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Hector flashes made-for-India badge as MG Motor plays down ownership

As the British-born auto brand from MG Motor completes a year in India, it keeps the celebratory pitch low and plays down its Chinese ownership

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launch BSVI version of Livo at Rs 69,422

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Tuesday said it has launched BSVI version of its 110-cc bike Livo at a starting price of Rs 69,422 (ex-showroom).

Delays in port clearance to impact vehicle manufacturing, says SIAM

Delays in port clearance due to manual inspection of import consignments is expected to impact vehicle manufacturing in the country, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said.

Auto companies say disruptions in Chinese imports will hurt their recovery

Over a quarter of India's auto part imports - worth $4.2 billion - came from China in 2019, according to the data from Auto Component Manufacturers' Association of India (ACMA).

Auto industry bodies fear delay in imports clearance may impact production

Automobile industry bodies SIAM and ACMA expressed concern over import consignments from China being subjected to manual inspection

Truck companies' prospects depend on when lockdown is lifted: Ashok Leyland

The domestic market outlook for the truck industry this fiscal depends on when the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted while currently vehicle production is on, senior officials of Ashok Leyland Limited said.

Indian Oil launches battery swapping facility for quick recharge of EVs

India's top oil firm IOC on Friday launched a battery swapping facility for EVs at its petrol pumps, offering to replace discharged batteries with fully charged ones in just couple of minutes.

Compact SUV Hyundai Venue crosses 100,000 sales-mark since launch last year

Hyundai Motor on Friday said its compact SUV Venue has crossed the 100,000 sales-mark since its launch last year

Slowing Chinese imports may delay automakers' electric vehicle target

Support from Centre on alternative fuel technologies and batteries holds key

SUV game hots up: Mercedes shifts to higher gear in race with Audi

New GLS is 7th SUV in lineup, Offers Covid-19 Lab Navigation

Karur Vysya Bank joins hands with Maruti Suzuki to offer car loans

The loans are available to both salaried and self-employed customers.

Honda commences pre-launch bookings for BS-VI diesel version of Civic

Customers can book the diesel trims of 10th generation Civic from the company's online platform as well as authorised dealers across the country

Alto becomes best-selling model for 16th straight year, says Maruti

The current Alto comes with standard safety features including driver side airbag, anti-lock braking systems and electronic brake-force distribution, reverse parking sensor and high speed alert system

MG Motor India to enter multi-purpose vehicle segment with Hector Plus

The company plans to hire about 200 associates for its Halol plant to ramp up overall production to pre-Covid-19 level

Ampere Electric Vehicles launches Magnus Pro e-scooter priced at Rs 73,990

Magnus Pro, with an average range of 75-80 kms per charge, is initially available in the Bengaluru market and will soon be accessible in other parts of the country, the company said

Tata Motors to acquire Jayem Automotives stake in JT Special Vehicles

JTSV will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Motors, following the completion of the procedural requirements

Hyundai Motor to shut down Irungattukottai facility for annual maintenance

This maintenance activity will be carried out during the period June 15-19, 2020, in both the Hyundai plants for upgradation of robots as well as existing machinery

Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May, June outlook continues to be grim

At the end of May, out of 26,500 outlets about 60 per cent showrooms and 80 per cent workshops were operational across the country

Ashok Leyland sees demand pick-up in short term; eyes maintenance, repairs

With subdued demand for new vehicles in short term, higher demand is expected for repairs and maintenance of existing fleet

Diesel and petrol vehicles to co-exist in BS-VI era offerings: Honda

The fifth generation City, which is all set for debut in the country, will have BS-VI compliant petrol and diesel trims, while the Civic already has a BS-VI petrol engine since March 2019.