To further strengthen its presence in Punjab, Renault India has inaugurated a new dealership in Amritsar. Located in close proximity to the Amritsar Gate on GT Road, the new touchpoint has a 2,800 sq. ft. showroom space and a 10,000 sq. ft. workshop. Besides this, the Indian arm of the French carmaker also has dealerships in Punjab’s Jalandhar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur and Pathankot.

Volvo Cars and Al-Futtaim’s Trading Enterprises, the official representative of the Swedish car brand in the UAE, has introduced a new retail concept at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. Dubbed ‘Volvo at The Galleria’, it is located at North Atrium, Ground Floor, and will run all days of the week. It is a pop-up type of outlet which exhibits the brand’s XC models and EVs, including the XC40 Recharge and its coupe-shaped sibling, the C40 Recharge. Those planning to check the facility out can schedule their visits online. Once there, they can even opt for test drives from the mall itself. And if all goes well, the visitors can book the desired model via a six-step e-commerce process at the kiosk. A ‘Product Specialist’ at the location will educate visitors about the vehicles and help them with the test-drive and booking processes.

The Indian arm of the British carmaker MG Motor has inaugurated StudioZ in Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai. The new outlet packs various digital technologies and platforms to offer a more immersive experience to visitors. It has features such as a digital running façade, video wall configurator, and VR/AR zone visualizer. In addition, the facility has a dedicated section for official merchandise. And at the opening ceremony, MG Motor India showcased its pure-electric offerings – the Comet EV and the ZS EV.