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Govt proposes new re-registration norms for vehicles moving to other state
Allocation would be marked as 'IN' series
Bajaj Chetak electric scooter bookings closed in 48 hours
Bajaj Auto today announced that it closed the online bookings for the Chetak electric scooter within 48 hours…
Apollo to ship tyres from Chennai and Hungary for US/Canada markets
Apollo Tyres said that prior to the launch, the tyres were tested on a fleet service with a US waste-removal/haulage operation to benchmark against Tier I competition across multiple retread cycles.
This Modified Suzuki Jimny Powered by a 650cc Engine is Grabbing Everyone’s Attention
Ever since its launch, the compact SUV by Japanese automobile major Suzuki, Jimny has created a distinctive reputation.…
Kia unveils luxury sedan K8 with the new company logo: Details here
Kia has already received 24,000 pre-orders for the new K8 in just 12 days, already hitting 30% of its sales target of 80,000 units this year.
Yamaha YZF R15 Version 3.0 gets new Metallic Red colour option
Yamaha Motor India has introduced a new colour option — Metallic Red — for the YZF R15 Version…
Mahindra Defence wins contract to make armoured vehicles for Indian army
It is the first major contract for the advanced armoured tactical vehicles that are designed and developed by the private sector in India with intellectual property rights within the country.
Autocomp sector set for rebound after 2 tough fiscals
As the impact of the pandemic wanes, the government's move to increase spending on infrastructure augurs well for the automobile sector and, in turn, for the automotive components makers.
Accelerated off-take: Kia foresees continued growth, terms 2021 critical
New Delhi, March 15 : The year 2021 is extremely critical for Kia in India as the automobile…
‘Auto dealers’ revenue, profits to reach pre-Covid levels’
Furthermore, automobile dealers should benefit from continued OEM support and strong demand recovery post the lockdown.
Vitara Brezza clocks 6L sales within 5 years of launch
The compact SUV is equipped with the powerful 1.5L four cylinder-petrol engine.
Lexus India launches limited-edition LC 500h at Rs 2.15 Cr
It is powered by a naturally aspirated V6 engine pumping out 264 kW brake horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.
Maruti Suzuki exports 20 Lakh vehicles since 1986-87
Currently, we export 14 models, nearly 150 variants, to over 100 countries.
Ashok Leyland to buy out Nissan’s 38% stake in Hinduja Tech
Nissan International Holdings, a Dutch investment arm of Japanese automaker Nissan, came as the strategic investor on Hinduja Tech in 2014.
Tata Motors launches all-new Safari SUV
The vehicle’s architecture is derived from the renowned D8 platform from Land Rover – the gold standard of SUVs worldwide.
Maruti To Cash In On Surplus Demand For CNG Vehicles Amid Hike In Fuel Prices
The company, which currently offers CNG options in eight models out of total 14 available in the Indian market, is actively working to expand the portfolio.
‘Scrapping policy will benefit vehicle owners more than the industry’
New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Secretary Giridhar Aramane says that the new scrapping policy has been…
Kia Motors India sells 1 lakh units since July
Additionally, Kia aims to fully utilise the capacity of 300,000 units per annum at its manufacturing unit by 2022.
Sudden accelerations in Tesla cars were user error: US govt
Tesla issued the recall with NHTSA for 9,136 Model X SUVs built in 2015 and 2016 over pieces of the body that can detach while driving due to a lack of primer.
Bajaj Auto reports 11% rise in December sales
But commercial vehicle sales during the month under review declined by 34 per cent to 33,948 units from 51,253 units sold during the like period of last year.
Ashok Leyland sells 12,762 trucks in Dec 2020
Chennai, Jan 1 : Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland Ltd on Friday said it closed last month with…
Best of 2020: Top 10 most popular cars in India
This year was unprecedented in many ways for the auto sector too, as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, the auto was one of the most affected sectors by it. Unlike previous years this year saw the announcement of fewer cars in India and obviously, fewer people bought those cars. The auto sector is now up but is still a long way from normal.
‘Auto price hikes to dampen recovery after festive boost’
According to the statement, the extent of the price increases is not clear at this stage, “but we believe they could range from low to mid-single digits depending on the model and company”.
All-new i20 receives 20,000 bookings in 20 days: HMIL
New Delhi: Automobile major Hyundai Motor India on Friday said its newly launched fourth generation premium compact car…
Hero MotoCorp’s festive retail sales cross 14 lakh units
It said that the sales have enabled Hero MotoCorp to reduce the vehicle stocks at its dealerships to less than four weeks, the lowest ever post-festive inventory.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 review: Should you buy this new-age Thunderbird instead of Classic 350?
Meteor 350 is a cruiser based on a new platform with a new engine and fitted with modern features. Now point is, that how is all of it coming together? Should we buy it? Can we skip the Classic 350?
This Diwali get discount on Maruti Suzuki up to Rs 55,000
India's largest carmaker company, Maruti Suzuki is all set for this festive season. It has rolled out Diwali offers to customers on elect Arena and NEXA models including the Wagon R, Swift, Brezza, Baleno, Ciaz and S-Cross.
All new Hyundai i20 to launch in November, check features here
The all-new Hyundai i20 is scheduled to launch in India next month. Hyundai India has released the first set of the new i20's sketches, showcasing what the car set to arrive in India will look like.
Tata Motors reaches 4 mn passenger vehicle production milestone
As of today, its ‘New Forever BS6’ range consists of the Tiago, Tigor, Nexon, Harrier and the Altroz.
New BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS: List of changes
New BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS are significantly cheaper than their BS4 counterparts. Furthermore, the bikes have also received several functional changes to improve performance.
Elon Musk’s Tesla launches ‘Full Self Driving’ beta to select drivers
The customers in Tesla's Early Access Programme will receive software updates, which will give drivers access to Autopilot's ‘partially' automated driver assistance system on city streets.
Tesla logs 5th straight profitable quarter, breaks delivery record
"We're also aiming to achieve our original 2020 guidance of 500,000 deliveries despite the operational interruptions earlier in the year," said Zachary Kirkhorn, Chief Financial Officer.
Tesla stops offering its seven-day return policy: Report
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk frequently used the offer as a marketing tool.
Tesla plans cheaper $25,000 electric car within 3 years: Elon Musk
Musk also announced that as well as purchasing batteries from Panasonic and LG Chem.
BS-IV vehicles needed for public utility services & purchased up to March 31 be registered: SC
The issue of pollution from vehicles had cropped up before the apex court which is hearing a matter related to air pollution in the Delhi-national capital region (NCR).
Elon Musk says Bill Gates has ‘no clue’ about electric trucks
Gates further said that "you'll even be able to buy an all-electric pick-up truck soon thanks to legacy companies like GM and Ford and new carmakers like Rivian and Bollinger".
States entitled to decide fees for vehicle registration number: Supreme Court
Rule 55A was introduced in 2001. It prescribed four different fees - Rs 15,000 - for the registration marks 1 to 9 in any series prevalent within the jurisdiction of the registering authority, and Rs 12,000 for reservation of marks from 10 to 100 in any series.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches car leasing programme in India
The company said it will follow the changing customer behaviour in the country, wherein customers prefer "using a car" rather than "owning a car" due to the prevailing circumstances.
Flurry of lockdowns interrupted recovery in July 2nd half: Bajaj Auto
New Delhi, Aug 12 : The flurry of lockdowns across the country in many major cities and states…
Hyundai bets on diesel models, launches Tucson SUV
Chennai, July 14 : The second largest car maker in India Hyundai Motor India Ltd while continuing to…
No BS-IV vehicles will be registered if sold after March 31: Supreme Court
This comes as India has decided to switch to the world's cleanest emissions standard from April 1. It has gone straight to Euro-VI emission standards from Euro-IV.
Tesla delivers over 90K vehicles in Q2 2020, stock up 9%
Tesla's revenue in Q1 2020 reached $5.9 billion, an increase of nearly $1.5 billion a year ago. The company ended the quarter with $8.1 billion of cash.
Tesla shares surpass record $1,000 mark for first time
The truck is slated to cost around $150,000 for the 300-mile model and around $180,000 for the 500-mile model, said the report.
Bajaj Auto’s total sales slump 70% to 127,128 units in May
In April, like some other automakers, Bajaj Auto’s domestic sales were nil. But it exported 37,878 units including two and three wheelers after ports had resumed operations.
Car crashes deadlier than coronavirus: Elon Musk to SpaceX staff
It's not that he did not explain why he thought so. In replies to a Twitter user's question, he said that both the virality of COVID-19 and fatality rate are overstated.
Maruti Suzuki launches all new Vitara Brezza
New Delhi, Feb 24 : Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India on Monday launched the all new compact SUV…
Bill Gates Is Driving a Porsche Taycan. Here’s Why He Didn’t Get a Tesla
San Francisco, Feb 18 : Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday took a jibe at Microsoft co-founder Bill…
Maruti Suzuki India launches Ertiga S-CNG
"Being the first company to introduce factory-fitted CNG cars in the country, today we proudly own the largest portfolio of green vehicles."
Elon Musk hires AI that ‘reports directly’ to him 24/7
Tesla is using advanced AI for vision and planning, supported by efficient use of inference hardware to achieve a general solution to full self-driving.
SIAM to drive ‘Auto Expo 2020’ on Facebook family of apps
The partnership will have regular programming on AutoExpo 2020's Facebook and Instagram handles with a special emphasis on FB and IG 'Lives' covering the latest news and events from the venue.
Cars24 plans to double retail presence in 2020
New Delhi, Jan 13 : Used car marketplace Cars24 targets to double its retail foorprint across the country…
Tesla cars will soon talk to pedestrians, teases Musk
Musk recently confirmed that the popular Disney+ service will soon be available in ‘Tesla Theater' in a future firmware update.
Auto expo to witness 60 launches; Jio, FB to attend
New Delhi, Jan 12 To re-attract consumers, the slowdown-dented automobile sector has lined up 60 launches, new technology…
Dec auto sales fall by 13%, commercial vehicles down 12%
"Exports witnessed growth of 9.9 per cent to 66,073 units, mainly due to incremental contribution of 6,341 units by Kia Motors, which otherwise could be flattish," he said.
Building common connected vehicle architecture: Tata Motors
The company also said that it will showcase 14 commercial and 12 passenger vehicle displays at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020, at Greater Noida.
Anand Mahindra to exit as Mahindra and Mahindra Exec. Chairman on March-end 2020
Mumbai, Dec 20 : Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) on Friday informed the exchanges that Executive Chairman Anand Mahindra…
Auto component industry’s turnover falls over 10% in H1
New Delhi, Dec 6 : The slump in vehicle sales adversely impacted the financial performance of India’s auto…
Maruti Suzuki to raise vehicle prices from Jan 2020
New Delhi, Dec 3 : Automobile major Maruti Suzuki will increase vehicle prices from January 2020. According to…
Inventory adjustment, slowdown dent two-wheeler Nov sales
Mumbai, Dec 3 : Inventory adjustment along with economic slowdown continued to decelerate two-wheeler segment sales in November…
Toyota India car sales dip 22% in November
Bengaluru, Dec 2 : Japanese car maker’s joint venture Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Monday said it sold…
Tesla supercharger station catches fire in New Jersey
San Francisco, Nov 19 : A Tesla Supercharger station in New Jersey caught fire due to unknown reasons…
Audi launches new A6 sedan; priced Rs 54 lakh onwards
"The new Audi A6 heralds the very best of luxury and technology, while also marking the entry of our first BS-VI compliant model in the country."
Auto slowdown dents BJP’s prospects in state polls
In Maharashtra, the BJP had targeted 200 plus seats in the 288-member Assembly. It's poised to win 103 seats and its ally, the Shiv Sena, over 57 seats.
Historic fall in India vehicles sales enters 11th month
Besides, two-wheeler sales - often tracked to analyse the rural markets health - were also down 22.09 per cent.
Maruti Suzuki sells over 2 lakh BS VI-compliant vehicles
"The BS-VI petrol cars from Maruti Suzuki have been extensively tested with BS-IV fuel and there is no operational concern,"
Toyota car sales slip 18% in India
"In spite of higher exports, the total sales declined 17 per cent YoY to 10,911 units from 13,078 units a year ago," said the statement.
Maruti Suzuki India’s September sales down 24.4%
The auto major's exports last month were recorded at 7,188 units, 17.8 per cent lower than 8,740 units exported in September 2018.
Starship could fly people next year: Elon Musk
San Francisco, Sep 29 : Unveiling his plans for the Starship rocket, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said…
Reduced prices, festive offers to accelerate auto sales
Besides, other companies such as Piaggio India and Isuzu Motors India announced festive season discounts.
Hero MotoCorp, Maruti top gainers on ‘historic’ Friday
Stocks of two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp settled 13.19 per cent or Rs 334.05 higher at Rs 2,866.50 per share.
Tata Motors Group August global wholesales down 32%
Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Tata Motors Group on Wednesday reported a decline of 32 per cent in August’s…
Auto, manufacturing firms shed one-third share value in a year
Latest data shows that automobile sales for the month of August hit the lowest since 1997-98.
Slowdown plunges August auto sales to lowest since 1997-98
Overall, passenger vehicle sales declined by 31.57 per cent in August to 196,524 units against 287,198 units in the corresponding month a year ago.
Ashok Leyland sheds 3% as it declares non-working days across units
At Ennore in Chennai, the number of non-working says would be 16, at Hosur 1, 2, CPPS it would be 5 while at Alwar, Rajasthan it would be 10.
Centre open to raise auto sector’s plea at GST Council
The GST council's next meeting is scheduled in Goa on September 20.
TVS Sport sets new record
Jaipur, Sep 6 : TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world today…
Auto sector slowdown may wipe out a million jobs: SIAM
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) A million contractual manufacturing jobs are at risk due to the consumption slowdown,…
Maruti Suzuki halts production at Gurugram & Manesar plants
Maruti Suzuki shares were trading 2.47 per cent lower at Rs 5,900.25 per share on Wednesday.
Market has still not responded to various govt steps: SIAM
On Sunday, automobile majors reported significant declines in their respective sales for August.
Tractor makers head for 5-7% sales de-growth: Crisil
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Crisil ratings on Tuesday said that weak growth in rural income will lead…
Ashok Leyland August sales drop by 47%
Chennai, Sep 3 : Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland Ltd closed last month with a 47 per cent…
Maruti Suzuki’s August production down 34%
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India, here on Monday, reported a 33.99 per cent…
Toyota-Suzuki Motown’s new tango
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Japanese motown giants have decided on a formal tango. Toyota Motor Corporation and…
Government gives major boost to auto sector
Furthermore, the minister said that BS IV vehicles purchased till March 31, 2020 shall remain operational for the entire period of their registration.
Slowdown on in auto sector, overall retail sales down 6%
The data also showed that retail sales of passenger vehicles were lower by 11 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
Tata Motors to go for third closure from August 16
Sources in Tata Motors say there has been a sharp decline in purchase order of the vehicles from the Jamshedpur unit.
Auto sales plunge 19%; highest monthly de-growth in 19 years
Last week, automobile sector representatives met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to apprise her of the grim situation.
Dhoni invests in online used car marketplace Cars24
Founded in 2015 by Vikram Chopra and Mehul Agrawal, the company is backed by Sequoia India, Exor Seeds, partners of DST Global, London-based Kingsway Capital and Silicon Valley investment firm KCK.
Seltos rolls out of Kia Motors’ India plant
Since the commencement of pre-booking on July 16, Kia Seltos has already gathered 23,311 bookings.
High import duties keeping Tesla off Indian roads: Musk
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Breaking silence over his India plans, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has blamed high…
GST cut: Tata Motors slash EV prices by up to Rs 80,000
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Automobile major Tata Motors on Thursday reduced prices of its electric vehicle (EV) —…
Modified credit norms to auto sector for liquidity: SBI
On Monday, SBI's senior management and FADA officials met in Mumbai to discuss the problems faced by the industry.
Tata Motors’ loss in June quarter doubles to Rs 3,679.66 cr
Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) India’s ongoing economic slowdown has claimed jobs, profits and caused investors to run scared…
10-year-old auto-rickshaws in Gurugram
This policy would be prepared by Gurugram Police Commissioner Muhammad Akil.
Domestic passenger car sales down 24% in June
Overall, passenger vehicle sales declined 17.54 per cent in June to 225,732 units from 273,748 units.
Hyundai launches SUV Kona Electric at Rs 25.3 lakh
Consequently, the motor is able to develop a 40.27 kgm of torque distributed to the front wheels giving an acceleration of 0 to 100 km per hour in just 9.7 seconds.
Tata Motors to supply over 200 SUV Hexa units to Bangladesh Army
The company has been selling passenger vehicles in Bangladesh since 2012.
Apple acquires autonomous vehicle start-up Drive.ai
In July last year, Drive.ai partnered up with the City of Frisco, Texas to launch its first autonomous pilot programme.
New lithium-ion battery charges for 300 km in 10 mins
Hangzhou, June 14 (IANS) Chinese researchers have developed a high-energy Lithium-ion Battery (LIB) technology, which could enable a…
Stimulus, tax rejig needed to rev-up auto sector
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 13 A stimulus package along with reduction in GST tax rate and a scrappage policy…
NITI Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar’s son joins Ola
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Prashant Kumar, son of NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, has recently joined…
Honda riders set tone in CBR150R qualifier & PS165cc practice
Coimbatore, June 7 (IANS) Auto giant Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Friday began the new era of…
Sahara to roll out electric vehicles this year
Sahara India a Pariwar, here on Tuesday, announced its foray into the automobile sector under the brand name,…
Elon Musk says he earned nothing from Tesla in 2018
San Francisco, May 31 (IANS) While his electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla struggles to make profit, tech mogul…
Musk denies report of toilet paper shortage at Tesla
San Francisco, May 26 (IANS) Elon Musk has dismissed media reports that claimed that his Electric Vehicle (EV)…
Some Tesla stations to limit supercharging to 80%
San Francisco, May 25 (IANS) Electric vehicle-maker Tesla is updating some of its supercharger stations to limit the…
Musk hires meme-maker to handle Tesla’s social media
San Francisco, May 22 (IANS) Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has hired famous meme-creator, Adam Koszary to be the…
Does Tesla need to accept its Autopilot is faulty?
San Francisco, May 18 (IANS) The infamous Tesla Model 3 sedan crash with a semi-truck that happened in…
Elon Musk to personally examine, review all Tesla expenses
San Francisco, May 17 (IANS) To cut losses, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has decided to personally examine and…
Tesla car explosions in China prompt battery upgrades
San Francisco, May 17 (IANS) After two cases of cars exploding in China, electric vehicle (EV)-maker Tesla is…
Tesla posts massive $702 million loss last quarter
San Francisco, April 25 (IANS) Tesla announced that it has lost $702 million in the last quarter, while…
India should prioritize two-wheeler electrification: Study
New Delhi, April 24: As small vehicles dominate Indian roads, the two and three-wheeler segments in the country…
Weak demand, high interest cost dent March auto sales
New Delhi, April 24: Weak consumer sentiment, along with a rise in borrowing costs and increased fuel prices…
Tesla slams critic with restraining order
San Francisco, April 21 (IANS) Electric vehicle (EV)-maker Tesla has slammed Randeep Hothi — one of the short-sellers…
4 of 11 Tesla board members to step down by 2020
San Francisco, April 20 : In a move that is likely to weaken the powers of Electric Vehicle…
11-year-old advises Mahindra to cut noise pollution
Mumbai, April 6: Mahika Mishra, an 11-year-old Mumbai girl, has in a letter to Anand Mahindra, Chairman of…
Researchers ‘extract’ data from junked Tesla cars
A security researcher who goes by the name GreenTheOnly extracted data from the computers in salvaged Tesla Model S, Model X and two Model 3 vehicles.
Mahindra and Mahindra announced to raise vehicle prices
"This year has seen record high commodity price increases. Further there are regulatory requirements effective April 1 that have also led to cost increases.
China allows Tesla Model 3 into country after brief halt
According to a CNBC report, shares of Tesla fell 4 per cent after the news of Tesla cars being held up in China spread.
Tesla to unveil ‘Model Y’ SUV on March 14: Elon Musk
Los Angeles, March 4: Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce his plans of introducing the…
Tesla’s high-end Models S, X get big price cuts
"The long-range Model S and Model X vehicles now cost $83,000 and $88,000, respectively, down from $96,000 before savings.
Emission case: NGT asks Volkswagen to deposit Rs 100 crore by tomorrow
New Delhi, Jan 17: National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday asked carmaker Volkswagen to deposit Rs 100 crore…
Musk lays foundation of first Tesla plant in China
Beijing, Jan 7: As the US-China trade talks began, electric car maker Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday…
Tesla asks more employees to test new Autopilot hardware
San Francisco, Dec 28: Electric car company Tesla is looking for internal participants for its new Autopilot hardware,…
Amid speculation of self-driving car, Apple hires former Tesla senior designer
San Francisco, Dec 18: Renewing speculation of Apple’s self-driving car, the Cupertino-based tech giant has hired former Tesla senior…
Tata Motors to increase prices of passenger vehicle up to Rs 40,000
According to the company, the hike in price from next year is due to rising input costs and increase in fuel prices.
Honda aims at getting balanced side for next ARRC season
Buriram (Thailand), Dec 2 : Rajiv Sethu’s feat of gaining his first point outside Indian soil has not…
Honda set to unveil NSF-250 race machines next season
Highlighting the roadmap for the next season, Nagaraj pointed out that the focus will be on "preparing a world class Indian racer".
Shock decline in vehicle sales hit dealers this Diwali
The "negative factors" which slashed sales this year include the fuel prices which were on the upward swing till October-end, and although the petrol-diesel prices started going downwards, the damage was done.
Northern Railway gets its first high speed locomotive
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Northern Railway on Tuesday received its first aerodynamically designed passenger electric locomotive…
Tata Motors rolls out its first SUV ‘Harrier’
Mumbai, Oct 30 : Automobile major Tata Motors on Tuesday announced the roll-out of its first SUV “Harrier”…
Local manufacturing of Jaguar’s petrol ‘F-PACE’ commenced
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Luxury automobile manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover India (JLRIL) has commenced the local manufacturing of…
Hyundai Motor India launches all new Santro
"Our R&D centre in Namyang (S. Korea), Chennai and Hyderabad have put strong efforts for product supremacy and utmost customer delight."
BMW Recall of Vehicles With Fire Risk to 1.6 Million Cars
BMW is recalling about 1.6 million diesel cars to fix a potential fire hazard in their engines, expanding…
Honda Activa breaches 2 cr sales mark in India
New Delhi, Oct 17 : Hondas Activa scooter has breached the 2-crore sales mark in India, Honda Motorcycle…
Hyundai’s Kona EV ready to hit the road
Seoul, Oct 15: Carmaker Hyundai is developing a crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) named Kona and the electric…
Base effect, fuel prices dent September passenger vehicles’ sales
The off-take of the sub-segment such as passenger cars dipped by 5.57 per cent during the month under review to 197,124 units.
Mahindra commits to become carbon neutral company by 2040
San Francisco, Sep 14: Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading manufacturer of utility vehicles and part of the $20.7…
Driverless cars set to appear on Australian roads by 2019
Canberra, Sep 12: Perth will be one of the first cities in the world to trial driverless on-demand…
Maruti Suzuki posts 3.4% decline in August sales
New Delhi, Sep 1: Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday reported a 3.4 per cent dip in…
Raids at BMW headquarters in South Korea
Seoul, Aug 30: South Korean police on Thursday conducted raids at the headquarters of BMW as part of…
Equity indices hit fresh highs; auto, metal stocks up
Mumbai, Aug 7: The key Indian equity indices on Tuesday touched fresh record levels for the second straight day…
Elon Musk planning Tesla mini-car
San Francisco, Aug 6: Bullish on the performance and increased production of “Model 3” cars, Tesla CEO Elon Musk…
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 launched in India at Rs 15.99 Lakh
New Delhi, June 18: Ducati India has just launched the 2018 Multistrada 1260 in the country at Rs…
Mahindra Electric, Zoomcar partner to offer 100 EVs in Delhi
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Mahindra Electric on Tuesday announced its partnership with self-drive rental platform Zoomcar, as…
Audi India to hike vehicle prices
Mumbai, March 16: Luxury car manufacturer Audi India on Friday announced a price hike of up to 4 per…
Driving licence issuing process to become fully computerised: Gadkari
Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said drivers' training can save up to Rs 10,000 crore every year.
SRK shows support for Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, unveils portable bin for cars
New Delhi, Feb 9: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday showed support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat…
Auto Expo 2018: Mercedes-Benz launches Maybach S 650
New Delhi, Feb 7: Luxury automobile major Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday launched its Mercedes Maybach S 650 and teased its…
Auto Expo: Hyundai to launch 9 models till 2020
New Delhi, Feb 7: Automobile major Hyundai Motor India unveiled the new Elite i20 at the pre-open event of…
Auto Expo: Kia Motors debuts in India to launch vehicle in 2019
New Delhi, Feb 7: Automobile manufacturer Kia Motors India on Wednesday made its India debut and unveiled future car…
Tata Motors’ new SUV will be on show at Auto Expo
New Delhi, Feb 6: Tata Motors will put on display its new H5 5-7 seater SUV car based on…
From emoji to livestreams, Twitter gears up for ‘Auto Expo 2018’
The "Auto Expo-The Motor Show 2018" is scheduled to be held at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from February 9-14.
Audi Q7 launches in India for Rs 67.77 lakh
New Delhi, Sep 4: The 2017 Audi Q7 petrol engine is now available in India. The new variant…
Hike in GST cess makes cars expensive
NEW DELHI, Aug 30: The Cabinet today increase the cess on mid-size, large cars and SUVs from 15 per…
Choose the Best: Hyundai Verna, Honda City & Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
New Delhi, Aug 24: Hyundai Verna introduced its new segment cars in the competition with mid-size sedan segment…
Tata Motors launches AMT-equipped Tiago at Rs 4.79 lakh
New Delhi, Aug 20 : Tata Motors on Sunday launched the mid-end variant of its hatchback Tiago model…
Ducati Scrambler Café Racer launches in India at Rs 9.32 Lakh
New Delhi: Ducati launched its bike “Scrambler Cafe Racer” at Rs 9,32,000 (Ex-showroom, India). It is in Black…
Skoda launches new Octavia in India for Rs 15.49 lakh
New Delhi, July 14: Czech carmaker Skoda on Thursday launched its best selling sedan Octavia in India with price…
Market for pre-owned foreign luxury cars growing in India
New Delhi, May 28: The demand for fancy foreign luxury cars is witnessing a steep rise, with buyers, including…
Yamaha launches FZ25 bike
New Delhi,May 26: Bikes are trendy and people too are not feeling shy to spend huge amount on…
Ascent concept promises Subaru’s return
New York, April 13: Subaru of America, erasing the Tribeca from the minds of U.S. consumers who shunned…
2017 Force Gurkha launched in India
New Delhi, March 17: Force motors has launched a new Gurkha with BS-IV engine at a price of…
General Motors India to stop production at Gujarat plant
Chennai, March Carmaker General Motors India on Tuesday confirmed it will stop production at its plant in Halol…
Tata Motors unveils sports car Tamo Racemo
Geneva, March India’s auto major Tata Motors on Tuesday showcased its first sports car, the Tamo Racemo, at…
Mercedes Benz looking at over 10 percent growth in sales
Kolkata, March Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz India is expecting to clock “significantly over 10 percent growth” in sales…
Ola launches “Share Express”
New Delhi, January 4: Cab aggregator platform Ola on Wednesday launched new “Share Express” feature to make share…
Mahindra’s July auto sales up 14%
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) Mahindra’s July auto sales up 14% Automobile manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) on Monday…
Alibaba Group unveils smart ‘internet-connected car’
New Delhi, July 7 Alibaba Group on Thursday launched a first-of-its-kind “internet-connected car” that can be scaled up…
Renault logs orders for 1.5 lakh Kwids
Chennai, July 7 French car maker Renault has logged 150,000 orders for its new car Kwid launched in…
Imagine if their can be a space shuttle on wheels
It’s completely mind-blowing after seeing a concept mini cooper which is like a space shuttle on wheels. MINI…
Honda BR-V Compact SUV Launched in India; Price Starts at 8.75 Lakh
Honda BR-V, the Japanese carmaker’s entrant for the highly competitive compact SUV segment, was launched today at 8.75…
Mercedes-Benz India’s 2015-16 sales rise over 21 percent
Mumbai, April 6 : Luxury automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz India on Wednesday reported a rise of over 21 percent in…
Musk The Iron Man and CEO of Tesla Motors Crushed VC
Earlier today, Venture Capitalist Stewart Alsop of Bay Area posted fairly unexpected to Medium. Alsop wrote a letter…
New IMPACT design language for Tata cars
Tata Motors on Wednesday announced a new IMPACT design language for its upcoming passenger vehicles. “Design is among…
Impact of court ruling on diesel cars moderate, but wide: Analysts
New Delhi, Dec 16 : The Supreme Court order banning the sale of diesel vehicles above 2,000 cc in…
Delhi lawyers seek exemption from odd-even rule
New Delhi, Dec 16 : Delhi’s lawyers on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal requesting him to exempt…
Maruti Suzuki to raise prices up to Rs.20,000
New Delhi, Dec 10 : Passenger automobile major Maruti Suzuki on Thursday said it will increase the prices of…