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Volkswagen starts production of mid-sized SUV Taigun at Chakan plant

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India on Wednesday announced the start of production of its mid-sized SUV Taigun, its first product under the India 2.0 project

HMSI drives in all new bike CB200X, tagged at Rs 1.44 lakh

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday launched an all-new model CB200X in the country, tagged at Rs 1.44 lakh (ex-showroom Gurugram)

Toyota to slash September production as chip shortage bites: Report

Toyota Motor Corp will reduce global production for September by 40% from its previous plan, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday

Volkswagen says might have to cut production further due to chip shortage

Volkswagen may need to cut production further due to a semiconductor supply bottleneck, the German carmaker said on Thursday.

Honda to launch made-in-India SUV by 2023, size and pricing not disclosed

Despite Amaze's popularity, Honda feels customer preference has shifted to SUVs

MG Motor unveils upcoming mid-sized SUV Astor equipped with AI assistant

MG Motor India on Wednesday unveiled its upcoming mid-sized SUV, Astor equipped with personal artificial intelligence (AI) assistant and level 2 autonomous driving technology.

High fuel prices shifting demand for diesel models: Hyundai official

Leading automaker Hyundai India on Wednesday said that skyrocketing prices of fuel in the country is increasing the demand for diesel models for the company.

Honda drives in new Amaze with price starting at Rs 6.32 lakh

Honda Cars India on Wednesday said it has launched an updated version of its compact sedan Amaze in the country, priced between Rs 6.32 lakh and Rs 11.15 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Tata Motors unveils Tigor EV; sales to begin from August 31

Tata Motors on Wednesday unveiled Tigor EV, its second electric model in the personal mobility space after Nexon EV

States to be asked to give up to 25% road tax rebate under scrappage policy

The Centre will soon ask state governments to provide up to 25 per cent rebate on road tax for vehicles that are purchased after scrapping old vehicles under the new proposed scrappage policy

Track car models turbo-charge sales for foreign car-makers

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit.

Court asks Renault-Nissan to pay workers $9.5 million interim dues

Workers at the Renault-Nissan plant in Chennai filed an industrial arbitration suit demanding 20,000 rupees as a monthly interim settlement after the expiry of a previous wage agreement in March 2019

US opens probe into Tesla's Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that since January 2018 it had identified 11 crashes in which Tesla models "have encountered first responder scenes"

Ola's e-scooter entry a litmus test for electric vehicle mobility

Rubber will meet the road when incumbents leverage their R&D, manufacturing, and distribution

EV shift a near-term threat to valuation of 2-wheeler firms: Brokerages

Brokerages say TVS, Hero and Bajaj are at a greater risk than Eicher Motors

Olectra Greentech to supply 50 e-buses to Gujarat Transport Corporation

Olectra Greentech on Monday said it received the Letter of Award from Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) for 50 units of 9-metre electric buses

Tech platforms to propel India car services, repair market to $25 bn

The share of the online segment is also expected to increase from 1 per cent in CY20 to 15 per cent by CY30

Mahindra to have fewer brands, more extensions in its comeback trail

The XUV700, its latest SUV offering that broke cover on Saturday, is the first model that marks the shift in the strategy

Tata Motors lines up new models, looks to enhance sales infrastructure

Tata Motors plans to drive in new models, expand sales network as it aims to maintain its double digit market share in the highly competitive domestic market, as per a top company company official

Ola nears 'tryst with destiny'; rivals prepare for e-scooter battle

Ahead of the company's launch of e-scooter on Independence Day, experts say market transition may take time