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The company has initiated the bookings of the model across its big wing topline showrooms.

One Moto India inks pact with Reliance General Insurance to provide motor insurance

The company, which has launched three electric scooters — Byka, Electa, and Commuta, said the partnership will enable easy insurance service to its customers.

Tesla says it is trying to keep production going at Shanghai factory

Reuters reported on Wednesday that the US electric vehicle maker had suspended production at its Shanghai factory for two days, according to a notice sent internally and to suppliers, as China tightens measures to curb the country's latest outbreak.

BMW cuts 2022 profit forecast for car segment due to Ukraine war

BMW Group now predicts growth of earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) in its car segment in a range of 7-9 percent due to the war’s effects on production.

Volvo Cars teams up with Starbucks for pilot EV charging network

The Swedish automaker maker said that its pilot installations would include as many as 60 Volvo-branded ChargePoint DC fast chargers at up to 15 Starbucks store locations.

Tata Motors to invest Rs 15,000 crore in EV segment in 5 years; plans to develop 10 new products

The company, which is a leader in the newly emerging EV segment with offerings such as Nexon, is also planning to develop around 10 more new offerings in the segment, President for Passenger Vehicles Business of Tata Motors Shailesh Chandra said.

PLI scheme for auto sector | Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors among 95 firms that get nod; Investment proposals exceed govt target

Until January 9, 2022, as many as 115 firms had filed applications under the PLI scheme for the automobile and auto component sector, which was notified in September last year, of which 95 applicants have been approved.

Bentley to roll out one electric car annually for five years from 2025

Crewe, England-based Bentley posted a profit of 389 million euros ($427.1 million) for 2021, compared with a profit of 20 million euros in the previous year, after deliveries jumped 31% to 14,659 cars on strong demand for new hybrid models.

Delhi to get 100 more e-vehicle charging stations by June 27; 71 to be at metro stations

Addressing a press conference, Power Minister Satyendar Jain said that the charge for using the station facility would be ”Rs 2 per unit”, which he claimed would be the "lowest in the country”.

Iveco and Hyundai Motor sign MoU to explore future collaborations

The MoU is a preliminary step in assessing potential cooperations in technology and platforms, encompassing components and systems, the group added in a statement.

BMW rolls out 1,00,000th Made-in-India car from Tamil Nadu manufacturing unit

A BMW Individual 740Li M Sport Edition received the special badge marking the milestone, a company statement said.

Russia-Ukraine conflict to further worsen chip shortage: Report

Since Russia controls as much as 44 percent of global palladium supplies, Ukraine produces a significant 70 percent of the global supply of neon -- the two key raw materials that go into making chips.

Tata Motors to deploy mobile showrooms in rural areas to offer doorstep car buying experience

The auto major has launched Anubhav, a showroom on wheels, in line with its rural marketing strategy.

Semiconductor shortage hurts business, impact of Russia-Ukraine war minimal: Rakesh Sharma of Bajaj Auto

The company reported a 16 percent drop in its total sales to 3,16,020 units in February.

TVS Motor sales drop 5% in February at 2,81,714 units

The company had posted a total sales of 2,97,747 units in the same month last year, TVS Motor Company said in a statement.

Royal Enfield sales dip 15% in February

The company had reported sales of 69,659 units in the same month last year.

Mahindra & Mahindra total sales up 89% in February

The company’s total sales stood at 28,777 units in February 2021.

Maruti Suzuki sales decline marginally in February

The company had sold 1,64,469 units in February 2021, MSI said in a regulatory filing.

Skoda Auto posts over five-fold jump in sales to 4,503 units in February

The sales in February 2022 were driven primarily by Kushaq SUV, Skoda Auto India said in a statement.

Toyota to resume Japan production after virus hits supplier

The two companies had worked out alternative ways to carry on with manufacturing even though the server problem was not yet resolved, said Toyota Motor Corp. spokeswoman Shiori Hashimoto.

Toyota suspends domestic factory operations after suspected cyber attack

The attack comes just after Japan joined Western allies in clamping down on Russia after it invaded Ukraine, although it was not clear if the attack was at all related.

Toyota gears up its first EV with safer, longer-lasting battery

BEVs have grown in popularity globally, but some consumers have been put off by EV battery-related fire risks and rapid degradation.

Panasonic to begin mass producing new Tesla battery by end-March

Two additional production lines will be added to Panasonic's factory in Wakayama, western Japan, the company said in a press release.

Maruti Suzuki's 'genuine accessories' available online in over 100 Indian cities

At present, a range of over 2,000 Maruti Suzuki genuine accessories are available online and will be expanded progressively to include more products, the company said in a statement.

Jeep to launch two new SUVs in India to boost sales

Jeep will launch the Meridian, a mid-size, three-row SUV, that will be made in India, and the Grand Cherokee, which it will assemble in the country – a move the company expects will allow it to price its vehicles more competitively.

Electric and luxury models boost Mercedes-Benz earnings

The Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans division more than doubled its annual adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to 13.9 billion euros ($15.61 billion) from 6.8 billion euros last year even as unit sales fell 5 percent.

TVS Motor crosses 10-lakh two-wheeler export mark in current fiscal

The company said it has achieved this significant export milestone in a financial year for the first time.

Tesla to expand parts production in Shanghai to meet export demand

The automaker will add production workshops, increase the number of workers and lengthen the time equipment is operational, according to the document.

Maruti Suzuki launches 'New Age' Baleno starting at Rs 6.35 lakh

Driven by Technology, it is equipped with host of technologically advanced features like head up display (HUD) for a fascinating and safe drive experience and 360 view camera for a comprehensive 3D view of surroundings.

Volkswagen Virtus teased ahead of global unveiling on March 8: Here’s what we know about the Vento successor

The Virtus will be the company’s second car under Volkswagen’s India 2.0 strategy and will be underpinned by the MQB-A0-IN platform. The slightly bigger sedan replaces the Vento and boasts additional features as well as connected car tech.

Shadowfax Technologies targets 75% of its fleet in EVs by 2024; full electrification by 2026

The commercial EV market is growing with various aspects, including the availability of vehicles, corporate net-zero responsibilities and carbon pricing providing the additional impetus for substantial growth of electrification of last-mile delivery fleets in India, according to the statement.

Businesses need to adapt to new models, unconventional thinking, says Pawan Munjal

Pawan Munjal, who is the recipient of this year’s AIMA JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant unprecedented challenges and uncertainties in the supply chain call for sea changes in operating procedures.

US probes 416,000 Tesla vehicles over unexpected braking reports

The preliminary evaluation covers 2021-2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States after the agency received 354 complaints about the issue over the past nine months.

Bajaj Auto looks to double network for electric scooter Chetak in the coming weeks

Bajaj Auto, which brought back its iconic scooter brand in the electric version in October 2019, also said it has already added 12 new cities in the network in the first six weeks of 2022.

Hero Electric joins hands with Grip to offer lease finance solutions

With the partnership, the company aims to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by leasing them to last-mile delivery, logistics as well as other e-commerce players keen to electrify their fleets.

Mahindra Automotive ties up with Quiklyz for vehicle leasing

The platform will offer convenience, flexibility and choice to customers across eight cities — Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Renault Kiger gets 4-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP crash test

Five stars indicates the highest score while zero star rating points to the minimum score during the vehicle crash test.

Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 spied testing again: Everything we know about the upcoming Bobber

The Royal Enfield Shotgun is based on the SG650 unveiled at the 2021 EICMA Motor Show in Milan. Along with bobber styling, the Shotgun is expected to have more modern elements than most REs on the street today and will probably be the costliest in the line-up

Network18 Exclusive: Maruti Suzuki back to 95% production despite price pressure, says Shashank Srivastava

Network18 Exclusive: Acknowledging that margins have been pressed due to commodity price pressure, MSI Executive Director Shashank Srivastava added that enquiries and bookings 'continue to be strong despite price hikes'

Smart charging may be key to saving power grid in world of EVs

Smart charging software allows EV owners to plug in during expensive peak hours, without the vehicle drawing power until cheap off-peak hours. This eases strain on the electric grid, makes better use of renewable energy and saves drivers money.

Get A Look At Sustainable Leadership

On the first edition of 'CEOs Talk Sustainability', presented by Moneycontrol and Volvo Cars India, Jyoti Malhotra, MD, Volvo Cars India, tells Nisha Poddar how his company's sustainability mission goes beyond just cutting-edge technology. Watch now!

Shaping policies for mass EV adoption

Watch an esteemed panel of experts discuss the regulatory and structural hurdles to electrification of personal mobility, on the second Moneycontrol 'Future Of Mobility' panel discussion, presented by Volvo Cars India

Passenger vehicle wholesales dip 8% in January as semiconductor woes continue

The total passenger vehicle wholesales dropped to 254,287 units in January 2022 as compared to 276,554 units in the same month of last year

How to encourage private EV ownership?

The recently concluded COP26 summit laid out stringent emission reduction targets for all countries, including India. A large part of this reduction will be achieved through increasing adoption of EVs for mobility. The twin panel discussions on the 'Future Of Mobility' will investigate the factors that shape consumer perception of EVs, and the regulatory framework required to facilitate the mass transition to EV-based mobility solutions, respectively. Over the course of each panel discussion, industry leaders and decision makers will analyze current shortcomings and challenges presented by the status quo, and envision new solutions to make EV ownership more viable and consumer-friendly.​

Tesla recalls more vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny

The recall is the fourth made public in the last two weeks as U.S. safety regulators increase scrutiny of the nation’s largest electric vehicle maker. In two of the recalls, Tesla made decisions that violate federal motor vehicle safety standards, while the others are software errors.

Tata Motors launches Altroz Dark edition with price starting at Rs 7.96 lakh

The company said it has added the DARK edition to its XT and XZ+ (diesel) trims.

Shift in mobility trends with focus on electric, hybrid vehicles: Study

More than a third of Indian consumers have expressed interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as the segment sets steam with India’s focus on environment friendly, self-manufactured and sustainable solutions post pandemic, as per the findings of the annual report.