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US factories production surges in April as motor vehicles output rises
Capacity use for the manufacturing sector increased 0.7 percentage point to 78.3% in April. It is 0.1 percentage point above its long-run average
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Will India be an all-electric or a hybrid market for Toyota Motor?
Green mobility drives Toyota's India plans: With 10 pure electric cars planned by 2026 in its global portfolio, the world's largest car maker hopes to move beyond its SUV mainstays in the country
 "Will India be an all-electric or a hybrid market for Toyota Motor?")
Audi's ex-chief pleads guilty in automaker's diesel emissions scandal
The scandal cost Volkswagen more than $30 billion in fines and settlements and saw two U.S. executives sent to prison
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Kia to build new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, likely to invest $1 bn
Hyundai Motor and Kia aim to sell around 2 million and 1.6 million all-electric vehicles, respectively, by that year
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Maruti Suzuki's WagonR crosses 3 million sales milestone in 2 decades
Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said its hatchback WagonR has crossed 30 lakh milestone in over two decades.
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Maruti Suzuki's Dzire best-selling compact sedan of FY23; check full list
Available in petrol, CNG, and electric versions, Tata's Tigor clocked sales of 46,174 units, 93% up year-on-year
Maruti Suzuki's Dzire best-selling compact sedan of FY23; check full list
Available in petrol, CNG, and electric versions, Tata's Tigor clocked sales of 46,174 units, 93% up year-on-year
 "Maruti Suzuki's Dzire best-selling compact sedan of FY23; check full list")
Trade deal: India's carmakers back zero duty on limited British imports
India is one of the most protected automobile markets where import taxes are among the highest in the world of any major car making nation
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MG starts bookings for Comet at Rs 11,000, deliveries to start soon
In its press release, MG said that more than 80 customisation options of extended vehicle warranty and service packages are available for customers
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Much before talk of diesel car ban, sales down to 17.6% of total volume
The news about an Indian government committee suggesting a ban on diesel cars from 2027 has sowed the seeds of uncertainty in the minds of diesel car buyers today, said top industry officials
 "Much before talk of diesel car ban, sales down to 17.6% of total volume")
Ola Electric expanding fast, to cross 1,000 experience centres this year
As part of that strategy, the SoftBank-backed electric vehicle company on Saturday opened its 500th experience centre (EC) in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
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New launches, exports pick up to drive volume gains for Eicher Motors
Margin expansion is expected to continue on strong volumes, improving mix, say analysts
 "New launches, exports pick up to drive volume gains for Eicher Motors")
Tata Motors Q4 results: Net profit at Rs 5,407 crore, dividend declared
Tata Motors Q4 results: In Q4FY23 the revenue of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) were up 49%
 "Tata Motors Q4 results: Net profit at Rs 5,407 crore, dividend declared")
Maruti rolls out first Jimny out of Gurugram plant, deliveries next month
Maruti hopes to rival Mahindra Thar with its simple, practical and no-nonsense off-roader which is based on a ladder-frame chassis giving it a traditional SUV character
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Hyundai Creta continues its SUV sales reign In April 2023, sold 14186 SUVs
Hyundai Creta tops the chart of most-selling SUVs in April 2023 and was the only company to cross the 10000 mark, while MG Astor was the worst-performing and failed to touch even the 1000 mark.
 "Hyundai Creta continues its SUV sales reign In April 2023, sold 14186 SUVs")
Top e-commerce platforms to stop selling seat belt alarm stopper clips
Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Snapdeal, and Shopclues had this item listed for sale
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PV dispatches highest ever in April, grow 13% YoY, shows SIAM data
2W dispatches up 15% YoY, auto body says all segments have posted growth this April, indicating smooth shift to BS VI Phase 2 emission norms
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Tesla raises US prices on Model S, X, and Y EVs: All you need to know
Since April 19, when Tesla deducted prices for a few of its vehicles in the US, this is the second time that the Model S, Model X, and Model Y have seen their prices increase
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Passenger vehicle dispatches jumped 13% to 331,278 units in April: SIAM
Two-wheeler dispatches increased by 15% to 1,338,588 units in April
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Volvo Car AB says software issues will delay output of flagship EV
Output of the EX90 is now expected to begin in the first half of 2024, Volvo said Thursday
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