Bengaluru, India; May 15, 2024 – ExxonMobil, a leader in synthetic motor oils, recently celebrated a significant milestone: 30 years of partnership with Mercedes-Benz India. The event, held at Mercedes-Benz India’s Chakan facility in Pune, highlighted the successful collaboration and shared commitment to innovation and mutual growth.
Over the years, ExxonMobil has collaborated with Mercedes-Benz to develop and supply synthetic motor oils tailored to the needs of their luxury vehicle portfolio in India, including models like the A-Class Limousine, Mercedes Maybach S 580, and SUVs such as the GLE and GLS.
Mercedes-Benz has relied on ExxonMobil for high-quality lubrication solutions, ensuring top performance for their premium vehicles. This partnership has included rigorous testing, field trials, and a consistent supply of fully synthetic engine oils to both factory and service networks across India. This collaboration has delivered trust and value to the sophisticated and modern Indian consumer base, ensuring optimal engine performance.
ExxonMobil has further solidified its presence in India with a world-class lubricant manufacturing plant in Maharashtra. Known for pioneering synthetic lubrication, ExxonMobil introduced Mobil 1™ in 1974, maintaining its reputation as the most advanced synthetic motor oil globally. Mobil 1™ continues to set new standards in engine performance and protection, making it the preferred choice for leading OEMs worldwide.
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, commented, “Mercedes-Benz and ExxonMobil share a significant milestone, marking 30 years in India with a shared vision of enhancing customer trust through continuous innovation. ExxonMobil has been our most trusted partner, supporting our customers and dealer network, especially during the pandemic’s supply disruptions. Their products and services align with our world-class offerings and underscore the collaborative spirit that drives us.”
Vipin Rana, CEO of ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd., added, “Our long-standing partnership with Mercedes-Benz India demonstrates the cutting-edge lubrication technology trusted by global automobile majors and our commitment to supply chain security and reliability. As Mercedes-Benz India embarks on its next growth phase, we remain dedicated to supporting them with top-tier engine oils and enabling their dealers to delight customers. Celebrating our 30-year association in India alongside the 50th anniversary of Mobil 1™ is a proud moment for us. ExxonMobil is committed to driving growth in India’s automotive sector in collaboration with our OEM partners.”
