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In Pics: Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and more, check out which car and bike company has raised prices

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In Pics: Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and more, check out which car and bike company has raised prices

Raw material cost surge and other inflationary pressure have forced automakers to hike prices yet again which are broadly in the range of 0.5% to 3%

July auto sales: Car demand grows robustly after ease of COVID-19 restrictions

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July auto sales: Car demand grows robustly after ease of COVID-19 restrictions

Domestic sales volumes of ten carmakers rose 48 percent to 278745 units in July as against 188570 units sold in the same month last year

Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 | Here's all the details of the German automaker's flagship SUV

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Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 | Here's all the details of the German automaker's flagship SUV

Mercedes-Benz has launched the Maybach GLS 600 in India after the launch of the GLS 450 last year. This is one of 15 new launches promised by the German company

Auto sales May 2021 | Check out how auto companies fared amid closed showrooms

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Auto sales May 2021 | Check out how auto companies fared amid closed showrooms

The auto industry is estimated to have sold little over 103,000 units in May which is only one-third compared to the average of 300,000 units sold every month between January to April.

COVID-19 relief efforts | Auto companies step up aid to tackle the pandemic

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COVID-19 relief efforts | Auto companies step up aid to tackle the pandemic

Automotive companies have stepped up efforts to tackle the pandemic after. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs released a circular that now allows spending on make-shift COVID-19 hospitals, temporary relief camps and other initiatives as CSR activity.

April 2021 auto sales: Maruti Suzuki remains top seller

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April 2021 auto sales: Maruti Suzuki remains top seller

Due to zero sales during April 2020 because of the lockdown there is no comparable figures available. March 2021 give an idea of the demand trend

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 | Does the baby Pulsar pack a punch?

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Bajaj Pulsar NS125 | Does the baby Pulsar pack a punch?

Bajaj Auto has launched the NS variant of the Pulsar 125. It has priced the model significantly higher than other 125cc but lower than the top-end offerings of KTM

Market share: How two-wheeler makers finished FY21

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Market share: How two-wheeler makers finished FY21

The domestic two-wheeler market went down by 13 percent to 15.11 million in FY21. Check out which manufacturer improved its market share based on the numbers shared by SIAM.

Car market share: Tata Motors makes a big jump, M&M loses most in FY21

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Car market share: Tata Motors makes a big jump, M&M loses most in FY21

Between July and March there have been changes to the market share pie as well as in the ranking of carmakers. Here are the details of market share split based on registration data (retail sales) provided by FADA

In Pics | Citroen C5 Aircross: Premium SUV launches new brand in India

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In Pics | Citroen C5 Aircross: Premium SUV launches new brand in India

The premium SUV is first of the many products planned by the French brand controlled by the PSA Group

In Pics | March two-wheeler sales: Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors, Suzuki Motorcycle

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In Pics | March two-wheeler sales: Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors, Suzuki Motorcycle

Six of the eight two-wheeler makers who control more than 90 percent of the two-wheeler industry clocked sales of 1,475,937 in March, a growth of 85 percent over March of last year of 798,085.

In Pics| March 2021 auto sales: Companies that clocked most sales

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In Pics| March 2021 auto sales: Companies that clocked most sales

11 of the 14 carmakers who control 99 percent of India's domestic car market recorded a 126 percent jump in March sales to 315,946 units compared to 139,761 in March, 2020 when the lockdown had begun to hit production.

Volkswagen SUVs | Taigun, Tiguan, T-Roc, Tiguan Allspace: All you need to know

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Volkswagen SUVs | Taigun, Tiguan, T-Roc, Tiguan Allspace: All you need to know

Volkswagen is readying the introduction of four SUVs; one of which is the all-new Taigun. Here are all the details about these machines

In Pics: Skoda Kushaq launch, engine option, details, booking, delivery

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In Pics: Skoda Kushaq launch, engine option, details, booking, delivery

Though pricing of the Skoda Kushaq will be revealed later the SUV is expected to compete against a limited line-up comprising Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Renault Duster and the Nissan Kicks.

February car sales | Check out who gained and who lost market share

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February car sales | Check out who gained and who lost market share

Tata Motors was the biggest gainer of market share in February while Maruti Suzuki became the biggest loser

Auto sales February 2021: These brands sold the most two-wheelers in India

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Auto sales February 2021: These brands sold the most two-wheelers in India

Six of the country's top two-wheeler manufacturers who control about 90 percent of the domestic volumes reported 11 percent growth in sales to 1.36 million units in February as against 1.23 million posted same month last year

In Pics | February 2021 auto sales: Companies that sold most units

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In Pics | February 2021 auto sales: Companies that sold most units

India's top10 car makers who produce 97 percent of the total domestic sales clocked 24 percent growth in domestic volumes in February at 298,694 units as against 241,533 units sold in February 2020.

In Pics: So what is the Tata Safari up against? Check out who its rivals are

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In Pics: So what is the Tata Safari up against? Check out who its rivals are

Tata Safari does not have much competition for now. However, there are at least two new launches scheduled in the seven-seater SUV segment. Check out where does the Safari stand

Check out how Renault Kiger's prices fare against its rivals

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Check out how Renault Kiger's prices fare against its rivals

At Rs 5.45 lakh, the Renault Kiger is the cheapest SUV in its category. But just how affordable is it compared to its rivals?

January auto sales | Check how these two-wheeler companies fared

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January auto sales | Check how these two-wheeler companies fared

India's two-wheeler industry recorded an increase of 4 percent during January to 1,236,536 units as against 1,186,750 units sold in the same month in 2020.

January Auto Sales | Check out which carmaker helped in 25% industry growth

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January Auto Sales | Check out which carmaker helped in 25% industry growth

India's top-ten carmakers recorded a rise of 25 percent in January volumes to 293,025 units as against 234,641 led by continued surge in demand for new and existing products

Renault unveils Kiger | All you need to know about the SUV

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Renault unveils Kiger | All you need to know about the SUV

French carmaker Renault has taken the sheets off the Kiger which also marks its world debut. This is the first sub 4 -meter compact SUV from Renault.

In Pics: Tata Safari details, engine, unveil, competition

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In Pics: Tata Safari details, engine, unveil, competition

The Tata Safari will be launched commercially into the market in the coming weeks and will be the first seven seater SUV after the Safari Storme

In Pics: Toyota Fortuner | Price, Specifications, Details, Launch, Features

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In Pics: Toyota Fortuner | Price, Specifications, Details, Launch, Features

The Fortuner has been one of the best-selling SUVs in India in the premium segment. It gets a facelift after four years. Check out all the details here.

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