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In Pics: Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, price, engine, features, bookings, variants, launch details

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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

This week in Auto: Auto companies roll out discounts; and why Ford's M&M tie-up may be for the best

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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

Okinawa Autotech, a leading EV player, to launch 150km range electric bike this year

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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.

Bajaj Auto cuts prices by up to Rs 6,000; Vespa scooters now come with benefits worth Rs 10,000

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Bajaj Auto cuts prices by up to Rs 6,000; Vespa scooters now come with benefits worth Rs 10,000

Bajaj is also offering five free services and five-year warranty to buyers.

Hyundai Kona all sold out in India for 2019 despite Rs 24 lakh price tag

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Hyundai Kona all sold out in India for 2019 despite Rs 24 lakh price tag

The compact sports utility vehicle, has seen cumulative bookings of 300 units since its launch in July this year. New buyers in India will get delivery only in 2020.

Intense lobbying by Japanese companies forces Tata Motors to change stand on hybrids

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Intense lobbying by Japanese companies forces Tata Motors to change stand on hybrids

Till now, the Mumbai-based company was working only on purely electric vehicle technology devoid of any significant plans for hybrids for the future

Stock clearance sale | Hyundai Motor ups discount by about 63%

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Stock clearance sale | Hyundai Motor ups discount by about 63%

Valid till September-end, Hyundai has enhanced its consumer benefit offer besides adding an additional fourth year of extended warranty and roadside assistance

This week in Auto: Vehicle scrapping policy in final leg; Should the government not interfere in technology development?

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This week in Auto: Vehicle scrapping policy in final leg; Should the government not interfere in technology development?

Here is the complete look at all the major headlines from the automotive sector.

In Pics: Discounts up to Rs 4 lakh await car buyers; offers to last till September-end

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In Pics: Discounts up to Rs 4 lakh await car buyers; offers to last till September-end

Offers may include cash discounts, exchange bonus, corporate discount, free accessories, free insurance, free registration, free warranty and free or discounted annual maintenance contract.

In the fast lane: Compact SUVs beat slowdown, overtake compact sedan numbers for 1st time ever

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In the fast lane: Compact SUVs beat slowdown, overtake compact sedan numbers for 1st time ever

The compact SUV segment is the only one to have grown this fiscal.

No more underreporting of faulty vehicle data, thanks to new Motor Vehicle Act

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No more underreporting of faulty vehicle data, thanks to new Motor Vehicle Act

More than 2.12 lakh two-wheelers, cars and sports utility vehicles have been recalled between January-August by more than a dozen manufacturers

This week in Auto: Bajaj Auto may make e-bicycles; car makers chase new buyers after demand meltdown

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This week in Auto: Bajaj Auto may make e-bicycles; car makers chase new buyers after demand meltdown

Here is the list of all the major news that made it to headlines in the auto space

Exclusive | Bajaj, KTM to explore e-bicycles & performance electric two-wheelers

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Exclusive | Bajaj, KTM to explore e-bicycles & performance electric two-wheelers

Plans are also afoot to launch a range of performance electric two-wheelers by 2022

Fate of Bajaj Auto’s INS Vikrant-inspired bike hangs in balance

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Fate of Bajaj Auto’s INS Vikrant-inspired bike hangs in balance

The poor performance by both models has given rise to speculations that the V brand will go the Discover way

Auto sales crash: 13 reasons why fewer people are buying cars

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Auto sales crash: 13 reasons why fewer people are buying cars

Passenger vehicle sales decline for the tenth straight month in August, here are some reasons why the auto sector is struggling.

In Pics: Renault Triber price, engine, features, booking, variants, launch details

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In Pics: Renault Triber price, engine, features, booking, variants, launch details

The Renault Triber starts at Rs 4.95 lakh (ex-showroom) and is introduced in four variants

In Pics: Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price, engine, features, variants, launch details

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In Pics: Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price, engine, features, variants, launch details

The Grand i10 Nios starts at Rs 4.99 lakh for the manual transmission (ex-showroom) while the automatic transmission (AMT) is priced at Rs 6.37 lakh.

Renault unveils Triber in India: Find out specs and other details here

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Renault unveils Triber in India: Find out specs and other details here

The Triber gets a refrigerated central storage area and cup holders, charging sockets and air-conditioning for all passengers.

In Pics: Hyundai Venue price, engine, features, variants, launch details

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In Pics: Hyundai Venue price, engine, features, variants, launch details

The Hyundai will have 13 variants on offer, one of the highest in the segment

In Pics: MG Hector engine, price, variants, feature, launch details

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In Pics: MG Hector engine, price, variants, feature, launch details

Check out the engine, price, variants, feature, launch details of the the MG Hector

Truebil bets big on used-car market growth, looks to grow 5x this year

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Truebil bets big on used-car market growth, looks to grow 5x this year

Currently, the start-up is enjoying Rs 30 crore of revenue every month while GMV (gross merchandise value) is around Rs 40 crore.

This week in Auto: Car sales tumble in April, Hero bets on premium bikes yet again

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This week in Auto: Car sales tumble in April, Hero bets on premium bikes yet again

Here is a list of all the important automotive stories that made headlines during the week

Demonetisation has crippled cash market for used cars

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Demonetisation has crippled cash market for used cars

Cash-based payment system formed 80% of used car transactions before November 8, 2016 which has shrunk to 34%

Hero MotoCorp to nearly double FY20 capex to Rs 1,500 crore for Andhra plant, BS-VI lines

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Hero MotoCorp to nearly double FY20 capex to Rs 1,500 crore for Andhra plant, BS-VI lines

The Delhi-based manufacturer is setting up a new plant at a time when its peers are initiating production holidays and cutting back on output due to fall in sales for the past two consecutive quarters and higher inventory at dealers end

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