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TVS to launch Apache RR 310 bike on Dec 6, to challenge Ninja 300

TECHNOLOGY

TVS to launch Apache RR 310 bike on Dec 6, to challenge Ninja 300

Developed alongside partner BMW the Apache 310RR will catapult the Chennai-headquartered company into the league of performance motorcycle segment presently dominated by Japanese brands

Slideshow: 6 bikes that might take your breath away

TECHNOLOGY

Slideshow: 6 bikes that might take your breath away

Bikes took the limelight this week as various top brands unwrapped sporty roadsters. While a majority of the six cruisers on the slide show were showcased, one was launched in India, the other is yet to hit the roads.

Bajaj Auto may hike prices in Jan, expects Maha govt to reimburse Rs 1500 cr in tax

BUSINESS

Bajaj Auto may hike prices in Jan, expects Maha govt to reimburse Rs 1500 cr in tax

Pune-based Bajaj Auto is contemplating a hike across product range, which will perhaps come in January, to offset some of the input cost pressures suffered in the second and third quarters.

Bajaj targets 24% market share by March, capex of Rs 250-300 cr next year

BUSINESS

Bajaj targets 24% market share by March, capex of Rs 250-300 cr next year

Bajaj Auto, India’s fourth largest two-wheeler maker, is confident of closing the financial year with a market share of 24 percent on the back of the launch of a new model and a few upgrades.

As govt’s EV push kicks into next gear, 5L electric cars may be rolled out for babus

BUSINESS

As govt’s EV push kicks into next gear, 5L electric cars may be rolled out for babus

Government offices, state-owned companies and institutions together which use around 500,000 petrol and diesel-powered vehicles, will be encouraged to switch to electric mobility over the next 5-6 years.

Hero MotoCorp may be hit most from Karnataka ban on pillion-riding bikes with small engines

BUSINESS

Hero MotoCorp may be hit most from Karnataka ban on pillion-riding bikes with small engines

Nearly half a dozen of Hero Motocorp, India’s largest two-wheeler maker, could get impacted from this ban.

Why does Bajaj Auto continue to persist with a money guzzler?

BUSINESS

Why does Bajaj Auto continue to persist with a money guzzler?

CT100 makes losses but the humble auto-rickshaw earns the best of profits.

Auto weekly wrap: Porsche launches 911 GT3, Volvo begins India assembly

BUSINESS

Auto weekly wrap: Porsche launches 911 GT3, Volvo begins India assembly

Here is the complete wrap of all the important developments in the Auto sector during the week

Daimler hoping to make India biz profitable next year, aims for 20% share by 2020

BUSINESS

Daimler hoping to make India biz profitable next year, aims for 20% share by 2020

DICV is targeting a 20 percent market share in heavy-duty trucks and a ‘double digit’ market share in medium-duty trucks segment by 2020.

Dzire retains number 1 position in September, increases lead over Alto

TECHNOLOGY

Dzire retains number 1 position in September, increases lead over Alto

Dzire clocked 34,305 units last month, an increase of 81 percent over the same month last year

It could be curtains for budget diesel cars after BS-VI norms kick in

BUSINESS

It could be curtains for budget diesel cars after BS-VI norms kick in

Auto cos say making diesel tech affordable under BS-VI norms a challenge.

Volvo starts assembly in Bengaluru, aims to double share to 10% by 2020 via new launches

TECHNOLOGY

Volvo starts assembly in Bengaluru, aims to double share to 10% by 2020 via new launches

Volvo plans to launch the XC60 followed by the compact SUV XC40 in India

Luxury car sales in the 9 months to September hit high gear despite cess setback

TECHNOLOGY

Luxury car sales in the 9 months to September hit high gear despite cess setback

Mercedes-Benz, the country’s largest luxury car maker, ended September with the best-ever growth with sales with volumes rising 41 percent

We will lose money on every electric car we supply to EESL: M&M's Pawan Goenka

BUSINESS

We will lose money on every electric car we supply to EESL: M&M's Pawan Goenka

Goenka declined to reveal the financial impact the company was willing to take. However, he mentioned that the M&M car was more powerful and bigger than the Tata Motors car.

Bajaj Auto becomes most valuable bike-maker, pips Eicher Motors

BUSINESS

Bajaj Auto becomes most valuable bike-maker, pips Eicher Motors

Royal Enfield had overtaken Bajaj Auto in August after domestic and export volumes of the maker of Pulsar and Avenger bikes came under sustained pressure

Upset for Royal Enfield? Union says Ducati not up for sale

BUSINESS

Upset for Royal Enfield? Union says Ducati not up for sale

The labour union representing super sports bike maker Ducati has opposed the sale of the company and has asked owner Volkswagen to retain the cult brand, which Audi had bought in 2012.

As electric vehicle pitch rises in India, here's why Maruti is waiting and watching

BUSINESS

As electric vehicle pitch rises in India, here's why Maruti is waiting and watching

Maruti Suzuki will continue to focus on petrol, diesel hybrid cars and may not have any immediate plans of venturing into electric vehicles

This week in Auto: Tata Motors pips M&M to win govt's electric vehicles contract; JSW Energy joins EV bandwagon

BUSINESS

This week in Auto: Tata Motors pips M&M to win govt's electric vehicles contract; JSW Energy joins EV bandwagon

Here is a list of the crucial developments in the automotive space.

Nissan moves India MD to advisory role, reshuffles two more portfolios

TECHNOLOGY

Nissan moves India MD to advisory role, reshuffles two more portfolios

The latest shake-up in roles is believed to be aimed at putting the company back on growth path.

Drones for soil mapping? Mahindra says why not

BUSINESS

Drones for soil mapping? Mahindra says why not

The Mumbai-based company is in talks with the government seeking approval to make drones a part of farming methods, says Pawan Goenka, managing director, M&M

This week in Auto: Tata launches Nexon, Mahindra-Ford explore partnership

TECHNOLOGY

This week in Auto: Tata launches Nexon, Mahindra-Ford explore partnership

Here is the list of all the important developments of the week from the automotive world

Ashok Leyland to invest Rs 400 cr on mini trucks, launch new platform

BUSINESS

Ashok Leyland to invest Rs 400 cr on mini trucks, launch new platform

These launches will happen in the white space of 3.5-7 tonne category for which work has already reached multiple stages, a top company official said today

Tata Motors MD Guenter Butschek explains why the company is scouting for partners

BUSINESS

Tata Motors MD Guenter Butschek explains why the company is scouting for partners

The partnership of Tata Motors, Volkswagen and Skoda could not materialize into something concrete because of lack of synergies in products possibilities and product DNA.

With an eye on Maruti's Brezza, Tata finally launches Nexon at Rs 5.85 lakh

BUSINESS

With an eye on Maruti's Brezza, Tata finally launches Nexon at Rs 5.85 lakh

With a spunky urban design, raring-to-go stance and a feature-rich list of offerings, this new Tata car reflects the face of a changed organisation.

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