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Bajaj Auto looks to pip TVS to second spot in electric 2-wheeler market

The Pune-based giant, which was trailing far behind TVS just two months ago in e-two-wheelers (e2Ws), has upped the ante

Italian carmaker Maserati banking on entrepreneurs to drive India story

Maserati, which currently operates just a single dealership in India, sold less than 50 cars in the country in 2023

Entry-level bike sales in slow lane despite rural demand turnaround

Between April and July 2024, 125cc segment saw 21% growth against 46.5% in 125-150cc segment

Mahindra, Volkswagen near joint venture agreement for electric SUVs: Report

The proposed joint venture will concentrate primarily on the development of battery-powered SUVs for both the Indian and international markets, although it will also encompass fossil fuel-based models

Honda Shine revs past Bajaj Pulsar as second best-selling motorcycle

Unicorn's sales swelled 117.6 per cent Y-o-Y to 163,090 units in the January-July period this year, making it the ninth best-selling motorcycle model in the country

BS@50: Climate change of another kind in India Inc's 50-year journey

India Inc waded through a stifling 'external environment' and unbridled competition. But Big Govt refuses to go away

Auto majors to offer discount on new vehicles against scrappage certificate

The statement further said Mercedes Benz India has offered a flat discount of Rs 25,000, which will be over and above all existing discounts

Will have 10 days' dealer stock by year-end: Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

Currently, Maruti dealers hold inventory for 38 days

Japanese Pioneer plans to scale up biz with Indian automakers for future

The company globally works with various automakers as a supplier of automotive items like infotainment systems, speakers etc.

EKA Mobility enters into strategic pact with IKEA for EV vans supply

Under the partnership, Eka has already delivered 10 such vehicles to IKEA, with plans to expand the fleet across multiple regions in the country, EKA Mobility said

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement the tariffs would disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains, severely impact China-Canada economic and trade ties

Stable govt gives confidence of sustained growth: Maruti Chief Bhargava

Bhargava also said the industry and the government can work with trust and confidence with each other

IRF urges govt to form strict rules to reduce pollution from HCVs

BEE is in discussion with country's carmakers to implement third version of corporate average fuel efficiency norms

Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, says PM Justin Trudeau

Ottawa will also impose a 25 per cent tariff on imported steel and aluminum from China, Trudeau told reporters in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Rural two-wheeler sales race past urban markets in a first since Covid

Two-wheeler makers are betting on a rise in 'first-time buyers' and a rise in rural demand to drive growth in FY25

UP govt offers 200 acres in Greater Noida to Ducati for racetrack

200-acre parcel is near Yamuna Expressway and upcoming Jewar International Airport

RBI includes auto replenishment of FASTag, NCMC in e-mandate framework

Exempts these card issuers from issuing a pre-debit notification

US auto safety regulator gives clean chit to GM in Cruise robotaxis case

Cruise filed a recall for its software earlier this month affecting all its vehicles equipped with automated driving systems in the United States

Tata Motors' Punch beats Maruti Suzuki WagonR as India's top-selling car

Punch's success highlights a rising consumer preference for alternative fuel options, according to experts

Ford to shift EV strategy by building new lower-cost pickup, commercial van

The company also said it will cut capital spending on EVs. It now will spend 30 per cent of its annual capital budget to develop them rather than the current 40 per cent