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Hydrogen CNG, bio gas and methanol the new faces of automotive fuel

These newer energy sources aren't only diversifying the automotive fuel basket for India but can help in reducing emission to an extent

Automobile sales may fall 20-25% this fiscal, says India Ratings

Rating agency Ind-Ra expects automobile sales to decline by 20-25% this fiscal against its earlier forecast of 22-25% on account of increasing preference for personal mobility

MG Motors to invest Rs 1,000 crore more in India despite anti-China mood

The India arm of China's SAIC Motors has invested Rs 3,000 crore till now

Automobile dealers expect flat or moderate growth in festive season: ICRA

Automobile dealerships are cautiously optimistic, expecting flat or moderate growth in the festive season after suffering twin blows of demand slowdown due to macroeconomic challenges and the pandemic

Launch of India-specific vehicles on track for Volkswagen despite Covid-19

The Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, which is leading the revival of the Volkswagen group in India, is however facing delays in its planned network expansion in India

Dealers, owners may seek govt protection as Harley silent on future course

Chief worries are bike servicing and spares, and likely spurt in consumer cases; Industry sources say iconic bike maker may tie up with Hero for distribution and after-sales

Auto parts imports from China down 42% during April-July: Ministry data

Industry body is optimistic about govt's push for greater localisation of components, but says indigenous manufacture will take some time

Here's why Harley-Davidson is shutting shop in India

The company's annual sales volumes in India account for less than 5 per cent of the company's total

Covid impact: Global automakers pin hopes on China's recovery by 2022

The world's biggest car market since 2009, China can still grow for the foreseeable future because of its relatively low penetration and expanding middle class

Ashok Leyland banks on the Phoenix to expand biz in India, global market

Launches on a platform developed entirely in-house is the commercial vehicle maker's weapon of choice to expand domestic market share and develop new global markets

Mahindra's latest drive, Thar, enters small segment of city off-roaders

Mahindra's move was overdue given that the city SUV segment has been aggressively targeted by competition

Kia, Toyota, Audi lead in dealer satisfaction study on Covid recovery: FADA

Automobile dealers expect manufacturers to support them in restarting their business and improving profits

Edmunds: Why electric vehicle mileage ranges vary from EPA estimate

You've probably heard the phrase your mileage may vary with regard to how your real-world fuel economy compares to the EPA estimate.

Toyota launches compact SUV Urban Cruiser, price starting at Rs 840,000

The compact SUV is powered with K-Series 1.5 litre, four- cylinder petrol engine with choice of Manual Transmission (MT)/ Automatic Transmission (AT)

Car market in slow lane, Mercedes rides high on branded merchandise sales

From watches and shades to fitness bicycles, online shoppers have been lapping it up all in a big way; 75% of shoppers in 18-34 age bracket, firms' revenue tops Rs one crore from this biz

Covid-19 impact: Worst over, but auto, retail, real estate still ailing

These sectors account for nearly a fourth of India's GDP

Cheaper electric cars may help oil firms to green their businesses faster

Batteries are expected to only make up only 15% of a vehicle's total costs by 2030, compared with 30% today.

The Modi govt must forget pakoras and let the likes of Toyota create jobs

When India should be presenting itself as an alternative to China by making it easy for enterprises, we find the old and discarded Soviet-style statism creeping back

Global automobile sales forecast to fall by 20% this year, says S&P

Global light vehicles sales are expected to fall by 20 per cent this year compared with 2019 following sales and production disruption due to the pandemic

Despite challenging economic environment, Bharat to drive Maruti's sales

Rural buying 41% of the total during Apr-Aug