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Maruti 3.0: To add 2 mn units per annum capacity in 9 yrs, says RC Bgargava

Maruti Suzuki expects the demand for exports to continue to grow and export volumes are projected at 750,000 to 800,000 cars by FY 2030-31

Tata Punch CNG launched at a starting price of Rs 7.1 lakh, see details

The Punch is based on the same ALFA (Agile, Light, Flexible, Advanced) architecture on which the Tata Altroz has been built and got five-star safety ratings from the Global NCAP

With 8 products in top-10 best-selling cars, Maruti continues to dominate

Maruti's compact SUV, Vitara Brezza has posted a 70 per cent growth in its sales with numbers reaching 16,643 units in July 2023 compared to 9,709 units sold in July 2022

Royal Enfield plans to launch its first electric bike in two years

The company is evaluating the market requirements and the business prospect for electric motorcycles in the country

Hyundai, Kia recall 91,000 vehicles in US over damaged electrical component

The models that are likely to be recalled include Hyundai 2023-2024 Palisade, 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles and 2023-2024 Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul, and Sportage

Suzuki India 2W July sales at best-ever 107,836 units, up 41.5% YoY

This is the first time that sales for Suzuki have crossed the mark of 100,000 in a given month

ReadyAssist, Ampere collaborate for full-stack after-sales, service support

The partnership will ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime for vehicles, along with improving the customer experience

Harley Davidson X440 to cost Rs 10,500 more; now starting at Rs 2,39,500

Harley Davidson X440 production capacity has been ramped up in response to the demand trends, the company said

Govt may mandate 20% recycled materials in auto manufacturing from 2026-27

As a part of this regulation, the quantum of recycled materials to be used will be increased progressively as more vehicle scrapping centres become operational

Domestic passenger vehicle sales jump 3.1% as strong base effect continues

The highest ever sales by the Indian PV makers was in September last year at about 355,000 units

Centre plans to scrap mandatory electric vehicle incentive-linked tests

After receiving a report from the committee, the ministry is considering scrapping the mandatory testing parameters

Eicher Motors July sales: Total sales up 32% YoY, global business down 22%

Sales for the company in up to 350cc segment vehicles went up by 39 per cent YoY as the volumes grew from 46,336 in July 2022 to 64,398 in July 2023

TVS Motors July sales: Total 2W sales up 4% YoY, exports down 20%

The company's total exports registered a 20% YoY dip with sales of 89,213 units in July 2023 as against 112,032 units in July 2022

Ashok Leyland July sales: Total sales up 11% YoY, bus sales up 56%

Year-to-date domestic sales for the ongoing financial year stood at 53,314 units which was up 7% from 49,839 units during the same period last year

Maruti Suzuki sales up 3.2% to 181,360 vehicles in July, thanks to SUVs

Utility vehicles (UV) of Maruti Suzuki include Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, S-cross, and XL6

M&M July sales: Total sales up 18% YoY to 66,124 units, exports down 9%

The automaker reported its highest-ever sales of SUVs at 36,205 units in July 2023 which is 30 per cent up from July 2022

Tata Motors July sales: Total sales down 1.41% YoY, CV sales down 4%

Domestic sales did not see any noticeable change with a difference of only 134 vehicles YoY

Hyundai July sales: Total sales up 4% YoY at 66,701 units, exports rise 20%

Hyundai has launched its micro SUV Exter which is a rival to Tata's Punch. So far, the Exter has been received very well with waiting periods for some variants going up to one year

Toyota registers best-ever monthly vehicle sales in July at 21,911 units

As a part of expanding its footprint in the Indian market, Toyota is leveraging its partnership with Maruti Suzuki to introduce rebadged Maruti cars

Bajaj Auto July sales: Total sales down 10% YoY, 2W sales dip 14%

2W exports were also down 16% YoY which came down from 150,670 in July 2022 to 126,850 in July 2023