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Despite similar features, BMW bike twins outsell TVS bike

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Despite similar features, BMW bike twins outsell TVS bike

The drift towards a more expensive bike could be attributed to the pent-up demand for the two BMWs as well as the aspirational value associated with the German luxury brand.

Axle load norms behind dip in demand for new heavy trucks

BUSINESS

Axle load norms behind dip in demand for new heavy trucks

Sales of medium and heavy commercial vehicles, especially in the cargo segment, saw a 22 percent fall for India’s top four truck and bus manufacturers in November-December

Royal Enfield sales drop as Jawa stops the Bullet's juggernaut

BUSINESS

Royal Enfield sales drop as Jawa stops the Bullet's juggernaut

Royal Enfield posted a 14% sales drop in December 2018, its sharpest slowdown since June 2011

Top auto trends of 2018; what to expect in 2019

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Top auto trends of 2018; what to expect in 2019

The biggest news of 2018 in the auto industry was the arrest of Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan, who has been charged for underreporting his income by $44 million.

Toyota draws inspiration from Suzuki to sell India-made cars across the world

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Toyota draws inspiration from Suzuki to sell India-made cars across the world

Toyota intends to take the fruits of its Suzuki collaboration to beyond Indian shores, into Africa and other similar markets

Tata Motors or Mahindra - Guess who is leading the electric vehicles market?

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Tata Motors or Mahindra - Guess who is leading the electric vehicles market?

Tata Motors is yet to frame its plans to launch the electric Tiago and electric Tigor for the retail buyer, even as the company is ready with both products.

This week in Auto: Govt sees more investments; Jawa scripts a hit for Mahindra

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This week in Auto: Govt sees more investments; Jawa scripts a hit for Mahindra

Here is the list of all the major development in the automotive space this week.

Tata Motors emerges as the biggest supplier of electric buses, keen to chase more orders

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Tata Motors emerges as the biggest supplier of electric buses, keen to chase more orders

The Mumbai-based company won orders from six states for supplying 190 electric buses of two different sizes

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

BUSINESS

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

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