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Varroc Group lines up Rs 900 crore for acquisitions & global expansion

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Varroc Group lines up Rs 900 crore for acquisitions & global expansion

The Aurangabad-based company said it has signed a binding agreement to buy a company in Turkey for Euro 42 million (Rs 336 crore)

Bajaj Auto emerges as the biggest beneficiary after the end of Permit Raj for three-wheelers

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Bajaj Auto emerges as the biggest beneficiary after the end of Permit Raj for three-wheelers

Maharashtra scrapped permit requirements in cities like Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad and Solapur for three-wheelers

Taj Mansingh in New Delhi to go under the hammer on July 18

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Taj Mansingh in New Delhi to go under the hammer on July 18

NDMC will accept bids from June 28 until July 9. Only online bids will be accepted and participants will have to register with MSTC

This week in Auto: Scooter sales cool off, Nissan revises India goals yet again

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This week in Auto: Scooter sales cool off, Nissan revises India goals yet again

Here's the round up of all the important developments in the auto sector during the week

Soon, you may be able to see your Royal Enfield getting built

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Soon, you may be able to see your Royal Enfield getting built

If the proposal gets accepted at Royal Enfield, it will be the first of its kind customer experiment done by a vehicle manufacturer in India.

Ceat to invest Rs 3,500-4,000 cr in capex to increase production capacity by 50%

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Ceat to invest Rs 3,500-4,000 cr in capex to increase production capacity by 50%

The RPG-controlled company is enhancing capacity of passenger car radials, two-wheeler and off-highway tyres

Here’s why Anand Mahindra repeatedly rejects stakeholders' plea to hive off tractor business

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Here’s why Anand Mahindra repeatedly rejects stakeholders' plea to hive off tractor business

There was a time when the Mahindra Commander used to run on Mahindra tractor's engine

Sales of scooters fall in May for the first time in 15 months. Here’s why

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Sales of scooters fall in May for the first time in 15 months. Here’s why

The May sales may just be an aberration and not a developing trend, according to Honda

Mahindra to spruce up truck and bus presence with an eye on the top spot

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Mahindra to spruce up truck and bus presence with an eye on the top spot

The Mumbai-based company will launch the first set of new ICVs this year as part of plans to become a full range commercial vehicle player

Tata Nano exports come to naught. Is this the beginning of the end of the mini car?

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Tata Nano exports come to naught. Is this the beginning of the end of the mini car?

The gradual withdrawal of the car from the export markets, which was envisioned to become a significant basket of Nano’s output, could be one of the early signs of a total phase out of the troubled car

This week in Auto: Used car demand go through the roof

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This week in Auto: Used car demand go through the roof

Here's a list of all the important developments in the automotive space in the week gone by

Tata Motors open to off-loading stake in finance arm

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Tata Motors open to off-loading stake in finance arm

As part of the process, the company has identified nearly 10 options, including shutting down of loss-making companies, winding up of unviable projects, off-loading of equity in some companies and merging of allied services

Tata Motors to showcase 15 CVs, 11 passenger vehicles at Auto Expo

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Tata Motors to showcase 15 CVs, 11 passenger vehicles at Auto Expo

Tata Motors' Auto Expo line-up also includes six fully-electric vehicles.

Japanese two-wheeler companies snatch market share from India counterparts

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Japanese two-wheeler companies snatch market share from India counterparts

India’s top seven two-wheeler companies which control 99 percent of the 18 million units a year domestic market have seen a slow erosion of market share of Indian companies

Market on wheels — Toyota has a future where the bazaar drives to you

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Market on wheels — Toyota has a future where the bazaar drives to you

e-Palette is a purpose built vehicle tuned for a variety of needs such as a mobile hotel, restaurant on wheels, delivery vehicle, ride sharing or even a flea market on wheels

This week in auto sector: Govt removes 2030 deadline for e-cars; car sales rise 7% in December

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This week in auto sector: Govt removes 2030 deadline for e-cars; car sales rise 7% in December

Weekly round-up of news that made headline this week in the world of automobile.

Luxury cars outpace budget models in 2017, look to keep up tempo this year

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Luxury cars outpace budget models in 2017, look to keep up tempo this year

Sales of luxury cars zoomed to an estimated 15 percent to 38,630 units, the mass market cars segment comprising Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai among other grew by just 9 percent to 2.98 million units in 2017.

Despite taxi 'stigma', car makers decide to chase volumes with cab aggregators

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Despite taxi 'stigma', car makers decide to chase volumes with cab aggregators

Even newly launched models that are no more than six months old in the market are being sold to buyers belonging to aggregators after discounts.

Bajaj Auto to ride on the Discover brand once again with a new launch on Jan 10

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Bajaj Auto to ride on the Discover brand once again with a new launch on Jan 10

The Pune-based motorcycle specialist will kick off the new year with the age-old brand to battle for market share in the budget category where market leader Hero Motocorp is the strongest

Tata Motors ties up with Westport Fuel Systems to meet 2020 BS-VI challenge

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Tata Motors ties up with Westport Fuel Systems to meet 2020 BS-VI challenge

BS-VI standards, which are equivalent to Euro-VI standards, are two steps ahead of the BS-IV standards currently in effect due to a heightened concern on India’s air quality levels.

Two-wheeler segment bring cheers automakers in December – A look at the numbers

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Two-wheeler segment bring cheers automakers in December – A look at the numbers

Thanks to new launches, demand for motorcycle and scooters remained upbeat during the month

Get Set Go! Cars that will sizzle Indian roads in 2018

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Get Set Go! Cars that will sizzle Indian roads in 2018

Here is a brief look at what 2018 has to offer.

More buyers choose SUVs over sedans, market share zooms to all-time high

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More buyers choose SUVs over sedans, market share zooms to all-time high

One in every four passenger vehicles sold now is a utility vehicle (UV) as against one in five in 2012.

Charging infrastructure to haunt owners as more auto cos fast track EV projects

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Charging infrastructure to haunt owners as more auto cos fast track EV projects

Indian companies have fast-tracked their electric vehicle projects to meet the government set deadline of 2030

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