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Govt shifts into high gear to expand subsidies to alternative fuel vehicles

According to a senior government official, there is a proposal to incorporate vehicles powered by alternative sources such as hydrogen and biofuels in the upcoming phase of FAME

TVS Motor, BMW commence production of first electric bike CE 02 at TN plant

The factory located about 70 kms from Bengaluru, was engaged in the production of vehicles co-developed by the two auto companies

Maruti Suzuki offers discounts up to Rs 68,000 on Celerio, Alto, S Presso

Maruti is offering discounts of up to Rs 45,000 for the petrol manual transmission and automatic variants of Brezza

Tata Motors global wholesales up 7% in Q2, Jaguar Land Rover drives growth

Company sequentially posted a 6.3% rise in group global wholesales

Tata Motors' luxury vehicles arm JLR posts 21% rise in retail sales in Q2

Sequentially, both wholesales and retail sales increased

Sajjan Jindal's firm, SAIC Motor to take over MG Motor India: Report

There will be no JSW Group companies involved in the deal and Jindal will participate through his private company

Harley's most affordable bike X440 delivery to begin on October 15

The bike was launched at a starting price of Rs 2.29 lakh, however, it was later raised by Rs 10,500 to Rs 2,39,500

India can become $1 trn export-led automotive hub by 2035: Report

India is the fourth-largest global automotive market, generating $250 billion in FY23 and contributing 7.3 per cent to the national GDP

Audi reports 88% increase in retail sales at 5,530 units in Jan-Sept

The launch of the new Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron, Q3 and Q3 Sportback coupled with continued demand for other models like the A4, A6 and Q5 has led to positive growth

Automobile industry capable of becoming export-led $1 trn by 2035

To achieve this, players across the industry must upgrade their capabilities for reliable and competitive global manufacturing, he added

M&M eyeing global expansion, diversifying ops to boost revenue growth

M&M's product line has reached a stage of maturity where we can go and compete around the world, a company official said

VW to offer new features, benefits with Taigun, Virtus this festival season

Volkswagen (VW) will introduce twin electrically adjustable front seats (driver and co-driver) for its midsize SUV Taigun and sedan, Virtus

Escorts Sept sales: Tractor sales down 11.2%; construction machine sales up

Year-to-date sales for construction equipment registered a 56.7 per cent rise as the sales zoomed from 1,883 units during Apr-Sep 2022, to 2,950 units for Apr-Sep 2023

As workers begin strike, GM says it offered 7X the required compensation

The erstwhile workers of General Motors India started their indefinite hunger strike on October 2, protesting their alleged non-absorption by Hyundai Motor India

Bajaj Auto September sales: Domestic 2W sales down 9% YoY; CV sales up 60%

Domestic commercial vehicle (CV) sales for Bajaj Auto grew by 60 per cent Y-o-Y as the automaker sold 50,683 units in September 2023, compared to 31,752 units sold in September 2022

Ford furloughs another 500 workers due to United Auto Workers strike

UAW struck GM's Lansing Delta Township assembly plant that makes Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse SUVs after previously striking at GM's Missouri assembly plant and 18 parts distribution centers

India Inc's electric vehicle battery-making plans hinge on China imports

Existing supply chain possibilities for Indian manufacturers are heavily dependent on imports, particularly from China, and not much is expected to change soon, industry executives said

India lags peers in cost of electric vehicle ownership compared to ICE cars

EVs here cost 25% less as against 50% in the US, 41% in France and 29% in Germany

United Auto Workers union reaches tentative agreement with Mack Trucks

Mack Trucks confirmed a tentative agreement on a five-year contract early Monday after the UAW announced the deal just before midnight Sunday

Car manufacturers are buying 'green steel' that's far from carbon-free

"Steel made with natural gas is not climate-neutral steel and that is what ultimately matters," he said