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New factory in Rajasthan, electric cruise scooter on track: Okinawa

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New factory in Rajasthan, electric cruise scooter on track: Okinawa

Company will also launch the Oki100 fully battery electric bike, which will be priced under Rs 1 lakh. It will be the cheapest electric motorcycle in India. Expansion plans got delayed only by a quarter, says top executive.

Bajaj Auto to take a ‘limited approach’ towards electric vehicles

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Bajaj Auto to take a ‘limited approach’ towards electric vehicles

High battery costs limiting development of category, says Executive Director; Supplies from China, which dominates the battery market, could also become erratic after recent border tensions

This week in Auto: For Rahul Bajaj, e-meet is not as good as real AGM; Chandrasekaran warns of uncertainties at JLR

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This week in Auto: For Rahul Bajaj, e-meet is not as good as real AGM; Chandrasekaran warns of uncertainties at JLR

Here is a complete look at events that made headlines in the auto space during the week.

Hoteliers must chase Indian tourists if foreign travellers stay away: Oberoi Hotels Chairman

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Hoteliers must chase Indian tourists if foreign travellers stay away: Oberoi Hotels Chairman

Around 80 percent of the demand for hotel rooms in India is generated by domestic travellers.

Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran warns of uncertainties for Jaguar Land Rover

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Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran warns of uncertainties for Jaguar Land Rover

To prepare for the future JLR is taking the route of partnerships in areas such as driverless cars and electric mobility

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus may work with Niti Aayog to create new micro finance system

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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus may work with Niti Aayog to create new micro finance system

Muhammad Yunus could work with the Niti Aayog to frame a proposal for making funds more accessible to the poor

Demand hits new peak at Hyundai as company starts third shift

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Demand hits new peak at Hyundai as company starts third shift

Restarting the shift means company well on way to hitting peak capacity. Demand shoots up its cars substantially in June, led by the all-new Creta SUV

This week in Auto: Has real demand picked up?

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This week in Auto: Has real demand picked up?

Here is a detailed look at what made headlines in the auto space this week.

Exclusive | Tractor sales in June hit third highest in 30 months

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Exclusive | Tractor sales in June hit third highest in 30 months

Record water levels in the reservoirs and expectations of a good monsoon is boosting tractor demand

VE Commercial Vehicles develops technology to remotely access truck and diagnose faults

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VE Commercial Vehicles develops technology to remotely access truck and diagnose faults

Telematics, a new concept to the Indian trucking industry, can help repair vehicles within four hours of receiving complaint

At Rs 11,000 crore, outlay by auto companies hit multi-year low

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At Rs 11,000 crore, outlay by auto companies hit multi-year low

As per the capex guidance provided by 12 listed companies there is a 40-42 percent reduction in capex for the year

Taj Hotels cannot yet check into Sea Rock even after a 11-year-old wait

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Taj Hotels cannot yet check into Sea Rock even after a 11-year-old wait

Company asks shareholders to wait for two more years. Environment clearance, PIL and permission for direct access from below the Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Taj Lands End main irritants.

As Aurangabad goes into lockdown, questions raised on Bajaj Auto's Waluj plant

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As Aurangabad goes into lockdown, questions raised on Bajaj Auto's Waluj plant

The Waluj plant, which reopened on June 24 after a month long shutdown, employs more than 8,100 employees and contractors

Maharashtra easing lockdown curbs; hoteliers divided over 33% cap

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Maharashtra easing lockdown curbs; hoteliers divided over 33% cap

Hoteliers will now be able to open hotels whose inauguration was stuck due to the lockdown

Audi India head says luxury cars may benefit from the absence of luxury holidays

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Audi India head says luxury cars may benefit from the absence of luxury holidays

Q&A with Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India

This week in Auto: Indian EV startups beat slowdown to raise capital

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This week in Auto: Indian EV startups beat slowdown to raise capital

Here is a complete look at what else made headlines during the week

Resort memberships skip the slowdown blues; timeshare holiday companies witness no cancellations

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Resort memberships skip the slowdown blues; timeshare holiday companies witness no cancellations

Between, Mahindra and Sterling, there are over 360,000 members. Timeshare, also known as vacation ownership, members typically choose the EMI mode to pay the fees, spread across 6-48 months.

Ford, Mahindra to expand tie-up to muster up a rival to Hyundai's Creta

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Ford, Mahindra to expand tie-up to muster up a rival to Hyundai's Creta

Mahindra will look to plug a gap in its portfolio with this model built on Ford platform.

Biggest recall ever | 333 Volvo cars in India among 2.1 million recalled globally over seat belts issue

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Biggest recall ever | 333 Volvo cars in India among 2.1 million recalled globally over seat belts issue

The Swedish carmaker said the affected models are Volvo S60, S60L, S60CC, V60, V60CC, XC60, V70, XC70, S80 and S80L manufactured between 2006 and 2019

The battle may have just begun, says Rahul Bajaj on COVID-19 disruption

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The battle may have just begun, says Rahul Bajaj on COVID-19 disruption

"With a partial easing of lockdown, our facilities at Chakan, Waluj and Pantnagar have opened, but are far from working at full pace,” Rahul Bajaj said.

Taking cue from Taj Group, Oberoi Hotels to launch own food delivery app

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Taking cue from Taj Group, Oberoi Hotels to launch own food delivery app

To be launched on July 25 the Qmin mobile app will offer food from eight restaurants including of Taj Golden Dragon and Souk from Taj Mahal Palace among others.

Green shoots appear in heavy truck segment; mining, road construction activity fuel demand

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Green shoots appear in heavy truck segment; mining, road construction activity fuel demand

Trucks used for segments such as e-commerce, petroleum and lubricants industry, agricultural and dairy produce are seeing an uptick

Government finalises draft for hydrogen-powered cars; industry moves one step closer to fuel-cell vehicles

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Government finalises draft for hydrogen-powered cars; industry moves one step closer to fuel-cell vehicles

This is the first time that the government has given a go-ahead for a new type of fuel after battery electric technology

This week in Auto: COVID-19 cases at Bajaj Auto plant; Maharashtra freezes ‘Chinese’ MoUs

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This week in Auto: COVID-19 cases at Bajaj Auto plant; Maharashtra freezes ‘Chinese’ MoUs

Here is a brief look at what else made headlines in the automotive space during the week

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