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Electric vehicles sales in India to touch 1 million units this year: SMEV

Sales of total electric vehicles in India are expected to be around 10 lakh units this year, equal to what was sold collectively in the last 15 years, SMEV said

Toyota, VW are plotting to beat Tesla, pour billions into electric cars

The masters of mass production laid out plans to splurge $170 billion over the coming years to preserve their claim on an industry they've dominated

TVS Motor appoints Venkat Viswanathan as advisor for electric mobility biz

Viswanathan is currently an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and is a global leader in advanced batteries for electric mobility.

Japan's car sales fall but at slower pace as supply constraints ease

Auto sales are among data closely watched by analysts for clues on how quickly Japan's output and consumption can recover from last year's pandemic-induced slump

Why are SUVs catching the fancy of Indians?

More and more Indians now prefer SUVs -- some of them as bulky as mini trucks -- over hatchbacks and sedans. Let's examine the causes for the dramatic shift in consumer preferences towards SUVs

Tesla starts 2022 with gains as bumper delivery numbers charge up shares

Shares of the world's most valuable carmaker ended up 13.5% at $1,199.78 each on Monday, marking the biggest daily percentage gain in nearly 10 months.

Motorcycle maker Ducati to launch 11 models in India this year

New launches would include all-new models like the Scrambler 800 Urban Motard, Streetfighter V2, Multistrada V2, Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, Streetfighter V4 SP, MY22 Panigale V4 and the X

Ashok Leyland sales slip 2% to 12,518 units in December 2021

Hinduja flagship firm Ashok Leyland on Monday reported a 2 per cent decline in total commercial vehicle sales to 12,518 units in December 2021.

Lamborghini looks to deliver consistent growth in India during 2022

Italian super sports car maker Lamborghini is driving into 2022 looking to deliver consistent growth in India building on the momentum of a record year achieved in 2021

Confident of retaining leadership position in SUV segment in 2022: Hyundai

Hyundai Motor India looks to maintain its leadership in the segment this year as demand for its models like Creta and Venue continues to be robust

Hyundai to Maruti, carmakers ride SUV rush in quest for the pole position

Hyundai to Maruti, carmakers ride SUV rush in quest for the pole position

Used car start-ups with tech and investor money are upping the pace

Start-ups armed with tech and investor money are upping the pace and legacy players are upping the ante

Volvo to raise prices of select car models in India from January 1

As with the rest of the Indian auto industry, Volvo Car has also been impacted by rising input costs, the firm's MD said

Mercedes' new mid-sized hatchback is a nod to growing AMG footprint

Different drive modes that range from dynamic to sport and more give the car a versatility in driving experience for different conditions on different trips

Ola Electric begins rollout of charging points for its EVs across India

Ola Electric has built its Futurefactory. At full capacity of 10 million vehicles annually, it would be the world's largest two-wheeler factory and would handle 15 per cent of the world capacity

M&M, TaMo aim to bolster product range, manage chip shortage next year

Riding on the success of their recent model launches, homegrown auto majors Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are looking to further strengthen their product portfolios in 2022.

Sustaining ops, biz health biggest issues for auto firms in 2022: MG Motor

Currently, the domestic market is witnessing increased demand, but it is also impacted by the global semiconductor shortage, which has hit production activities

Electric vehicles set to get costlier from next year in India

Most EV makers, especially those of two-wheelers, are currently dependent on imports for their raw materials, with a maximum localisation of 50 per cent

Pre-owned vehicle mkt in India likely to reach 8.2 mn units by FY26: Report

It also said that the market size is expected to grow to USD 70.8 billion by 2030 at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 14.8 per cent between 2021 and 2030

Start-up Electra EV sees turnover doubling for its product as demand rises

25% of e-four-wheelers on Indian roads had an Electra EV powertrain in FY20, the company says.