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Automakers initiate production ramp-up with easing of Covid restrictions

According to SIAM data, overall vehicle production in May declined by 57 per cent to 8,06,755 units

Carmakers in India's auto hub allowed to operate at full capacity

Global carmakers such as Renault-Nissan, Hyundai Motor Co and others may operate with their full workforces in India's automaking hub from Sunday, despite worker protests over safety in the pandemic.

Three-row SUVs to gain further traction as auto firms line up launches

Auto firms line up launches as segment gains traction

Yamaha launches FZ-X; ex-showroom prices start at Rs 1,16,800

The FZ-X model is powered by an air-cooled, 4-stroke, 149cc engine with a peak power of 12.4PS of peak power at 7,250 rpm.

Amid Covid, foreign carmakers in India face tough investment choices

Premium carmakers hit hardest by pandemic in India; Higher taxes, export uncertainty add to challenges

For Kia, the name is the game in India's hyper-competitive auto market

The Korean car-maker's rebranding just two years after entering India points to ambitions beyond cars

Indians show higher preference for hybrid than for pure EVs: Survey

The trend comes as a stark contrast for a market like India, where EVs and not hybrids are getting the massive subsidy push from policymakers under the FAME scheme

Govt extends validity of motor vehicle documents till Sept 30 due to Covid

The government on Thursday extended validity of motor vehicle documents like driving licence (DL), registration certificate (RC) and permits till September 30, 2021, in view of the ongoing pandemic

Spain hopes to jumpstart electric car industry with European Union funds

Spain produced 2.2 million cars and trucks in 2020, second only to Germany in Europe. But only 140,000 of these were electric or hybrids

JLR drives in new Range Rover Velar in India tagged at Rs 79.87 lakh

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India on Wednesday said it has launched an updated version of Range Rover Velar with price starting at Rs 79.87 lakh (ex-showroom).

Okinawa cuts price of electric scooter range by up to Rs 17,892

Electric two-wheeler firm Okinawa Autotech on Wednesday said it has reduced prices of its entire product portfolio, ranging between Rs 7,209 and Rs 17,892, in the wake of changes in the FAME II policy

Hyundai Motor Group chases local chipmakers to cut exposure to shortage

Hyundai officials have met with local "fabless" firms - which design chips but outsource manufacturing to the likes of TSMC and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

JLR to begin testing prototype hydrogen Land Rover this year

Jaguar Land Rover will begin tests later this year on a hydrogen fuel-cell prototype model based on its Land Rover Defender vehicle

TVS Motor slashes price of iQube electric scooter by Rs 11,250

The electric scooter is now priced at Rs 1,00,777 in Delhi

Delhi Govt to begin single window facility for EV-charging scheme

The electric vehicles scheme of Delhi government was launched last year aiming to reduce fuel-running vehicles up to 25 per cent by 2024.

Ashok Leyland arm acquires EV manufacturer Switch Mobility Automotive

Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland on Tuesday said its subsidiary Switch Mobility has fully acquired electric vehicles maker Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd, India.

Ferrari enters luxury fashion, unveils ready-to-wear collection

The seasonless collection will be trickled out in six drops this year, with 80 per cent meant to be genderless and available in a range of sizes from XXXS to XXXL

Hyundai to halt US plant for three weeks on chip shortage, maintenance

Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest carmaker by sales, said on Monday it will suspend its US plant for three weeks due to lack of semiconductors and routine maintenance

2 Americans stand trial in Japan, accused in Carlos Ghosn's escape

Two Americans suspected of helping former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while he was out on bail go on trial Monday in Tokyo.

Electric 2-wheeler to become cheaper with higher incentives under FAME II

Depending on the model and the variant, some manufacturers have cut prices by Rs 15,000-28,000; others will announce price cuts this week