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2.5 lakh recalls in 12 months: Vehicle defects spared no major auto company in 2018

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2.5 lakh recalls in 12 months: Vehicle defects spared no major auto company in 2018

Recalls made during the first three months of the year surpassed the total of 2017

Royal Enfield closing in on Yamaha, sans scooters

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Royal Enfield closing in on Yamaha, sans scooters

Yamaha is in the lead with a volume of just 9000 units over Royal Enfield

Exclusive | Maruti Suzuki hybrids to be Rs 2.5 lakh costlier than petrol variants; maiden launch in 2020

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Exclusive | Maruti Suzuki hybrids to be Rs 2.5 lakh costlier than petrol variants; maiden launch in 2020

Maruti Suzuki is benchmarking the price premium in diesel cars to price its hybrids.

This week in Auto: Mahindra promises to launch XUV300 in Feb, Hybrids divide industry down to the middle

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This week in Auto: Mahindra promises to launch XUV300 in Feb, Hybrids divide industry down to the middle

Here are all the highlights of all the major developments in the auto space

Eight years after split Honda leads India race while Hero lags

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Eight years after split Honda leads India race while Hero lags

Data shows that Honda has expanded market share in motorcycle and scooter segments in the domestic market as well increases its exports growth.

Better farm techniques needed, not driverless tractors: John Deere

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Better farm techniques needed, not driverless tractors: John Deere

Mahindra's fully driverless tractor was set for a launch by end of this year after securing a go-ahead from the government authorities.

Exchange deal: Maruti-branded Corolla may be launched after Toyota-labelled Baleno

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Exchange deal: Maruti-branded Corolla may be launched after Toyota-labelled Baleno

Toyota does not have any product in the premium hatchback and compact SUV segment

Maruti Suzuki to shift production to BS-VI from January 1, 2020

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Maruti Suzuki to shift production to BS-VI from January 1, 2020

A large chunk of its product range will be migrated to BS-VI, three months before April 1, 2020 date set by the government

Why only cars, govt must slap green cess on motorcycles as well, says Maruti chairman

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Why only cars, govt must slap green cess on motorcycles as well, says Maruti chairman

"If the principle idea is to reduce pollution then two-wheelers are also big polluters," said Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava

Top electric vehicles of 2018-19: Will India take the green route?

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Top electric vehicles of 2018-19: Will India take the green route?

With air pollution and fuel prices touching an all-time high, Indian auto industry could finally take the electric route moving into 2019. Here are some of the best EVs from 2018 and upcoming releases in 2019:

Top auto launches of 2018: Return of Java, Santro, and other amazing cars

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Top auto launches of 2018: Return of Java, Santro, and other amazing cars

From utility vehicles to bikes of the bygone era, here is a list of the top auto launches of 2018.

Tata Motors to hike truck, bus prices by 1-1.5% next month

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Tata Motors to hike truck, bus prices by 1-1.5% next month

The hike should benefit Tata Motors' overall margins as more than 70 percent of the company's standalone revenue is generated by the CV segment

Top cars to lookout for in 2019: What to expect from Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra and Tata

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Top cars to lookout for in 2019: What to expect from Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra and Tata

Here are some new cars that are expected to be rolled out in India next year.

This week in Auto: November car sales decline 3.4%; Are price hikes for real?

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This week in Auto: November car sales decline 3.4%; Are price hikes for real?

Here is a complete list of all the major developments in the auto space happened this week

Exclusive: Hero Electric puts off launch plans of high performance scooter, says cost a concern

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Exclusive: Hero Electric puts off launch plans of high performance scooter, says cost a concern

Concerns over the prohibitively high end-cost to consumers has led the Delhi-based company to temporarily halt its commercial launch plans for the scooter

Mini SUVs, hot hatchbacks leave compact sedans sweating

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Mini SUVs, hot hatchbacks leave compact sedans sweating

The trend has gone against the projection of these companies and analysts who had predicted a consistent robust rise of compact sedans

Global VP Patrick Carre says Shell Lubricants well positioned to move to BS-VI

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Global VP Patrick Carre says Shell Lubricants well positioned to move to BS-VI

The Indian lubricants market produces around 2.9 billion litres per annum and is the third largest in the world after China and US. It is also one of the fastest-growing.

Exclusive: Govt may levy another tax on petrol, diesel cars to subsidise electric vehicles

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Exclusive: Govt may levy another tax on petrol, diesel cars to subsidise electric vehicles

This move will help cut the direct subsidy given by the government on purchase of fully electric and hybrid vehicles

Hero Electric raises Rs 160 crore, sells minority stake to Alpha Capital Advisors

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Hero Electric raises Rs 160 crore, sells minority stake to Alpha Capital Advisors

Hero Electric intends to set-up a new factory, diversify its product portfolio, acquire new technology as well as boost its R&D capabilities with funds

This week in Auto: Carmakers to hike prices; Tata Harrier takes guard; the promise of reporting retail sales

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This week in Auto: Carmakers to hike prices; Tata Harrier takes guard; the promise of reporting retail sales

Here is the list of all the major developments in the auto space

Tata Nano sales grow for third straight month

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Tata Nano sales grow for third straight month

As per SIAM data volumes of Tata Nano closed at 77 last month, better than the 54 clocked in October and 31 clocked in September

Harrier will position us as a premium brand: Tata Motors MD Guenter Butschek

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Harrier will position us as a premium brand: Tata Motors MD Guenter Butschek

Tata Motors is bullish on the newly launched Harrier. Here's an interview with Tata Motors' MD Guenter Butschek where we get to learn about the company's confidence in the new launch and the plans in the future.

Kia Motors planning for an India-specific electric vehicle

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Kia Motors planning for an India-specific electric vehicle

Consumer-related vehicle inputs such as body preference, battery range, price and other issues are being sent to Kia’s headquarters in South Korea

Volkswagen to stop development of combustion engines by 2026: What it means for Indian buyers

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Volkswagen to stop development of combustion engines by 2026: What it means for Indian buyers

Volkswagen will not develop any new petrol or diesel (fossil fuels) engine models after 2026

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