Page 4 - Latest Updates on BS-VI Norms
HMSI doesn't expect revival in auto industry for next two quarters
The automobile sector recorded its worst-ever sales decline in two decades in 2019
 "HMSI doesn't expect revival in auto industry for next two quarters")
BS-VI switch will impact 2-wheeler sales until Diwali, says Honda CEO
On Wednesday, Honda launched the latest generation, 6G, of its flagship scooter brand, the Activa
 "BS-VI switch will impact 2-wheeler sales until Diwali, says Honda CEO")
Two-wheeler makers gear up to BS-VI norms, speed up vehicle launch
BS-VI products cost 7-15 % more than BS-IV
 "Two-wheeler makers gear up to BS-VI norms, speed up vehicle launch")
SC order on BS-VI adoption main cause for auto sector slowdown: Sitharaman
She further said the government also took a considered decision that from BS-IV emission standards, the country should go directly to BS-VI norms, which come into play from April 1, 2020
 "SC order on BS-VI adoption main cause for auto sector slowdown: Sitharaman")
India's car dealers risk going out of business on BS-VI emission norms
Such a situation will mean "many of them will face financial hardships which could even threaten the existence of their business."
 "India's car dealers risk going out of business on BS-VI emission norms")
Hero MotoCorp launches first BS-VI compliant Splendor iSmart at Rs 64,900
This marks the commencement of the transition of Hero MotoCorp's product range to BS-VI norms, Le Masson added.
 "Hero MotoCorp launches first BS-VI compliant Splendor iSmart at Rs 64,900")
Hero MotoCorp bikes set to get costlier by Rs 2,000 from January 1
Auto manufactures have increased prices owing to the transition cost for migrating to the BS-VI platform
Battered by slowdown, auto industry pins hopes on 2020 for turnaround
Industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) expects things to turnaround in 2020-21
 "Battered by slowdown, auto industry pins hopes on 2020 for turnaround")
Govt proposes BS VI emission norms for quadricycles from Apr 2020
The BS VI emission norms are in line with European standards
Piaggio introduces fuel injection tech with BS-VI norms in Vespa, Aprilia
The BS-VI variants and models are on sale from Tuesday, the company said in a release
 "Piaggio introduces fuel injection tech with BS-VI norms in Vespa, Aprilia")
Renault to stop making diesel car in India as it readies for BS VI
Starts exports of Triber to South Africa, plans to launch three new vehicles by 2022, including a sub-4-meter SUV in H2 of next year, and an EV by 2021
 "Renault to stop making diesel car in India as it readies for BS VI")
BS-VI effect: Sales of passenger vehicles may rise in Dec, say auto firms
A nationwide & compulsory switch to BS-VI is due from April 1, 2020
 "BS-VI effect: Sales of passenger vehicles may rise in Dec, say auto firms")
The worse is over for Maruti as volumes pick up pace despite weak demand
While bottoming out of volumes is a positive, the company has also been able to keep its inventory levels under check
 "The worse is over for Maruti as volumes pick up pace despite weak demand")
Automobile dealers move SC to sell BS IV inventory beyond April 1 deadline
Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) members are operating on 3-5 per cent gross margins of the cost of the vehicles
 "Automobile dealers move SC to sell BS IV inventory beyond April 1 deadline")
Hero MotoCorp plans to launch BS-VI upgrades of ten bikes, scooters by Feb
The two wheeler major plans to showcase the upgraded products at an event in February 2020 at its R&D centre in Jaipur
 "Hero MotoCorp plans to launch BS-VI upgrades of ten bikes, scooters by Feb")
Mahindra & Mahindra launches BS-VI compliant XUV300 at Rs 8.30 lakh
The BS-VI version of the XUV300 will be available on all its 1.2 litre turbo petrol offerings
 "Mahindra & Mahindra launches BS-VI compliant XUV300 at Rs 8.30 lakh")
Hyundai pads up for diesel car monopoly with implementation of BSVI norms
From April 1, 2020, BSVI emission norms for automobiles will become mandatory across the country
 "Hyundai pads up for diesel car monopoly with implementation of BSVI norms")
BMW India makes its petrol cars BS-VI-compliant; diesel ones next
Company to increase the price of BS-VI-compliant vehicles by up to 6% starting next year
 "BMW India makes its petrol cars BS-VI-compliant; diesel ones next")
BS-VI norms to create headwinds for commercial vehicle segment: Ind-Ra
For fleet owners, the ownership of BS-VI vehicle would be credit neutral
 "BS-VI norms to create headwinds for commercial vehicle segment: Ind-Ra")
Yamaha's Indian arm launches two BS VI-compliant bikes, more on anvil
According to the company, all colour models of both FZ-FI and FZS-FI would be available as per BSVI norms
 "Yamaha's Indian arm launches two BS VI-compliant bikes, more on anvil")
