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After Mercedes, Volvo to adopt direct-to-customer model for sales in India

Industry experts say that such a model may not be practical for mass-market cars given their large sales volumes

Volkswagen prepping its 7-seater SUV Tayron, India launch likely in 2025

The Tayron will replace the seven-seater Tiguan AllSpace which is set to retire after its current generation

Here's how to stop your EV batteries from ending up in a landfill

Electric vehicle batteries cover an ever-changing gamut of established and emerging chemistries and mechanical design

Kia to launch all-electric EV9 SUV that gives 501 kms on single charge

Kia, South Korea's second-biggest carmaker, said on Sunday it will launch its all-electric EV9 flagship SUV in the domestic market this week as part of its electrification efforts

Delhi govt plans EV festival to promote safe usage; drafts proposal: Report

The series of EV festivals will also bring stakeholders, which will include buyers, sellers, battery providers, and swapping agencies - for all segments of two, three, and four-wheelers

Japan-based Musashi forays into Indian EV market with Rs 70-cr investment

Musashi will collaborate with BNC Motors for expansion into the EV market

Triumph launches its Street Triple; prices start at Rs 10.17 lakh

The Triumph Street Triple comes powered with a liquid-cooled, 765cc, three-cylinder engine which produces 120hp and 80 Nm of peak torque

M&M launches XUV700 in Australia at AUD 36,990; no diesel variant on offer

The XUV700 sold in Australia will come with only a turbo-petrol engine, the 2.0-litre mStallion that returns 200 bhp and a peak torque of 380 Nm

Auto parts maker Musashi enters India's EV space, to invest Rs 70 cr

Japanese auto parts maker Musashi announced its entry in the electric mobility space in India in collaboration with BNC Motors and said it will invest Rs 70 crore in the first phase of the business

Electric scooter sales take a plunge in June on FAME-II subsidy cut

Only 60% of Niti Aayog's sales projection of 2.3 million units in FY24 possible, says association

Maruti sitting on 100,000 plus pending deliveries as MPV market expands

The challenge is more pronounced for the CNG variants of these vehicles

Hero launches its 160R 4V priced at Rs 1.27 lakh, bookings start today

For agility, Hero has kept the weight of the motorcycle low at 145kg

Hero MotoCorp launches Xtreme 160R 4V premium bike at Rs 1.27 lakh onwards

Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday launched its new Xtreme 160R 4V premium motorcycle with prices starting at Rs 1.27 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Ignition of change in electric vehicle battery ecosystem in India

Manufacturers are gradually emerging in a business dominated by assembly operations

Renault India achieves 1 mn production milestone, targets 2-mn mark by 2030

French automaker's alliance with Renault SA plans to invest Rs 5,300 cr in India

Toyota plans EV with 1,200-km range that fully charges in 10 mins

The batteries will deliver quicker charging and around 1,000 km (620 miles) of range, putting Toyota's vehicles ahead of the competition

Automaker Renault India to roll out three new models including a EV

During the calendar year Renault India sold about 84,000 units in the domestic market and shipped out about 28,000 units, Mamillapalle said

Fuel retailers setting up convenience stores, cafes to attract footfall

Convenience retail is being driven by infrastructure development and a rise in the number of highways and expressways, executives said

Maintaining its small-car dominance, Maruti leads mid-size PV sales in FY23

Maruti launched several vehicles in this segment last year. It now has popular offerings like the Grand Vitara, Brezza, and XL6 in its product lineup catering to this market segment

EV makers body petitions NGT for green tax on fuel-based 2-wheelers

SMEV said it has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT) expressing concerns against the government's move to cut FAME II subsidy and support a 'Green Tax' on fuel-based two-wheelers