves closer to Venezuela. On Saturday, the Venezuelan president also referred to the pressure he has felt from the U.S. government as he started legal proceedings seeking to revoke the citizenship and cancel the passport of opposition politician Leopoldo Lpez. They promised they would never again get involved in a war and they are fabricating a war that we will avoid, said Maduro in Friday night's address. Trump has accused him, without providing evidence, of being the leader of the organized crime

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Trump adds 10% import tax on Canada for not pulling anti-tariff ad sooner

Business Standard | 26 Oct 2025 2 more

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 23 Oct 2025

Watch: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Autographs A Tortilla Ahead Of Mexico Grand Prix

NDTV Profit

The 'inchident' took place at an event ahead of the Mexican GP, where the influencer was able to ask Leclerc for an autograph. And sure enough, the Monegasque driver didn't hesitate to sign the dough.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 23 Oct 2025

Amitabh Kant Switches To Mahindra XEV9, Urges Shift To Homegrown EVs As Lokpal Floats Tender For BMWs

NDTV Profit

Kant praised the vehicle's innovative design and performance, while urging consumers to choose Make in India electric vehicles over imported luxury brands like BMW.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 23 Oct 2025

Renault beats third-quarter revenue forecast with 6.8% growth

Business Line

The French group generated revenue of 11.4 billion euros ($13.29 billion) for July-September, up 6.8% compared with the same period a year ago

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.

Automobiles & Auto Components

SECTOR | 23 Oct 2025

US automakers urge Trump not to impose tariffs on factory robots, machinery

Business Line

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and nearly all other major automakers in the US, urged the administration not to impose new tariffs

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Automobiles & Auto Components on 19 Nov, 2025.