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Ford asks US patent office to rescind GM's Cruise, Super Cruise trademarks

The legal fight between the two Detroit automakers turns on whether "cruise" is a generic term for technology that allows the car to take over some share of driving tasks from a human motorist

Scrappage policy to help in removing unfit vehicles from roads: PM Modi

The move, however, doesn't bring an immediate cheer to the pandemic-bruised auto industry

Hero ready to use its cash balance to take on Ola's e-two-wheeler foray

The company will launch its first electric scooter in March 2022

Indian Oil to install EV charging facility at 100 outlets in Maharashtra

State-owned Indian Oil is planning to set up electric vehicle charging points at 100 of its outlets across Maharashtra, including five in the Marathwada region, a senior official said here on Friday.

Tesla hopes to start production at Berlin factory in October: Elon Musk

Tesla founder and chief executive Elon Musk said Friday that he hopes to start producing cars at its new factory outside Berlin in October.

Ashok Leyland plans expanding into African, Southeast Asian markets

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland is looking to expand into African and Southeast Asian markets as part of strengthening its international presence, a senior company official said on Friday

Vehicle scrappage policy to help usher in greater investments: Renault

French carmaker Renault on Friday said the launch of the vehicle scrappage policy will usher in enhanced investments into the auto industry and also help in cutting down the raw material cost

Auto scrappage policy will boost vehicle sales, create jobs: Nitin Gadkari

The National Automobile Scrappage Policy unveiled on Friday will benefit all stakeholders as it will boost manufacturing, create jobs, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said

Tata Motors ties up with Gujarat govt to set up vehicle scrapping centre

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Friday said it has joined hands with Gujarat government to support setting up of a vehicle scrapping facility in Ahmedabad

Monthly sales have reached pre-pandemic levels: Mercedes-Benz India MD

Mercedes launches market place for pre-owned cars

Passenger vehicle wholesales jump 45% to 264,000 units in July, says Siam

Though there was a recovery in the passenger vehicles segment sales

Citroën C5 Aircross is a comfy but pricey launch by the French car-maker

The C5 Aircross is a comfy but pricey launch by the French car-maker

Auto components major Bharat Forge shares jump nearly 6% after Q1 earnings

Shares of auto components major Bharat Forge on Thursday jumped nearly 6 per cent after the company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 153 crore for the first quarter ended June 30

Tesla files to produce 5 more versions of Model Y SUV in China

Electric vehicle company Tesla has filed with the Chinese government to produce five more versions of the Model Y electric SUV at Gigafactory Shanghai.

Passenger vehicle sales in India rise 45% in July to 264,000 units: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 45 per cent to 2,64,442 units in July against 1,82,779 units in the same month last year, auto industry body SIAM said on Thursday.

Audi's latest concept is an EV that expands and contracts: Details here

Meanwhile Audi has committed €15 billion to electrification across its entire fleet

Stricter emissions rules will hit car sales, says Maruti Suzuki chairman

Automakers last week urged the government to defer tougher emissions standards

Altigreen partners MoEVing; enters Chennai with road-ready EVs

Electric vehicle maker Altigreen which has partnered with EV fleet operator MoEVing has launced its service in Chennai following its successful launch in New Delhi and Bengaluru

Volkswagen joins Tesla in call for lower import tax on EVs in India

Cutting duties on electric vehicles even to 25% would not pose a "big threat" to domestic players, says German carmaker's India head

Mahindra recalls 29,878 pick up vehicles to replace faulty fluid pipe

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Tuesday said it is recalling 29,878 units of its pick up vehicles to replace faulty fluid pipe amid suspicion of improper assembly