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TVS Motor domestic sales down by 25% YoY in October, exports rise 20%
2% rise in month-on-month sales reduces stock-in-trade for transition to BS VI
 "TVS Motor domestic sales down by 25% YoY in October, exports rise 20%")
BS VI is having a huge impact, is progressing smoothly: Honeywell exec
In a Q&A, Mike Banach of Honeywell UOP says 80% of the technology required for the transition to BS VI will be provided by his firm
 "BS VI is having a huge impact, is progressing smoothly: Honeywell exec")
Toyota expects costs of its diesel models to rise by 20% after BSVI upgrade
The adverse exchange rate is making the company contemplate an impending price increase which it has been holding as of now, a senior official said.
 "Toyota expects costs of its diesel models to rise by 20% after BSVI upgrade")
Auto industry stares at tough year due to transition to BS-VI norms: SIAM
'Auto industry, as we all have seen in the past eight months, has witnessed continuous de-growth and August being the worst at 30 per cent,' said SIAM's Rajan Wadhera
 "Auto industry stares at tough year due to transition to BS-VI norms: SIAM")
Ashok Leyland meets BS-VI emission norms for all its heavy-duty vehicles
Company claims it is the first OEM to achieve this goal, way ahead of the April 1, 2020 deadline; LCVs and ICVs to follow suit shortly
 "Ashok Leyland meets BS-VI emission norms for all its heavy-duty vehicles")
Maruti Suzuki bets on CNG to meet BS-VI norms, expects 44% jump in sale
Leader in the car market, Maruti is encouraged by government plans to expand the network of CNG filling stations
 "Maruti Suzuki bets on CNG to meet BS-VI norms, expects 44% jump in sale")
Daimler India gets its first BS-VI certificate for tractor model 5528TT
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has said it has received its first BS-VI readiness certification with heavy-duty tractor trailer model, 5528TT. The 5528TT, which is targeted at applications like cement, bulkers, steel coils, tankers and other heavy load transportation, received homologation certificate from Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), DICV said in a statement. Commenting on the development, DICV Managing Director and CEO Satyakam Arya said,"at DICV, we fully utilise our know-how and experience from Daimler's global platforms for BS VI. Furthermore, our in-house R&D centre gives us the advantage in customising platforms for local duty cycle and usage patterns." The BharatBenz BS-VI engine and after-treatment system are built on the SCR (selective catalytic reduction) based technology which the brand pioneered since introduction of BS-IV in 2017, it added. "Similar to BS IV, BharatBenz will lead the way with the introduction of BS VI. We will further ...
 "Daimler India gets its first BS-VI certificate for tractor model 5528TT")
BS-VI a joker in the pack, may lead to dumping of old stock: Bajaj Auto
Vehicle maker also warns transition by next April could trigger 'unwarranted price war, says while it will be compliant by deadline, it is concerned about its competitors
 "BS-VI a joker in the pack, may lead to dumping of old stock: Bajaj Auto")
BS-VI norms pose challenges for auto industry, demand uncertain in H2 FY20
TVS Motors said the growth in two-wheeler industry during 2019-20 is expected to be around 6-8 per cent over 2018-19
 "BS-VI norms pose challenges for auto industry, demand uncertain in H2 FY20")
Diesel cars face last gasp as demand may be hit further with BS-VI norms
Regulatory uncertainty around diesel vehicles in markets like Delhi also has a bearing on the resale price of diesel cars
 "Diesel cars face last gasp as demand may be hit further with BS-VI norms")
BS-VI fuel rollout in April 2018 not feasible in Delhi: Auto experts
Auto industry would find it difficult to be ready for the demand in such short period
 "BS-VI fuel rollout in April 2018 not feasible in Delhi: Auto experts")
