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This move will help cut the direct subsidy given by the government on purchase of fully electric and hybrid vehicles

Maruti to post single-digit volume growth in FY19 after 4 years: Report

Despite a 24.3 percent growth in volumes in Q1, the same slipped to about 10 percent in H1 FY19

Tata Nano sales grow for third straight month

As per SIAM data volumes of Tata Nano closed at 77 last month, better than the 54 clocked in October and 31 clocked in September

Volkswagen to stop development of combustion engines by 2026: What it means for Indian buyers

Volkswagen will not develop any new petrol or diesel (fossil fuels) engine models after 2026

Exclusive: Incentivising hybrids is like taking three steps backwards, says Tata Motors MD

Butschek was reacting to a media report that stated government’s intent to restore the withdrawn incentives on hybrid cars

Ducati Monster 797 Review: Best beginner big bike?

The Monster 797 maybe the smallest Monster out there but it takes all its cues from its bigger siblings. It is defined by its bulky fuel tank, exposed trellis frame and skinny pillion seat, like all the Monsters before it

Exclusive: Volvo to launch India's first locally-assembled plug-in hybrid by 2019 to lead EV wave

Volvo Cars India MD Charles Frump says the company aims to be the leader in India's electric mobility plan

Royal Enfield Concept KX may not see light of day, but will style future models

The Concept KX, a V-twin Bobber concept motorcycle, was showcased by Royal Enfield at the annual trade show EICMA in Milan

Jawa finally makes its debut with three new motorcycles starting at a price of Rs 1.55 lakh

The motorcycles have been developed from the ground-up and don a retro look reminiscent of the golden era of the past

Ashok Leyland first set of EVs to hit roads in January 2019

Company Managing Director Vinod K Dasari said the electric vehicle plant was ready in Chennai and the first batch of vehicles would run in Gujarat by January 2019.

Mahindra Scorpio gets new S9 variant priced at Rs 13.99 lakh

While being positioned as a middle trim, the S9 gets a lot of features from the top-end variant.

Jawa releases new teaser video to showcase exhaust note of upcoming bike

The video is that of the bike riding on a country road and while most of it is hidden from view, the video clearly showcases the exhaust note.

Reporter's Take|China's top SUV maker is driving growth through a low-key Bengaluru R&D centre

For Great Wall Motors, a small research-and-development (R&D) centre in India’s own Bengaluru has quietly become integral to its plans.

Ford Motor goes local in India, aims for bigger slice of competitive market

As part of EMOM, Ford is deepening ties with Mahindra to build passenger vehicles in India, which could also involve sales in other emerging markets.

Volkswagen debuts T Cross SUV in Europe; India may have to wait till 2020 for it

At 4.11 metres in length, the T Cross is Volkswagen's smallest SUV and its fourth overall after the Tiguan, T-Roc and Toureg

TVS Motor launches Sport Special Edition at Rs 40,088, ex-showroom Delhi

With mostly cosmetic changes to speak of, the special edition will boast of a longer seat and wider grab rails for the pillion

2019 Audi R8 unveiled; launch scheduled for early 2019

The 2019 Audi R8 receives a host of changes cosmetically as well as technologically.

Hero launches its first 125cc scooter Destini 125 at Rs 54,650, ex-showroom

In terms of styling, the Destini looks quite premium with chrome accents on the front apron and side panels

2019 Nissan Kicks unveiled for India; to be larger than international variant

While the India-spec variant does look similar to the international one, it will be slightly larger and will also sport a few subtle changes to the design

3 point analysis | Mid-range cars in India to be equipped with traffic assist, voice recognition 

German automotive technology giant Bosch is said to be working on a range of new innovations that will be integrated with everyday technology in the automotive sector.

Hero MotoCorp to launch two 125cc scooters before December

The first of the two new launches will hit the market on October 22

Buoyed by demand, Isuzu eyes mini SUV for Indian roads

The company could also look at manufacturing SUV mu-X in India depending on domestic and export demand.

Traffic jam assistant, function that checks for driver drowsiness to be standard in future cars

German automotive technology giant Bosch is said to be working on a range of new features that will be integrated with everyday technology

MG Motor India to launch electric SUV in 2020

MG Motor’s electric SUV will possibly the second of its kind after Hyundai gets ready to retail the Kona electric SUV in second half of 2019

Ducati unveils new Multistrada 1260 Enduro with 17% more torque than the 1200 variant

The engine is also tuned to offer more low-to-mid-range grunt, as much as 85 percent at 3,500 rpm

The Jawa is coming back: Here are some details we know about its engine

Developed from scratch, the engine shares only its bore and stroke with the Mahindra Mojo's 300cc mill. The engine is also BS-IV compliant and BS-VI ready

Kinetic arm Motoroyale launches 7 new bikes, announces 3 new tie-ups

Motoroyale in betting on Indian consumer's appetite with street nakeds, cruisers, hipsters, off-roaders, tourers and other bike categories.

James Murdoch in line to replace Elon Musk as Tesla chairman: Report

Tesla has until November 13 to appoint an independent chairman of the board, part of settlements reached last month between Tesla, Musk and US regulators in the wake of Musk tweeting in August that he had secured funding to take the electric car maker private.

Personal accident cover option to have a positive impact: SIAM

Several vehicle manufacturers had expressed concerns about this mandatory cover adding to the cost of overall third-party insurance.

Hyundai brings back Santro; global launch on October 23

The hatchback will be the first of Hyundai's cars in India to get automatic transmission, and will also feature rear AC vents and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

Toyota announces new recall of 2.4 million hybrid cars

The firm in September said it was recalling more than one million hybrid cars globally after uncovering a technical problem that could cause fires.

This week in Auto: Maruti Brezza gets 4-star rating in crash test; Royal Enfield gambles with 650cc twins

Here is the list of all major developments in the automotive space in the week gone by

BMW Motorrad launches two new bike models in India, priced up to Rs 14.4 lakh

The two models will be available as completely Built-up Units (CBU) and can be booked at BMW Motorrad dealerships from today onwards, BMW Motorrad India said in a statement.

GM may exit India as JSW Energy looks to buy Pune facility for electric car: Report

the US-based carmaker is in advanced talks with JSW Energy to sell the Pune facility valued at around Rs 3,000-3,500 crore.

Tesla starts building own car carrier trailers to cope with Model 3 delivery rush

With a production of about 4,000 cars a week, the automaker is making a push towards becoming profitable while achieving a record quarter

Nissan recalls 2.4 lakh cars, SUVs due to risk of fire

The recall covers certain 2015 to 2017 Nissan Murano, 2016 and 2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017 through 2018 Nissan Pathfinder and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles.

Audi launches electric SUV in Tesla's backyard, with help from Amazon

The Audi e-tron midsize SUV will be offered in the United States next year at a starting price of $75,795 before a $7,500 tax credit.

Mahindra & Mahindra to go carbon neutral by 2040

The company will work on its carbon neutrality commitment with international non-profit organisation Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), M&M said in a statement.

End of the Road: Volkswagen to end production of the iconic Beetle next year

The original VW Beetle, developed in the 1930s, made a journey from a product identified with Adolf Hitler to a symbol of Germany's rebirth as a democratic, industrial powerhouse after World War Two.

Hero MotoCorp may launch 4 new 200-300cc bikes over the next 18 months

Growing popularity in sport and performance bikes and rising disposable incomes in India's middle-class has led to increased sales in motorcycles, with engine capacities of 200cc and above

Maruti Suzuki to road-test 50 electric vehicles in India from October

We will start road testing 50 electric vehicles in India from next month for developing easy-to-drive vehicles in Indian traffic conditions

Volvo reveals new robo-taxi in race to autonomy

The world's largest automakers are developing new types of vehicle such as self-driving passenger shuttles as they look to capture new markets in which direct car sales dwindle as fewer people own them.

Tata Motors recalls diesel variant of Tigor to fix potential emission issue

The voluntary recall campaign is for the 1.05RTQ BSIV (MT), manufactured between March 6 and December 1, 2017, the company stated

Mahindra Marazzo base model priced at Rs 9.99 lakh; to take on Maruti Ertiga, Tata Hexa

Marazzo comes in four variants with the topmost model priced at Rs 13.9 lakh. The management clarified that the prices are introductory.

Macro@Moneycontrol | E-Vehicle Policy — Opportunities & challenges on the mission of 100% e-mobility

In this episode, we analyse the preparedness of automakers in India's race to become the third-largest car market by 2030.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid may launch in India on August 20

The PHEV's petrol engine is a 2-litre 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC engine producing 119 bhp at 4,500 rpm and 190 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm.

Bajaj Auto’s discount gamble pays off, catches rivals Hero MotoCorp, TVS off guard

By end of June quarter Bajaj Auto’s market share in the 110cc segment jumped to 15% from 10% clocked in the same quarter last year.

Suzuki posts record profit on strong global auto sales

Operating profit at Japan's fourth-largest automaker jumped 37 percent to 116.5 billion yen ($1 billion) for April-June, versus 85.1 billion yen a year earlier. The result was stronger than an average of 97.3 billion yen based on seven analyst estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters.

Maruti Suzuki to recall new Swift, Dzire models for possible faulty airbag controller unit

The Delhi-based company will recall 1,279 vehicles (566 new Swift and 713 new Dzire) manufactured between May 7, 2018 and July 5, 2018

Suzuki Gixxer 250 cc variant may be launched in India in 2019

The Gixxer 250 will be a step up for current Gixxer owners who are looking for more fun and more performance and this bike looks like it will deliver.