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German carmakers have only 50% chance of surviving, says Volkswagen CEO

VW CEO said the campaign to combat NOx pollution is hysterical

Fuel price hike takes away speed from SUVs; growth of domestic sales slows

Domestic sales growth fall to a single digit after two years

Automakers act to repair aftersales, seek to edge out roadside garages

With the goods and services tax levelling the field between the organised and the unorganised sector, the roadside garage is making way for branded outlets

China's MG Motor to launch electric SUV in India by first half of 2020

MG Motor would manufacture the electric SUV at its Halol plant in Gujarat

On a lower gear: Car sales decline over 5% in September, says SIAM

Overall domestic sales for automobile industry rose 3.72% to 2.58 million units in the month

Jaguar XJ is the ultra-cool vintage car you can actually afford to buy

Keep in mind that this is a car to love, not a business opportunity

With $4.2 billion deal, BMW to raise stake in China venture to 75%

Beijing has been keen for global carmakers to invest more in China and has also eased restrictions that cap foreign ownership of electric vehicle businesses

Automakers offer discounts, schemes to woo buyers during festive season

The schemes for older models in the line-up are even more attractive

In a blow to car owners, motor insurance to become expensive from Sept 1

Insurers are still seeking clarity if new rules on third-party insurance will apply to existing vehicle owners

Honda CR-V with petrol, diesel engine, automatic transmission launched

It is for the first time Honda has introduced the diesel powertrain to the CR-V line-up in India

All New Santro: Everything we know so far about Hyundai's next-gen car

The company will open online pre-bookings for the all-new Santro from October 10-22 with Rs 11,100 as booking amount for the first 50,000 customers

In just 17 months from launch, Maruti Dzire crosses 300,000 sales milestone

'Nearly 20 per cent of the buyers have chosen the automatic variant'

Intermot 2018: From Ducati to Kawasaki, a look into the future of bikes

More than 1,000 two-wheeler makers visit Cologne in Germany to present their range of motorcycles, scooters, e-bikes and riding gears. Here's a look at the prominent launches at Intermot 2018

Toyota, Softbank to enter into a JV for self-driven cars & other technology

Both Toyota and SoftBank have investments and partnerships with Uber Technologies and ride-hailing firm Grab and Didi Chuxing

In pics: You need to see these cars on display at the Paris Motor Show 2018

The Paris Motor Show is a platform where car makers from across the globe showcase their new products, concepts and upcoming technologies. The Paris Motor Show kicked off on October 4.

Droom gets $30-mn funding, to buy back Rs 500-mn shares from employees

The company aims to double the GMV to $1.4 billion by end of 2018 and to $3.5 billion by 2019. The company plans to go for an IPO by 2020

TVS Jupiter Grande 5G to get LED light, disc brake, to take on Honda Activa

Launched in 2013, the 110cc TVS Jupiter receives a brand new avatar named Jupiter Grande 5G

Luxury, tech blend to give stability to Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach S650

Watch the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach S650 roll up and one can see why giving up such a ride is easier said than done

Vazirani Shul, India's first electric hypercar: All you need to know

Vazirani Shul was recently showcased in Mumbai. The car is designed by Vazirani Automotive Founder and Chief Designer, Chunky Vazirani with inputs from Michelin and the Force India F1 team.

Scooters lose speed, growth rate slips to single digit after 7 years

Motorcycles, which had grown at just 8 per cent in the first five months of FY18, have climbed up almost 15 per cent this year