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This week in Auto: Bajaj Chetak launced; Comparison between Chetak and Activa

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Bajaj Chetak launced; Comparison between Chetak and Activa

Here is a complete round-up of the big news from the auto sector this week

Honda to axe 4-5 models, to continue to make BS-IV models for exports

BUSINESS

Honda to axe 4-5 models, to continue to make BS-IV models for exports

Honda will stop production of BS-IV compliant scooters and motorcycles by end of January

Honda to start testing electric two-wheeler in India in 2020

TECHNOLOGY

Honda to start testing electric two-wheeler in India in 2020

The Japanese giant is the only scooter and motorcycle making company that was yet to firm up plans about electric scooters or electric bikes

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM Adventure 390 in Jan, Husqvarnas in Feb

BUSINESS

Bajaj Auto to launch KTM Adventure 390 in Jan, Husqvarnas in Feb

Bajaj Auto feels it will take at least nine more months for the recovery to begin if there is no boost provided by the government

Volvo to launch its first electric vehicle in India in 3 years

BUSINESS

Volvo to launch its first electric vehicle in India in 3 years

The XC40 is one of the first to get the newly developed CMA platform, which is flexible enough to be used for electric modifications

This week in Auto: Hands-free carjacking possible, luxury car sales at 3-year low

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Hands-free carjacking possible, luxury car sales at 3-year low

Here is a complete list of all the major auto stories of the week

BS-VI rollout | Global car brands take the lead versus domestic peers

BUSINESS

BS-VI rollout | Global car brands take the lead versus domestic peers

Of the 20-odd vehicles that Tata Motors and M&M sell in India, only one has been upgraded to meet BS-VI emission norms, while market leader Maruti has converted eight of its 13 models

Suzuki powering ahead on 2030 target despite slowdown, rising competition

BUSINESS

Suzuki powering ahead on 2030 target despite slowdown, rising competition

The target sales is nearly triple than what Maruti sold in India during FY19

BS-VI norms on real driving emissions will bring India up-to-par globally

BUSINESS

BS-VI norms on real driving emissions will bring India up-to-par globally

Car manufacturers will be made to randomly pick three customer vehicles every year to test them for emissions

Volkswagen, Citroen offer leasing and buyback schemes

BUSINESS

Volkswagen, Citroen offer leasing and buyback schemes

Under the programmes, the tax burden eases as the consumer is not the owner of the vehicle.

BS-VI shift | Toyota Innova gets costlier by up to Rs 1.12 lakh

BUSINESS

BS-VI shift | Toyota Innova gets costlier by up to Rs 1.12 lakh

These price are introductory and could change in the ensuing period

This week in Auto: Chinese cos become face-saver for the Indian Auto Expo, new launches to light up January

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Chinese cos become face-saver for the Indian Auto Expo, new launches to light up January

Here is a complete round up of all the top automotive news of the week

New auto launches to light up January; 3 electric vehicles, 4 all new models lined up

BUSINESS

New auto launches to light up January; 3 electric vehicles, 4 all new models lined up

These new launches come after a disastrous 12 months where almost each month saw negative growth

More cars get top safety ratings in India

BUSINESS

More cars get top safety ratings in India

While Nexon became the first Made-in-India car to be awarded five star ratings Kia followed next with the mid-size SUV Seltos

Auto Expo 2020 to miss out on popular names and faces

BUSINESS

Auto Expo 2020 to miss out on popular names and faces

Senior executives such as chairman, managing director and CEO of large automotive companies will not attend the Auto Expo.

Hyundai won't tap Kia's India factory despite running at peak capacity

BUSINESS

Hyundai won't tap Kia's India factory despite running at peak capacity

Hyundai had earlier announced that it is planning to invest up to Rs 7,000 crore for setting up a new plant.

2019 for auto companies: A year of worker strike and wage revisions

BUSINESS

2019 for auto companies: A year of worker strike and wage revisions

The strikes came at a time when the industry experienced one of its worst downturns

This week in Auto: Mahindra makes massive reshuffle, Hyundai unwraps Aura

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Mahindra makes massive reshuffle, Hyundai unwraps Aura

Here's a look at all the important developments of the week in the auto space

Volkswagen to launch 4 new SUVs in India over the next 2 years

BUSINESS

Volkswagen to launch 4 new SUVs in India over the next 2 years

The maker of Polo and Vento will kick-start launch proceedings in 2021 with the introduction of an all-new mid-size SUV

Italian electric bike maker Energica may enter India next year with high speed motorcycles

BUSINESS

Italian electric bike maker Energica may enter India next year with high speed motorcycles

Energica is the ace supplier of race bikes to each of the 18 riders (11 teams) participating in the FIM MotoE World Cup

Auto wrap 2019:  Of exits, re-launches, spectacular debuts and slow deaths

BUSINESS

Auto wrap 2019: Of exits, re-launches, spectacular debuts and slow deaths

Multiple launches also punctuated the year regularly

This week in Auto: Carmakers keep December unusually hot; Bajaj launches Husqvarna in India  

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Carmakers keep December unusually hot; Bajaj launches Husqvarna in India  

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

Royal Enfield takes hinterland route to fight slowdown, opens micro stores

BUSINESS

Royal Enfield takes hinterland route to fight slowdown, opens micro stores

It has so far opened 500 studio stores across the country, and another 300 of them will become operational by the end of the year.

MG Motor India has ambitious EV plans, looks to bring cars with extended range

BUSINESS

MG Motor India has ambitious EV plans, looks to bring cars with extended range

MG Motors country head Rajeev Chaba said that parent company SAIC has a range of product options overseas and it would be easy to bring them to India later.

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