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Planning to purchase a car this Holi? Here are the best loan rates

Banks offer a range of interest rates, starting as low as 8.45 per cent from UCO Bank and going up to 14.85 per cent at City Union Bank.

India key to Skoda Auto's global expansion, says CEO Klaus Zellmer

Skoda Auto India is looking to increase its share in the Indian market to 5 per cent by 2030

SUV share in total PV sales may rev up to 62% by FY25, says CRISIL

PV sales to grow by 5-7 % in 2024-25: Crisil

Centre propose amendment in CMVR rules related to LPG retrofitting

Industry players said that the proposed move is a step in the right direction, providing relief to the industry while also ensuring stricter environmental enforcement

China's BYD unveils 1st supercar Yangwang U9, rival to Ferrari, Lamborghini

China's BYD has unveiled its first supercar, Yangwan, priced at 1.68 million yuan (approximately Rs 2 crore)

Female workforce grows in automotive manufacturing as tech adoption surges

Automation, skilled talent requirements, along with active measures to improve gender representation drive female hiring in the automobile industry

VinFast kicks off Tamil Nadu unit construction, seeks cut in import duty

The project aims to evolve into a first-class electric vehicle production hub in the region, with an annual capacity of up to 150,000 units

PV industry growth likely to moderate to less than 5% in FY25: Tata Motors

The company, however, expects electric vehicle sales to keep growing despite the slow pace of charging infrastructure development in the country

Tractor sales drop by 4% in FY24, signalling rural economic trouble

Maharashtra recorded a 33% drop, Karnataka 21%, and Telangana 36% in tractor sales. This decline can be attributed to erratic weather conditions and insufficient rainfall

Kawasaki Ninja 500 launched in India, price begins at Rs 5.24 lakh

The much-awaited Ninja 500 has been launched in India. The new Ninja 500 will replace its predecessor Ninja 400. The price of Ninja 500 begins at Rs 5.24 lakh

Govt hits 79% of revised EV targets under FAME II as of February 18

Based on segments, the target achieved in electric two-wheelers is 78 per cent, for electric three-wheelers 88 per cent, and for electric four-wheelers much lower at 56 per cent

Wireless charging for electric vehicles getting closer to reality: Report

This is the promise of wireless EV charging, an inductive transfer of electrons that would eliminate the need for all those pesky cords

JSW Group, Volkswagen in talks for electric vehicle joint venture in India

This proposed project with Volkswagen would be distinct from the joint venture already underway with SAIC Motor Corp, wherein JSW Group holds a 35% stake

Renault India partners BLS E-Services for enhancing sales in rural market

Automaker Renault India on Tuesday said it has partnered with technology-enabled digital service provider BLS E-Services to enhance availability and accessibility of its vehicles in rural India.

40% consumers want EV range to be above 400 kms per charge: Deloitte survey

The preference for an internal combustion engine-run vehicle fell to 49 per cent in 2024 from 53 per cent in 2023. In India, the survey polled 1,000 consumers

Is 2024 the year when electric cars finally come to the automotive party?

Most of the big carmakers are eligible for PLI. It will help them reduce their costs. Carmakers also see India as a potential hub for electric car exports

Mitsubishi to enter Indian car market with over 30% stake in TVS Mobility

Leveraging TVS Mobility's existing network of approximately 150 outlets, the new venture will also establish dedicated stores for each car brand

Harley-Davidson, Triumph blaze a trail, give Royal Enfield a tough ride

Make waves in above 350cc segment, growing demand spurs production growth

Expect 2W industry to see double-digit revenue growth: Hero MotoCorp

The country's largest two-wheeler maker, which reported a total income of Rs 10,031 crore in the October-December quarter this fiscal, also expects the entry level segment to do better going ahead

Hyundai recalls more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles in US due to fire risk

The recall includes certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles