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Though India is the fourth largest automotive market in the world, the country lacks an official, government-defined and mandated vehicle recall policy, unlike some Europe nations, the US and China, which have strict laws governing vehicle recalls

Honda temporarily cutting production at all US, Canada plants

The Japanese automaker added the issue will result in some production cuts next week at all US and Canadian plants, citing "the impact from COVID-19, congestion at various ports, the microchip shortage and severe winter weather over the past several weeks."

Bharat Forge creates new company for electric vehicle business

The newly formed subsidiary will look at organic and inorganic opportunities in the EV space, the Pune-based forging giant said in a statement

Mercedes-Benz E Class launched; prices commence at Rs 63.6 lakh

The E-Class is available in five variants and three engine options powered by both petrol and diesel. The car’s top-end variant is priced at Rs 80.9 lakh.

Explained: Why do automobile makers and their dealers regularly provide different sales numbers every month?

Automobile manufacturers and their dealers generally report a different set of sales numbers every month. There are issues with both the numbers but sales by dealers to end-users give a better picture of the actual demand and the market share of suppliers.

Exclusive: Tata Motors in talks for electric mini trucks; also developing hydrogen tech, says Girish Wagh, Head of Commercial Vehicles

Tata Motors is in talks with potential clients for development of electric vehicles for commercial applications such as goods delivery, Girish Wagh told Moneycontrol in a wide-ranging interview

Honda CB500X launched in India: Check price, other details

The Honda CB500X has been expected for a while now and the ADV is fairly well known for its capabilities, at least internationally.

Facelifted Ssangyong Rexton unveiled; gets a host of changes both inside and out

In India, Mahindra sells the Rexton as the Alturas G4 starting at Rs 28.73 lakh, ex-showroom.

Kia Motors names Hardeep Singh Brar as head of sales, marketing

Hardeep Singh Brar, who brings over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, will be responsible for enhancing the automaker’s position in the Indian market and for enabling the next wave of growth, Kia Motors India said in a statement.

Volkswagen discount offers: Up to Rs 1.78 lakh less on Polo, Vento

Volkswagen’s offers are valid all the way through March and the discounts include cash as well as exchange and loyalty bonuses.

Honda Civic images leaked ahead of international debut

The new Honda Civic prototype was showcased just last year and features a fair amount of changes from the current Civic.

Royal Enfield Nirvik all-weather touring jacket review

The Nirvik, overall, is a fairly practical jacket with fairly decent all-weather capabilities as well as premium protection.

This week in Auto: Tata Nexon EV gets HC relief; Auto sales grow 205 in Feb; Misplaced auto fuel strategies?

Here is a complete look at what made headlines in the auto space during the week

Toyota teases first electric car, X Prologue; World Premier scheduled for March 17

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

In Pictures: Air taxis and flying cars that could be a possibility in the near future

At the moment, they won’t be replacing the black and yellow taxis that ply on roads, but that future isn’t far off either.

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 car sales | Check out who gained and who lost market share

Tata Motors was the biggest gainer of market share in February while Maruti Suzuki became the biggest loser

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.