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Tata Motors launches performance variants of Tiago, Tigor with Jayem Auto

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Tata Motors launches performance variants of Tiago, Tigor with Jayem Auto

Engines have been tuned up to produce 34 percent more power than their regular counterparts

Maruti Suzuki to ramp up production of CNG variants

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Maruti Suzuki to ramp up production of CNG variants

In September this year, the government announced plans of spending Rs 70,000 crore in setting up 10,000 CNG filling stations up from around 1450 at present in a decade. This has come as major shot in the arm for carmakers.

Bajaj Auto sees new launches, higher exports pushing up profit margin next year

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Bajaj Auto sees new launches, higher exports pushing up profit margin next year

Bajaj Auto's operating profit for the September quarter fell to 18 percent from its traditional benchmark of 20 percent

TVS Motor ups FY19 capex to Rs 800 crore

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TVS Motor ups FY19 capex to Rs 800 crore

This is an increase of Rs 100 crore over the management guidance at the end of the first quarter and marks a 78 percent rise from the company’s capex of last financial year when it spent Rs 450 crore.

Hyundai Santro goes on sale today: All you need to know about the Sunshine car

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Hyundai Santro goes on sale today: All you need to know about the Sunshine car

Positioned between the Eon and the Grand i10 the Santro will look to challenge the current segment leader Maruti Suzuki

Entry-level bikes put Bajaj Auto on growth lane; market share at 4-year high

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Entry-level bikes put Bajaj Auto on growth lane; market share at 4-year high

Bajaj Auto recorded a market share of 20.06 percent by September-end, the highest since October 2014 when it recorded a 20.25 percent share in the domestic motorcycle market

Honda still in search of the elusive Royal Enfield rival

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Honda still in search of the elusive Royal Enfield rival

Honda has been most vocal about its ambitions in the segment that is otherwise dominated by Royal Enfield

This week in auto: M&M to develop engine for Ford, electric two-wheeler makers rejoice on sales jump

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This week in auto: M&M to develop engine for Ford, electric two-wheeler makers rejoice on sales jump

Here is a complete round-up of all major news breaks in the automotive space this week

Nissan to drive global range under own brand in India, develop new cars for Datsun

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Nissan to drive global range under own brand in India, develop new cars for Datsun

With help from 8,000 engineers stationed at its research centre in Chennai, Nissan's international range is being tuned to suit Indian tastes.

Discounting not a good long term strategy, says Honda Motor's chief on Bajaj’s price war

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Discounting not a good long term strategy, says Honda Motor's chief on Bajaj’s price war

Bajaj now commands a share of nearly 16% in the 110cc segment up from nearly 13% it had before the price cut

This week in Auto: September car sales dip 5.6%, luxury car demand disappoints

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This week in Auto: September car sales dip 5.6%, luxury car demand disappoints

Here’s a look at all the important developments during the week.

Hyundai to offer automatics on other models, Eon could get fresh lease of life

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Hyundai to offer automatics on other models, Eon could get fresh lease of life

YK Koo, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India spoke to Moneycontrol about the company's plans for the segment.

Honda's new engine platform to deliver 10% extra mileage

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Honda's new engine platform to deliver 10% extra mileage

The company also rolled out a loyalty programme on October 11 under the brand Joy Club for its 39 million customers.

Hyundai Santro returns: 'Sunshine car' will turbo charge sales for auto giant

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Hyundai Santro returns: 'Sunshine car' will turbo charge sales for auto giant

Hyundai has successfully established itself as a premium car manufacturer but it needs Santro to bring in the volumes

Bringing back the crowd-favourite: Here's how it feels at the wheels of revamped Hyundai Santro

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Bringing back the crowd-favourite: Here's how it feels at the wheels of revamped Hyundai Santro

The new generation Santro uses a modified platform of the Hyundai Grand i10. This means that the broader design of the Santro appears similar to the more expensive model

M&M’s Korean arm SsanYong to fund investments from own kitty

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M&M’s Korean arm SsanYong to fund investments from own kitty

If Ssangyong becomes self sustainable in investments, it could go the way of Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover

Auto companies piggyback celebrities for sales push, September set to mark third monthly drop in sales

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Auto companies piggyback celebrities for sales push, September set to mark third monthly drop in sales

Here is the complete list of this week's major developments in the automotive space.

New car, bike launches fail to light up showrooms

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New car, bike launches fail to light up showrooms

Strong competition, high fuel prices, increased interest and insurance rates and a pan-India deficit of 9 percent in monsoon have taken a toll on all new launches

Fiat boss Kevin Flynn hopes to navigate India's rough terrain with Jeep

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Fiat boss Kevin Flynn hopes to navigate India's rough terrain with Jeep

Into its second year in India, Jeep has established itself as a strong player in the mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment.

Car sales slow down in September on high fuel costs, product price increase

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Car sales slow down in September on high fuel costs, product price increase

With a pan-India deficit of 9% in monsoon rural demand for auto is expected to remain weak in the coming months

It's Indian Hotels vs ITC as Taj Mansingh goes under the hammer

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It's Indian Hotels vs ITC as Taj Mansingh goes under the hammer

The 292-room luxury property, located in the heart of Delhi, has seen interest from only two players despite several rounds of e-auctioning held by the NDMC

Supreme Court's Aadhaar verdict may delay new vehicle registrations

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Supreme Court's Aadhaar verdict may delay new vehicle registrations

Aadhaar, though not mandatory to buy vehicles, is used for registration of vehicles. The ruling has now left the dealers confused

To America, with love: Mercedes-Benz lines up made-in-India GLC for export

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To America, with love: Mercedes-Benz lines up made-in-India GLC for export

A left hand drive version of the best-selling, mid-range sport utility vehicle will highlight the increasing preference among car makers to make India a manufacturing hub

Demand for used luxury cars in India surges; sales up 30% last year

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Demand for used luxury cars in India surges; sales up 30% last year

Mahindra First Choice is setting up a separate line of dealerships for used luxury cars christened Edition

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