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India's share in our EV sales to be more than any others: Volvo India MD

Car maker says four out of five cars it sells in India will be electric by 2025; globally, EV sales will be 50% of company's total

Volkswagen expects strong rebound in sales, deliveries in 2021

The group also said its operating profit, stripping out special items related to the diesel scandal, fell 45% to 10.6 billion euros ($12.83 billion) last year

Kia partnership with Apple for Electric Vehicles project 'still possible'

Kuo believes that the earliest possible date for an Apple car to hit the market is 2025

Hyundai bought chips when rivals didn't; its assembly lines keep rolling

The South Korean automaker kept buying chips even as rivals cut orders to reflect diminished demand because of the pandemic

Car sector seeks more British government support as output tumbles

Output in January fell by 27% year-on-year to 86,052 vehicles, hit by factors including dealership closures during a latest Covid-19 lockdown

Tesla to cut Model 3 production in US for 2 weeks due to parts shortage

Several automakers, including General Motors, Volkswagen, and Ford Motor, are hit by the shortage of chips, forcing them to scale down production

Delhi govt to switch its fleet of cars for EVs within 6 months: Sisodia

The Delhi government on Thursday announced that it will switch its entire fleet of hired cars for electric vehicles within six months.

Aston Martin surges as demand for $223,000 SUV brightens outlook

The company plans to produce 6,000 vehicles this year, up from just 3,394 in 2020, with the £158,000 ($223,000) DBX model accounting for much of that output

Hyundai's $900 million recall is a cautionary tale for all EV makers

There's too great a rush to get electric cars to the market. Development must be tempered by care for consumer safety and thought for the consequences to a company's bottom line

US auto sales to rise in February despite weather woes, says report

Retail sales of new vehicles are estimated to reach about 975,600 units in February, a 3.3% increase from a year ago, when adjusted for selling days, the consultancies said

Suzuki Motor to promote hybrids, EVs; strengthen SUV segment in India

The firm will promote penetration of hybrids and introduce electric vehicles while strengthening the SUV segment and push for CNG cars in India

Tesla temporarily halts production at Model 3 line in California

Workers on a Model 3 sedan production line in Fremont were told their line would be down from Feb. 22 until March 7, according to the report

Flipkart to deploy more than 25K EVs, partners with leading manufacturers

The Walmart-owned e-commerce firm has partnered with Hero Electric, Mahindra Electric and Piaggio, for specific vehicles to be deployed for its first and last-mile delivery fleet across the country

Apple supplier Foxconn teams up with Fisker to make electric vehicles

Fisker's shares jumped 23.4% to $20.10 in premarket trading.

Maruti launches all-new Swift with price starting at Rs 5.73 lakh

The top of the line version is priced at 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

French auto maker Citroën's challenging debut in Indian SUV market

The success of the storied French car brand, which enters the crowded Indian SUV market next month, will depend on its agility and speed to market

Amazon partners with Mahindra Electric to include EVs in delivery fleet

The e-commerce major would continue to work with several OEMs to build a fleet of 'Made in India' electric vehicles that ensure sustainable and safe delivery of customers' orders

Delhi govt launches campaign to encourage shift to electric vehicles

The Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC) on Tuesday launched their Switch Delhi campaign to encourage private vehicle owners to shift to electric vehicles

Hyundai unveils Ioniq 5 electric crossover, expects EV demand jump

The company says the model is based on a new electric vehicle-only platform that uses its own battery module technology and requires fewer components than Hyundai's existing electric cars

Bajaj Auto launches new Pulsar 180 priced at Rs 1.08 lakh

The 178.6 cc model gets sporty split seats, black alloy wheels, among a host of other features