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Battle for supremacy | Hero Splendor takes pole position beating Honda Activa
The two brands have been engaged in an intense fight since the past few years
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Coronavirus impact | Auto companies review spending amid belt-tightening plans
The shutdown of practically every auto plant in the country for four straight weeks has put immense strain on cash reserves of these companies
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This week in Auto: Has the lockdown improved India’s road accident record?
Here is a complete look on all the major news breaks in the automotive space during the week
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Coronavirus impact | Auto dealers stare at uncertain times ahead
The lockdown has resulted in a yet-unaccounted loss running into crores threatening the business viability for dealers
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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.
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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
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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
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COVID-19 lockdown | Some carmakers encouraged online purchase of vehicles despite delivery uncertainty
Delayed delivery sees automobile industry split on online bookings
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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
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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.
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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
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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"
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Honda, Suzuki gain market share despite a challenging FY20
Honda and Suzuki control nearly a third of the domestic two-wheeler market
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
