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Mahindra Thar clocks cumulative bookings of 75k units in one year of launch

The new Thar comes with both petrol and diesel powertrains mated with manual and automatic transmissions.

Volvo plans $2.9 billion IPO to fund electric vehicle transformation plans

Volvo and its parent company, Chinese carmaker Geely, have applied to hold an initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stockholm

India to introduce flexible fuel vehicles soon to increase ethanol use

India will introduce flexible fuel vehicles soon as the country is aiming to achieve 20% ethanol-blending with gasoline by 2025, transport minister Nitin Gadkari told the Reuters Impact conference

Tata Motors unveils sub-compact SUV Punch; launch later this month

Tata Motors on Monday expanded its product range in the country with the unveiling of its sub-compact SUV Punch.

Audi expects all-new Q5 SUV to drive next phase of growth in India

German luxury carmaker Audi is seeking to accelerate its sales growth in India with the launch of its all-new Q5 SUV, one of its volume drivers next month, according to a senior company official

Tamil Nadu government opens doors for electric vehicle makers

Industries minister says state to see Rs 35-trillion investment by 2030

Rising fuel prices accelerate demand for CNG vehicles

According to MOFSL, the retail demand evolution has been a mixed bag since the lifting of the second lockdown from mid-June 2021

Maruti Suzuki sales slide 46% in September due to chip shortage

For Maruti, sales of mini cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, fell 45.18 per cent to 14,936 units against 27,246 units in the same month last year

UK-based Causis E-Mobility to invest Rs 2,800 crore to set up EV plant

UK-based firm signs MoU with the Maharashtra Govt

Royal Enfield wholesales dip 44% to 33,529 units in September

Mid-sized motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Friday said its total wholesales in September declined by 44 per cent to 33,529 units

Semiconductor shortage pulls down India's PV dispatches in Sept

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said its domestic sales slipped 54.9 per cent

NHAI developing EV charging infrastructure along highways: Gadkari

According to Gadkari, there is a massive response seen in the domestic market for electric scooters from new start-ups.

A hot hatch, Hyundai i20 N Line could challenge Polo GT's dominance

The i20 N Line could challenge Polo GT's dominance in the segment

Skoda Auto India posts over two-fold rise in sales at 3,027 units in Sep

Skoda Auto India on Friday reported an over two-fold increase in sales at 3,027 units in September 2021, riding on its newly launched SUV Kushaq.

Bajaj Auto reports 16% decline in total domestic sales in September

Bajaj Auto on Friday reported a 16 per cent decline in total domestic sales at 1,92,348 units in September this year, over the year-ago period

MG Motor India reports 28% rise in retail sales in Sept despite chip crisis

MG Motor India on Friday reported 28 per cent increase in retail sales at 3,241 units in September 2021 despite facing production challenges due to semiconductor shortage.

Nissan reports over three-fold increase in domestic sales in September

Automaker Nissan India on Friday said its domestic wholesales rose over three fold to 2,816 units in September, up from 780 units in the same month of last year

Bajaj Auto swaps stake in KTM to get a share in Pierer Mobility

PMAG ups stake in KTM AG from 51.7% to 98.2%; Bajaj Auto becomes indirect partner in all PMAG brands

BP invests about Rs 97 crore in BluSmart, its first fund in India

BluSmart will use the capital to expand its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations from its home city of Delhi to five additional Indian cities in the next two years

Maruti Suzuki sees impact on Oct production due to chip shortage

MSI expects total vehicle production volume in October at two of its plants to be around 60% of normal levels due to a shortage of semiconductors