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Auto sales skid 10 months on the trot, new vehicle registrations down 5.4%

Industry cites tight liquidity, dealyed monsoon; dealer inventories brought down with some help from manufacturers

PV retail sales fall 4.6% in June over liquidity issues, delayed monsoon

According to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), PV sales stood at 2,35,539 units in June 2018

Book Kia Seltos at Rs 25,000: Everything we know about the 'connected' SUV

The car from Kia's stable comes equipped with UVO connect, a connected car technology that boasts 37 smart features in five different categories

Beating the downturn: Car buyers lap up new SUVs amid gloom and doom

If the response to three new launches - the MG Hector, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV3OO, all launched this year - is any indication, buyers of cars are snapping them up

Automobile R&D investments soar on new regulations, emerging technologies

Multiple factors have driven the increase in R&D spending

Suzuki launches new 155cc Gixxer: Check out the price, specifications

The new bike is also equipped with a freshly designed instrument cluster and distinctive front and rear combination LED headlights

Honda WR-V variant launched at Rs 9.9 lakh with auto door lock, speed alert

The new V grade comes with advanced and comfortable features, including 17.7cm touchscreen infotainment with navigation, steering mounted controls, one push start or stop button

Ducati launches Multistrada 1260 Enduro in India priced at Rs 20 lakh

The motorcycle is designed to traverse continents, and hence, is equipped with top drawer components to enhance its off-road and touring capabilities

Renault India launches updated SUV Duster, price starts at Rs 8 lakh

The model is available in two engine options of 1.5 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel

Maruti Suzuki slashes production by 16% in June, posts fifth cut in a row

The car market leader had cut total production by over 18 per cent in May

Budget 2019: Govt's EV push casts shadow on traditional automobile sector

The incentives for EVs came even as the government increased duties on petrol and diesel

Tata JLR unveils major electric car investment plans for UK

The company said these critical steps will also support and grow the existing supply chain, making the UK less dependent on essential materials sourced abroad today

Commercial vehicle sales seen growing 7-9% this year; FY21 outlook muted

The outlook for 2020-21 remains subdued in the absence of clarity on implementation of the proposed scrappage policy

Domestic PV sales continue to skid in June; Maruti, Hyundai see decline

Sales of utility vehicles, including Gypsy, Ertiga, Vitara Brezza, S-Cross, were at 17,797 units in June as compared to 19,321 units in the year-ago month

Tata Motors sales down 14% at 49,073 units in Jun; PV segment takes 27% hit

Passenger vehicle sales in domestic market dropped by 27 per cent to 13,351 units as compared with 18,213 units in June 2018

Bajaj Auto, Triumph Motorcycles to firm up partnership agreement soon

The first Made In India Triumph model from the new venture is likely to be a 400cc motorcycle that will roll out of Bajaj's Chakan facility by the end of 2021

Audi to drive its all-electric SUV e-tron into India by end of year

The e-tron has been a work-in-progress vehicle since 2015 when it was showcased at international motor shows; it was launched in global markets this year in May

Honda recalls another 1.6 mn vehicles in US over defective Takata airbags

Honda said the plan involves Honda and Acura vehicles with air bag inflators used in earlier recall repairs

MG Motor India launches Hector SUV priced at Rs 12.18- Rs 16.88 lakh

Termed as the 'internet car' or connected car, Hector also comes with an onboard connection that can provide wireless internet sevices to other devices inside the car

Soon, drink-driving may cost you a fine of up to Rs 10,000

Amendments in the Motor Vehicle Act was passed by the previous Lok Sabha and subsequently lapsed due to the dissolution of the House