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BMW pays 373 million euro fine to settle European Union emissions probe

The carmaker said it had paid a 373 million euro ($441 million) fine over collusion on setting standards for the Adblue additive used in diesel cars

Tata Motors global wholesales at 2,14,250 units in first quarter

Tata Motors on Thursday said its global wholesales, including that of Jaguar Land Rover, rose to 2,14,250 units in the first quarter of the current fiscal.

Vehicle retail sales rise in June, says auto industry body FADA

The vehicle retail sales rose to 12,17,151 units last month from 9,92,610 units sold during June 2020.

Mercedes-Benz India reports 65% growth in retail sales during H1 2021

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday reported a 65 per cent growth in its retail sales in India at 4,857 units in the first half of 2021 driven by new launches and strong demand for top-end cars

We see a sharp rebound in the second half of FY22: JLR on investor call

Assurance comes a day after the company's stocks slumped by more than 10% following profit warnings over scarcity of semiconductors

Nissan chief executive tells Tokyo court Carlos Ghosn had too much power

Nissan chief executive Makoto Uchida told a Japanese court that the company's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, had held too much power, failed to listen to others, and stayed on for too long

Unveiling its last petrol car, Lotus sets off in pursuit of Porsche

Lotus unveiled its last ever petrol car on Tuesday, a milestone in the British sportscar brand's journey towards becoming an all-electric and far bigger automaker by the end of the decade

Chinese EV maker Xpeng eyes global market after $1.8 billion HK listing

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc, which on Wednesday raised $1.8 billion from a Hong Kong listing, will develop future models based on product platforms designed for international markets

JLR warns of lower Q2 volumes, downgrades outlook due to chip shortage

Company sees semiconductor shortage deepening in the September quarter of the current financial year.

Bajaj Auto reduces price of Dominar 250 by Rs 16,800 to Rs 154,176

The Dominar 250 comes with a 248.8 cc petrol engine.

TVS Motor expects swift recovery from disruptions due to Covid

The firm believes it is now better prepared to tackle supply-chain issues

Ashok Leyland expects plants to be operational for 6-25 days in July

The Chennai-based company noted that the overall market demand in July is better than in June this year.

Jaguar Land Rover India commences deliveries of new Range Rover Evoque

Jaguar Land Rover India on Tuesday said it has commenced deliveries of new version of Range Rover Evoque in the country

Developing safe self-driving car a 'hard problem', admits Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally admitted that developing a safe and reliable self-driving car is indeed a difficult task

Hyderabad-based techie develops mileage booster for vehicles to save fuel

With the aim to reduce carbon footprint, a Hyderabad-based technician has developed an innovative mileage booster for vehicles that helps save fuel

Okaya Group's EV division forays into electric two-wheeler business

Energy storage solutions provider Okaya Group's EV arm on Monday announced its entry into the electric two-wheeler business with the launch of a range of vehicles.

Flex-fuel engines: Roadmap, benefits and challenges for Indian auto sector

What are flexible fuel vehicles or FFVs? What is the benefit of using such vehicle? To know this and more, listen to the podcast

Tata Motors to remain sharply focused on high-growth segments of the market

Encouraged by turnaround in passenger vehicle business in terms of volumes, market share and brand recall, the firm is no longer in a hurry to forge JV or enter technical tie-ups

Govt may issue guidelines for 'flex-fuel' vehicles by October

Auto companies may soon be asked to manufacture vehicles that run on multiple fuel configuration aimed at reducing the use of polluting fossil fuels and cutting down harmful emissions

Indian policy gives aluminum battery a chance to take on lithium in EVs

Aluminum-air battery is potentially cheaper, vehicles using it would have a longer range, and it's safer, say experts.