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Mahindra XUV 3XO bookings to start tomorrow; check features, safety, price
Mahindra XUV 3X0 will start accepting bookings tomorrow, days after being launched in India. The bookings will officially begin on May 15. Here's all you need to know
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Why well-built Chinese EV Seagull poses big threat to the US auto industry
Tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles will keep the Seagull out of America for now, and it likely would sell for more than 12 grand if imported
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Maruti expects 30% jump in CNG vehicle sales at 600,000 units in FY25
The country's largest carmaker also aims to export around 3 lakh units in the ongoing financial year
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Maruti considering launching electric hatchback: MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi
Customers moving from two-wheelers to cars key to revitalising hatchback growth, says MD & CEO Takeuchi
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ICRA forecasts moderate growth for tyre sector in FY25 as input costs rises
The report cites healthy demand from OEMs in the passenger vehicle (PV) and two-wheeler (2W) segments, along with replacement demand, as the primary drivers of domestic growth
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Maruti introduces Suzuki fourth gen Swift, prices start at Rs 6.49 lakh
The premium hatchback segment contributes nearly 60% of total hatchback sales
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Auto retail sales up 27% in April, passenger vehicles make record
Two-wheeler segment grows strongest due to 'positive impact' of elections, says FADA
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Toyota reports booming profit, vows to invest to keep growth going
The results exceeded than Toyota's own projection for a 4.5 trillion yen ($29 billion) profit, as its global sales surged to 9.4 million vehicles from 8.8 million vehicles in the previous fiscal year
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Election uncertainty could hurt Indian auto sales in May, says Fada
Analysts say concerns around how a new government's financial policies could affect peoples' income, and could discourage consumers from buying vehicles
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Tata Motors tops Indian auto market with Punch Mini SUV, beats Maruti
In March 2024, Tata's Punch achieved a significant milestone by outselling Maruti's long-reigning WagonR, with 17,547 units compared to 16,368 sold by the latter
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Car dealers may have to pay 18% GST on sale of demonstration cars
The ruling has evoked sharp criticism from experts who say it may lead to litigation
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Tesla lays off more staff in software, engineering, service teams: Report
The EV maker has been under pressure from dropping sales and an intensifying price war among automakers as elevated interest rates have slowed the adoption of electric vehicles
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Over 90% of fund gets used before FAME deadline; supports 1.5 mn vehicles
Government officials stated that some more funds will also be utilised for vehicles that were sold before 31 March but have not yet applied for incentives
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Large order book, EV growh to drive auto parts maker Sona's growth
Company gains market share in its top three markets of North America, India, EU
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z launched in India: Price, specs, features, and more
Bajaj Auto Ltd has launched its largest Pulsar model, the Pulsar NS400Z, marking a significant addition to its iconic motorcycle lineup. To know all about it, read on
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Expect India to become 2nd largest market for Citroen in 5 years: CEO
"India is an important market for Citroen and in a few years, it will become the second biggest market for us after our home market France," Koskas told PTI here in an interview
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Domestic sales of 4 major two-wheeler manufacturers zoom in April
Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, TVS Motor, and Bajaj Auto collectively dominate approximately 80 per cent of the total two-wheeler market in the country
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Mahindra sales up 13% in April at 70,471 units, PV sales at 41,008 units
Total exports increased 2 per cent to 1,857 units last month from 1,813 units in the year-ago period
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Small (car) is beautiful
If you look at the sales numbers of various models, they tell an interesting story
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Tesla retreats from next-generation gigacasting manufacturing process
Tesla and Musk have said gigacasting helps the automaker reduce costs over the long term. But the process requires large initial investments
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