BUSINESS
Maruti Suzuki discounts hit all-time high; yet sales slump in Q2
The Delhi-based maker of Swift, Baleno and Brezza models gave out an average of Rs 25,761 on every unit in Q2
BUSINESS
Audi to launch one new model every quarter to arrest sales decline
Audi will look to introduce a series of new products, boost consumer reach and explore adding more locally assembled products
BUSINESS
Hero MotoCorp shuts down US company after failing to launch bikes
The US subsidiary was formed to launch Hero products
BUSINESS
Bajaj Auto to accelerate launches after BS-VI rollout; Husqvarna launch rescheduled to 2020
KTM-owned Husqvarna models will debut only after April 1, 2020, strapped with BS-VI engines. It was originally planned for launch around Diwali
BUSINESS
Auto cos chart ways to use corporate tax savings; capex, marketing get the boost
With the exception of car market leader Maruti Suzuki, no other automobile company has reduced prices of their models
BUSINESS
Bike, scooter prices to rise after Diwali; BS-VI products to reach showrooms soon
Two-wheelers strapped with BS-VI compliant engines are expected to see prices rise by 10-15 percent, translating in a minimum increase of around Rs 4,000
BUSINESS
This week in Auto: EVs set to become the jugular vein for India; Chetak makes a roaring comeback
Here is a complete run down of all the important events of the week in the automotive space
BUSINESS
Two-wheeler demand may take a year to be back on track: TVS Motor
TVS sales during the July to September quarter came down by 18.61 percent to 8.85 lakh from 10.88 lakh units sold in the corresponding period last year
BUSINESS
Scooters: The one thing Rajiv Bajaj could not say no to
"I will manufacture scooters when Royal Enfield will produce scooters"
BUSINESS
In pics: Bajaj Chetak electric scooter unveiled; find out range, specs and other details
E-Chetak will be commercially launched in January, 2020. The price of the vehicle will be announced on a later date.
BUSINESS
Mahindra not chasing hybrids, to focus on electric vehicle tech
Several companies believe that for India to move towards 100% electric mobility the most suitable next step is using hybrid technology
BUSINESS
M&M to rollout BS-VI trucks in February; expect price hike up to Rs 2 lakh
By Q4 FY20-end, all companies will have to exhaust their BS-IV stocks as they will be rendered useless under the BS-VI regime that will commence from April 1, 2020
BUSINESS
This week in Auto: Lambos and Mercs fire up the festive period; Auto Expo to miss out on big names
Here is a look at what made headlines in the automotive space during the week
BUSINESS
Passenger car retails go positive for first time this year
Retail sales which remained in the negative for the passenger vehicle (PV) market for eight months (January to August) posted a growth in September
BUSINESS
M&M, Ford JV could spin out 10 products; current Aspire won't be electrified
Nine products, including those expected to be shared with SsangYong, powered by petrol and diesel engines will be shared between the two companies, while one will be an all-electric model
BUSINESS
Skoda open to re-entering small car segment using new Volkswagen platform
Depending on the success of the new platform and consumer acceptability of these new models, both companies will take a call if the same platform should be used for developing a hatchback
BUSINESS
Eicher Motors to introduce 2 new engines under BS-VI; starts consumer trials of new trucks
Eicher will enter BS-VI with five diesel and two CNG engines
BUSINESS
Slowdown blues: A dozen companies to give Auto Expo 2020 a miss; heavyweights to participate
At last count, at least a dozen odd companies had envisaged interest in participating in the week-long event that kicks off on February 7, 2020
BUSINESS
This week in Auto: Companies see a silver lining; six new models make their debut
Here is a look at what made headlines in the auto space during the week
BUSINESS
M&M-Ford deal to lower costs by 40%, boost sourcing from common suppliers
This was done to achieve product and distribution synergies that will drive down costs for both companies
BUSINESS
Skoda rolls out Kodiaq Scout at Rs 34 lakh; to launch 6 more models by 2021
The six will include two new launches and a few upgrades as part of its plans to revive its fortunes in India.
BUSINESS
In Pics: Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, price, engine, features, bookings, variants, launch details
Here are all the details of the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, the latest launch by the market leader
BUSINESS
This week in Auto: Auto companies roll out discounts; and why Ford's M&M tie-up may be for the best
Here is a complete round up of all the top automotive news that made headlines during the week
BUSINESS
Okinawa Autotech, a leading EV player, to launch 150km range electric bike this year
Scheduled to be launched in a few months, the electric bike will have a range of 150 km on a full charge and a top-speed of over 100 kms per hour.
