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Year-end push: Next-gen Honda Amaze, Kia Syros and Toyota Camry lined up for this month

Automakers across the spectrum are rolling out cars to cater to every segment starting from a subcompact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) at Rs 6 lakh to a high-end sedan priced at Rs 55 lakh.

In discussions with potential local partner: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

Earlier this year, Skoda Auto Chairman of the Board of Management Klaus Zellmer stated that the company is looking to collaborate with an Indian partner in order to grow its presence in the country.

Aided by Kylaq, Skoda eyes major jump in sales volume next year

With focus in Tier-II and Tier-III locations, Skoda plans to enhance the overall sales and service infrastructure to around 350 touchpoints by the middle of the next year from 260 such outlets currently

Mahindra sales up 12% in Nov at 79,083 units

The auto major had dispatched 70,576 units to dealers in November 2023.

Uber rolls out India's first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app

The company introduced the first service of its kind in Asia.

JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal plans to indigenise electric vehicle technology, set up R&D centres

The group, through its joint venture company JSW MG Motor India, entered the electric vehicle space earlier this year and currently relies on the Chinese company for technology.

E2W sales rise nearly 30% YoY to 1.18 lakh units in November

As per industry watchers, two-wheeler sales are usually weak in November as the festive season concludes by then

JSW MG Motor to launch Cyberster EV Roadster next month. Details here

The company said that the MG Cyberster offers lightning-fast acceleration and precise handling—an unmatched experience for those who crave power and control

Passenger vehicle sales accelerate 4% to 3.5 lakh units in Nov

Industry players reckon that the yearly growth in the domestic PV market was largely on the back of wedding season demand, continued rural traction and strong offtake of SUVs

Tata Motors overall sales up marginally in Nov at 74,753 units

Total domestic sales were up 1 per cent at 73,246 units last month as against 72,647 units in November 2023, Tata Motors said in a statement.

Hyundai sales dip 7% in November

The automaker had dispatched 65,801 units to its dealers in November last year, the automaker said in a statement

TVS Motor Co sales up 10% at 4,01,250 units in Nov

Total two-wheeler sales were up 12 per cent at 3,92,473 units last month as against 3,52,103 units in November 2023, the company said in a statement.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sales up 44% in November at 25,586 units

The automaker had sold 17,818 units in November last year.

No impact on India biz with Bajaj Auto due to restructuring of holding firm: KTM

However, it is impacting business of Pierer Mobility AG/KTM AG that is run out of Austria, including exports from Austria, India and China to its key markets in the US and Europe.

JSW MG Motor India sales up 20% in Nov at 6,019 units

The company's electric crossover utility vehicle Windsor continues with its strong performance for the second month in a row with 3,144 wholesale units, JSW MG Motor India said in a statement.

BMW Motorrad India to raise prices by up to 2.5% from January 1

The price correction is driven by rising overall input costs and inflation pressures, the company said.

Cooperating with authorities over show cause notice: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

The group is understood to have been slapped a show cause by authorities for alleged customs duty fraud to the tune of around Rs 11,000 crore

Mahindra gears up to challenge Tata’s EV dominance with premium e-SUVs

Auto analysts believe Mahindra’s new e-SUVs could offer competitive pricing, potentially narrowing the gap between the two automakers. However, views remain divided on whether Mahindra can achieve the necessary volumes to threaten Tata Motors’ market leadership.

Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice: Report

Different shipment consignments were used to evade detection and "willfully evade payment" of higher taxes, the Indian investigation found

India to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disappointment, source says

India’s EV policy, which is still being finalised, was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market and manufacture locally but the U.S. automaker backed off from those plans earlier this year.

Mahindra, Maruti may leave Tata Motors behind in the second lap as EV players shift gears

Tata Motors is leading the EV race, but with M&M upping its game and Maruti revving up efforts, the competition is turbocharged, says Nirav Karkera of Fisdom Research.

Mahindra and Hyundai clarify, no penalty over emissions levied or being considered

Mahindra has denied a news report that claimed eight car companies could face penalties over 'higher than mandated' fleet emission levels for FY23.

Audi expects sales to recover next year; anticipates 8-10% growth in 2025

The German carmaker, which on Thursday introduced a new version of its flagship SUV Q7, expects its sales to grow by 8-10 percent next calendar year, recovering from supply chain challenges it faced in the first two quarters of this calendar year.

M&M's 3% fall weighs on index, eight car makers face up to Rs 7,300 crore penalty over emission

Centre has found out that eight carmakers including Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Honda have higher than mandated fleet emission levels in FY23, which could result in penalties of around Rs 7,300 crore, as per The Indian Express.

Japan's Honda Motorcycle forays into EVs with electric Activa, price yet to be revealed

Bookings for the latest electric scooters will begin from January 1, and deliveries will start from February, HMSI said. The price of the electric scooters have not been revealed yet.

M&M unveils two maiden 'Born Electric' range e-SUVs

Both products are part of the all-new Born Electric range, and based on the 'INGLO' Architecture. Mahindra said the new platform creates better interior space and has a flat floor for passengers.

Ola Electric launches Gig and S1 Z range of electric scooters with prices starting at Rs 39,999

Deliveries of the Ola Gig and Ola S1 Z series will begin starting April 2025, and May 2025, respectively

Kia India aims to double CKD exports by 2030; eyes Middle East, Africa markets

To date, the automaker has exported one lakh units of CKD vehicles since it began shipments in June 2020 from its manufacturing facility at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh.

Tata doubles down on EV ambitions amid market slowdown

While the company’s franchisee partners started retailing the electric variants of Punch, Tiago, Tigor and Nexon at its EV outlets, it recently accommodated Currv EV (also available in the ICE version) since November

CNG vehicle sales up ~50% between Jan-Sep '24, poised to outsell diesel cars

While Pune leads in CNG sales (35,144 units), Delhi is second with 31,529 units, followed by Mumbai at 24,056 units (January-September ‘24).

Mahindra shares design sketches of upcoming EVs: See pictures

The two electric brands - XEV and BE - are debuting their flagship products, next week. Mahindra has in the past stated the objective of making India a hub of EV manufacturing.

BMW India to hike model prices by up to 3% from January

The company's range of locally produced cars includes the 2 Series Gran Coupe, 3 Series Long Wheelbase, 5 Series Long Wheelbase, 7 Series Long Wheelbase, X1, X3, X5, X7 and M340i.

Mahindra introduces 'INGLO' - the platform for its next e-SUV launches

Two electric brands - XEV and BE - will be based on this INGLO architecture, set to be unveiled on November 26 in Chennai.

Expansion Drive: We are growing the portfolio across our brands — Niranjan Gupta, Hero MotoCorp CEO

The Pawan Munjal-led firm had earlier said that it is looking to sharpen its focus on ICE and e-scooters, and also widen its portfolio in the premium motorcycles space.

Belrise Industries plans Rs 2,150-crore IPO for debt reduction, files draft papers with SEBI

Belrise Industries IPO | The IPO consists solely of fresh issue by the company, with no offer-for-sale component.

Ford to cut 14% of European jobs, blaming EV shift and rising competition

The US company is the latest automaker after Nissan, Stellantis and GM to cut costs as the industry struggles with growing competition from Chinese rivals in Europe, waning demand in China, and the challenges of shifting to EVs that remain too expensive for most consumers to buy.

Carmakers on an overdrive to clear stocks, hefty discounts stay on even after festive season

While no carmaker has officially announced any price cuts, a FADA source said buyers can expect 20-30 percent discount on ex-showroom price of most models until December 31

Vietnam's VinFast gets funding boost from parent, founder ahead of next year's India plans

Vingroup also said it will convert all existing loans of about $3.3 billion to VinFast Vietnam into dividend-entitled preferred shares, a move that will help address the "short-term financial pressure" on the EV maker.

Tyre makers to see 7-8% topline growth this fiscal: Crisil

This would be for the second consecutive year that the estimated revenue growth for the tyre manufacturer will be in single digit (albeit nearly double than that of last fiscal) and after logging a compound annual growth rate of 21 per cent between fiscals 2021 and 2023, Crisil Ratings said.

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