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Except Assam, north-eastern states lag CMVR implementation: Dealers' body

Barring Assam, other northeastern states are "lagging" in implementing rules about paperless and online registration of vehicles, an automobile dealers' body claimed on Saturday. It urged all states in the regions to expedite the implementation of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) for these online services aimed at easing the procedure for customers as well as dealers. While some states like Assam are doing commendable work in implementing CMVR, others are still lagging. It should be understood that the rules are framed to make it convenient for customers as well as for dealers, Federation of Automobile Dealers' Associations CEO Saharash Damani said at a press conference here. Sharing the status of CMVR implementation in six northeastern states, he said Assam has achieved it in all six parameters, from online issues of registration marks to digitally granting trade licences to doing away with the need for vehicles to be inspected or documents to be sent to regional transport ..

Toyota launches Rumion MPV at Rs 10.29 lakh; booking starts at Rs 11,000

The Rumion costs about Rs 51,000-61,000 more than the Ertiga (the car it is based upon), which varies according to the variant one decides to buy

Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat NCAP today, here's all you should know

Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari will launch Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) today to boost the safety standards of motor vehicles

Mahindra to inspect over 100,000 XUVs for potential risk of wiring damage

XUV is among SUVs such as Scorpio and Thar manufactured by Mahindra, India's second-largest maker of such vehicles by volume

Assurance International unveil new range of filters, batteries in India

Assurance Intl Limited, under the official licensing collaboration with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, on Thursday unveiled a new range of filters and batteries. The range will be manufactured, marketed, sourced and distributed in India as well as in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand markets. "Expected to launch at the end of August 2023, the filters and batteries product line will cater to the needs of multiple vehicles," Assurance Intl Limited said in a statement. Incorporating the latest technology, the batteries will offer increased power, longer life cycles and superior charging efficiency, it added. The company said it plans to expand its distribution and provide after-sales assistance to consumers in Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, New Zealand, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam markets. Assurance Intl CBO Sanjay Sharma said the company is looking at a

Audi India begins bookings for new Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron

German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday said it has commenced bookings for the new Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron in India. The newest addition to the electric range, the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron feature a new design language, features, increased battery capacity, driving range and improved driving dynamics. Available in two body types -- SUV and Sportback, the model comes with a range of up to 600kms on a single charge. "We are just a few days away from the launch of the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron our newest electric vehicles. These cars were launched globally only a few months ago and we could not be more excited to bring these to India within the same global cycle," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon said in a statement. The company is bringing the very best for customers -- a new design, increased battery capacity, enhanced range that is best-in-segment and a lot more features, he added. The new Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron can be booked with an init

Domestic PV wholesales rise 2.94% YoY in July at 302,521 units: SIAM

Domestic passenger vehicles wholesales registered a 2.94 per cent year-on-year increase in July at 3,02,521 units, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers said on Thursday. As per the latest data issued by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), dispatches of passenger vehicles (PVs) from manufacturers to dealers were at 2,93,865 units in July 2022. Two-wheeler domestic wholesales were down at 12,82,054 units last month, as against 13,81,303 units in July 2022. Three-wheeler wholesales were higher at 56,034 units, as compared to 31,324 units in the year-ago month. Total vehicle dispatches across categories were at 16,40,727 units, as compared to 17,06,545 units in July 2022, SIAM said. "Though the passenger vehicle and three-wheeler segments are performing well, there has been a de-growth of two-wheelers in July 2023, compared to July 2022. "Overall, we expect that the positive economic environment, good monsoons, and upcoming festive season will support ...

Citroen plans to launch C3 Aircross SUV in Indian market by October

The company is also set to come with a new vehicle on the C-cubed platform by early next year

Man in Faridabad seen with a Convertible Maruti 800, netizens amused

A video of a man driving around in a "convertible" Maruti 800 went viral on the Internet. The video was reportedly shot in Faridabad, Haryana, has been viewed more than 1.3 million times

Safety features top concern for buyers while purchasing car: Survey

Car safety rating and number of airbags were the top two features driving the consumer car purchase decisions, findings of a survey has revealed. Fuel-efficiency, one of the popular aspects while buying a car, occupied third place as per the survey commissioned by Skoda Auto India and conducted by NIQ BASES. The study revealed a heavy inclination among customers towards the safety features of the car with 9 out of 10 customers who thought all cars in India should have a safety rating, the survey noted. As per the findings, car's crash rating was the top driver of customer car purchase decision with an importance score of 22.3 per cent followed by number of airbags with a score of 21.6 per cent. When it comes to crash rating for cars, maximum customer preference of 22.2 per cent was observed for a 5-star safety rating followed closely by 21.3 preference for a 4-star rating. Crash rating of zero is the least preferred with only 6.8 per cent score, as per the survey. Fuel efficiency

Need to move from dangerous streets for cars to safe spaces for people: WHO

The governments and various stakeholders need to rethink mobility as there is an urgent need to move from the dirty and dangerous streets for cars to safe, green and vibrant spaces designed for the people, WHO's Head of Safety and Mobility, Nhan Tran, said on Monday. Road accidents kill more than 1.3 million people each year - more than two every minute - with 9 in 10 of these preventable deaths occurring in low-and middle-income countries. Road crashes are the leading global killer of children and youth aged 5-29. We must urgently move from an old model of drab, dirty and dangerous streets built for cars, to safe, green and vibrant spaces designed and built for people. Mobility underpins so many other aspects of public health and development. By making walking and cycling safe, we can reduce air pollution and fight climate change," Tran said at the Vision Zero Conference on Road Safety here in the Swedish capital. By prioritising the safety of vulnerable road users like pedestrians

Here are merits, drawbacks of Leasing, buying car which is better for you

When it comes to acquiring a new vehicle, the decision to buy or lease can be a challenging one. Both buying and leasing a car have their own merits and drawbacks

Sachin's love affair with luxury cars continues; buys Lamborghini Urus S

While the Urus S is Sachin Tendulkar's first Lamborghini, his garage already houses an impressive collection of luxury cars

What are different types of car insurance policies in India? Details here

There are many different types of car insurance policies available, each with its own set of coverage options. It is important to choose a policy that meets the needs of the car owner

French carmaker Citroen to launch C3 Aircross later this year: Details here

The lack of automatic climate control, ventilated seats, and sunroof take away the feel-good quotient from the C3 Aircross

Discounts are back to 2019 levels; is this a good time to buy a car?

Dealers across brands are slashing prices by Rs 20,000 to over Rs 1 lakh, depending car model

Tata Motors to hike prices of its passenger vehicles next month

Tata Motors on Friday said it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles from May 1 to partially offset increase in input costs. The weighted average increase will be 0.6 per cent, depending on the variant and model, Tata Motors said in a statement. This will be the second price hike by the company for its PVs after it had increased in February. "Tata Motors has been absorbing a significant portion of the increased costs on account of regulatory changes and rise in overall input costs and is hence compelled to pass on some proportion through this hike," it said. The company sells a range of passenger vehicles, including cars such as Tiago, Tigor and Altroz; and SUVs such as Punch, Nexon, Harrier and Safari, with prices ranging from Rs 5.54 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. Earlier in February this year, the company had increased prices across its internal combustion engine (ICE) portfolio of passenger vehicles at an average of 1.2 per cent.

Footfalls, enquiries hit speed-breaker at car dealerships, visits dip 8-10%

Slowdown began showing up in Jan, though there has been some improvement in March second half

Japanese auto major Honda to focus on premium products to grow India biz

Japanese auto major Honda plans to launch at least one new model every year in India with a focus on premium products as it looks to get its business on track in the country. The company, which on Thursday introduced an updated version of its mid-size sedan -- City, plans to focus on products which are over Rs 10 lakh price tag powered by petrol and hybrid powertrains. The company, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary, plans to do away with diesel models in the country. In a press briefing, Honda Cars India President and CEO Takuya Tsumura said the company would focus on the Rs 10 lakh and above segment over the next few years. "In the passenger vehicle segment more than 40 per cent sales are coming from models priced over Rs 10 lakh. We expect this to grow more. Our focus would be on model introductions in over Rs 10 lakh segment," he noted. Tsumura said that for Honda models like Amaze and City, top trims currently contribute over 60 per cent of the sales.

In the fast lane: At 335,269 units, car sales create a February record

At the retail level, too, the industry posted 9.6 per cent YoY growth