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Semi-conductor crunch, high input costs to crimp Q2 show for auto sector

Though weak domestic demand is set to crimp earnings of two wheeler-manufacturers, strong exports are expected to offset this to some extent

Hero MotoCorp launches Pleasure+ XTec scooter at Rs 61,900

Hero MotoCorp on Monday said it has expanded the Pleasure scooter range with the launch of a new variant with a price starting at Rs 61,993 (ex-showroom Delhi)

Tata Motors reports 24% increase in group global wholesales in Q2

Global sales of JLR stood at 78,251 vehicles in the September quarter

MG Motor drives in Astor at Rs 9.78 lakh to foray into mid-size SUV segment

The prices are introductory and would hold for deliveries this year.

Maruti Suzuki to increase mobile service vans to over 300 by fiscal-end

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is increasing the number of its mobile service vans to over 300 by the end of this fiscal under its Service on Wheels initiative

Chip shortage: Auto retailers staring at huge losses this festive season

Automobile retailers are staring at huge losses this festive season as manufacturers struggle with vehicle dispatches to dealerships amid the ongoing semiconductor shortage crisis

Reduction in cost to push electric two-wheeler's market penetration

Reducing cost of electric vehicles (EV) as well as increase in subsidies along with the newer model are expected to increase electric two-wheeler's (e-2W) penetration

Smart robots do all the work at Nissan's 'intelligent' plant: Report

All auto-makers are working on robotic technology that can increase adaptability and enable them to respond quickly to market demand

Tesla car to be affordable in India, will cost Rs 35 lakh, says Gadkari

No formal announcement yet but the automobile company is anticipated to bring in its competitive Tesla Model 3

Jeep India records over-two fold increase in September dispatches

Automaker Jeep India on Friday said its sales surged over two-fold in September as compared to the same month last year

Volvo Cars reports 48% jump in retail sales in Jan-Sep period

The Swedish automaker sold 1,270 units in the first three quarters of the year as compared with 856 cars in the same period of last year.

Govt to aim for 30% EV sales penetration for private cars by 2030: Gadkari

To fulfill everyday transport needs of a large population, he said his ministry is focusing on the development of efficient and affordable public transport systems

TVS launches advanced range of Apache RTR 160 4V series in three ride modes

The product is equipped with a new headlamp assembly and signature daytime running lamp (DRL)

Have asked Tesla to make EVs in India; govt will give all support: Gadkari

The road transport and highways minister said that he is still in dialogue with Tesla officials regarding the company's demand related to tax concessions

Tata Motors: In advanced stages to raise $1 billion for EV biz - Report

Tata Motors fund raising has attracted multiple private equity funds from the US, Middle East and Southeast Asia for for EV business.

Auto registrations drop 5.27% YoY in Sept, decline sharper over 2019: FADA

YoY decline during the month was mainly due to an 11.5% and 23% drop in two-wheelers and tractor sales, respectively

Mahindra XUV 700 gets 25,000 bookings in 57 minutes, equaling 6-mth output

Fastest for any four-wheeler model, claims M&M; bookings to restart at 10am on Friday

Mercedes-Benz rolls out new locally-produced S-Class; price at Rs 1.57 cr

German premium car maker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday rolled out the new locally-produced S-Class from its Chakan facility in Pune at price starting from Rs 1.57 crore.

Honda rolls out festive offers ranging up to Rs 53,500 on its model line-up

The special offers for customers will be in the form of cash discounts, accessories, loyalty bonus and special exchange benefits

PLI scheme: Auto component companies hope to pare imports

It would also reduce imp­orts from countries like China, Taiwan and South Korea and facilitate foreign collaborators to set up manufacturing footprint in India