Four Wheelers

On the electric mobility front, India continues to push for increased EV adoption. The Prime Minister’s E-drive scheme, with an outlay of Rs 109 billion, underscores this commitment

Union Budget 2025: Auto sector hopes for a smooth ride towards EV transition

Hybrid technology, too, is being positioned as a transitional solution. Stakeholders suggest lowering the GST on hybrid vehicles, currently taxed at 28 percent, to make them a viable alternative

Swiggy-backed Rapido enters 4-wheeler cab-hailing segment; will take on Uber, Ola

The statrtup, which has rolled out the service in Delhi, NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad said that it offers a "lowest price guarantee" and a “zero commission” model for its drivers, which differentiates it from the offerings currently in the market. .

Low rural incomes continue to impact sales of entry-level two-wheelers, cars: SIAM president

Another possible factor that is hurting entry-level segment sales is the preference for utility vehicles.

Demand robust in passenger vehicle segment: Sharekhan's Abhishek Gaoshinde

Speaking on the growth of four wheelers, he stated that Tata Motors outperformed the overall pack in the CV segment whilst the numbers for Ashok Leyland were in line with the overall pack.

Ban diesel four-wheelers in cities with 10 lakh population: Panel

The report of the committee headed by former Oil Secretary Tarun Kapoor also suggested phasing out motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers with internal combustion engines by 2035.

E-vehicle sales see sharp uptick in Rajasthan

Looking at the comfort and easy mobility in city life, the sale of two-wheelers is the highest, while the sale of four-wheelers is the lowest

Auto earnings vroom to March quarter rebound despite speedbumps from chip carnage, input inflation

Analysts expect margin pressure to continue

Coronavirus impact: Drastic fall in vehicle registration in April, May

According to the vehicle registration data, total 27,278 new vehicles were registered in April and May this year at 50 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) of Maharashtra.

Focus on two-wheelers for electric mobility as private cars are hard to crack: Govt

Suggesting a smooth roll-out, joint secretary for transport hinted at pushing EVs through high mileage vehicles, manufacturing more of electric two-wheelers and then gradually shifting towards four-wheelers

India to leapfrog to BS-VI emission norms by 1 Apr 2021: Gadkari

The Indian government has decided to head straight for Bharat Stage (BS)-VI emission norms for automobiles from the current BS-III and BS-IV standards, said Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India in an interview to CNBC TV-18 today.

Auto sales: 4-wheelers seen steady; 2-wheelers may struggle

Analysts expect four-wheeler sales to continue to be steady, with uptick in both passenger and commercial vehicles seen. But the rural slowdown is expected to take a toll on two-wheelers.

Honda car, bikes all-set to steal the show in 2013

Bertrand D'souza, deputy editor, Overdrive, shares his view on how the auto industry will move in 2013. He also talks about players in both the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segment who may ride the year in driver seat.

Akhilesh does a U-turn, withdraws car bonanza for MLAs

Under attack from the Opposition, UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today made a U-turn on his decision to allow MLAs to purchase four-wheelers worth up to Rs 20 lakh out of their local area development fund.

Eicher Motors sees subdued Apr-June quarter for CV sales

Siddharth Lal, CEO, Eicher Motors Ltd says the hike in excise duty to 12% announced in Budget 2012, along with inflationary pressures and cost of raw materials is likely to lead to a subdued quarter for commercial vehicles.