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Toyota Japan announces battery electric vehicle initiatives amid criticism

EV owners usually have charging stations in their homes and keep their cars plugged in overnight to recharge. That's one of the main reasons Toyota has long insisted that hybrids are a better solution

Foreign automakers get a second chance as India transitions to EVs

But with the advent of EVs, firms like MG Motor India Pvt, the local unit of China's SAIC Motor Corp., Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG may finally gain a better foothold

Nearly all Tata Motors vehicle dealers turn profitable after a decade

Tata Motors' diversification into multiple electrified models, which are priced on average Rs 3-3.5 lakh higher than traditional internal combustion engine models, has increased profit margins

Maruti to launch its own alternate for Innova in collaboration with Toyota

So far, as part of this collaboration, Toyota sells its Glanza which is the Baleno alternative and the Urban-cruiser which is nothing but a Toyota-branded Brezza

Hero MotoCorp launches its popular motorcycle Passion+ at Rs 76,301

Given its reliable and small-capacity engine, Hero's Passion has earned a reputation for being a workhorse in the Indian countryside and small towns alike

Hyundai to utilise $5.9 bn in overseas operations' money for EV investments

Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday it will utilise 7.8 trillion won ($5.9 billion) worth of reservation money held by its overseas operations to push forward planned investments in domestic EV plants

Struggling BMW blames supply-chain issues even as luxury car sales flourish

BMW's sales for the quarter (January-March) were down 14 per cent year-on-year as the company sold 2,268 units

The cheapest Citroen becomes costlier by up to Rs 17,500; check details

Launched at a competitive price of Rs 5.71 lakh for its base model, Citroen positioned C3 as a mass-market car

No brakes on M&M's open bookings, even as capacity addition in top gear

57,000 bookings a month, against 33,000 billings; firm blames semiconductor shortages

Maruti launches Alto K10 based Tour H1 for commercial segment at Rs 4.8L

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it has launched a new entry-level commercial hatchback Tour H1 with a price starting at Rs 4.8 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

Brokerages put medal to metal on Tata Motors stock, maintain bullish stance

EV focus, improved free cash flow, and debt reduction to be major drivers

BMW launches all-new sports car M2 in India at Rs 98 lakh: Details here

BMW's M2 variant is equipped with an automatic transmission and comes with a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine

Better roads, travel bug, flexible workspace drive up lifestyle SUV segment

The SUV market is the fastest growing market, accounting for about 51 per cent of total sales passenger vehicles (PVs) in India

FAME-II subsidy block: SMEV reaches out to govt for Rs 3K-crore rehab fund

The industry body has maintained the subsidies withheld and due to various electric two-wheeler (E2W) manufacturers amount to over Rs 1,200 crore

Volkswagen launches new trims of Virtus, Taigun with 1.5 ltr TSI EVO engine

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India on Thursday said it has launched new trims of its mid-sized sedan Virtus and Taigun sports utility vehicle

BluSmart places order for 500 units of MG's ZS EV electric vehicle

The move comes as BluSmart intensifies its battle against Uber Technologies Inc and Ola Cabs

As lithium prices head north, salt might soon end up powering EV's

"Sodium-ion batteries are an alternative technology that can release some pressure on lithium's complex and growing supply chain"

In a bid to drive volumes, Triumph to launch its 400cc bike on July 5

The pricing will play a crucial role in terms of the challenge Triumph can pose to the market leader, Royal Enfield

Hero MotoCorp to drive in mid, budget-range EVs in FY25: CEO Gupta

Will launch an ICE premium motorcycle in every quarter of FY24, says CEO

4x4 war goes off-road: Maruti's Jimny has foot on lifestyle SUV throttle

MSIL has been exporting the three-door Jimny since 2021, and plans to start exporting the five-door version of the car