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The new platform is expected to underpin not only this segment but the compact SUVs, large sized SUVs and sedans coming out of Toyota.

Jeep likely to reveal new 7-seater SUV name on April 4

Codenamed the H6, the company wants to differentiate the new SUV from its standard Jeep offerings.

Tata Motors launches Ultra Sleek T-Series truck at Rs 13.99 lakh

With option of 4 and 6 tyre combinations the T-Series can cater to e-commerce industry, FMCG, industrial goods, LPG cylinders, and refrigerated containers for transportation of Covid-19 vaccine

Tata Motors secures Delhi HC stay on delisting of Nexon EV

DTC’s decision to remove the subsidies was based on a complaint by an alleged owner of the vehicle who claimed that his Nexon EV was delivering a mileage much less than indicated by Tata Motors.

SIAM sales data: Automobile volumes grow 10% in February

Robust demand for models like Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, Kia Sonet and Mahindra Thar saw the share of SUVs hit 40 percent, the highest-ever in a month.

Ethanol blending to E20: Automakers fear additional cost, fall in mileage in existing cars

Auto companies are calling for two separate tanks at petrol stations because existing vehicles will be running for at least another 10 years and should ideally continue to run on petrol with E10 — 10% ethanol. E20 fuel in an E10 vehicle, they say, could erode parts, which could prove to be a safety issue as the ethanol could lead to corrosion in the fuel lines of vehicles

February retail passenger vehicles sales grow 11%, two-wheelers drop by 16%

Auto companies are hoping to keep the momentum going with introduction of new models, many of which are lined up for the next few months.

Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe: What’s India’s first locally assembled AMG like to drive?

First-drive impressions to check if the country’s most affordable AMG yet just as well made as its directly imported predecessor.

Maharashtra proposes to spend Rs 9,453 crore on EV charging centres

Mega electric vehicle charging centres will be started on Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg, Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Mumbai-Nashik Expressway

Hyundai Alacazar may arrive at dealerships in May 2021

Powering the new SUV could be the same engines as the Creta. This means an option between the 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine.

Tata Motors shareholders approve hiving off passenger vehicle business into new entity

On March 5, the shareholders of the company voted to consider and approve the transfer of the passenger vehicles business unit to TML Business Analytics Services Ltd as a going concern on a slump sale basis for a lump sum consideration.

Harley-Davidson 1250 Custom teased in Pan America video

Most of the detailing resembles that of the 1250 Custom concept that was showcased a couple of years ago. The headlamp, fenders, and the tank all seem to be reminiscent of the concept bike as is the LED lighting.

How green are electric vehicles?

In short: Very green. But plug-in cars still have environmental effects. Here’s a guide to the main issues and how they might be addressed.

Women’s day 2021 | Auto companies give the day a miss

Only Hero MotoCorp has rolled out offers for Women’s Day. Estimates indicate women buyers account for 25-30 percent of scooter sales. With sales of passenger vehicles roaring, and women accounting for only 10 percent of those sales, other companies have not been as enthusiastic in their promotions

This week in Auto: Delhi Govt withdraws subsidy; No more visits to RTO; India woos Elon Musk for Tesla factory and more

Here is what made headlines during the week

It’s been 10 years without profits; time we changed that: Renault India MD

Under its five-year ‘Renaulution’ programme, the French carmakerwill scale up its brand image globally, and shift focus to larger, more premium (C and D segment) and fully electric cars that will bring in better margins. The French carmaker hopes to make all local units profitable by 2023 with India also being part of this plan.

Auto sector bodies propose incentivising investments in technology development

The presentation showed aspiration of achieving doubling of growth in exports by 2025-26 with the auto component sector hitting $30 billion whereas the vehicle manufacturing segment hitting $19 billion.

Euler motors raises Rs 30 crore; to utilise funds for business expansion

The startup plans to use these funds for a new production facility, research and development (R&D) activities, and expansion of charging and servicing infrastructure, the company said in a statement.

Renault starts Kiger deliveries; 1,100 units delivered so far

Prices of the new SUV were announced in February and is available in four trim levels with as many as four engine and gearbox options.

Aston Martin’s new car marks re-entry into F1 after 61 years

Aston Martin has given the Mercedes powered AMR21 a traditional British racing green colour along with pink accents to mark the team’s title sponsor last year, BWT.

Tata Motors drives in new Tiago trim with automatic transmission priced at Rs 5.99 lakh

With this launch of the XTA variant, the company is strengthening its automatic line up with four AMT options, Tata Motors said in a statement.

Citroen C5 Aircross bookings open: Check how to book, price and other details

The C5 Aircross has been one of the most awaited SUVs over the past year seeing as how it was supposed to be Citroen’s entry into the Indian market.

Tata Motors looks for partner to help synchronize Jaguar’s electric shift

The mismatch in product offerings and below par customer satisfaction levels has impacted the British global vehicle brand, leading to low volumes

TVS Motor Company lines up capex of Rs 500 crore for FY22

The Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler maker has lined up several new products and a range of electric vehicles for launch next year as it looks to keep the good momentum for its products going

Want motor insurance discounts for good driving behaviour? Zoomcar has a solution

Zoomcar is in talks with general insurers to offer Zoomcar Mobility Services (ZMS) based motor-insurance products in the Indian market. This will offer telematics based solutions where a device installed in your vehicle will observe your driving behaviour.

Renault begins commercial sales of SUV Kiger; delivers over 1,100 units on first day

The all-new Renault Kiger is currently available for bookings across the company's dealership network of over 500 outlets pan-India besides through its website, Renault India said.

India rolls red carpet to Elon Musk for a Tesla factory, but what can it offer?

Govt is promising lower costs. One analyst says since India’s EV market is very small, Tesla will have to heavily depend on exports. This is possible only if incentives are aimed to drive up exports. Gadkari’s hospitality comes at a time when Chinese regulators are questioning Tesla on many issues.

Maruti Suzuki service network crosses 4,000 outlets; 208 workshops added this fiscal

The company has also brought several innovations such as the quick response team, service on wheels, among others, to cater to the different needs of the customers, MSI Executive Director (Service) Partho Banerjee said.

India woos Tesla with offer of cheaper production costs than China

Nitin Gadkari's pitch comes weeks after billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla registered a company in India in a step towards entering the country, possibly as soon as mid-2021. Sources familiar with the matter have said Tesla plans to start by importing and selling its Model 3 electric sedan in India.

No subsidy: Will Delhi government’s action hit Tata Nexon sales?

The subsidy would have brought down the on-road price of the SUV by around Rs 3 lakh. The other two electric SUVs in the country – the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona – don’t enjoy any subsidy in the state as they are priced above Rs 20 lakh.

Betting on death of petrol cars, Volvo to go all electric by 2030

The Swedish carmaker said 50 percent of its global sales should be fully-electric cars by 2025 and the other half hybrid models.

Expect double-digit volume growth in next six months on low-base effect: HMSI

December quarter of 2019-20 had witnessed low sales as the industry was transitioning from BS IV to BS VI emission norms while the fourth quarter was hit by the COVID-19-induced lockdown.

Bajaj Auto launches new Platina 100 Electric Start at Rs 53,920

The bike comes with spring-in-spring suspension that provides more comfort on longer journeys, further strengthening the promise of comfort for both the rider and the pillion.

Honda, Yamaha, others set up swappable batteries consortium for motorcycles, EVs

The aim of the consortium will be to define standardised technical specifications of swappable battery systems for vehicles belonging to the L-category -- mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles.

Bharat Forge identifies two new ‘growth drivers’ for the next five years

Senior executives of the company said the company plans to build components for electric vehicles and make lightweight, primary parts that go into making the shells of vehicles. To this end, Bharat Forge has even set up an engineering and solutions centre for lightweight parts in North America.

Automakers report double digit sales growth in February as demand for personal mobility remains robust

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said its domestic sales increased 11.8 percent to 1,52,983 units last month, as against 1,36,849 units in February 2020.

Nissan Motor India reports wholesales at 4,244 units in February

Nissan Motor India’s wholesales in February 2020 were 1,029 units, according to the company.

Hyundai sales up 26% in February at 61,800 units

The company had sold 48,910 units in the same month last year, HMIL said in a statement.

Maruti Suzuki sales rise 11.8% to 1,64,469 units in February

The company had sold 1,47,110 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.

Bajaj Auto sales up 6% to 3,75,017 units in February

Total domestic sales declined by 2 percent to 1,64,811 units last month, as compared to 1,68,747 units sold in February 2020, Bajaj Auto said in a regulatory filing.

Escorts tractor sales up 30.6% at 11,230 units in February

The company had sold 8,601 units in February 2020.

Next-gen Bajaj Pulsar spotted testing outside Pune; expect significant updates to both mechanicals and design

The highlight will be a new air cooled 250cc powertrain. The current Pulsar ranges from the 150cc to the 220cc engines. The new engine will bring a significant increase in power and torque figures.

BSVI BMW R nineT and R nineT Scrambler launched in India

Powering both, the R nineT and the R nineT Scrambler is a 1,170cc 2-cylinder boxer engine. The upgrade to the new BSVI norms has dropped the power figures, but not significantly.

MINI 3 Door spotted testing in India; gets cosmetic and interior upgrades

Powering the new MINI will be the same old 2-litre turbo-petrol in India. Internationally as well, there have been no changes to the powertrain options.

Peugeot unveils new logo; 308 hatchback will be the first car to sport the new badge

The new badge, while still representing the lion, features just the head emblazoned on a shield. This is very familiar to the 2018 e-Legend concept.

This week in Auto: 7-seater SUVs catch people’s fancy; GM India warns workers; Osamu Suzuki announces retirement and more

Here is a complete wrap of all the top stories of the week

Exclusive | We’ll have a double-digit market share in FY22, says Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors’ passenger vehicles czar

Tata Motors, once a laggard in the auto industry when it came to car sales within India, is suddenly firing on all cylinders. In just ten months, and with just five models, it has managed to script a surge in turnover, with Nexon sales doubling to 8,200 units a month. We look under the bonnet to find out what changed at the carmaker in such a short time

Maruti Suzuki partners IIM Bangalore to nurture 26 start-ups in mobility sector

The company, in partnership with Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), the startup hub at IIMB, has shortlisted 26 mobility startups for a 9-month extensive incubation program, Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement on Friday.

Auto industry seeks Govt's support to set up semiconductor production in India

Government’s support is needed since investments required for localisation of semiconductor is large and the beneficiaries include companies from the non-auto sectors also

The Best Budget Automatic Cars You Can Buy

Practical, frugal and convenient. Here are some of the best, value-for-money automatics in the market.