Škoda Auto’s silver jubilee year in India becomes its biggest-ever

Records 107% year-on-year growth with 72,665 cars sold in its 25th anniversary 2025 becomes a landmark year: guided by clear business imperatives and anchored in pillars of relevance, differentiation and trust Product offensive: strong response to the Kylaq, sustained demand for the Kodiaq, Kushaq and Slavia, and the extraordinary reception to the Octavia RS Network […]

2nd Car PhD Awards Ceremony – Gaadi & Dealer ka Asli Report Card | An Innovation by World Auto Forum

New Delhi, India:  CarPhD.com is an innovation by World Auto Forum which publishes ratings and reviews of Cars and their dealers by actual customers and users. It is a website in customers’ interest so that highly rated and reviewed cars and dealers get more business from the customers. It’s a peer to peer or rather […]

WAF Auto News | The Auto World This Week (10th October 2025)

“WAF AutoNews” is World’s No.1 in World Auto News,  Auto Think Tank & Auto Awards !! Click Here to See for yourself. WAF THINK TANK Roadzen’s DrivebuddyAI Secures EU’s General Safety Regulation 2144 Compliance, Becomes the World’s Only Driver Monitoring System Validated Under Both Indian and EU Safety Standards WAF Top SUVs Under ₹10 Lakh in India […]

Top Auto Leaders Get Together at the World’s Longest Running Program on Vehicle After Sales Service | 10th IVASS by WAF

New Delhi, Delhi, India The 10th edition of IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit, the world’s  longest-running program on Vehicle After Sales Service, was recently held in New Delhi. Organized annually by the World Auto Forum (WAF), the summit brought together top leaders from the country’s After Sales Service community under one roof. The theme […]

TVS, Hyundai, MG, VW Recognised for Industry Best Practices by World Auto Forum | 9th IVASS powered by Top Leaders at WAF

20 Dec, 2023, New Delhi, INDIA The 9th edition of the one and only IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit was held recently at New Delhi. Organised by the World Auto Forum (WAF) each year, it brings together the top leaders of the After Sales Service community of the country under one roof. The […]

Dealer Viability is the biggest concern of Auto Dealers across all segments of the Industry!

3 min read   Kia in 4W Mass, BMW & Mercedes in 4W Luxury, HMSI in 2-Wheeler, Bajaj in 3-Wheeler and VECV-Eicher in Commercial Vehicles hold Pole positions. Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of Automobile Retail in India today announced the outcome of Dealer Satisfaction Study 2021 results which was […]

Vision 2030 : The Future of Auto Retail 

Your Automotive Business depends on just 3 Things : 1. Your Dealership Culture 2. Your Product’s Reliability & COO 3. Your Digital Strategy & FootPrint   by Anuj Guglani, CEO World Auto Forum   “I’m so sorry Ma’am”, cried the Fuel station Attendant. “I have accidentally fuelled your Diesel Car with Petrol!” This happened with my Wife […]

Press Release 2018 WAFit! World Auto Forum on IT

19th March 2018 | Delhi | #WAFit ! | World Auto Forum on Information Technology [WAFit! 2018]  buzzed with great ideas and extensive debates on Artificial intelligence, Augmented reality, Virtual reality, Machine learning, Cloud and Cyber security World Auto Forum on Information Technology [WAFit! 2018] held in Delhi on 16th of March 2018 at Radisson Blu […]

WAF Auto Expo contest 2018 – Results Announced!

The World Auto Forum has been at the forefront in connecting Auto dealers, Auto suppliers and Auto makers from over 125 countries. We are the unbiased voice of the global auto industry. All our awards and summits strive to bring on board, the best talent, the best minds and the best ideas from the global […]

Vinkesh Gulati

Vinkesh Gulati is a prominent name in the Indian automotive industry, known for his leadership across auto retail, policy advocacy, and skill development. With over three decades of experience, he has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s automobile dealership ecosystem and strengthening industry-academia collaboration. He currently serves as Chairperson of the Automotive Skills Development […]

FADA Moves the Supreme Court Over the GST Cess Issue — Seeks Relief on ₹2,500 Crore Blocked Credits

By WAF Auto News Desk “A Landmark Move in India’s Auto Retail Space” In a decisive development that could shape the future of tax transitions in India, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has moved the Supreme Court over the issue of blocked compensation cess credits, amounting to nearly ₹2,500 crore. The move follows […]

Tesla blamed drivers for failures of parts it long knew were defective

Wheels falling off cars at speed. Suspensions collapsing on brand-new vehicles. Axles breaking under acceleration. Tens of thousands of customers told Tesla about a host of part failures on low-mileage cars. The automaker sought to blame drivers for vehicle ‘abuse,’ but Tesla documents show it had tracked the chronic ‘flaws’ and ‘failures’ for years. Shreyansh […]

Volkswagen India Introduces the All-new Tiguan R-line – Beyond betteR

Summary Beyond Design: the all-new Tiguan R-Line features sporty ‘R’ themed exteriors and interiors, epitomizing the signature Volkswagen-R design language with expressive character lines and improved aerodynamics. Beyond Comfort: the all-new Tiguan R-Line offers sporty comfort seats with massage function & lumbar support, Air-Care Climatronic (3-zone air-conditioning), Park Assist Plus, inductive charging for two smart […]

Exotel Joins JSW MG Motor India To Augment Customer Engagement

Exotel, a leader in customer engagement solutions, has announced its collaboration with JSW MG Motor India to enhance communication systems and drive superior customer experiences across the automotive giant’s network. The solution provided by Exotel ensures:Seamless customer experience with a single national number; Brand consistency through virtual dealership numbers; Real-time feedback collection and efficient issue […]

5 Steps to Build a Seamless Warranty Claims Process With Intellinet

A warranty is a contractual obligation incurred by the manufacturer in connection with the sale of the product. The purpose of the warranty is to establish liability in the event of the premature failure of a product or the inability of the product to perform its intended purpose. OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) provide warranties to […]

Key Takeaways on Customers, Growth & Profitability of Vehicle After Sales Service | 9th IVASS

The 9th edition of the India Vehicle After Sales Service (IVASS) organised recently by World Auto Forum brought together industry leaders to discuss and share insights on Best Practices & Innovations in Customer Experience, Satisfaction & Retention. 

Ford taps masses of vehicle data to stay ahead in commercial van market

DUNTON, England, March 6 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) push to use reams of data generated by its vans and trucks – from engines to oil filters or brake pads – to attract more customers in the European and U.S. commercial vehicle market plays out on a 9-metre-long (30 ft) screen at its UK […]

Virtus is Here | The ‘All Rounder’ Sedan from Volkswagen

by WAF Think Tank    The Volkswagen India team had invited Team WAF for the Unveiling of their upcoming sedan the VW Virtus.  Till we saw the car, our minds were full of ” 5 Whys”   Why a Sedan in an SUV Obsessed market ? VW dealers & customers are lately used to VW SUVs […]

5th IVASS India Vehicle After Sales Summit is well Attended and a Clear Action Plan Laid out

by World Auto Forum Editorial Team  World Auto Forum organised the 5th IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit on Sat 14 Dec 2019 at Radisson Gurugram Udyog Vihar. Top After Sales Heads & Teams from Hyundai Motor India, Fiat Chrysler India, TVS Motor Co, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors CVBU and PVBU, their Dealers and […]

4th IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit – Important & Radical Developments get Announced for the Industry

  PRESS RELEASE by WORLD AUTO FORUM                                11 Dec 2018, New Delhi   Auto OEM’s, Dealers, Suppliers, Aftermarket, Parts Co’s & Service Providers come together for 4th IVASS – India Vehicle After Sales Summit by World Auto Forum to Co-Create a Win-Win future. A Safer, Greener and a Highly Skilled EcoSystem.   Three Industry Stalwarts […]

3rd IVSMS – India Vehicle Sales & Marketing Summit

27th July 2018 | New Delhi   PRESS RELEASE from WORLD AUTO FORUM   Auto Gurus, Mktg Gurus, Social Media Gurus powered Co-Creation of a Win-win Future of the Automotive!