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Coronavirus impact | Auto ancillary Bosch cuts capex by half

BUSINESS

Coronavirus impact | Auto ancillary Bosch cuts capex by half

During FY20 Bosch made investments of Rs 399 crore

COVID-19 impact | Bajaj's all-electric scooter Chetak riding slow amid lockdown woes

BUSINESS

COVID-19 impact | Bajaj's all-electric scooter Chetak riding slow amid lockdown woes

The Chetak was received with such a rapturous response that Bajaj had to shut down the bookings

COVID-19 impact | Bajaj Auto renews R&D focus to make up for lost time

BUSINESS

COVID-19 impact | Bajaj Auto renews R&D focus to make up for lost time

The Pune-based company has restarted production in a limited manner at each of its three plants.

In pics | All you need to know about BMW's new launched bikes, F 900 R and F 900 XR

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In pics | All you need to know about BMW's new launched bikes, F 900 R and F 900 XR

BMW Motorrad launches two new bikes in the Indian market. Check out all the details of the two new machines.

Slowdown won’t mean a 150cc bike buyer will settle for 100cc instead: Bajaj Auto

BUSINESS

Slowdown won’t mean a 150cc bike buyer will settle for 100cc instead: Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto believes that the customer will most likely stick to the same segment of his choice but will likely opt for a lower value product.

Apollo Tyres cuts FY21 capex further to Rs 1,100 crore, plans virtual product launches

BUSINESS

Apollo Tyres cuts FY21 capex further to Rs 1,100 crore, plans virtual product launches

The Delhi-based tyre maker had announced FY21 capex target of Rs 1,700-1,800 crore in FY20. However, in the December quarter, the company cut it down to Rs 1,400 - 1,500 crore.

Few BS-VI upgrades, high price dent demand for diesel models

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Few BS-VI upgrades, high price dent demand for diesel models

A handful of diesel-powered cars and SUVs have received the BS-VI upgrades even as majority of companies have shunned the idea

Maruti Suzuki writes off Rs 125 crore on obsolete BS-IV parts

BUSINESS

Maruti Suzuki writes off Rs 125 crore on obsolete BS-IV parts

Several other companies are also expected to disclose their write-offs of BS-IV inventory in the coming weeks

This week in Auto: Coronavirus casts a shadow over new launches

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Coronavirus casts a shadow over new launches

Here is the complete round up of all the major events in the auto space this week

COVID-19 impact | Indian hoteliers stare at Rs 90,000 crore wipeout of revenues

BUSINESS

COVID-19 impact | Indian hoteliers stare at Rs 90,000 crore wipeout of revenues

Estimates shared by hoteliers and analysts tracking the sector reveal that new projects will be pushed back by at least 12 months.

COVID-19 is changing your car buying experience forever; here is what is in store

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COVID-19 is changing your car buying experience forever; here is what is in store

Little over 2000 dealerships have opened doors so far. This is about one-third of the total dealership strength of each of the manufacturers

Workers not able to reach factories, Maruti Suzuki faces challenge of manpower shortage

BUSINESS

Workers not able to reach factories, Maruti Suzuki faces challenge of manpower shortage

"One need permits to move from one district to another"

Maruti Suzuki lines up lowest capital expenditure in five years for FY21

BUSINESS

Maruti Suzuki lines up lowest capital expenditure in five years for FY21

India's largest carmaker will incur capital expenditure of Rs 2,700 crore, which is the lowest since 2015-16.

This exotic cars dealer clocked more sales in lockdown than any other company

BUSINESS

This exotic cars dealer clocked more sales in lockdown than any other company

Big Boy Toyz, a dealer in used cars and premium bikes, sold around 12 cars last month worth a total of Rs 12-13 crore

Coronavirus lockdown | No EMI for 12 months: Car-makers pull out all stops to lure back buyers

BUSINESS

Coronavirus lockdown | No EMI for 12 months: Car-makers pull out all stops to lure back buyers

Automakers are desperate to get back on track after having sold zero vehicles in over 40 days

COVID-19 impact | Even if truck rentals ease, where are the drivers, asks industry

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COVID-19 impact | Even if truck rentals ease, where are the drivers, asks industry

The national truck capacity utilization is expected to rise to 55-60 percent by end of May from just 10 percent in April

This week in Auto: Companies go digital to attract buyers, migration of people could challenge the restart

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This week in Auto: Companies go digital to attract buyers, migration of people could challenge the restart

Here is a look at all the major news from the automotive space during the week

COVID-19 impact | Indian auto industry pushed back by four years

BUSINESS

COVID-19 impact | Indian auto industry pushed back by four years

If there is no direct government intervention to uplift demand then the auto industry is staring at its worst year ever.

Automobile industry faces fresh pain — mass migration of labourers

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Automobile industry faces fresh pain — mass migration of labourers

A sizeable portion of the workforce of the auto industry consists of semi-skilled and or unskilled contractual labourers

Post-COVID-19 business: Auto dealerships reopen after more than 40 days of lockdown

BUSINESS

Post-COVID-19 business: Auto dealerships reopen after more than 40 days of lockdown

Many automotive dealerships located in Karnataka, Goa, Orissa and the North East have reopened, according to a senior functionary from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association.

COVID-19 Impact | Apollo Tyres to cut capex amid slowdown blues, defer expansion of new plant

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COVID-19 Impact | Apollo Tyres to cut capex amid slowdown blues, defer expansion of new plant

Apollo joins a growing list of automotive companies which are planning to cut down their capex

Auto industry heads meet Prakash Javadekar again, reiterate demands

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Auto industry heads meet Prakash Javadekar again, reiterate demands

The automotive industry is seeking urgent government help to tide over the crisis

COVID-19 impact | Getting ready for coronavirus-safe production is the challenge: Apollo Tyres

BUSINESS

COVID-19 impact | Getting ready for coronavirus-safe production is the challenge: Apollo Tyres

Plant closures at Apollo Tyres and with rest of the industry had become a norm well before the lockdown

This week in Auto: Lockdown extension is not good news for auto companies

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This week in Auto: Lockdown extension is not good news for auto companies

Here is a complete look at made news in the auto space during the week

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