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Maruti Suzuki Brezza sales cross 1 mn units since launch in March 2016

Maruti introduced Brezza in its CNG avatar in Mar 2023. The launch helped Brezza breeze past Tata Nexon in sales, which had the distinction of being the bestselling SUV in the FY22 and FY23

Year ender 2023: Top auto launches of the year and what to expect in 2024

In 2023, Maruti Suzuki launched the Baleno-based crossover, Fronx, Brezza's facelift, and an all-new Grand Vitara in the SUV space and grabbed more than 50% share of the segment

EV industry set to end its best sales year in spite of subsidy cuts

This year marked a reduction in subsidies for electric two-wheelers (e2W), a category that constitutes around 55% of the overall EV sales

Japan automakers to invest $4.3 bn in Thailand over 5 years: Thai govt

Toyota Motor and Honda Motor will invest about 50 billion baht each, while Isuzu Motors will invest 30 billion baht and Mitsubishi Motors 20 billion baht, spokesperson Chai Wacharoke said

After an impressive festive season, car sales likely to cool down in Dec

December is usually marked with weaker sales as customers tend to wait for the new year to get the newest cars with the changed model year

Ola Electric's Rs 5,500 cr IPO to bolster its EV market, say experts

There are two discernible trends in the competitive electric two-wheeler market

Automakers gear for moderate sales after 2023, ready for more EV launches

Veteran industry leader and Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said the sales are expected to moderate a bit next year compared to 2023

Cybertruck designer says Tesla stainless steel pickup is no experiment

The stainless-steel clad truck is all angles, in part because a traditional press can't bend the steel into curves

Tata inaugurates first EV-only stores in Gurugram; public opening on Jan 7

The showrooms also provide testimonials from current EV owners who talk about the challenges they have faced and myths about owning an EV

EU, UK approve 3-year postponement of tariffs on electric vehicles

The European Union and the UK approved a three-year postponement of tariffs on electric vehicles, giving carmakers more time to make necessary changes to comply with local content requirements

Honda to recall 2.5 million US vehicles over risks of fuel pump failure

To address the issue, dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge, the NHTSA said

Electric cars expected to see volume growth of 30-40% in 2024: Chandra

He said that more electric car models at different price points -- between Rs 8 lakhs and Rs 30 lakhs -- have to come in the Indian market so that people have more options

Auto sector to take a V-turn in FY25 on election winds, new models

Luxury car segment will continue to rise its EV penetration. However, the tipping point is still a few years away. Customers require convincing on ownership benefits and hassle-free experience

Tata Curvv to Harrier EV: Here are cars Tata Motors will launch in 2024

Tata Motors will add two more electric cars to its portfolio, along with a facelift variant of Altroz

Tata Motors expects best sales in 2024 on back of fresh portfolio

Automaker plans to have 10 EV models by 2026 including the upcoming Harrier EV and Punch EV: MD Shailesh Chandra

Auto component industry's total sales grow 12.6% in first half of FY24

Sales jumped by 34.8 per cent Y-o-Y to $33.9 billion

Two wheeler year-end discounts flat, riding on inventory liquidation

The recent festive season saw robust growth in two-wheeler sales, reaching 2,893,107 units, marking a 20.71 per cent increase compared to the previous year

Five Indian tyre makers ranked among global top 30 manufacturers: Report

In the 'Tire Business Magazine's 38th Global Tire Report' by ATMA based on revenue in 2022, Apollo, MRF, JK Tyre, CEAT, and Balkrishna Industries (BKT) from India featured in the top 30 list

MHI introduces amendment to automobile wheel rim quality control order

Each two-wheeler manufacturer is also permitted to import a maximum of 70,000 units of two-wheeler automotive wheel rims for manufacturing 35,000 vehicles

Tata Motors set to launch India's most-affordable electric SUV: Details

Automaker setting up exclusive electric vehicle retail showrooms under new brand identity, Tata.ev