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Electric vehicles sales in India to touch 1 million units this year: SMEV

Sales of total electric vehicles in India are expected to be around 10 lakh units this year, equal to what was sold collectively in the last 15 years, SMEV said

Japan's car sales fall but at slower pace as supply constraints ease

Auto sales are among data closely watched by analysts for clues on how quickly Japan's output and consumption can recover from last year's pandemic-induced slump

Analysts cautious on auto stocks amid uneven recovery

Passenger vehicle OEMs' attempt to catch up to the demand was impacted by production cuts, while demand for two-wheelers and PVs remain weak. Find out if you should chase the rally in auto stocks

Ashok Leyland sales slip 2% to 12,518 units in December 2021

Hinduja flagship firm Ashok Leyland on Monday reported a 2 per cent decline in total commercial vehicle sales to 12,518 units in December 2021. The company had sold 12,760 units in the same month in 2020, Ashok Leyland said in a statement. Domestic sales were down 3 per cent at 11,493 units in the month under review, as against 11,855 units in December 2020, it added. However, medium and heavy commercial vehicle sales were up 9 per cent at 6,752 units in December 2021, compared to 6,173 units in the year-ago month. Sales of light commercial vehicles in the domestic market were down 17 per cent at 4,741 units, as against 5,682 units in December 2020, the company said.

Tata Motors, Eicher, Maruti: Will auto shares breakout for bigger gains?

Automobile shares may breakout after crossing significant resistances

Lamborghini looks to deliver consistent growth in India during 2022

Italian super sports car maker Lamborghini is driving into 2022 looking to deliver consistent growth in India building on the momentum of a record year achieved in 2021

Confident of retaining leadership position in SUV segment in 2022: Hyundai

Hyundai Motor India looks to maintain its leadership in the segment this year as demand for its models like Creta and Venue continues to be robust

Omicron variant yet to curb driving across most of Asia in boon for oil

More cars have thronged the main roads in December amid year-end festivities than seen last month

M&M, TaMo aim to bolster product range, manage chip shortage next year

Riding on the success of their recent model launches, homegrown auto majors Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are looking to further strengthen their product portfolios in 2022. Both companies are also looking at ways to handle the semiconductor shortage in a better way next year so that the impact on the production is minimal. "We want to be the number one player in the core SUV segment, and the success across our product portfolio including the all new Thar, XUV300, Bolero Neo and the unprecedented response we have received for XUV700 is an indication that we are on the right track," Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Executive Director (Auto & Farm Sectors) Rajesh Jejurikar told PTI in an interaction. The company has already announced the launch of 13 new products by 2027, he added. "The next in line is the new Scorpio, which should come out next year, which will be our immediate focus," Jejurikar noted. The automaker has seen a strong demand rebound, especially for core, .

Sustaining ops, biz health biggest issues for auto firms in 2022: MG Motor

The biggest challenge in 2022 for the automobile industry will be to sustain business operations and ensure financial health amid various challenges, including global semiconductor shortage, according to a top MG Motor India official. Currently, the domestic market is witnessing increased demand, but it is also impacted by the global semiconductor shortage, which has hit production activities. "The new normal has set unique challenges for the industry. The biggest challenge is to sustain business operations and ensure the financial health of the organisation and its stakeholders. With the industry having exhibited resilience over the last two years, we are looking towards 2022 with cautious optimism," MG Motor India President & Managing Director Rajeev Chaba stated. The situation will remain fluidic in 2022 due to unpredictable factors COVID-19, global semiconductor shortage, freight cost and multiple other cost implications, he added. Chaba noted that the company is committed to

Here are the eligibility criteria for govt's 'BH-series' for new vehicles

A personal vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one state to another

Auto industry hopes for smooth ride in New Year after a bumpy 2021

The Indian automotive industry is driving into 2022 with a positive mindset in its quest to reach the pre-pandemic levels of sales volume, having built a solid foundation in 2021

Royal Enfield recalls 26,300 Classic 350 bikes to fix faulty brake part

Mid-sized motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Monday said it is recalling 26,300 units of its Classic 350 motorcycles to rectify issue with a brake part

Near-term worries likely to keep Maruti Suzuki's stock under strain

Market-share loss in SUVs, supply disruptions, and margin improvement may take time to repair

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India head quits, successor yet to be announced

Gurpratap Boparai, managing director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has resigned from the company with effect from January 1, 2022

Maruti Suzuki Super Carry crosses 100,000 cumulative sales mark

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said its light commercial vehicle Super Carry has crossed one lakh sales cumulative milestone in five years of its launch in the country. The vehicle, which comes with a four-cylinder engine and both petrol and CNG options, caters to the versatile requirements of the commercial customers. MSI forayed into the commercial segment in 2016 with the introduction of Super Carry in India. The model was developed specifically for the domestic market, keeping in mind the unique requirements of Indian mini-truck customers. In a very short time, Super Carry has received a phenomenal market reception and has found wide acceptance among customers. Through Super Carry, we have been able to cater to a diverse range of goods carrying customer requirements to enable them to be more efficient and profitable," MSI Senior Executive Director (Marketing and Sales) Shashank Srivastava said in a statement. The S-CNG variant of Super Carry has helped businesses enhance

Hyundai and Kia's market share decline from 3.1% to 2.1% in China

Sales of Hyundai Motor and Kia have continued to decrease in the Chinese market.According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on the 10th, Hyundai Motor and Kia's combined share of the Chinese market fell 1 per cent from 3.1 per cent (2.2 per cent for Hyundai Motor, 0.9 per cent for Kia) in November last year to 2.1 per cent (1.4 per cent Hyundai Motor, 0.7 per cent Kia) in November this year.Last month, retail sales of automobiles decreased by 13 per cent year-on-year to 1,845,000 units in the Chinese market. The sales of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs) fell 13 per cent to 1,816,000 units and commercial vehicles fell to 28,000 units, similar to last year.However, Hyundai Motor and Kia's performance was far below the market average.Retail sales of Hyundai Motor Beijing fell 42 per cent year-on-year to 26,000 units in November, and Dongfeng Kia fell 30 per cent to 13,000 units.Sales of Hyundai Motor Group have significantly decreased in the Chinese market ...

MG Motor India exploring export opportunities in UK, South Africa

MG Motor India is exploring export opportunities in the UK and South Africa besides drawing up plans to tap right-hand-drive countries in the global automotive market

High prices of automobiles likely to persist during next year: Report

High prices of automobiles are likely to persist at elevated levels even during 2022, said Grant Thornton Bharat in a report.

Passenger vehicle sales dip 19% in Nov as chip shortage woes continue: SIAM

'In the festive season, industry was hoping to make up for the lost ground, but the sales in the month of November 2021, were the lowest in seven years for passenger vehicles,' says SIAM director