BS-VI

Delhi to bar entry of non-BS-VI compliant vehicles registered outside city

All commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi that are not BS-VI compliant will be prohibited from entering the national capital from November 1, in line with the CAQM's directions. The BS-VI compliant vehicles meet stricter emission standards are expected to curtail pollution. A public notice issued by the transport department said BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi only for a limited period, up to October 31, 2026, as a transitional measure. There will, however, be no restrictions on the entry of commercial goods vehicles registered in Delhi, BS-VI compliant diesel vehicles, BS-IV compliant diesel vehicles till October 31, 2026, or those running on CNG, LNG, or electricity. The notice added that restrictions under various stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on commercial goods vehicles will continue to apply during the period a particular stage is in force. In a meeting held on October 17, Commission for Air Quality Management

Updated On: 27 Oct 2025 | 7:50 PM IST

Only BS-VI CNG goods vehicles to enter Delhi from Nov 2025, Centre tells SC

Only BS-VI CNG, LNG, EV goods vehicles to be allowed into Delhi from November 1, 2025; ban will not apply to vehicles registered in Delhi, Centre tells SC

Updated On: 07 May 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

Buses except CNG, electric, BS-VI diesel may be barred from entering Delhi

The Delhi government is likely to impose a complete ban on passenger buses except those running on CNG, electricity and BS-VI diesel from entering the national capital in view of the pollution situation. Restrictions under GRAP Stage IV are currently in place in Delhi amid plummeting air quality in the national capital. At present, only trucks are barred from entering the city. A source said, "Chhath Puja is around the corner and there is a huge rush being witnessed because of it. We are planning to implement a ban after the festival." Last month, the Delhi government directed that all buses entering the national capital from Haryana will have to be run on electricity, CNG or BS-VI diesel. Buses entering from the NCR regions of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan also need to follow these norms. The city government's transport department said all buses entering Delhi from any city or town in Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from July 1 will only be those that run on electricity, CNG

Updated On: 16 Nov 2023 | 7:06 AM IST

Ban entry of vehicles non-compliant with BS-VI norms: Delhi govt to Centre

The overall air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category for the third straight day on Saturday morning, as per the SAFAR-India

Updated On: 04 Nov 2023 | 3:38 PM IST

BS VI phase 2: Jeep discontinues petrol, Trailhawk variants of Compass

This means that Jeep Compass will now be sold as a diesel-only SUV in the country

Updated On: 18 May 2023 | 6:48 PM IST

To match Indian aspirations, carmakers to launch 81 new vehicles this year

Carmakers are looking at new sub-segments in the SUV space and trying to expand their offerings to lure in more and more customers

Updated On: 01 May 2023 | 12:06 PM IST

SC permits registration of BS-VI diesel public utility vehicles

The top court also dealt with a plea seeking relaxation for sale of BS-IV vehicles in J&K on account of the curfew and internet suspension imposed in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370

Updated On: 22 Mar 2022 | 3:01 PM IST

Isuzu launches BS-VI compliant versions of V-Cross and mu-X range in India

Isuzu Motors India on Monday said it has launched BS-VI compliant versions of V-Cross and mu-X range in the country, priced between Rs 20.06 lakh and Rs 35.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Updated On: 10 May 2021 | 3:48 PM IST

Car review: Does Mercedes-Benz E-Class purport to replace the S-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB may not quite replace the S-Class but it is a classier, spacious upgrade from older avatars

Updated On: 02 Apr 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto offer steep discounts to push key segment sales

Move reflects sustained pain in world's largest two-wheeler market, as it covers two segments accounting for 75% of its size and comes despite spike in input costs

Updated On: 04 Mar 2021 | 2:30 AM IST

Margin pressures may offset volumes gains for Schaeffler

Higher content per vehicle, steady aftermarket and exports are growth drivers

Updated On: 24 Feb 2021 | 10:01 PM IST

Tata Motors only truck maker to reduce discounts, says CV unit chief

Girsh wagh says firm took a bold decision to prune incentives by almost a third during BS VI transition

Updated On: 17 Dec 2020 | 12:02 AM IST

Hydrogen CNG, bio gas and methanol the new faces of automotive fuel

These newer energy sources aren't only diversifying the automotive fuel basket for India but can help in reducing emission to an extent

Updated On: 29 Sep 2020 | 5:45 PM IST

Tax, high interest rates hurdles for growth of auto industry: Force Motors

The company, which makes commercial vehicles under the Traveller brand and utility vehicle Trax, said the situation calls for a very detailed and thorough reform

Updated On: 13 Sep 2020 | 10:44 PM IST

Rising sales numbers not a reflection of ground reality, say auto dealers

Dealers say that with more job cuts and salary reduction, banks and NBFCs have become more cautious

Updated On: 09 Sep 2020 | 12:20 AM IST

BSVI commercial vehicles equipped with tech, other upgrades: Tata Motors

Tata Motors said its entire BSVI-compliant range of commercial vehicles is equipped with technological and performance upgrades that generate higher revenue and profits for transporters

Updated On: 27 Aug 2020 | 7:28 PM IST

Mahindra unveils BS6-compliant Thar SUV, to be launched on October 2

Thar offer a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission mated to "an authentic manual shift-on-the-fly 4x4 transfer case"

Updated On: 15 Aug 2020 | 6:15 PM IST

Vitesco Technologies, Padmini VNA to set up JV for BS-VI powertrain tech

Vitesco Technologies has partnered Padmini VNA Mechatronics for setting up a 50:50 joint venture for select powertrain technology solutions that meet the new BS-VI emission norms for domestic market

Updated On: 03 Aug 2020 | 8:07 PM IST

No BS-IV vehicle registration until decision on sale during lockdown: SC

The bench had on July 8 recalled the March 27 order by which it had allowed sale of BS-IV vehicles for 10 days across India, except in Delhi-NCR

Updated On: 01 Aug 2020 | 12:10 AM IST

Maruti sees no logic in developing a BS-VI diesel engine for small cars

The auto major, with no diesel vehicles in its line-up, now aims to expand its CNG products range to bring in additional volumes

Updated On: 19 Jul 2020 | 2:04 PM IST