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Royal Enfield to launch Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 on Nov 14

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Royal Enfield to launch Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 on Nov 14

Royal Enfield hopes that India will be the biggest market for the two models followed by developed markets such as the US

Siddhartha Lal blames third party workers for Royal Enfield Chennai plant strike; stir ends

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Siddhartha Lal blames third party workers for Royal Enfield Chennai plant strike; stir ends

Royal Enfield is estimated to have seen a production loss of 35,000 units in the last seven weeks because of the strike.

Bajaj to sell imported Husqvarna until local manufacturing begins

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Bajaj to sell imported Husqvarna until local manufacturing begins

Bajaj will now introduce fully imported models of Husqvarna in India as part of its intensive brand building measure.

Reporter's Take|China's top SUV maker is driving growth through a low-key Bengaluru R&D centre

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Reporter's Take|China's top SUV maker is driving growth through a low-key Bengaluru R&D centre

For Great Wall Motors, a small research-and-development (R&D) centre in India’s own Bengaluru has quietly become integral to its plans.

Honda could consider launching more powerful scooters after 2020

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Honda could consider launching more powerful scooters after 2020

India's scooter demand is majorly centered around small family-oriented gearless scooters that score high on comfort, utility and mileage value

NBFCs are cornering market share in two-wheeler finance despite liquidity crisis

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NBFCs are cornering market share in two-wheeler finance despite liquidity crisis

Finance arms of the three listed companies, Bajaj, Hero and TVS, have experienced a rise in their market share.

This week in Auto: Festive period set to be a dampener; JLR drags Tata Motors to the negative

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This week in Auto: Festive period set to be a dampener; JLR drags Tata Motors to the negative

Here is a look at what made headlines in the automotive space during the week

Mahindra trucks getting more traction among large fleet owners, says CEO Vinod Sahay

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Mahindra trucks getting more traction among large fleet owners, says CEO Vinod Sahay

At least 65 of the top 100 large fleet truck owners have switched to trucks made by Mahindra

Car industry records muted growth for fourth straight month

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Car industry records muted growth for fourth straight month

A significant rise in insurance premiums, rise in fuel prices and hike in interest rates affected off-take at the retail level.

Maruti Suzuki offers discounts on cars to battle insurance premium hike

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Maruti Suzuki offers discounts on cars to battle insurance premium hike

Average discounts offered by the maker of Swift, Dzire and Baleno rose 23 percent to Rs 18,750 per vehicle, a raise of Rs 3500 per vehicle

Bajaj Auto eyes more gain in market share with series of launches

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Bajaj Auto eyes more gain in market share with series of launches

Bajaj Auto is aiming to launch models in the 125cc commuter segment as well in the 150cc-and-above segment

Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors see demand rising for fully-built vehicles as focus on safer transport grows

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Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors see demand rising for fully-built vehicles as focus on safer transport grows

Small and large fleet buyers are buying fully-built versions of trucks and buses directly from the manufacturers instead of buying only the chassis

Car makers fear a gloomy Diwali as buyers shy away on rising fuel prices, other factors

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Car makers fear a gloomy Diwali as buyers shy away on rising fuel prices, other factors

Retail demand has not been as buoyant as expected in the run up to Diwali as buyers have chosen to stay away from showrooms leading to rise in inventory with dealers

This week in Auto: 'Sunshine' Santro makes a comeback, Supreme Court rules no BS-IV cars after 2020

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This week in Auto: 'Sunshine' Santro makes a comeback, Supreme Court rules no BS-IV cars after 2020

Here’s a complete round-up of all the major developments in the auto space during the week

Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP launched: Price, Specifications, Engine

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Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP launched: Price, Specifications, Engine

The two cars are the first products of JT Special Vehicles, the 50:50 joint venture between Tata Motors and Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotives.

Tata Motors launches performance variants of Tiago, Tigor with Jayem Auto

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Tata Motors launches performance variants of Tiago, Tigor with Jayem Auto

Engines have been tuned up to produce 34 percent more power than their regular counterparts

Maruti Suzuki to ramp up production of CNG variants

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Maruti Suzuki to ramp up production of CNG variants

In September this year, the government announced plans of spending Rs 70,000 crore in setting up 10,000 CNG filling stations up from around 1450 at present in a decade. This has come as major shot in the arm for carmakers.

Bajaj Auto sees new launches, higher exports pushing up profit margin next year

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Bajaj Auto sees new launches, higher exports pushing up profit margin next year

Bajaj Auto's operating profit for the September quarter fell to 18 percent from its traditional benchmark of 20 percent

TVS Motor ups FY19 capex to Rs 800 crore

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TVS Motor ups FY19 capex to Rs 800 crore

This is an increase of Rs 100 crore over the management guidance at the end of the first quarter and marks a 78 percent rise from the company’s capex of last financial year when it spent Rs 450 crore.

Hyundai launches all new Santro: Check out prices, features and specifications

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Hyundai launches all new Santro: Check out prices, features and specifications

Hyundai has taken the covers off the all-new Santro. Here are all the details of the mini hatchback

Hyundai Santro goes on sale today: All you need to know about the Sunshine car

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Hyundai Santro goes on sale today: All you need to know about the Sunshine car

Positioned between the Eon and the Grand i10 the Santro will look to challenge the current segment leader Maruti Suzuki

Entry-level bikes put Bajaj Auto on growth lane; market share at 4-year high

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Entry-level bikes put Bajaj Auto on growth lane; market share at 4-year high

Bajaj Auto recorded a market share of 20.06 percent by September-end, the highest since October 2014 when it recorded a 20.25 percent share in the domestic motorcycle market

Honda still in search of the elusive Royal Enfield rival

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Honda still in search of the elusive Royal Enfield rival

Honda has been most vocal about its ambitions in the segment that is otherwise dominated by Royal Enfield

This week in auto: M&M to develop engine for Ford, electric two-wheeler makers rejoice on sales jump

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This week in auto: M&M to develop engine for Ford, electric two-wheeler makers rejoice on sales jump

Here is a complete round-up of all major news breaks in the automotive space this week

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