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After initial frenzy, electric two-wheeler market consolidating

Just 7 companies accounted for 86% of all electric two-wheeler registrations in September

Kia recalls 44,174 units of Carens to inspect error in airbag software

Kia India on Tuesday said it is recalling 44,174 units of its latest model 'Carens' to inspect and fix any potential error in air bag control module software. As a responsible corporate, the company has decided to voluntarily recall the vehicles for inspection and if required, a software update will be provided free of cost, the automaker said in a statement. The voluntary recall campaign is being undertaken to inspect any potential error in air bag control module software in the Carens, it added. The company said it will directly reach out to the owners of the concerned vehicles to update them about this voluntary recall campaign. Customers of the affected vehicles would be required to get in touch with their respective Kia authorised dealers to schedule an appointment. Kia India had launched the model, which comes with six and seven seating options, in February this year. The Carens comes powered by a 1.5 petrol, 1.4 litre petrol, and 1.5 diesel powertrains mated with three ...

Two-wheeler sales in India rise 9% YoY, still below pre-pandemic levels

Honda emerged as the top two-wheeler seller in India in September, followed by Hero and TVS Motor. Ola Electric was the top EV seller

Tesla delivers 343,000 cars in third quarter, says lower than expected

The US electric automaker Tesla on Sunday (local time) announced the delivery and production numbers for the third quarter, stating that it is lower than expected, according to media reports

India is the only growth market for autos globally: S&P Global Mobility

Moody's Investors downgrades global outlook for auto to negative from stable

Is it the beginning of the end of diesel cars in India?

The price gap between petrol and diesel has been narrowing. And BS VI emission norms dealt another blow to the sales of diesel vehicles. So, what is the road ahead for diesel cars in India?

Automakers may seek time to install seat belt reminders for rear seats

The reason why the feature cannot be immediately implemented is that the three-point point seat belts are required to be anchored to a structural support, explained an official at a car company

Why are electric vehicles still so expensive? Blame the manufacturers

EVs are built with fewer parts than regular cars, and they're often sourced from other companies

Govt working on PLI schemes for more products to boost manufacturing: Goyal

The government had rolled out PLI schemes for 15 key sectors, including technology, textile, automobile, pharmaceutical drugs, speciality steel, electronics, among others

Trade-off in safety norms: EV makers say Oct 1 deadline impossible to meet

Industry players are worried that any fresh accidents may lead to more investigations that would penalise the entire industry instead of errant manufacturers

Ola does a u-turn: Plans more experience centres to take count to 200

At present the company has 20 experience centres; move is in contrast to company's earlier gameplan to disrupt traditional auto distribution channels by selling directly to customers

Honda Cars eyes comeback with a slew of new SUVs across multiple segments

Firm kick-starts feasibility study on a pure electric model

Restructuring at Ola group likely to take away 200 engineering jobs

Aim is to minimize redundancy and centralise operations, says company

Mercedes Benz to roll out EQS 580 from Sept 30; here's what to expect

EQS 580 will be offered with a dual-motor set-up, one on each axle. It develops 516 bhp and 856 Nm of peak torque and is paired with a 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.

Hero Electric under DRI lens for evading customs duty worth Rs 330 crore

Hero Electric reportedly ordered fully assembled vehicles into the country but later disintegrated them and sent them to different ports across the country to evade tax

Maruti to ramp-up exports; targets shipments worth Rs 20,000 cr in 3 years

With more than 238,000 of the 570,000 units exported from India in fiscal 2022, Maruti Suzuki overtook Hyundai Motor India as the foremost passenger vehicle exporter

India must target full electrification of 2, 3-wheelers in 4 years: Kant

80% of vehicle sales are in those segments, says the country's G20 Sherpa as he hails 'electric revolution'

Second-hand car market to be regulated, dealers to play a bigger role

When the vehicle is received for reselling by the dealer, it will be registered for sale. The dealer will then become the sole responsible person for any untoward incident like theft etc

We're reading too much into weak two-wheeler demand: Hero Moto exec

The optimism is in contrast with the dealers' confidence, which flagged the recovery in motorcycles and scooters "as an area of concern"

Dealers and automakers have a tumultuous relationship, says FADA President

Says manufacturers' financial clout has led to inequitable contracts between the two