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Audi's electric sedan concept heralds fresh bid to counter Tesla

The Grandsphere concept is 5.35 metres long (17.6 feet) and sports 23-inch wheels as well as a retractable steering wheel

Riding on robust sales, iconic Royal Enfield hits the global road

After facing shareholder heat last month, how has Lal's gamble to take the brand international fared?

Govt revamps incentives for autos to boost EVs, hydrogen fuel cells: Report

India has revised its proposed $8 billion scheme for the auto sector which will now focus on incentivising companies to build electric and hydrogen fuel-powered vehicles

Car review: The Kushaq looks to become lord of small SUVs in India

For those who want to get into sportier driving, the high-end variants come with paddle-shifters for quicker shifting of gears

Pick up in economic activities boosts freight rates, CV sales in August

For the first time since Covid outbreak, revenue of the operators is outpacing income and prompting them not only to replace older trucks but also expand fleet

After Maruti, Mahindra warns of 20-25% production loss due to chip shortage

Most other auto firms in India including Tata Motors, Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, Nissan, Renault and Honda Cars have either already curbed production or will do so soon

Why mass passenger car makers are going slow on electric vehicles

In the absence of a specific policy push and incentives, launching models at a price point that is within the bounds of an average car buyer is still some distance away

M&M to halt production for 7 days due to chip shortage, sees 25% output cut

The announcement by Mahindra comes barely a few days after a similar move by market leader Maruti Suzuki India, which expects production to be lower by 40% in the current month

Elon Musk says second-generation Tesla Roadster 'should ship' in 2023

Electric vehicle company Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has said that the upcoming Tesla Roadster "should ship in 2023"

Hyundai launches 'i20 N Line' in India starting at Rs 9.84 lakh

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Thursday launched its motorsports inspired 'i20 N Line' priced between Rs 9.84 lakh and Rs 11.76 lakh (ex-showroom).

Piaggio India launches new superbikes; prices start from Rs 13.09 lakh

Piaggio India on Thursday launched a new range of superbikes, including Aprilia RS 660, Tuono 660, Aprilia RSV4, Tuono V4 as well as the iconic Moto Guzzi V85TT.

Automobile sales skid on chip shortage; dealers stare at supply crunch

Maruti reported a 19% decline in total sales at 130,699 units in August, as against 162,462 units in the previous month

Hero MotoCorp reports 22% dip in wholesales at 453,879 units in August

The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday reported 22 per cent dip in total sales at 453,879 units in August as compared with same month last year

DTC extends contactless e-ticketing trial on buses till September 30

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has extended the contactless e-ticketing trial on its buses till September 30, as per an order issued here

HMSI reports 3% decline in total sales at 430,683 units in August

Two-wheeler maker Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday reported a 3 per cent decline in total sales to 4,30,683 units in August.

Ashok Leyland COO Nitin Seth steps down after 11 years

Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland on Wednesday said its Chief Operating Officer Nitin Seth is leaving after serving 11 years to pursue an alternate career outside the company

US govt asks Tesla how Autopilot responds to emergency vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla's Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways.

Suzuki Motorcycle's total sales up 27% in August at 73,463 units

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) on Wednesday reported a 27 per cent increase in total sales at 73,463 units in August 2021.

TVS Motor auto sales up a marginal 1% in August, two-wheelers drag

Total two-wheeler sales down 1%, domestic show was worse, with 18% dip

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