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Domestic automakers accelerate employment of women in shop floors
Tata Motors has over 4,500 women working in the shop floors across six manufacturing plants, including an all-women line at its Pune facility with over 1,500 of them producing popular SUVs
 "Domestic automakers accelerate employment of women in shop floors")
Tata Motors posts 1% rise in total domestic sales at 80,383 units in June
"Tata Motors continued its growth trajectory registering quarterly sales of 1,40,450 units in Q1 FY24 and recording a growth of 8 per cent over Q1 FY23," the MD added
 "Tata Motors posts 1% rise in total domestic sales at 80,383 units in June")
Domestic PV sales see lukewarm growth of 1.9% due to strong base effect
Noting that the semiconductor chip supply was not up to the mark in the first quarter of 2023-24, Maruti Suzuki's official said that its availability is expected to be better in the second quarter
 "Domestic PV sales see lukewarm growth of 1.9% due to strong base effect")
Honda Cars' domestic wholesales declines by 35% to 5,080 units in June
The automaker sold 7,834 units in the domestic market in June 2022
 "Honda Cars' domestic wholesales declines by 35% to 5,080 units in June")
Royal Enfield total sales increases by 26% to 77,109 units in June
Domestic sales rose 34 per cent to 67,495 units compared to 50,265 units in the year-ago period, the bike maker said in a statement
 "Royal Enfield total sales increases by 26% to 77,109 units in June")
Hero MotoCorp to hike two-wheeler prices by around 1.5% from next month
Hero MotoCorp further said it will continue with innovative financing programmes to minimise the impact on the customers
 "Hero MotoCorp to hike two-wheeler prices by around 1.5% from next month")
Commuter bike market in cruise mode; uncertainties may put brakes on growth
Hero MotoCorp is expecting "balanced" growth between the rural and urban sector this year due to better kharif season, rising penetration of retail finance options, and strong festive period sales
 "Commuter bike market in cruise mode; uncertainties may put brakes on growth")
10% of country's fuel pumps now offer EV charging facilities, IOCL leads
5,600 IOCL pumps offer EV charging facilities which come at about 15 per cent of its total 36,400 fuel pumps across the country
 "10% of country's fuel pumps now offer EV charging facilities, IOCL leads")
Industry wants GST relaxation, fuel-price guarantee for flex-fuel vehicles
The industry has sought 5 per cent GST on flex-fuel two-wheelers and a price guarantee on fuel for flex-fuel vehicles
 "Industry wants GST relaxation, fuel-price guarantee for flex-fuel vehicles")
Five-door Jimny to be launched in Australia with ADAS features as standard
This is because of the prevailing regulations in Australia that mandate all new cars to have Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) which is a feature counted as ADAS
 "Five-door Jimny to be launched in Australia with ADAS features as standard")
Tata Motors expects EVs to be 50% of passenger vehicle sales by 2030
The company, which has set a target to attain net zero emission by 2040, said it is "spearheading this mission with the support of our Gen 3 EV architecture strategy"
Safety features top concern for buyers while purchasing car: Survey
Crash rating of zero is the least preferred with only 6.8 per cent score, as per the survey
 "Safety features top concern for buyers while purchasing car: Survey")
TVS, Zomato form alliance to ensure greener, cheaper last-mile mobility
As a part of the partnership, TVS will develop electricity-powered two-wheelers which will be used by Zomato delivery personnel
 "TVS, Zomato form alliance to ensure greener, cheaper last-mile mobility")
India produces 27 mn vehicles, valued at $108-bn in FY23: Report
Within the passenger vehicle segment, according to the report, the mid-size and full-size SUV sub-segments accounted for over half of the value
 "India produces 27 mn vehicles, valued at $108-bn in FY23: Report")
Triumph's Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X unveiled, India-launch on July 5
These bikes are likely to heat up competition for the market leader in the segment, Royal Enfield
 "Triumph's Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X unveiled, India-launch on July 5")
FAME subsidy cut, subsequent price hike take e-scooter sales down 61% MoM
The dip in sales has come after electric two-wheeler manufacturers hiked the prices of their products by 15-18 per cent
 "FAME subsidy cut, subsequent price hike take e-scooter sales down 61% MoM")
Third edition of electric vehicle innovation challenge by iCreate launched
"This year, our focus is on developing components for four-wheelers as well as heavy vehicles, such as earthmovers and mining trucks," said Punekar
 "Third edition of electric vehicle innovation challenge by iCreate launched")
Electric 2-wheeler industry to keep growing at robust pace: TVS Motor
The company on its part would expand its electric portfolio to cater to different sets of customers. It currently sells electric two-wheelers under the iQUBE brand
 "Electric 2-wheeler industry to keep growing at robust pace: TVS Motor")
Riding on rising demand for CNG vehicles, Tata aims to double its sales
Currently, Tata offers its Tiago, Tigor, and Altroz with a CNG option. With its CNG vehicles, Tata is betting on the mass market that looks for affordable fuel options
 "Riding on rising demand for CNG vehicles, Tata aims to double its sales")
Kia India recalls over 30k units of Carens for software update
The company has initiated the recall campaign for vehicle inspection and, if required, a free-of-cost software update is also provided
 "Kia India recalls over 30k units of Carens for software update")