Diesel Vehicles

The minister said he firmly believes the country can end fuel import by promoting the use of biofuels.

Auto and OMC shares skid on diesel vehicle tax talk, no 'active' proposal, says Nitin Gadkari

Shares of car makers were under pressure after Nitin Gadkari's comments, however the Transport Minister later clarified that no such proposal of additional tax on diesel vehicles is currently under 'active consideration'.

Ban on diesel four-wheelers | Oil Ministry says ETAC recommendations are yet to be accepted

A report by Energy Transition Advisory Committee said India should ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheelers by 2027 in cities with over 10 lakh population.

10-yr-old diesel, 15-yr-old petrol vehicles to be impounded: Noida's winter plan to check pollution

Police have also been asked to ensure that vehicles not destined for Noida or Greater Noida use bypasses or peripheral expressways, according to the 'winter action plan' issued by the Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration.

Singapore all set to switch to electric cars, taxis from 2025

To encourage citizens to adopt green energy, the Land Transport Authority stated that Singapore is planning to install 60,000 EV charging stations by 2030. The government is planning to set two-thirds of these charging stations in public car parks and the remainder on private premises.

UK car sales fell around 3% in November: Preliminary data

Europe's second-largest car market has been hit by double-digit drops in sales of diesel vehicles due to uncertainty over government policy and a levy hike, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has previously said.

Software update can fix Fiat Chrysler's US diesel issue: Lawyer

The Justice Department filed a civil suit on Tuesday accusing Fiat Chrysler of illegally using software to bypass emission controls in 104,000 2014-2016 diesel and labeled the software "defeat devices."

US government sues Fiat Chrysler over excess emissions

The U.S. Justice Department lawsuit, filed in U.S. District court in Detroit, is a procedural step that may ramp up pressure on Fiat Chrysler and comes amid growing scrutiny of diesels by regulators around the world.

Mercedes-Benz undecided if it will sell future U.S. diesels

The German automaker has not received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to sell 2017 model diesel vehicles.

Govt working on policy to pave way for SkyTran, Hyperloop, EVs

The official said some cities in India – like Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh – had already begun testing use of only electric vehicles for public transport.

Volkswagen has spent $2.9 bn on US buybacks: Court document

The report by an independent claims supervisor said the German automaker is buying back and terminating leases on about 15,000 vehicles a week. VW has made offers to buyback vehicles or cancel leases to 323,179 US consumers totalling USD 5.86 billion, it said.

Volkswagen has spent $2.9 bn on US buybacks: Court document

The report by an independent claims supervisor said the German automaker is buying back and terminating leases on about 15,000 vehicles a week. VW has made offers to buyback vehicles or cancel leases to 323,179 US consumers totalling USD 5.86 billion, it said.

Centre moves SC for lifting ban on 10 year old diesel vehicles

A bench of justices M B Lokur and P C Pant asked Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi about the status of a similar petition challenging the ban imposed by the National Green Tribunal.

Secy panel looking at old diesel vehicle ban in NCR

A Committee of Secretaries (CoS) is seized of the issue of banning old diesel vehicles in NCR while the road ministry has floated a concept note on the same.

Volkswagen says it might not resume US sales of diesel vehicles

The German automaker has been barred from selling diesel vehicles in the United States since late 2015 after it acknowledged using "defeat devices" to evade US diesel emissions standards.

SC call on diesel ban not binding on NGT's CV registration order

Last December, the Supreme Court had slapped a ban on diesel vehicles with engine size of over 2000 cc. Tata Motors had moved the NGT then seeking clarity on whether trucks were included within the gamut of the term "vehicles".

It's time NCR diesel issue is put to rest: Tata Motors' Counsel

Order passed by the NGT was with respect to private vehicles and not commercial vehicles, says Tata Motors Counsel Gopal Jain, adding it's time diesel issue be put to rest as.

Not rushing in to bring more models to India: Toyota

The company, which operates in India through a joint venture with the Kirloskar group, was among the worst hit by the Supreme Court ban on diesel cars and SUVs with engines of 2,000 cc and above in Delhi-NCR that lasted for eight months since December last year.

Investors losing confidence as diesel cars targeted: Maruti

Stating that growth of the industry and creation of jobs are likely to be adversely impacted due to targeting of diesel vehicles, he said India seems to be applying "western remedies for pollution to our problem".

Govt mulling issuing NOC to diesel vehicles of 10 to 15 years

The Transport Department is also contemplating introducing a policy to de-register diesel vehicles over 10 years old in a phased manner.

No NOC for diesel vehicles which are more than 15 years old: NGT

Only deregistered diesel vehicles which are less than 15 years old can get No Objection Certificate for plying in select areas outside Delhi-NCR to be decided by states where vehicle density is less.

NGT order: High Court declines to intervene

The bench also said the interim order by the single bench will not stand in the way of the Tribunal in hearing and passing orders in this regard.

Honda Cars sales plunge 37.93% to 11,407 units in June

Honda Cars India Ltd reported a 37.93 percent decline in its domestic sales at 11,407 units in June

Relooking at Indian operations due to diesel ban: Toyota

With the ban on diesel vehicles with engines above 2,000 cc extended to Kerala, Japanese auto major Toyota is "relooking" at its Indian operations saying orders are passed "against principle of natural justice"

Kerala tribunal order won't hit M&M: LKP Securities

Unless bigger states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat face a similar situation, M&M and other motor companies won't be impacted, says Ashwin Patil of LKP Securities.