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BMW drives in MINI John Cooper Works Hatch in India at Rs 43.5 lakh

BMW Group India acting President Hans-Christian Baertels said, John Cooper Works has always been in a league of its own

Cheaper fuel cells could replace gas engines in vehicles in near future

Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Canada developed a new fuel cell that lasts at least 10 times longer than current technology

When cruise control isn't fast enough: Toyota needs to see beyond cost cuts

Even if optimistic investors aren't banging the table for growth drivers just yet, it may behoove the company to have a couple of ideas up its sleeve

JLR begins sale of locally-manufactured Range Rover Velar trim in India

The locally manufactured model is offered in a single trim, R Dynamic-S variant, and is available with both petrol and diesel powertrains

No coercive action for now against Volkswagen on NGT fine, rules SC

Volkswagen approaches top court against NGT's Rs 500 crore fine, says green court didn't consider its grounds

Small diesel cars could be first casualty as Tata looks to take Maruti path

With diesel cars set to become costlier from next year with the implementation of BS-VI emission norms, major automakers are contemplating about the future of such vehicles in their portfolios

Mahindra keen to make South Africa hub for its exports in the continent

Mahindra is the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume

Rout may not be over for Indian car stocks after losing $42 bn in value

Passenger vehicle growth in the financial year ended March was the slowest since 2014

Tata Motors domestic sales decline 20% in April, exports down 53%

Total exports during April stood at 1,402 units, a dip of 53 per cent as compared with the same period of last year due to lower offtake in markets like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Middle East

Hyundai starts bookings for upcoming compact SUV Venue, launch on May 21

Hyundai is set to launch the SUV Venue on May 21

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sales continue to decline; down 18% in April y-o-y

Consumer sentiments have been dampened due to several factors like tight liquidity, high insurance, and high costs

Maruti Suzuki sales plummet 17.2% in April, export rises 14.6%

In a BSE filing, Maruti said that its export sales rose 14.6 per cent from 8,008 vehicles in April 2018 to 9,177 vehicles this year

Maruti launches Ertiga with 1.5 litre diesel engine at Rs 9.86 lakh

The model is currently powered by 1.3 litre diesel powertrain sourced from Fiat

Renault-Nissan to enter auto elite - once they find a way to reach a deal

Both Nissan and the Japanese government have spurned efforts by Renault to engage in merger talks, according to the Financial Times

Maruti Suzuki hikes prices of Baleno diesel range, RS petrol by Rs 15,000

Earlier this week, Maruti Suzuki India had launched the model with BS VI emission norms compliant 1.2 petrol engine, priced between Rs 5.58 lakh and Rs 8.9 lakh

Hyundai weighs options for sourcing electric vehicle components in India

Tata Motors and Mahindra are also actively pursuing the electric vehicle (EV) segment in the country

Nissan plans global output cut of 15% by 2020 to cut costs: Report

In February, Nissan slashed its operating profit forecast to 450 billion yen, to well below analysts' estimates as sales in China and the US sputter

M&M, Ford ride together to build mid-sized SUV for India, emerging markets

The agreement reinforces the steady progress made since the formation of a strategic alliance between the two companies in September 2017

FAME-II scheme's focus on localisation fails to enthuse two-wheeler makers

The scheme has been designed to encourage automakers to commit investments in electric mobility through incentives

East drives West: Morris has China under the hood, Britain on its bonnet

As the MG Hector gets ready to drive into the country, the Chinese-owned brand is leaning heavily on its British legacy