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2.5 lakh recalls in 12 months: Vehicle defects spared no major auto company in 2018

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2.5 lakh recalls in 12 months: Vehicle defects spared no major auto company in 2018

Recalls made during the first three months of the year surpassed the total of 2017

Royal Enfield closing in on Yamaha, sans scooters

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Royal Enfield closing in on Yamaha, sans scooters

Yamaha is in the lead with a volume of just 9000 units over Royal Enfield

This week in Auto: Mahindra promises to launch XUV300 in Feb, Hybrids divide industry down to the middle

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This week in Auto: Mahindra promises to launch XUV300 in Feb, Hybrids divide industry down to the middle

Here are all the highlights of all the major developments in the auto space

Better farm techniques needed, not driverless tractors: John Deere

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Better farm techniques needed, not driverless tractors: John Deere

Mahindra's fully driverless tractor was set for a launch by end of this year after securing a go-ahead from the government authorities.

Exchange deal: Maruti-branded Corolla may be launched after Toyota-labelled Baleno

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Exchange deal: Maruti-branded Corolla may be launched after Toyota-labelled Baleno

Toyota does not have any product in the premium hatchback and compact SUV segment

Maruti Suzuki to shift production to BS-VI from January 1, 2020

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Maruti Suzuki to shift production to BS-VI from January 1, 2020

A large chunk of its product range will be migrated to BS-VI, three months before April 1, 2020 date set by the government

Why only cars, govt must slap green cess on motorcycles as well, says Maruti chairman

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Why only cars, govt must slap green cess on motorcycles as well, says Maruti chairman

"If the principle idea is to reduce pollution then two-wheelers are also big polluters," said Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava

Tata Motors to hike truck, bus prices by 1-1.5% next month

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Tata Motors to hike truck, bus prices by 1-1.5% next month

The hike should benefit Tata Motors' overall margins as more than 70 percent of the company's standalone revenue is generated by the CV segment

This week in Auto: November car sales decline 3.4%; Are price hikes for real?

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This week in Auto: November car sales decline 3.4%; Are price hikes for real?

Here is a complete list of all the major developments in the auto space happened this week

Exclusive: Hero Electric puts off launch plans of high performance scooter, says cost a concern

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Exclusive: Hero Electric puts off launch plans of high performance scooter, says cost a concern

Concerns over the prohibitively high end-cost to consumers has led the Delhi-based company to temporarily halt its commercial launch plans for the scooter

Mini SUVs, hot hatchbacks leave compact sedans sweating

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Mini SUVs, hot hatchbacks leave compact sedans sweating

The trend has gone against the projection of these companies and analysts who had predicted a consistent robust rise of compact sedans

Global VP Patrick Carre says Shell Lubricants well positioned to move to BS-VI

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Global VP Patrick Carre says Shell Lubricants well positioned to move to BS-VI

The Indian lubricants market produces around 2.9 billion litres per annum and is the third largest in the world after China and US. It is also one of the fastest-growing.

Hero Electric raises Rs 160 crore, sells minority stake to Alpha Capital Advisors

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Hero Electric raises Rs 160 crore, sells minority stake to Alpha Capital Advisors

Hero Electric intends to set-up a new factory, diversify its product portfolio, acquire new technology as well as boost its R&D capabilities with funds

This week in Auto: Carmakers to hike prices; Tata Harrier takes guard; the promise of reporting retail sales

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This week in Auto: Carmakers to hike prices; Tata Harrier takes guard; the promise of reporting retail sales

Here is the list of all the major developments in the auto space

Harrier will position us as a premium brand: Tata Motors MD Guenter Butschek

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Harrier will position us as a premium brand: Tata Motors MD Guenter Butschek

Tata Motors is bullish on the newly launched Harrier. Here's an interview with Tata Motors' MD Guenter Butschek where we get to learn about the company's confidence in the new launch and the plans in the future.

Kia Motors planning for an India-specific electric vehicle

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Kia Motors planning for an India-specific electric vehicle

Consumer-related vehicle inputs such as body preference, battery range, price and other issues are being sent to Kia’s headquarters in South Korea

This week in Auto: Hyundai, Toyota appoint new heads; Mahindra gambles with premium SUV again

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This week in Auto: Hyundai, Toyota appoint new heads; Mahindra gambles with premium SUV again

Here's what made headlines during the week in the automotive space

Exclusive | Skoda, Volkswagen to scout for engine buyers in India

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Exclusive | Skoda, Volkswagen to scout for engine buyers in India

The Indian version of the Volkswagen T-Cross will be ‘significantly spacious, muscular looking and rugged’

Gulf Oil clocks 30% growth so far in FY19, MD confident of beating industry average again

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Gulf Oil clocks 30% growth so far in FY19, MD confident of beating industry average again

The company is also shoring up its entry into the two-wheeler battery space by tapping into its existing reach

Roxor SUV IPR case: It’s advantage Mahindra over Fiat Chrysler

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Roxor SUV IPR case: It’s advantage Mahindra over Fiat Chrysler

The investigative staff appointed by the US Trade Commission has barred FCA from pursuing the IPR violation case further.

Two Mahindra models to be axed before 2020: MD Pawan Goenka

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Two Mahindra models to be axed before 2020: MD Pawan Goenka

These models will not meet the upcoming safety and emissions norms being introduced by the government

Car makers line up price hikes despite a slowing market

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Car makers line up price hikes despite a slowing market

Mass market car makers are holding back price hikes while premium brands are going ahead with it

Mahindra engines will soon become the heart of the Ford Ecosport

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Mahindra engines will soon become the heart of the Ford Ecosport

Sharing the engine for the Ecosport is part of a broader agreement between Mahindra and Ford to share powertrains that meet next generation emission norms

This week in Auto | Late 'discovery': Bajaj hankers for undo shortcut after misreading consumer sentiment

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This week in Auto | Late 'discovery': Bajaj hankers for undo shortcut after misreading consumer sentiment

Here is a comprehensive list of all the main stories from the world of auto that made the headlines this week.

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