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Volkswagen, Citroen offer leasing and buyback schemes

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Volkswagen, Citroen offer leasing and buyback schemes

Under the programmes, the tax burden eases as the consumer is not the owner of the vehicle.

BS-VI shift | Toyota Innova gets costlier by up to Rs 1.12 lakh

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BS-VI shift | Toyota Innova gets costlier by up to Rs 1.12 lakh

These price are introductory and could change in the ensuing period

This week in Auto: Chinese cos become face-saver for the Indian Auto Expo, new launches to light up January

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This week in Auto: Chinese cos become face-saver for the Indian Auto Expo, new launches to light up January

Here is a complete round up of all the top automotive news of the week

New auto launches to light up January; 3 electric vehicles, 4 all new models lined up

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New auto launches to light up January; 3 electric vehicles, 4 all new models lined up

These new launches come after a disastrous 12 months where almost each month saw negative growth

More cars get top safety ratings in India

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More cars get top safety ratings in India

While Nexon became the first Made-in-India car to be awarded five star ratings Kia followed next with the mid-size SUV Seltos

Auto Expo 2020 to miss out on popular names and faces

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Auto Expo 2020 to miss out on popular names and faces

Senior executives such as chairman, managing director and CEO of large automotive companies will not attend the Auto Expo.

Hyundai won't tap Kia's India factory despite running at peak capacity

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Hyundai won't tap Kia's India factory despite running at peak capacity

Hyundai had earlier announced that it is planning to invest up to Rs 7,000 crore for setting up a new plant.

2019 for auto companies: A year of worker strike and wage revisions

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2019 for auto companies: A year of worker strike and wage revisions

The strikes came at a time when the industry experienced one of its worst downturns

Recalls due to vehicle safety hit 3-year high; Maruti Suzuki tops the charts yet again

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Recalls due to vehicle safety hit 3-year high; Maruti Suzuki tops the charts yet again

The recalls this year was higher by 30% compared to 2018 and four times compared to 2017

Strategy 2025: Hyundai may expedite electric vehicle launches in India

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Strategy 2025: Hyundai may expedite electric vehicle launches in India

The company is looking to launch its first mass-market electric vehicle within the next three years

This week in Auto: Mahindra makes massive reshuffle, Hyundai unwraps Aura

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This week in Auto: Mahindra makes massive reshuffle, Hyundai unwraps Aura

Here's a look at all the important developments of the week in the auto space

Volkswagen to launch 4 new SUVs in India over the next 2 years

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Volkswagen to launch 4 new SUVs in India over the next 2 years

The maker of Polo and Vento will kick-start launch proceedings in 2021 with the introduction of an all-new mid-size SUV

Italian electric bike maker Energica may enter India next year with high speed motorcycles

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Italian electric bike maker Energica may enter India next year with high speed motorcycles

Energica is the ace supplier of race bikes to each of the 18 riders (11 teams) participating in the FIM MotoE World Cup

Auto wrap 2019:  Of exits, re-launches, spectacular debuts and slow deaths

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Auto wrap 2019: Of exits, re-launches, spectacular debuts and slow deaths

Multiple launches also punctuated the year regularly

It's a discount mela! Carmakers increase year-end discounts, lure buyers with never-before offers

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It's a discount mela! Carmakers increase year-end discounts, lure buyers with never-before offers

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, Honda, Tata Motors and Fiat Chrylser have increased discounts in December by Rs 10,000-Rs 1.77 lakh under different promotional schemes compared to November

This week in Auto: Carmakers keep December unusually hot; Bajaj launches Husqvarna in India  

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This week in Auto: Carmakers keep December unusually hot; Bajaj launches Husqvarna in India  

Here is a complete look at what made headlines in the auto space this week

Royal Enfield takes hinterland route to fight slowdown, opens micro stores

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Royal Enfield takes hinterland route to fight slowdown, opens micro stores

It has so far opened 500 studio stores across the country, and another 300 of them will become operational by the end of the year.

MG Motor India has ambitious EV plans, looks to bring cars with extended range

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MG Motor India has ambitious EV plans, looks to bring cars with extended range

MG Motors country head Rajeev Chaba said that parent company SAIC has a range of product options overseas and it would be easy to bring them to India later.

In Pics: MG Motor ZS EV, features, launch, battery, range

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In Pics: MG Motor ZS EV, features, launch, battery, range

Check out the list of all the features and details about the MG ZS EV

Mercedes, Audi to launch electric vehicles in 2020

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Mercedes, Audi to launch electric vehicles in 2020

Mercedes has a number of zero emission electric vehicles in its global line-up but due to lack of EV infrastructure in India the entry will be restricted to just one model

This week in Auto: Electric Vehicles to watch your moves, China moves ahead of India in two-wheeler race

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This week in Auto: Electric Vehicles to watch your moves, China moves ahead of India in two-wheeler race

Here is a complete look at all the major headlines in the automotive segment this week

Rajiv Bajaj decodes the EV dilemma of two-wheeler manufacturers

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Rajiv Bajaj decodes the EV dilemma of two-wheeler manufacturers

Bajaj equated the electric vehicle conundrum with CNG adoption.

Slowdown impact: China beats India in monthly two-wheeler sales to reclaim top spot

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Slowdown impact: China beats India in monthly two-wheeler sales to reclaim top spot

This is the first time that China trounced India in monthly sales since December last year

It could take 5 years for CVs to rescale the peak, says Tata Motors' Girish Wagh

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It could take 5 years for CVs to rescale the peak, says Tata Motors' Girish Wagh

In the past one year, monthly volumes have dropped by half for several players and factories are operating at just 25 percent of their full capacity

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