Page 4 - Car Manufacturers
After a washout month, automobile industry seeks resumption of business
All manufacturers reported zero sales in April as factories and dealerships were shut
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A month after lockdown, auto dealers making first moves to get back to biz
Dealers located in green zones as specified by the government are applying for permission under the Shops and Establishments Act to reopen their showrooms.
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Covid-19 fear: Carmakers change track to online sales, contactless delivery
Amid shuttered dealerships and deserted roads, leading car brands including Mercedes Benz, Honda Cars, Volkswagen, and BMW have embarked on campaigns and dedicated online portals
Coronavirus lockdown: SAIL rings alarm bells over financial position
Impacted by customers in various sectors shutting operations
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Covid-19 lockdown: Labour, stockpile make carmakers delay production
Supply chain glitches and unavailability of labour also a deterrent
Auto firms say won't make cars till there is clarity on retail sales
Hyundai, Renault extend suspension of production; Maruti, Tata yet to take a call
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Limited edition vehicles help automakers attract buyers, boost sales
The trend of limited edition cars has been tried in fits and starts in the past
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Coronavirus outbreak: Carmakers, suppliers brace for stormy days
Expect overall sales to fall by 25-30% year-on-year, warns Rajan Wadhera, president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
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Gadkari urges automobile manufacturers to develop biofuel-based vehicles
The minister called for switching over to FASTags so that vehicular movement at NHAI toll plazas becomes faster and smooth
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Slow down blues: Auto industries banking on new launches to revive demand
As of now, carmakers introduced 12 new models in the last four months, while pulling out old ones. Here's the list of new cars:
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Maruti Suzuki, other car manufacturers see no threat from aggregators
Ride-hailing firms claim penetration is still low and there is a huge upside to grow the market and make owning a car passe
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