BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
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
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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
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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.
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
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
BUSINESS
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
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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
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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
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
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
BUSINESS
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.
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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.
BUSINESS
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
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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
BUSINESS
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.
BUSINESS
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
BUSINESS
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%
BUSINESS
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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Maruti cuts discounts by 38% sequentially ahead of BS-VI rollout
Maruti Suzuki said the average discount per vehicle offered to its dealers dipped to Rs 15,125 during Q4 from Rs 24,300 in Q3
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Maruti Suzuki may completely move Brezza production to Toyota’s Bengaluru plant
If the company goes ahead, this will be the first of its kind move as Maruti has not outsourced the production outside the Suzuki fold till now.
BUSINESS
In pics: Ducati drives in new Scrambler range into India starting at Rs 7.89 lakh
Ducati has launched the Scrambler Icon, Full Throttle, Café Racer and Desert Sled, which are priced at Rs 7.89 lakh, Rs 8.92 lakh, Rs 9.78 lakh and Rs 9.93 lakh, respectively.
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This week in Auto: Maruti to switch off diesel engines, Yamaha to revamp India play
Maruti Suzuki will phase out all models with diesel engines less than 1.5 litres in view of the Bharat Stage VI emission norms kicking in from April 1, 2020.
