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Bajaj Auto may also update the RS200's powerplant to make it BS-VI compliant and launch it around the same time.

Why Mahindra won't give up on its love for diesel despite BS-VI

Mahindra is dependent on diesel engines that power much of the sales of its largely utility-vehicle line-up. That is unlikely to change.

Reporter's Take | Safety and crash norms to wipe out minivan segment in India

Vaibhavi Khanwalkar chats with Swaraj Baggonkar to find out more about the new safety and crash norms and how it will impact the auto sector.

Greaves Cotton rolls out electric scooter, priced at Rs 66,950

Launched by Ampere Vehicles under FAME-II scheme, the e-scooter will get a subsidy of Rs 18,000. It has a top speed of 55 kmph and a range of 75 km with charge time of 5.5 hours, the company said in a release.

Lawsuit filed against Royal Enfield in the US on patent violation

Flash Electronics claims that is was approached by three senior officials of Royal Enfield on October 12, 2018 in New Delhi to settle the issue amicably

Harley-Davidson to launch 250-500cc & mid-weight bikes in India next year

The struggling American superbike maker will debut its smallest bike till date, strapped with a 250-500cc engine, in little over a year’s time

MG unveils Hector SUV, bookings and launch in June

Though actual prices will be revealed next month the street is expecting the Hector to be priced starting at Rs 13 lakh

Kawasaki Z900 review: Killer performance for a fun-loving naked

A happy-go-twisty right wrist will have you lifting up the front of the bike with a fair amount of ease.

This week in Auto: Maruti cautions dealers; Royal Enfield setting up new plant amid uncertainties

Here is a comprehensive look at what made headlines in the automotive space in the second week of May.

TVS Motor plans Rs 650cr capex in FY20, lines up new bike under BMW alliance

Though the annual investment figure is less than the previous year's Rs 800 crore, it is largely in line with Street expectations. In FY18, the company's capex was Rs 450 crore.

Exclusive | Maruti Suzuki woos cab aggregators with Alto H1 as demand for new cars slides

The company has launched a stripped down version of one of its largest-selling models Alto to cater to the taxi segment called Alto H1

Maruti Suzuki may completely move Brezza production to Toyota’s Bengaluru plant

If the company goes ahead, this will be the first of its kind move as Maruti has not outsourced the production outside the Suzuki fold till now.

Maruti Suzuki’s planned diesel phase-out leaves dealers worried about margins

Though enquiries for diesel models are struggling to convert into actual sales, dealers stand to miss out on the higher margin offered

Yamaha looks to revamp India play with new scooters, sports bikes

The Japanese two-wheeler brand is desperate to revamp its presence in India given its consistent lacklustre performance during the past several years

Hyundai unveils Venue SUV to take on Maruti Brezza, to be launched on May 21

The Hyundai Venue, which will debut on May 21, comes with option of three engines.

Jawa Motorcycles announces the fuel efficiency figures for Jawa and Jawa Forty Two

With the motorcycles having a 293cc engine, the mileage can be considered as a respectable figure.

Royal Enfield launches their first scramblers, Bullet Trials Works Replica 350 and 500

In terms of appearance, the bikes are fairly similar to the standard Bullet. Of course, to make the bike more off-road friendly, changes have been made

This week in Auto: Fiat nearly out of market; Mahindra-owned SsangYong powers ahead despite losses

Here is the complete look at the top stories automotive of the week:

Reporter's Take | Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe Launched In India

This is second of the 10 launches that the German brand has promised for the year.

Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG Coupe debuts at Rs 75 lakh

This is second the 10 launches the German brand has promised for the year. The first was the V Class launched in January

Maserati Quattroporte launched at Rs 1.74 crore

The Quattroporte’s GranLusso version is available at a starting price Rs 1.74 crore and the Gransport version at Rs 1.79 crore

Triumph launches XCA variant of Tiger 800

The Tiger 800 XCA is available at a a starting price of Rs 15.16 lakh.

Exclusive: SsangYong Motor, M&M's Korean unit, to boost product launches with around $1 billion war chest

Current funding will take care of SsangYong’s capital expenditure needs for the next three-to-four years

Mercedes-Benz offerings at the Geneva Motor Show 2019

A look at some of the launches by Mercedes Benz at the 89th annual Geneva Motor Show.

2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sentinel: All you need to know

The protection system of the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sentinel is in accordance with full ballistic and blast certification and can bear modern and unconventional attacks, including IED blasts.

2019 Geneva Motor Show: Mahindra-owned Pininfarina unveils electric hypercar Battista

The electric hypercar, Battista, unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow, will be built in strictly limited numbers and will be the most expensive car in the company's line-up.

Mahindra's XUV300 debuts at Rs 7.9 lakh, priced at a premium to Maruti Brezza

It is the only compact SUV with seven airbags, disc brakes on all wheels, front parking sensors and three driving options

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT review: A power-packed adventure tourer for the masses

The bike's frame is a very basic twin-spar and its suspended on non-adjustable front forks, but what makes the 650 XT a great offroad machine is the 17/19 set wheel set-up.

Royal Enfield to double 650 twins’ production as waiting period widens to 6 months

Launched in November, Royal Enfield's debut in the 650cc category with the Interceptor and Continental GT has been received encouragingly by all the markets including India, a top company official said.

Clash of titans: Royal Enfield dares challenger Jawa to 'try harder'

"There will be copycat types and there will be people doing totally different things and that is part of a competitive nature"

Honda launches CB300R at Rs 2.41 lakh, deliveries to start in March

The model is Honda’s maiden attempt at the unconventional motorcycle segment of street bike

EXCLUSIVE: Bajaj Auto to roll out Husqvarna before September, Triumph takes a back seat

Triumph motorcycles won't debut before 2021

Tata Nano production comes to a grinding halt in January

The Nano will not get any regulatory upgrades, unlike its peers, that are essential to keep it going the mini car will have to be phased out.

Meet Reuben Singh, the London-based businessman who just bought 6 Rolls Royce cars

A look at British entrepreneur Reuben Singh's extravagant collection.

Hero Electric woos petrol bike owners with attractive exchange offers

As per Hero's estimates, there are at-least 5 crore old and highly polluting, petrol guzzling two-wheelers still running on the Indian roads.

Bajaj Auto wants to go the Apple way, hints at no new company-owned factories

Rajiv Bajaj, the chief of Bajaj Auto, believes his company’s job is to design products and not run factories

Exclusive: Maruti Suzuki to shift to rupee royalty pay from yen by 2022

This will be a major shot in the arm for the Indian company as it will negate the vagaries in foreign exchange

Honda commences bookings for CB300R; bike to be priced below Rs 2.5 lakh in India

The Neo Sports Café Racer is powered by a 286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder that produces 32 PS of power and 27.5 Nm of peak torque. A six-speed gearbox transmits the power to the rear whee

Cadillac teases an electric vehicle: Here's what it looks like

A brief overview of Cadillac’s upcoming electric vehicle

XUV300: Mahindra reveals more interior features; SUV all set for launch on February 15

Keeping up with safety norms, the top-end variant of the SUV has 7 airbags, including a knee airbag in the driver's seat.

Maruti opens booking for new WagonR

Customers can book the third generation WagonR at its authorised dealer network across the country at an initial payment of Rs 11,000.

Reporter's Take | Maruti Suzuki Omni rides off into the sunset

In this episode of Reporter's Take, Moneycontrol's Stanford Masters traces the history of the Maruti Suzuki Omni.

Tata's JLR to shed 4,500 jobs worldwide amid slumping sales in China, Brexit concerns

The company is expanding a business-wide organisation review aimed at reducing the size of its global workforce by around 4,500 people, JLR said in a statement.

Why is the Modi govt lagging in auto reforms?

Several of the government’s promises aimed towards reforming the automotive sector remain a pipe dream

Tata Harrier to Suzuki Jimny: Watch out for these UVs this year

A list of forthcoming utility vehicles in India

KTM's four-bike lineup for 2019 is something to look forward to

Coming into 2019, you can expect KTM to offer four new motorcycles including the RC250, RC250, 390 Adventure and 790 Duke.

Royal Enfield sales drop as Jawa stops the Bullet's juggernaut

Royal Enfield posted a 14% sales drop in December 2018, its sharpest slowdown since June 2011

2018 Kawasaki Ninja 400 review: Tantalisingly sporty, refreshingly comfortable

The Kawasaki is nothing like the docile little 300. The 399cc engine may not be as refined as the Ninja 300, but vibrations are minimal.

Exclusive | Maruti Suzuki hybrids to be Rs 2.5 lakh costlier than petrol variants; maiden launch in 2020

Maruti Suzuki is benchmarking the price premium in diesel cars to price its hybrids.

Eight years after split Honda leads India race while Hero lags

Data shows that Honda has expanded market share in motorcycle and scooter segments in the domestic market as well increases its exports growth.