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Manufacturing firms want partial lift on Covid-19 lockdown to reduce losses

Most of the exporters have the required manpower and had sourced the raw material before the lockdown. All they need now is permission to produce their goods

Gain some, lose some: What India's Covid-19 relief package means for biz

As India manages life under a 21-day lockdown, the government and the RBI have moved to help the economy and the poorest. A look at who gains from these moves and who loses out

Covid-19 impact: French auto maker Groupe PSA defers launch of C5 Aircross

However, it is maintain the timeline for the C-Cubed programme, under which the first vehicle designed, developed and made in India would be launched in 2021

Covid-19 cloud hangs over BS-VI gear shift as March 31 deadline looms

Dealers are hoping their petition will be heard this week, though sources said it was unlikely to come up before March 31

Auto sector braces for tough road ahead as lockdown hits business

Two-wheeler space worst hit, given higher BS-IV inventory

Suzuki Motorcycle, Toyota India halt production at manufacturing facilities

Haryana government on Sunday announced lockdown in seven districts, including Gurgaon, of the state until March 31

Covid-19: Hyundai & TVS also suspend manufacturing operations temporarily

Maruti and M&M had already announced suspension of manufacturing operations

Coronavirus impact: Maruti to M&M, automakers put brakes on production

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), the country's largest carmaker, said it was suspending production at its facilities in Haryana "till further notice"

Collaboration & self-reliance...

...learnings for the automobile industry from the coronavirus emergency

Hyundai launches new Creta, gets 14,000 bookings, mostly for diesel

The Korean auto major invested around Rs 1,000 crore in the new product, which is made in India for the domestic and global markets

Auto sale picks up in Feb but negative outlook for March over Coronavirus

Dealers are facing a new challenge with the Coronavirus cases being detected in India and an alarming drop in customer walk-ins in auto showrooms

BMW will continue to gain segment share despite slowdown: President & CEO

In an interview with T E Narasimhan & Gireesh Babu, Rudratej Singh of BMW Group India says the company has remained competitive despite headwinds

Coronavirus outbreak: Carmakers, suppliers brace for stormy days

Expect overall sales to fall by 25-30% year-on-year, warns Rajan Wadhera, president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Apollo Tyres prunes FY20 and FY21 capex by Rs 300 cr on auto slowdown

The move is in line with other tyre makers' plans to pare their outlays

Auto production to slide 8.3% in 2020; coronavirus may hit supply: Fitch

The agency said that it believes that the weak domestic demand for new vehicles will see India's vehicle production continue to contract in 2020

Auto slowdown continues as Jan sales dip 6%, coronavirus to delay recovery

It remains to be seen if the ongoing Auto Expo - the extravaganza where automakers display their new products and technologies - will be able to reverse the trend

Auto industry concerned over coronavirus impact on supply from China: SIAM

SIAM said it will be collecting information and data from its members in the next couple of days to understand if there could be disruptions, and to what extent, if there are any

Domestic passenger vehicle sales down 6.2% in Jan; car sales slide 8%: SIAM

Motorcycle sales last month declined by 15.17% to 871,886 units from 1,027,766 units a year earlier

China's Great Wall Motor set to enter Indian automobile market at Auto Expo

China's largest SUV manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) on Tuesday said it will showcase various products and technologies during the upcoming Auto Expo next month as part of its launch in the Indian market. The automaker will also showcase Haval Concept H and Concept vehicle Vision 2025 besides SUVs under Haval brand, electric products, and innovations in the area of intelligent safety, connectivity and advanced autonomous systems during the biennial show. "This is indeed a proud moment for us as we are on the verge of entering the Indian automotive market. We are excited at the limitless possibilities that lay ahead as India is an important market for us," GWM Chairman Wei Jianjun said in a statement. The company aims to set new benchmarks in the Indian automobile industry and hope to create an everlasting relationship with the discerning Indian customer, he added. "With the R&D center in Bangalore and now our participation at the 15th edition of the Auto Expo, we want to ...

SIAM bullish on auto sector revival in 2020 after worst sales in 20 years

Another Chinese player which will be also present for the first time is MG Motors which will bring in their entire range of automobiles in the Expo.