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Skoda Auto looks to drive change with Kylaq's 8K monthly sales target

Targeting to treble Skoda's India sales riding on this vehicle

Kia India aims to double CKD exports by 2030; eyes West Asia, Africa

Kia India on Monday said it is eyeing markets in the Middle East and Africa as it aims to double the export of completely knocked down (CKD) units by 2030. To date, the automaker has exported one lakh units of CKD vehicles since it began shipments in June 2020 from its manufacturing facility at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. Kia India is one of the key export hubs for the South Korea-based Kia corporation, accounting for 50 per cent of the its CKD exports worldwide. In a statement, Kia India Chief Sales Officer Joonsu Cho said the automaker is grateful for the government's export-friendly policies, which have played a crucial role in strengthening country's position within the global automotive value chain. "Looking ahead, we aim to expand our CKD footprint to the Middle East and Africa, to double our export volume by 2030," he noted. The company is looking to export over 38,000 CKD units across Uzbekistan, Ecuador, and Vietnam markets this year, the automaker said. Cumulatively, t

Apple supplier TDK partners with McLaren Racing in bid for EV push

The speed of the broader transition from gasoline vehicles is debated, with Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda believing the global share of EVs will peak at 30 per cent.

Gujarat: 7 dead, 14 injured as bus jumps divider, hits 3 vehicles

The injured were rushed to a hospital in Khambhalia town and are currently treated there, they added

JSW MG to launch 4 luxury cars in 2 years, to be sold through new channel

The first luxury car will be launched in the first quarter of 2025, and the company plans to open 12 MG Select showrooms

Xiaomi will swallow EV losses for now to join Tesla, BYD in big leagues

We're more focused on our growth than profitability at this point, said Lam, a trained engineer and former Credit Suisse banker who orchestrated some of Xiaomi's biggest bets

Siam to address soaring inventory concerns in executive committee meeting

As inventory levels have surged to a high of 67-72 days, equating to Rs 73,000 crore worth of stock, the situation is raising alarms about the financial stability and sustainability of dealerships

India may lead global growth in light-vehicle production: S&P Global

As of 2023, India is the fourth-largest light vehicle producer with 5.4 million vehicles, upstaging Germany (4.3 million) and South Korea (4.2 million)

Delhi govt raises pollution under control certificate fees after 13 yrs

The revised fees for pollution under control certificates are Rs 80 for two and three-wheelers running on petrol, CNG, or LPG; Rs 110 for four-wheelers and larger vehicles using petrol, CNG, or LPG

Salaried professionals drive up sales of pre-owned cars in Q2 of 2024

The most popular car models among buyers included the Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Suzuki Swift, and Baleno

Tata Motors drives Tata group companies' finances to new high in FY24

Tata Motors' consolidated net profit was up more than 1,200 per cent to Rs 32,203 crore in FY24 from the Rs 2,351 crore in FY23

Maruti Suzuki India sees 2% drop in sales to 174,551 units in May

Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday reported 2 per cent year-on-year dip in total wholesales at 1,74,551 units in May 2024. The company had dispatched a total of 1,78,083 units to its dealers in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Total domestic passenger vehicle sales rose marginally to 1,44,002 units last month from 1,43,708 units in the year-ago period, it added. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 9,902 units from 12,236 units in May 2023. Sales of compact cars, including Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, Tour S and WagonR, also fell to 68,206 units from 71,419 units in the year-ago month. Utility vehicles, including Brezza, Grand Vitara, Ertiga, S-Cross and XL6, clocked sales of 54,204 units last month as against 46,243 units earlier. Sales of vans were at 10,960 units in May 2024 as against 12,818 units a year ago, while that of light commercial vehicle Super Carry stood at 2,692 units as against 2,888 un

Hyderabad man spends Rs 25 lakh on fancy number plate: What it'll cost you

Often referred to as 'VIP' numbers, fancy registration numbers are chosen for their unique combinations or sequences of digits and alphabets

Mahindra XUV 3XO bookings to start tomorrow; check features, safety, price

Mahindra XUV 3X0 will start accepting bookings tomorrow, days after being launched in India. The bookings will officially begin on May 15. Here's all you need to know

Toyota Motors to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools

As global demand for battery-powered EVs has slowed, Toyota has cashed in by selling more hybrids, which come with relatively higher margins than regular gasoline cars

Car dealers may have to pay 18% GST on sale of demonstration cars

The ruling has evoked sharp criticism from experts who say it may lead to litigation

Why future of cars does not look electrified

Electric cars, despite a goods and services tax (GST) rate of 5 per cent, are a shade above 2 per cent of all cars sold

German carmaker Volkswagen to tap demand for performance-oriented vehicles

Bullish on the growth of the sub-segment, he said it has been fuelled by how the customer preferences are evolving over a period of time

Vehicles with Apple's next-generation CarPlay system set to arrive in 2024

Previewed at its WWDC in 2022, the next-generation Apple CarPlay is said to be an all-round in-car software solution with deep integration with the vehicle and more personalisation options

A self-driving car ride

Autonomous vehicles are not just the future but a present reality