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The new S90 B5 Inscription sedan and XC60 B5 Inscription SUV now feature a 1,969 cc petrol engine paired with a 48-volt battery.

Auto sector shifts gear towards recycling parts, batteries

"As demand for these materials increase, the pressures on these (economically marginalised) regions are likely to be amplified, risking the goals of a socially and ecologically sustainable renewable energy system," according to the Institute for Sustainable Futures at University of Technology Sydney.

This Chinese electric scooter company will shift production base to India

DAO EVTech is laying the groundwork for the launch of its first electric two-wheelers in the Indian market as it pursues talks with the Andhra Pradesh government for a plant in Chittoor that will manufacture products for export

Tata Punch launched, prices start at Rs 5.49 lakh

The Tata Punch is positioned below the Nexon and will compete against the Renault Kiger and the Nissan Magnite, which are priced at Rs 5.6 lakh

Battery cost slide can offset potential subsidy withdrawal: Tata Motors on EV prices 

India’s EV industry is thriving on an array of incentives provided by central and state government to promote the faster adoption of the eco-friendly vehicles

Okinawa in talks with PEs for Rs 500-crore fundraising

The Gurugram-based Okinawa, named after the eponymous Japanese city known for its high life expectancy of over 100, has a portfolio of six electric scooters priced at Rs 50,000-1.14 lakh.

Kia India drives in Sonet anniversary edition at Rs 10.79 lakh

The petrol trims are priced at Rs 10.79 lakh and Rs 11.49 lakh while the diesel variants are tagged at Rs 11.09 lakh and Rs 11.89 lakh.

BMW launches 3 Series Gran Limousine 'Iconic Edition' in India

Locally produced at BMW Group Plant in Chennai exclusively for the Indian market, the car is available with immediate effect across BMW dealerships in the country in both petrol and diesel variants, it said in a statement.

Tata Punch scores 5 stars for safety in Global NCAP crash test

Tata Punch is the third Tata Motors model after Nexon and Altroz, and the fourth from India, to secure the highest safety ratings from Global NCAP in its crash test

Auto sales in September down 20% on chip supply crunch

Car dealers are sitting on an order book exceeding 500,000 units with waiting periods extending over six months for certain models, even as automakers continue to cut supplies due to the acute semiconductor shortages.

TVS completes rollout of 1 lakh units of BMW Motorrad 310cc series bikes from Tamil Nadu plant

The landmark has been achieved in less than five years. TVS Motor Company's Hosur manufacturing plant produces around 10 per cent of BMW Motorrad's volumes globally, the company said in a regulatory filing.

US regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall

The latest clash is another sign of escalating tensions between Tesla and the agency that regulates partially automated driving systems.

Tata Motors offers TPG multiple exit options, including IPO, from EV arm 

A TPG-led round of $1 billion will give Tata Motors’ new EV subsidiary a valuation of $9.1 billion, making it the most valuable company in the EV category in India

Tata Motors’ new electric vehicle company won’t have any manufacturing plants

The PV business will benefit from the fees paid to it by the new EV company for using its brand and IP.

BMW Motorrad drives in C 400 GT scooter in India tagged at Rs 9.95 lakh

The all-new scooter will be available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and can be booked at all BMW Motorrad India dealerships from today onwards, the company said in a statement.

VECV launches premium intercity buses to tap into festive cheer

These fully airconditioned buses that can accommodate 43 passengers, are powered by a 5.1 litre VEDX5 diesel engine

A lot more on the plate: Ola Cars looks beyond selling just used cars

Ola Car’s vision is to offer the full spectrum of vehicle commerce – from buying a vehicle to selling it and everything in between

TVS Supply Chain Solutions raises Rs 590 crore from Exor-managed fund

The company will use the fund to grow its business, further strengthen its technology capability and for other transformational initiatives, according to a statement.

MG Motor launches Astor at Rs 9.78 lakh, priced below Hyundai Creta

MG is betting on the artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous driving features on the Astor to attract customers of the mid-size SUV segment which has seen rapid rise in demand

Chip shortage mars Maruti Suzuki’s market share dominance

The impact of the chip shortage has been the most severe on Maruti Suzuki. October is the third month in a row that production at the car market leader’s plants is less than planned.

Review | Tata Punch: Can Tata Motors’ new sub-compact SUV thrive in a highly competitive segment?

With its short-turning radius and diminutive dimensions, the Tata Punch lives up to both the “compact” and the “SUV” label.

Elon Musk plans new Tesla factories, India awaits local production

Musk wants Tesla’s factories to be closer to its customers with at least one factory catering to one major continent.

Have asked Tesla to make electric cars in India; govt will give all support: Nitin Gadkari

Addressing 'India Today Conclave 2021', Nitin Gadkari further said electric cars manufactured by Tata Motors are not less good than electric cars manufactured by Tesla.

 Fuel price surge adds to inflationary pressure for companies, consumers

Price of diesel has gone up by 23% since January 1, 2021 while that of petrol has gone up by 22%

TVS Motor expands Jupiter range, drives in 125-cc version at Rs 73,400

The company already sells a 110cc version of the scooter and Jupiter 125 expands the product portfolio.

N Chandrasekaran, MK Stalin meet sends Tata Motors stock to 52-week high

Tata Motors has become an outlier in the passenger vehicle (PV) industry, posting growth in sales every month even as its competitors are forced to shut production to parts shortages

Retail auto demand bucks wholesale trend, car & SUV volumes jump 16%

Demand for cars, SUVs and vans was strong during September but manufacturing took a hit due to chip shortage, which is unlikely to go away in a hurry

General Motors aims to double revenues, debut mostly hands-free auto in 2023

Building on a series of earlier electric vehicle investment announcements, the big US automaker said it was on track to rapidly scale up its EV business, which will include a vehicle priced at $30,000, cheaper than offerings from Tesla and other rivals.

Mercedes-Benz retains lead in luxury car segment in India

Mercedes-Benz saw 79% YoY jump in car sales between January-September 2021 and claims it would have sold 20% more if not for business disruptions

Pricol hunts for technology partners, seeks to attract investors by hiving off verticals 

The process of forming new entities will be completed over the next 12-15 months, and the company hopes to have investors on board by the end of FY23

Semiconductor snag cripples US truck market; Bharat Forge, Ramkrishna Forgings may be hit

The shortage of semiconductors is expected to continue in the current quarter, translating into lower production of trucks

Electric-vehicle batteries: Major players and their expansion plans

Global sales of EVs, estimated at 2.5 million vehicles in 2020, is forecast to grow more than 12-fold to 31.1 million by 2030 and account for nearly a third of new vehicle sales, according to consulting firm Deloitte.

Tata Punch SUV unveiled, to be launched on October 20

Given the features on offer and the proven vehicle platform used (same as Altroz), the Punch will mostly likely target the Renault Kiger and the Nissan Magnite

Mahindra XUV700, MG Astor and more: Upcoming car launches in the Indian market

A list of the most prominent car launches and their details, including price.

Royal Enfield wholesales dip 44% to 33,529 units in September

The domestic sales last month stood at 27,233 units, down 52 percent from 56,200 units in September 2020.

NHAI developing EV charging infrastructure along highways: Nitin Gadkari

The minister emphasised that simultaneously research on developing long-life, low-cost, high-efficiency batteries and EV components is also the need of the hour.

Ashok Leyland sales up 14% at 9,533 units in September

The company had sold a total of 8,332 units in September last year.

Kia India reports 23% dip in wholesales in September

The company had dispatched a total of 18,676 units in September 2020.

Honda Cars India reports 34% dip in domestic sales at 6,765 units in September

The company had sold 10,199 units in the domestic market during September 2020, HCIL said in a statement.

TVS Motor reports 6% rise in sales for September

The company had dispatched a total of 3,27,692 units in the same month last year, TVS Motor Co said in a regulatory filing.

Mahindra & Mahindra dispatches decline 22% in September

The company had dispatched a total of 35,920 units in September 2020.

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 7% drop in September tractor sales

The tractor manufacturer had sold a total of 43,386 units for the same period last year, a release said.

Chip shortage hit car supplies hard in September

The industry saw domestic sales of 167,871 units in September by the top nine companies as compared to 265,702 units sold in the same month last year.

Hyundai Motor India sales fall 24% in September

The company had sold 59,913 units in the same month last year, HMIL said in a statement.

Former Ford India MD Anurag Mehrotra joins Tata Motors

Commercial vehicle exports is a relatively-small business for Tata Motors, making up just 12 percent of the company’s total CV sales.

Maruti Suzuki sales dip 46% to 86,380 units in September

The company had sold 1,60,442 units in September last year, MSI said in a statement.

Skoda Auto India posts over two-fold rise in sales at 3,027 units in September

The company had sold 1,312 units in the same month last year, Skoda Auto India said in a statement.

MG Motor India reports 28% rise in retail sales in September

The company had retailed 2,537 units in the same month last year, MG Motor India said in a statement.

Nissan reports over three-fold increase in domestic sales in September

The company said its exports last month stood at 5,900 units, compared with 211 units in September 2020.

Grand Challenge will have total subsidy of Rs 1,800 crore for 3,472 electric buses

The subsidy for the scheme will be based on operating expenditure, unlike the earlier capex-based programmes. The scheme falls under the remodeled Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicle 2 (FAME) scheme.