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Toyota Kirloskar pulls plug on Yaris sedan after three years as sales dip
Expect spares for sedan for next 10 years; rebadged Ciaz roll-out soon
 "Toyota Kirloskar pulls plug on Yaris sedan after three years as sales dip")
Luxury carmaker Audi pitches for lower import duties on electric vehicles
German luxury carmaker Audi has termed high taxation on imported cars in India an impediment for growth of the electric segment while noting that even some relief in terms of duties could help
 "Luxury carmaker Audi pitches for lower import duties on electric vehicles")
Two-wheeler to car sales: Record low ratio shows Covid impact on poor
Analysts fear that this time, it may take many years of double-digit growth for the industry to recoup the loss in sales volume
 "Two-wheeler to car sales: Record low ratio shows Covid impact on poor")
Examining factors like pricing, charging infra before EV rollout: Yamaha
Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha is closely looking at development of enabling factors like charging infrastructure and battery production before entering the electric vehicle segment in the country
 "Examining factors like pricing, charging infra before EV rollout: Yamaha")
Honda to use Google's Android Automotive OS in its cars from 2022
Automobile major Honda has announced it will integrate Google's Android Automotive OS into an all-new model that will be launched in the second half of 2022
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World's highest EV charging station installed at Himachal's Spiti Valley
Pune-based EV charging infra startup goEgoNetwork has installed its electric vehicle charging facility at Kaza in the Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
 "World's highest EV charging station installed at Himachal's Spiti Valley")
Semiconductor shortage to further impact PV sales in Sep: Ind-Ra report
Semiconductor supply shortage is expected to further impact passenger vehicles (PVs) sale volumes in September.
 "Semiconductor shortage to further impact PV sales in Sep: Ind-Ra report")
Vehicle scrapping rules allow single window clearance for setting up ATSes
An ATS may be owned or operated by a person including any individual, or company, or association, or body of individuals, or a special purpose vehicle, or state govt
 "Vehicle scrapping rules allow single window clearance for setting up ATSes")
Tesla starts judging owners it charged $10,000 for self-driving
Elon Musk has said that on Friday, the electric-car maker will roll out an updated version of its Full Self-Driving beta software, which until now has only been available to roughly 2,000 people
 "Tesla starts judging owners it charged $10,000 for self-driving")
Eccentric Engine launches a virtual concierge for Nissan Magnite
Claims its the first such digital platform industry globally
 "Eccentric Engine launches a virtual concierge for Nissan Magnite")
Ford India head quits after company decides to stop making cars: Report
Anurag Mehrotra spent over a decade with Ford in India across multiple roles including marketing, sales and most recently as president and managing director
 "Ford India head quits after company decides to stop making cars: Report")
Octavia 2021: Skoda's premium but pricey sedan comes packed with features
Octavia 2021 punches above its weight
 "Octavia 2021: Skoda's premium but pricey sedan comes packed with features")
Hero Electric, Massive Mobility to set up 10,000 EV charging stations
The EV charging network, when up and running, would be open to all electric vehicles and will lead to standardisation between manufacturers.
 "Hero Electric, Massive Mobility to set up 10,000 EV charging stations")
Mercedes-Benz plans $8.2 billion European battery venture
The luxury-car maker will take a 33% stake in battery manufacturer Automotive Cells Company that will be financed through equity, debt and subsidies to build capacity of at least 120 gigawatt hours
 "Mercedes-Benz plans $8.2 billion European battery venture")
Volkswagen drives in Taigun, eyes 10% share of mid-sized SUV market
Volkswagen is targeting to corner around 10 per cent of the fast growing mid-sized SUV market in India by next year as it launches its new model Taigun, according to a senior company official
 "Volkswagen drives in Taigun, eyes 10% share of mid-sized SUV market")
Semiconductor crisis may remain a concern till June 2022: MG Motor India
A top company executive said that it is also going to expand its presence in the electric vehicle space by launching a new car in the below Rs 20 lakh category
 "Semiconductor crisis may remain a concern till June 2022: MG Motor India")
Supply chain snarls could cost automakers $210 billion this year: Report
A shortage of semiconductors is just part of the problem, Alixpartners said in a new forecast
 "Supply chain snarls could cost automakers $210 billion this year: Report")
India must end petrol two-wheelers by 2027: e-scooter firm Hero Electric
"2027 would be a good time for new sales to be 100% electric," Naveen Munjal, managing director of Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt., said in an interview
 "India must end petrol two-wheelers by 2027: e-scooter firm Hero Electric")
Hundreds of Ford India workers protest over planned plant closure
The plant employs around 1,200 people
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CARS24 valuation soars to $1.8 billion after raising $450 million
Fundraise includes Series F equity round of $340 mn, debt of $110 mn
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