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Entry-level car sales revival vital for passenger vehicle industry: Bhargava
Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) Chairman RC Bhargava said on Friday that the revival of entry-level car sales is very important for the growth of India’s passenger vehicle (PV) industry.
Suzuki confirms plans to double India production capacity by 2030
Suzuki Motor Co, parent of India’s largest carmaker, officially confirmed plans to take total production capacity to over 4 mln vehicles by 2030 from 2.25 mln at present
Bajaj Auto says export market recovering, amends dividend distribution policy
In the first half of FY24, Bajaj Auto’s total export (two-wheelers and commercial vehicles) was down 23% year-on-year(YoY) to 8,02,248 units.
Maruti Suzuki to buy Gujarat plant from Japanese parent for Rs 12,841 crore
The move will simplify the management of Maruti Suzuki's various operations in the country, the automaker said.
Tata Motors sells 9.9% stake in Tata Tech
'Tata Motors and TPG Rise Climate SF Pte. Ltd, a climate focused private equity fund, has entered into a share purchase agreement on October 13, 2023', said Tata Motors in a stock exchange filing.
Commercial vehicles, two-wheelers’ sales positively ‘surprise’ analysts
Analysts were surprised by sales momentum in two segments in September – commercial vehicles and SUVs – even as other segments saw tepid demand.
TVS boosts ties with BMW, to manufacture German auto giant’s electric two-wheeler at Hosur…
TVS manufactures three BMW Motorrad models – BMW G310 R, BMW 310 GS and BMW G310 RR - which are sold in over 100 countries.
Hitachi, Ashok Leyland working on 20-second charging for electric buses
The company is in the final stages of development of the technology and looking to localise the technology and scale up the model across the globe.
Hyundai Motor India to offer six airbags as standard across all variants
At present, most carmakers offer the 6 airbag feature on the top-end variants of their model while the base models are fitted with either two or four airbags.
TVS, Hero MotoCorp & Royal Enfield report growth in September sales
For the first six months of FY24, Hero’s total sales stood at 27.69 lakh units, a drop from 28.18 lakh units sold in the same period last financial year.
Festive demand steers auto sales in September
There has been growth in monthly dispatches from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as they are stacking up inventory in dealer showrooms in anticipation of a strong festive season.
Maruti Suzuki receives show cause notice from GST Authority
The notice pertains to the matter of tax liability under reverse charge basis on certain services for the period of July 2017 to August 2022, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing.
BMW launches iX1 EV at Rs 66.90 lakhs
BMW iX1 is available in Alpine White non-metallic paint and Space Silver, Black Sapphire and Storm Bay metallic paintworks.
India should move to ethanol or hydrogen cars instead of electric cars: Maruti Chairman
He made the remarks while addressing the 50th National Management Convention organised by the All India Management Association (AIMA).
FIR against Anand Mahindra, 12 others on charge of false promise over safety of SUV
The case was lodged after the complainant, who lost his son Dr. Apoorv Mishra in an accident on January 14 last year, approached a local court to get the order for lodging the case on Saturday.
Sodium ion batteries may make EVs far more affordable, says report
The materials, which will be used in such Sodium-ion batteries, can be fabricated in-house. Hence, the batteries would be a live example of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for India’.
The auto workers strike will drive up car prices in US
Anyone shopping for a new, used or leased car right now will also be hit by higher interest rates, according to Bankrate.
Six-airbag rule not mandatory for cars: Nitin Gadkari
Positive development for carmakers as price rise due to airbag additions would have impacted demand
Ashok Leyland arm rolls out commercial EVs
The company said these vehicles have interoperability with existing charging infrastructure of cars and could be charged completely in an hour in fast charging.
Two-wheelers, cars and SUVs see demand in August as dealers prepare for festive season
The steady demand for two wheelers in August was attributed to the sustained outperformance of the premium segment and gradual recovery in EV volumes.