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Coronavirus impact | Automakers dither over resuming operations

BUSINESS

Coronavirus impact | Automakers dither over resuming operations

The twin cities of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, where several automotive plants are located, have been declared as containment zones.

Coronavirus impact | Shutdown may wipe out smaller auto-parts companies

BUSINESS

Coronavirus impact | Shutdown may wipe out smaller auto-parts companies

Many establishments that typically employ 10-15 people have been facing the brunt of the slowdown since the past three quarters

This week in Auto: Can TVS turn around British premium bike icon Norton?

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Can TVS turn around British premium bike icon Norton?

Here is a complete look at all the other top headlines in the auto space

COVID-19 lockdown | Some carmakers encouraged online purchase of vehicles despite delivery uncertainty

BUSINESS

COVID-19 lockdown | Some carmakers encouraged online purchase of vehicles despite delivery uncertainty

Delayed delivery sees automobile industry split on online bookings

Bajaj Auto proposes 10% pay cut if factories remain shut till May 3

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Bajaj Auto proposes 10% pay cut if factories remain shut till May 3

No retrenchment of employees has happened till now and nothing is on the cards yet

Lockdown guidelines: Resuming operations now not feasible, say automakers

BUSINESS

Lockdown guidelines: Resuming operations now not feasible, say automakers

Besides the lockdown, vehicle makers are also worried about buyer sentiment, which has taken a hard knock.

Coronavirus pandemic | No change in India plans of MG Motor despite COVID-19 disruption

BUSINESS

Coronavirus pandemic | No change in India plans of MG Motor despite COVID-19 disruption

COVID-19 pandemic will not result in any changes to MG Motors' long terms plans for India

COVID-19 impact | Honda to review product launches, factory output targets

BUSINESS

COVID-19 impact | Honda to review product launches, factory output targets

"There will be lot many things that will need realigned and reorganised to deal with this unprecedented crisis"

Honda, Suzuki gain market share despite a challenging FY20

BUSINESS

Honda, Suzuki gain market share despite a challenging FY20

Honda and Suzuki control nearly a third of the domestic two-wheeler market

Leaderboard: Maruti Suzuki retains top slot, Hyundai's share inches higher on new launches

BUSINESS

Leaderboard: Maruti Suzuki retains top slot, Hyundai's share inches higher on new launches

Hyundai, Kia and Renault became biggest market share gainers of FY20.

COVID-19 lockdown | Will rethink our business: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

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COVID-19 lockdown | Will rethink our business: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, the MD & CEO of India's biggest luxury car company highlights the measures it is taking amid the coronavirus pandemic.

This week in Auto: Will COVID-19 dash electric vehicle plans? Bajaj-KTM to make e-mopeds

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Will COVID-19 dash electric vehicle plans? Bajaj-KTM to make e-mopeds

Extremely slow adaptation coupled with a crippled economic system, EVs will have the toughest time in the coming years in replacing petrol/diesel vehicles

Exclusive | Bajaj Auto-KTM combine to enter e-mopeds segment

BUSINESS

Exclusive | Bajaj Auto-KTM combine to enter e-mopeds segment

These light-weight mopeds will be powered by low power electric motors, with commercial production expected to begin in 2022 from Bajaj's plant in Pune.

Suzuki’s plant in India is ready amidst demand uncertainty

BUSINESS

Suzuki’s plant in India is ready amidst demand uncertainty

Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to inaugurate a Rs 3,800-crore plant in Gujarat in July

MG Motor to enter mid-size SUV segment with petrol ZS to compete with Seltos, Creta

BUSINESS

MG Motor to enter mid-size SUV segment with petrol ZS to compete with Seltos, Creta

The ZS will be the fourth product by MG Motor in India after the Hector, ZS EV and Gloster.

Coronavirus impact | Automobile industry’s launch timetable could go for a toss

BUSINESS

Coronavirus impact | Automobile industry’s launch timetable could go for a toss

Not only will companies be inclined to conserve cash to keep the working capital going they will look to reset the product launch clock

Auto wrap: When Royal Enfield becomes more valued than Jaguar; Mahindra refuses to bail out SsangYong

BUSINESS

Auto wrap: When Royal Enfield becomes more valued than Jaguar; Mahindra refuses to bail out SsangYong

Here is the list of all the major news of the week in the automotive sector

Hotel industry staring at monumental wipeout of revenues, high job losses

BUSINESS

Hotel industry staring at monumental wipeout of revenues, high job losses

Hotel room occupancies across India slumped 67 percent by March 21, just three days before the three-week nation-wide lockdown.

BS6 Switchover | Last chance to avail hefty discounts on cars, SUVs and bikes

BUSINESS

BS6 Switchover | Last chance to avail hefty discounts on cars, SUVs and bikes

BS4 stocks are to become obsolete from April 1 onwards as India adopts BS6, the most advanced emission norm in the world

China's Great Wall Motors gearing up to make a big-bang entry with this strategy

BUSINESS

China's Great Wall Motors gearing up to make a big-bang entry with this strategy

The company is actively exploring the idea of launching a plug-in hybrid version of its SUV along with petrol and diesel variants.

This week in Auto: Why Tata Motors is looking for partners, SC partially relaxes BS-IV sale deadline

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Why Tata Motors is looking for partners, SC partially relaxes BS-IV sale deadline

Here is the complete look at all the major developments of the week

Bharat Forge’s US volumes to fall 10-15% as lockdown hits global operations

BUSINESS

Bharat Forge’s US volumes to fall 10-15% as lockdown hits global operations

The complete lockdown will hit revenues of the company 40 percent of which depends on domestic and export components for trucks

New Hyundai Creta launched in India | Price, features, variants and other details you should know

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New Hyundai Creta launched in India | Price, features, variants and other details you should know

Check out all the details of the new Hyundai Creta and where does the Kia Seltos stands in competition.

Much-awaited Bajaj Dominar 250 launched in India at Rs 1.6 lakh

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Much-awaited Bajaj Dominar 250 launched in India at Rs 1.6 lakh

Check out the features and price details of the Bajaj Dominar 250.

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