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Bookings open on January 15 at Rs 2,000. Around 13 dealerships in Bengaluru and four dealerships in Pune will house the Chetak

Sales of German luxury car brands hit their lowest levels in three years

Mercedes, BMW and Audi posted sales of 28,021 units in 2019, a slump of 26 percent compared to 2018.

KTM to piggyback Bajaj Auto to boost volumes by 50% in 3 years

KTM, which had finished 2018 with global volumes of 261,529 units, forecasted sales of 400,000 units by end of 2022.

2020 Maruti Suzuki Ignis facelift spotted ahead of launch

The new Ignis gets an all-new bumper design with skid plates that have been extended. The grille, too, has been replaced with one that looks more in line with the new Vitara Brezza and the recently launched S-Presso.

Recalls due to vehicle safety hit 3-year high; Maruti Suzuki tops the charts yet again

The recalls this year was higher by 30% compared to 2018 and four times compared to 2017

Strategy 2025: Hyundai may expedite electric vehicle launches in India

The company is looking to launch its first mass-market electric vehicle within the next three years

Tata Nexon EV unveiled ahead of January launch; pre-bookings start at Rs 21,000

The SUV, built on its most popular SUV Nexon, is the first electric vehicle (EV) powered by Ziptron technology and offers "a range not less than 300 km per charge" and can accelerate to 100 kmph in just 9.9 seconds.

It's a discount mela! Carmakers increase year-end discounts, lure buyers with never-before offers

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra, Honda, Tata Motors and Fiat Chrylser have increased discounts in December by Rs 10,000-Rs 1.77 lakh under different promotional schemes compared to November

Maruti's Alto crosses 38 lakh sales milestone

Launched in 2000, Alto crossed the 10 lakh and 20 lakh sales mark in 2008 and 2012 respectively. In 2016, the model crossed 30 lakh sales.

First Bajaj Auto-Triumph bike to be ready by 2022, agreement to be signed before December

UK-based Triumph said it has already developed a prototype, which has been undergoing several rounds of testing

Suzuki Motorcycle to start testing electric scooter in India in 2020

The maker of Access and Intruder will work closely with sister concern Maruti Suzuki for tapping into the wide distribution network of the car market leader

Tata Motors writes off Rs 230 crore in Q2 on cars no longer profitable

While the company did not specify names, production of at least two well-known models - Nano and Sumo - have been stopped

EcoSport, Creta and three other cars that will lose their petrol variant engines after BSVI

While some have opted out of a diesel engine, there are some who have decided to bid goodbye to their petrol powertrains.

Electrifying new Bajaj Chetak unveiled: All you need to know about the e-scooter

The new Chetak is based on the old scooter whose shoes (or tyres) it needs to fill.

Benelli India confirms Leoncino 250 launch this week

The smaller Leoncino takes heavy design cues from its elder sibling, the Leoncino 500.

Okinawa Autotech, a leading EV player, to launch 150km range electric bike this year

Scheduled to be launched in a few months, the electric bike will have a range of 150 km on a full charge and a top-speed of over 100 kms per hour.

Stock clearance sale | Hyundai Motor ups discount by about 63%

Valid till September-end, Hyundai has enhanced its consumer benefit offer besides adding an additional fourth year of extended warranty and roadside assistance

Auto slowdown | Millennials want gadgets over cars, says Maruti's RC Bhargava

There’s no point in a temporary cut in GST rates, says RC Bhargava. Bhargava says the buying power of Indian consumers has not risen in line with the increase in car prices.

Royal Enfield launches new variant of Classic 350; check out the price, specs

The 350 S gets only single channel ABS and a drum brake in the rear wheel.

Why cars like Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos and MG Hector are beating the slowdown

While overall, the auto sector is slowing down, there are a pockets where the slowdown didn't seem to affect the sales. Newer, more technologically advanced cars seem to be beating whatever is happening in the auto market and coming out unscathed.

Suzuki Gixxer SF Review: An upgrade to its already fun predecessor

The Suzuki Gixxer SF is comfortable in the city and an absolute blast in the mountains. It has lost almost nothing from the outgoing Gixxer SFG, while gaining so much more.

Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 road test review: Is it a CBR killer?

The Gixxer SF 250 can be a great choice as a beginner’s motorcycle.

Reporter's Take | Hyundai, Kia bet on e-scooter last mile mobility

The idea behind the e-scooter is that you could park the car in the parking lot and use the e-scooter to reach your final destination.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces slew of measures for the auto sector

In addition, allowing higher depreciation on vehicles bought before end of this financial year and boosting liquidity for purchase of vehicles were some of the measures announced by the Finance Minister as part of a three-part reform process out to be laid out over the next two weeks.

Kia launches Seltos in India, prices it lower than Creta at Rs 9.69 lakh

The Seltos will be available in three engine options, each of which will have automatic and manual transmission options

Maruti launches Ertiga derived XL6 starting at Rs 9.79 lakh

Ertiga is already the largest seller in its category with average monthly sales of 5,000-6,000 units

Reporter's Take | Hyundai launches Grand i10 Nios

The Grand i10 Nios is the third car launched by Hyundai in 2019 after Venue and Kona.

Shock laga! Govt rejects 3 of every 5 electric bus proposals by state govts

The Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) received 86 proposals from 26 states and Union Territories for the deployment of 14,988 electric buses

Bajaj Auto, KTM working on a high-end electric motorcycle

Bajaj Auto, which owns 48 percent equity in KTM, has been independently developing electric solutions. In the next few months Bajaj will launch a fully-electric electric scooter

Triumph Speed Twin Review: A modern-retro Bonneville for the ages

The Speed Twin is a gorgeous bike. It is something that looks old-school and performs like modern bike.

Bajaj Auto, Triumph to ink formal pact on mid-capacity bikes by Q3 FY20, begin discussion on manufacturing, research

The two companies have held several rounds of discussions and all considerations have been taken care off. A dialogue has started on manufacturing and R&D

Hyundai Venue drives past Maruti Vitara Brezza to become top-selling compact SUV

Right up till the launch of the Hyundai Venue, the Vitara Brezza enjoyed the top position in compact SUV sales.

Auto sales nosedive in July over higher costs and negative sentiments hurting demand

The fall comes despite the high discounts offered by dealers and manufacturers.

Rajya Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill, 2019

The upper house of the Parliament witnessed a heated debate as opposition members questioned the government’s haste in getting the bill passed.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X 2020 - here's what we expect

The upcoming Thunderbird 350X is expected to borrow the new-gen Classic 350’s brand new engine.

Tata Motors to send stocks directly to dealers, to close distribution company TDCL

TML Distribution Company, which manages about 6,600 touch points of passenger and commercial vehicle sales and service across India, will close operations soon.

Angry Rahul Bajaj criticises Centre for falling demand, private investment

The 81 year-old billionaire businessman did not mince words while highlighting the challenges faced by the auto industry, which recorded its eight consecutive months of sales decline

Suzuki gives Access 125 a new paint scheme

Apart from aesthetic upgrades, the scooter remains mechanically unchanged.

FASTags to be made mandatory for every vehicle in 4 months: Nitin Gadkari

The government is exploring a pilot project of converting a 10 km highway stretch into an electric highway complete with overhead power cables akin to the railways

Why Mahindra is looking forward to BS 6 rollout, which is making most carmakers jittery

There is such a thing as blessing in disguise.

Ready with electric vehicle strategy, rollout plan: Ashok Leyland

In a message to shareholders in the company's Annual Report for 2018-19, Hinduja said the firm is also in the process of launching new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) starting April next year.

Budget 2019: Imported multi-seaters to get costlier following customs duty hike

This is the second year in a row where the government has tinkered with customs duty

Working on several EV projects; need cautious, realistic roadmap from govt: Hero MotoCorp

The company has made a sizeable strategic investment in the electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy, which has already launched a range of electric scooters, he added.

Economic Survey 2019: Charging infrastructure, not incentives, key to electric vehicle growth

Another major impediment to the adoption of EVs was the time taken for completely charging EVs, the Survey said.

Job Series (Part 1): Situation dire for auto industry, especially dealers

In a four-part series, Moneycontrol looks at how some of the major sectors of the Indian economy are faring

M&M's Pawan Goenka: For India, electric vehicles are the future not hybrids

M&M has prepared a roadmap for electric powertrain transition over the course of next few years

This week in Auto: An electric bike with fake noise; Kia debuts in India with the Seltos SUV

Here’s a look at all the important developments of the automotive space during the week.

Revolt RV 400 electric bike - here's everything we know

One of the most interesting features of the motorcycle is its online recharge ability.

Now, lease cars instead of buying them -- directly from auto companies

The move comes as auto sector sales plummeted 19 percent till February this year alone and may be seen as targeted toward millennial customers. There is potential for growth as the segment is only 1 percent of the market as of now.