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Motul Lubricants and DaimlerChrysler in strategic tie-up
MUMBAI: German luxury car major DaimlerChrysler’s Indian arm DaimlerChrysler India has signed an agreement with Atlantic Lubricants and Specialities (P) Limited (ALSL), the manufacturers and marketers of the premium international MOTUL brand, for supply of the complete range of lubricants for their after market requirements.
As per the agreement, Atlantic Lubricants and Specialities (P) Limited, will import and supply high performance synthetic & semi-synthetic lubricants to DaimlerChrysler workshops in India.
Commenting on the tie-up, DaimlerChrysler India (P) Limited director (After Sales) Devdutta Chandavarkar said, “This agreement is in line with our efforts to ensure efficient after-sales and service delivery to our customers and is yet another step towards ensuring customer delight.”
ALSL will be importing top of the range Motul synthetic and semi synthetic products like Motul 8100 X-cess 5 W40, Motul 8100 E-tech, Motul 4100 Turbolight, Motul 4100 Power. These products will be imported from Motul (France).
Motul (France) specializes in the production and distribution of lubrication products with a high-added technical value. Motul offers 100 per cent synthetic and semi synthetic solutions to optimize the performance of the latest in automobile technology.
Speaking on the occasion, Atlantic Lubricants & Specialities (P) Limited chairman Jiten Goswami said – “This is a step towards creating a partnership, which will benefit not just our two companies but also the Mercedes-Benz aficionados in India. The imported Motul products have been designed to meet the specific requirements of Mercedes Benz cars and will therefore deliver superior performance.”
Motul’s research centers in Europe and Japan have been working for over 30 years with the ultimate goal of total satisfaction of the driver and interacted closely with vehicle manufacturer’s in developing ester based synthetic and semi synthetic products which meet the most demanding vehicle manufacturer specifications and norms like that of Mercedes Benz cars.
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
