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Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to side-view mirror issue

Honda is recalling more than 330,000 vehicles because heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, which could lead to the mirror glass falling out and increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements. Honda dealers will replace the side-view mirrors on impacted vehicles free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be sent out on May 8. Vehicle owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Ashok Leyland MHCV volume 91% in FY23, sees industry demand gaining

Company increases market share in commercial vehicle segment, credits 'development initiatives in key industries'

Tata Motors to raise prices of commercial vehicles by 5% from April

This would be the fourth price hike by India's largest automobile maker this fiscal year

Focus to reduce delivery waiting period, says Mercedes-Benz India

Prices of all models to be hiked by 5% from April 1

Nissan to develop new powertrains, may cut cost of hybrid cars by 30%

By enhancing the common parts that underpin a vehicle, the Yokohama-based automaker expects to be able to lower the cost of its hybrid cars to the same level as gasoline-powered cars by 2026

Retail auto sales up 16% YoY in Feb but still lower than pre-Covid level

The change in onboard diagnostics and the wedding season were the key drivers of growth in the month

Improving outlook, upgrades to keep wheels turning for auto companies

In addition to volumes, margins, too, are expected to expand

Volkswagen to reconsider India amid China geopolitical uncertainty

The carmaker's earlier efforts to boost its presence in India have often been bruising experiences

With 33% market share, Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

At the moment, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motors India and Mahindra and Mahindra lead the SUV market

Amazon's self-driving car shuttles people on public roads for first time

The company said the robotaxi trip marks the first time that a vehicle designed without human controls has carried passengers on a public road

Govts must speed up investments in EV charging infra: Volvo Cars

Some customers will hold back from buying EVs due to lack of such infra

Audi India to start making the Q3 range in India this calendar year

At present, the firm imports these cars as fully built-up units that attract 110% duty; local manufacturing would help reduce wait periods and boost sales

Domestic PV sales up 17.23% in January as consumer sentiment improves: SIAM

Two-wheelers ride the slow track with just 3.81% sales growth amid rural slowdown

Hyundai aims to tap rising demand for aspirational models in rural areas

Hyundai Motor India is looking to tap growth opportunities in the rural areas with rise in demand for aspirational products like sports utility vehicles and feature-rich models, according to company's Chief Operating Officer Tarun Garg. The country's second largest carmaker is looking to enhance presence in the smaller towns and rural areas with more sales outlets and also initiatives like deployment of mobile service vans. The automaker's sales outlets in the rural areas have crossed the 600-mark already and it has also increased its manpower to over 5,000 people in such places. Hyundai's sales in the rural areas has crossed the one lakh-mark last year. "Almost 18 per cent of our sales are now coming from rural areas. It used to be about 16.5 per cent. So, we have improved on that front. We touched one lakh retails for the first time last year. We now also have 100 mobile service vans in the rural areas," Garg told PTI in an interaction. With information about various products ...

Maruti's share in Suzuki revenue jumps to 40.9% in April-December

Maruti's share in its global revenues jumped from 33.42 per cent in April-December period of FY22 to 40.93 per cent in the corresponding period of FY23

Hero MotoCorp Q3 net profit rises 3.6%, beats estimates on price hikes

Hero MotoCorp has hiked vehicle prices four times so far in the current fiscal year

Auto sales up 14% in Jan, helped by festive season, rural demand: FADA

Automobile retail sales grew 14 per cent in January year-on -year as festivals, weddings and more money in the rural economy helped demand, said an industry association on Monday

Govt not to impose import duty on cars brought in for testing: Minister

Cut in import duty from 252% to zero will put India in global business of car testing, says Mahendra Nath Pandey, minister of heavy industries

Duty hike won't apply brakes on luxury car demand, say automakers

For mass segment cars priced above Rs 35 lakh, move can lead to more localisation

Up but not out of the woods: Pain points & what's on offer in Budget

There was a 7 per cent year-on-year decline in the January numbers reported by the country's largest manufacturer Tata Motors