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Maruti eyeing bigger pie of global car market, aims to 3X exports by 2030

Maruti Suzuki reported its best-ever exports which reached 259,333 units for the financial year 2022-23

Centre's panel wants car ratings tied to improved connectivity: Draft

"Most sensors do not work well in these scenarios and V2X fills the gap," it added, referring to the connected car technology commonly known as vehicle-to-everything (V2X)

Ashok Leyland launches ecomet Star 1915 to cater to long haul customers

The launch of the new truck comes in the backdrop of the industry anticipating a growing need for higher payload capacity across applications

Triumph Scrambler 400 X debuts in India, check price, features, and more

Triumph Scrambler 400 X made its debut in India, and interested buyers can book their motorcycles with a refundable amount of Rs 10,000. Check all the features, specifications and price

Ashok Leyland launches the new ecomet Star 1915 truck with 18.49T GVW

The latest truck by the company is suited for long-distance applications, designed for fuel efficiency and faster turnaround time

Festive season bump unlikely to jumpstart rural auto demand: Analysts

India has a line-up of festivals and auspicious periods between August and November, pushing up vehicle sales

Indian auto sales surge 20% in September, despite slump in tractors

Positive market sentiment fuelled by favourable monsoon leads to growth in most categories, but high inventory levels raise concerns for dealers as festive season approaches, FADA data shows

Royal Enfield unveils Himalayan 452; gets a new engine, sleeker design

The new Himalayan will be Royal Enfield 452 will be a 451.65 cc, liquid-cooled engine which produces 40 break-horse power (bhp) and around 45 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm

As BYD seeks India expansion, its executives find it tough to get visas

BYD is far from being an outlier, as several Chinese companies from various sectors have faced challenges in getting visas for travel to India

Ather Energy planning to set up new manufacturing plant to expand capacity

Apart from this, Ather Energy is also looking at the possibility of expanding to the global markets

Govt shifts into high gear to expand subsidies to alternative fuel vehicles

According to a senior government official, there is a proposal to incorporate vehicles powered by alternative sources such as hydrogen and biofuels in the upcoming phase of FAME

TVS Motor, BMW commence production of first electric bike CE 02 at TN plant

The factory located about 70 kms from Bengaluru, was engaged in the production of vehicles co-developed by the two auto companies

Maruti Suzuki offers discounts up to Rs 68,000 on Celerio, Alto, S Presso

Maruti is offering discounts of up to Rs 45,000 for the petrol manual transmission and automatic variants of Brezza

Tata Motors global wholesales up 7% in Q2, Jaguar Land Rover drives growth

Company sequentially posted a 6.3% rise in group global wholesales

Tata Motors' luxury vehicles arm JLR posts 21% rise in retail sales in Q2

Sequentially, both wholesales and retail sales increased

Sajjan Jindal's firm, SAIC Motor to take over MG Motor India: Report

There will be no JSW Group companies involved in the deal and Jindal will participate through his private company

Harley's most affordable bike X440 delivery to begin on October 15

The bike was launched at a starting price of Rs 2.29 lakh, however, it was later raised by Rs 10,500 to Rs 2,39,500

India can become $1 trn export-led automotive hub by 2035: Report

India is the fourth-largest global automotive market, generating $250 billion in FY23 and contributing 7.3 per cent to the national GDP

Audi reports 88% increase in retail sales at 5,530 units in Jan-Sept

The launch of the new Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron, Q3 and Q3 Sportback coupled with continued demand for other models like the A4, A6 and Q5 has led to positive growth

Automobile industry capable of becoming export-led $1 trn by 2035

To achieve this, players across the industry must upgrade their capabilities for reliable and competitive global manufacturing, he added