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Explained: Why auto design from Indian carmakers lags global standards

The majority of the cars in India have not been very exciting, perhaps because they have been so value conscious, an expert said

After 'green tax' approval, govt may put vehicle scrap policy on hold

"The announcement of green tax is a step towards the scrappage policy," an official told Business Standard

TVS Motor posts highest-ever revenue and profit numbers in Q3 of FY21

During the nine-month period, focused working capital management and improved operating performance helped the Company generate free cash flow of Rs 1,616 crore

Nissan recalls over 354,000 Pathfinder SUVs for brake light problem

The recall covers certain Pathfinders from the 2013 through 2015 model years

Citroen's Chennai unit rolls out C5 Aircross SUV, launch this quarter

The flagship SUV is the first product for Indian customers from the Citroën brand, has been tested on over 250,000 km in different terrains and varied weather conditions

Toyota beats Volkswagen to become World's No.1 car seller in 2020

The pandemic demand slump hit Volkswagen harder

Honda begins export to left hand drive countries to boost India business

The firm said it has started exporting vehicles from India to left hand drive nations to strengthen its business here in the country

Auto sector going through long-term structural slowdown, CAGR dips: SIAM

The study clearly shows that the pandemic is not the only reason for the auto sector slowdown, which is facing deeper structural issues that need attention, the industry body noted

Hyundai Motor fourth-quarter profit rises 57% on demand for SUVs, Genesis

Hyundai, which together with affiliate Kia Corp is among the world's top 10 automakers, reported a net profit of 1.3 trillion won

Electric vehicles to overtake gas guzzlers in India by 2030: Mahindra

Mahindra reported its first quarterly loss in nearly two decades last year as an economic slowdown in India squeezed purchasing power

Tesla sues ex-employee for allegedly stealing confidential software code

The carmaker has sued one of its former employees for allegedly stealing company information

Tesla has better software, hardware than Google's Waymo: Elon Musk

Musk has countered recent remarks by the head of Waymo that Tesla has taken a misguided approach to develop fully autonomous cars

Created an object of desire with e-scooter Chetak, says Rajiv Bajaj

Says Bajaj Auto has got all kinds of buyers, including very affluent ones, who have never owned a two-wheeler, waiting to buy the model

Luxury carmakers rev up in India, plan over 50 new models after Covid pain

With over 50 new launches this year, super-premium marques are taking a calculated bet on the Indian market that touched a decadal low in 2020

Maruti Suzuki's hatchback Swift India's 'best-selling' car model in 2020

The firm said its hatchback Swift has emerged as the best selling car model in India in 2020 with 1,60,700 units

Royal Enfield's wheels of fortune

Book review of Indian Icon: A Cult Called Royal Enfield

Tata Motors hikes prices of passenger vehicles by up to Rs 20,000

The firm aims to offset rising input costs and semiconductors

Long road for Tesla in India with infrastructure, supply chain woes

The world's most valuable automobile manufacturer registered a local company in India earlier this month

Ford to recall 3 million vehicles for air bags at $610 million cost

The recall includes 2.7 million US vehicles

Exports, richer sales mix drive Bajaj Auto's Q3 earnings to record high

The maker of Pulsar and Discover brands reported a record net profit of Rs 1,556 crore compared to Rs 1,262 crore a year ago