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Maruti Suzuki hints at 'some action' in mid-SUV segment to up market share

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is looking at "some action" in the mid-SUV segment for strengthening its market share in the vertical, according to a senior company official.

Car prices 'fairly stable' in short term; demand to rise: VW official

Prices of cars are likely to remain "fairly stable" in the short term as the second Covid wave has more or less balanced the demand-supply situation according to a senior official at Volkswagen India

Haryana formulating policy to manufacture electric vehicles: Chautala

Chautala said the Haryana government will formulate a policy to manufacture electric vehicles and convert petrol-diesel vehicles into electric vehicles in the state

Tesla begins recruiting for leadership, senior level roles in India

Elon Musk's company reportedly recruiting for positions including a head of sales and marketing, and a head of HR

Mercedes Benz to sell cars in India directly to buyers via franchise

The invoicing to be done in the name of the company instead of dealers

'Tesla' burgers arriving as Elon Musk's EV firm plans restaurant chain

Elon Musk is gearing up to launch his own drive-in food chain at Supercharger locations as his electric car company Tesla has applied for a new trademark for its brand under restaurant services

Renault Nissan Auto India and workers' union sign interim peace deal

An interim peace deal has been signed between the Renault Nissan Automotive and its worker's union RNITS to try out the options to maintain social distance at the shop floor

Status check: Are there enough charging points to make EVs viable?

With one-fourth the range of gasoline powered vehicles on a full tank, EVs have seldom been the primary vehicles of choice and evoke, what is called, "range anxiety"

Lockdowns put auto sales in slow lane in May, Maruti takes 71% hit

With number of cases declining, industry expects recovery in second quarter

Classic Legends to develop electric version of BSA motorcycles in UK

The JV has got a grant from UK govt, which awarded BSA a £4.6-million grant to develop electric bikes

Kia sees 31% dip in dispatches to 11,050 units in May from 16,111 in April

Automaker Kia India on Tuesday reported a 31 per cent decline in dispatches to dealers at 11,050 units in May compared to 16,111 units in April this year

Automobile sales skid in May as coronavirus second wave bites hard

automobile manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, reported decline in domestic passenger vehicle sales in May compared to the previous month

Honda Cars domestic sales dive 78% dip in May to 2,023 units over April

Honda Cars India on Tuesday reported a 78 per cent decline in its domestic sales to 2,032 units last month as compared to 9,072 units in April this year

Daimler India shuts bus and truckmaking unit for 3 days on parts shortage

Daimler said it is supporting its employees with its health programmes, adding that it will pay workers their full salaries for the non-production period

TVS Motor sales down 30% in May to 166,889 units over April's 238,983 units

TVS Motor Company on Tuesday reported sales of 1,66,889 units in May, down 30 per cent from 2,38,983 units sold in April this year

Hyundai Motor total sales dip 48% to 30,703 units in May over April

Hyundai Motor reported total sales of 30,703 units in May, a decline of 48% from 59,203 units it had sold in April this year as coronavirus-induced restrictions across states hit dispatches to dealers

Ashok Leyland May sales rise to 3,199 units from 1,420 units in April

Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland Ltd closed last month with sales of 3,199 units up from 1,420 units sold in May 2020.

Renault Triber gets 4-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP crash test

Renault India's seven-seater model Triber has received a four-star safety rating for adult occupants, vehicle safety group Global NCAP said on Tuesday

Mahindra & Mahindra sales tumble 52% to 17,447 units in May over April

Mahindra & Mahindra said its total sales declined by 52 per cent to 17,447 units in May as compared with April this year on account of lockdown in various states

Maruti Suzuki total sales decline 71% in May over April to 46,555 units

Maruti Suzuki India reported a 71% decline in total sales to 46,555 units in May as compared to 1,59,691 units in April as a spike in Covid-19 cases and lockdowns across various states hit dispatches