15 September 2024
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY
We advise automotive-centric, large-cap investors through every stage, from feasibility to GTM.
About Us
Heritage in engineering.
Focus on execution.
Lutis Automotive is an Oman-based industrial and automotive consultancy. We guide investors, manufacturers and distributors through every stage of a project: feasibility, construction, compliance, commercial rollout and go-to-market.
We operate under the heritage of Aravind Automobiles, founded in 1956 and builder of the First Indian Car. The same pursuit of originality and engineering excellence shapes how we work today: practical, precise and focused on execution.
Our team has worked across the automotive spectrum: setting up OEM dealerships and service centres for Ford, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz across Asia, building performance and tuning businesses, running large workshop networks, producing road events and motor shows, and publishing automotive magazines.
That experience comes together in Lutis, combining hands-on technical know-how with strategic industrial insight. We help investors develop everything from lubricant plants to full vehicle assembly facilities, designed around the culture, workforce and market of the MENA region.
Lutis means “lotus” in Arabic and is pronounced in two syllables: LOO-tis (/ˈluːtɪs/ – لوتس).
Our Principles
- Direct and transparent. We present the realities of each project, however complex or uncomfortable they may be.
- Selective and committed. We work with clients who share our focus on disciplined execution and measurable outcomes.
- Precise. Every project is planned, scheduled and delivered to plan.
- Accountable. We accept only assignments we can complete confidently within the client’s financial and operational constraints, from concept to handover.
Garage Lutis
Automotive care from a manufacturer's perspective.
We don't just follow service schedules. We understand why they exist. Garage Lutis is our workshop in Walja, Muscat, and it brings the same expertise we use to set up OEM dealerships and service centres to every car that comes through the door.
Shown: a 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor. We separated the cab from the chassis to repair rust caused by a design flaw in the ladder frame.
Visit Garage LutisAssociates
Our network spans the full automotive value chain, from specialised component suppliers and technical consultants to leading engineering and financial advisory firms. It ranges from small precision-parts suppliers in India to global engineering firms supporting complex industrial programmes. Our financial associates in Oman, India and the United Kingdom support compliant, multi-jurisdictional project structuring and funding.
Aravind
London, UK
Our parent company, founded in 1956 in Trivandrum, India, built the First Indian Car. It is now being re-established in the UK as an EV manufacturer.
Rallyrace
Cardiff, UK
An automotive consultancy with more than 40 years of industry experience. Rallyrace has worked with many leading OEMs, including Ferrari for almost two decades.
Shiftgate
New York, USA
Specialists in the automotive and mobility sectors, focused on strategy, business development and electrification. Shiftgate connects clients' technologies with major OEMs and start-ups worldwide.
Services
Lutis Automotive provides specialised industrial and advisory services to investors, manufacturers and distributors operating in, or entering, the MENA automotive sector. Every engagement is structured, accountable and delivered with precision.
OEM Dealership
End-to-end advisory for establishing franchised OEM dealerships — from brand negotiations and facility design to DMS setup, staff training, and operational launch. We have supported dealership programmes for Ford, Nissan, and Mercedes-Benz across Asian markets.
Startup Services
Structured support for new automotive businesses entering the MENA market. We guide founders through feasibility analysis, entity formation, regulatory compliance, supplier negotiations, and the critical first 12 months of trading.
Service Centres
Design, setup, and operational commissioning of automotive service centres. We cover workshop layout, equipment specification, technician training programmes, warranty management systems, and ongoing quality audits.
Event Strategy
Strategic production and management of automotive events — from road rallies and motor shows to brand activations and investor showcases. Our team has produced events across Asia and the Gulf for leading automotive brands.
Digital Media
Automotive-native digital media strategy and content production. We develop brand narratives, editorial programmes, and social media strategies grounded in genuine industry knowledge — not generic marketing.
Personnel Training
Customised training programmes for automotive personnel at every level — sales consultants, service advisors, technicians, and management. Delivered in-facility or as structured workshop programmes, calibrated to OEM standards.
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Contact
Tell us about your project or request an initial consultation.
Address
Aravind Automobiles LLC
CR 1446523, VAT OM1100425413
Walja, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman