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Sale of cars, two-wheelers down 13-14% during festive period

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Sale of cars, two-wheelers down 13-14% during festive period

The industry is staring at a muted growth for the rest of the year with a revised volume guidance

Bajaj claims exports facing pricing heat from Hero, TVS more than Chinese players

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Bajaj claims exports facing pricing heat from Hero, TVS more than Chinese players

Hero Motocorp and TVS Motor Company have increased the competitive intensity for getting a stronger foothold in those markets

Maruti Suzuki says feedback from test EVs positive, targeting new vehicle launch in 2020

BUSINESS

Maruti Suzuki says feedback from test EVs positive, targeting new vehicle launch in 2020

Maruti has instead decided to go in for a completely new model for their EV debut

Ghosn in 60 seconds: How auto industry's top gun skidded into misfortune

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Ghosn in 60 seconds: How auto industry's top gun skidded into misfortune

Carlos Ghosn's arrest and talk of ouster from Nissan has shocked the auto industry world over

Hyundai may temporarily halt bookings for Santro as waiting period crosses 3 months

BUSINESS

Hyundai may temporarily halt bookings for Santro as waiting period crosses 3 months

The last time an automotive company had to halt fresh bookings due to heightened demand was when Toyota had launched the new Fortuner in 2010

This week in Auto: Jawa, Interceptor 650 launched; large car makers invest in electric two-wheeler start-ups

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This week in Auto: Jawa, Interceptor 650 launched; large car makers invest in electric two-wheeler start-ups

Here's look at all the major developments in the automotive space from the week gone by

Festive sales to help Mercedes-Benz end year on positive note in India

BUSINESS

Festive sales to help Mercedes-Benz end year on positive note in India

Mercedes-Benz retained the leadership title during January-September period but saw its sales fall to 11,789 units

EV flag bearer Mahindra not keen on entering electric two-wheeler market in India

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EV flag bearer Mahindra not keen on entering electric two-wheeler market in India

Interestingly, Mahindra is the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles in the country with a portfolio of hatchbacks, sedans and vans powered by batteries

SUVs, high-performance cars to light up Mahindra’s electric portfolio in 2 years

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SUVs, high-performance cars to light up Mahindra’s electric portfolio in 2 years

Here's the complete look of what can be expected from the Mahindra stable in electric vehicle space

Auto manufacturers may recoup lost pricing power in 2019 pre-buying burst

BUSINESS

Auto manufacturers may recoup lost pricing power in 2019 pre-buying burst

The consistent rise in raw material prices such as steel has come as a double whammy for auto makers who are staring at poor operating margins

Ashok Leyland's Dasari says resignation a well-thought move, not knee-jerk reaction

BUSINESS

Ashok Leyland's Dasari says resignation a well-thought move, not knee-jerk reaction

The 52 year old chief executive also admitted to have contemplated resigning from his post back in 2011-12

Royal Enfield to launch Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 on Nov 14

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Royal Enfield to launch Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 on Nov 14

Royal Enfield hopes that India will be the biggest market for the two models followed by developed markets such as the US

Siddhartha Lal blames third party workers for Royal Enfield Chennai plant strike; stir ends

BUSINESS

Siddhartha Lal blames third party workers for Royal Enfield Chennai plant strike; stir ends

Royal Enfield is estimated to have seen a production loss of 35,000 units in the last seven weeks because of the strike.

Bajaj to sell imported Husqvarna until local manufacturing begins

BUSINESS

Bajaj to sell imported Husqvarna until local manufacturing begins

Bajaj will now introduce fully imported models of Husqvarna in India as part of its intensive brand building measure.

Honda could consider launching more powerful scooters after 2020

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Honda could consider launching more powerful scooters after 2020

India's scooter demand is majorly centered around small family-oriented gearless scooters that score high on comfort, utility and mileage value

NBFCs are cornering market share in two-wheeler finance despite liquidity crisis

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NBFCs are cornering market share in two-wheeler finance despite liquidity crisis

Finance arms of the three listed companies, Bajaj, Hero and TVS, have experienced a rise in their market share.

This week in Auto: Festive period set to be a dampener; JLR drags Tata Motors to the negative

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This week in Auto: Festive period set to be a dampener; JLR drags Tata Motors to the negative

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

Mahindra trucks getting more traction among large fleet owners, says CEO Vinod Sahay

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Mahindra trucks getting more traction among large fleet owners, says CEO Vinod Sahay

At least 65 of the top 100 large fleet truck owners have switched to trucks made by Mahindra

Car industry records muted growth for fourth straight month

BUSINESS

Car industry records muted growth for fourth straight month

A significant rise in insurance premiums, rise in fuel prices and hike in interest rates affected off-take at the retail level.

Maruti Suzuki offers discounts on cars to battle insurance premium hike

BUSINESS

Maruti Suzuki offers discounts on cars to battle insurance premium hike

Average discounts offered by the maker of Swift, Dzire and Baleno rose 23 percent to Rs 18,750 per vehicle, a raise of Rs 3500 per vehicle

Bajaj Auto eyes more gain in market share with series of launches

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Bajaj Auto eyes more gain in market share with series of launches

Bajaj Auto is aiming to launch models in the 125cc commuter segment as well in the 150cc-and-above segment

Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors see demand rising for fully-built vehicles as focus on safer transport grows

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Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors see demand rising for fully-built vehicles as focus on safer transport grows

Small and large fleet buyers are buying fully-built versions of trucks and buses directly from the manufacturers instead of buying only the chassis

Car makers fear a gloomy Diwali as buyers shy away on rising fuel prices, other factors

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Car makers fear a gloomy Diwali as buyers shy away on rising fuel prices, other factors

Retail demand has not been as buoyant as expected in the run up to Diwali as buyers have chosen to stay away from showrooms leading to rise in inventory with dealers

This week in Auto: 'Sunshine' Santro makes a comeback, Supreme Court rules no BS-IV cars after 2020

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This week in Auto: 'Sunshine' Santro makes a comeback, Supreme Court rules no BS-IV cars after 2020

Here’s a complete round-up of all the major developments in the auto space during the week

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