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JLR commences deliveries of new Range Rover in India: Know features, price
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Monday said it has commenced deliveries of the new Range Rover in the country.
 "JLR commences deliveries of new Range Rover in India: Know features, price")
As auto industry races to go electric, battery makers eye compact designs
China dominates global EV battery production and companies like Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) are developing batteries to go farther on a single charge
 "As auto industry races to go electric, battery makers eye compact designs")
Supply chain constraints to continue to affect auto sector: Mercedes-Benz
The semiconductor shortage issue and supply chain constraints that have plagued the auto industry are unlikely to be resolved this year, said Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Martin Schwenk
 "Supply chain constraints to continue to affect auto sector: Mercedes-Benz")
Can Ola Electric ride over the multiple challenges and emerge stronger?
Registrations are down, and ranking too. But the player insists it is ready for the many challenges staring it in the face
 "Can Ola Electric ride over the multiple challenges and emerge stronger?")
M&M open to investing in EV battery cell maker to secure supplies: CEO
Mahindra on Thursday raised $250 mn from British International Investment for its new electric vehicle unit at a $9.1-bn valuation
 "M&M open to investing in EV battery cell maker to secure supplies: CEO")
EV sector witnessing 108% significant increase in employment, says report
A significant employment growth and an average growth in employee numbers was witnessing a 108% increase in the last two years in the electric vehicle space, says study
 "EV sector witnessing 108% significant increase in employment, says report")
M&M can beat global competitors at much lower cost of development: MD & CEO
In a Q&A, Anish Shah says the valuation for the upcoming EV subsidiary is fair and the company will be rewarded adequately by investors soon
 "M&M can beat global competitors at much lower cost of development: MD & CEO")
M&M, British Int'l Investment to build portfolio of five e-SUVs by 2027
British International Investment and Mahindra & Mahindra have reached a binding agreement to co-invest Rs 3,850 crore (Rs 1,925 crore each) at a valuation of Rs 70,070 crore
 "M&M, British Int'l Investment to build portfolio of five e-SUVs by 2027")
When the chips are down: Why vehicle prices in India keep increasing
The primary reason for India vehicle prices rising is supply chain bottlenecks arising due to a shortage of semiconductors
 "When the chips are down: Why vehicle prices in India keep increasing")
Nissan Motor India opens booking for Magnite RED edition, launch on July 18
The new edition is based on the model's XV variant and comes with various features like 8-inch touchscreen with Wifi connectivity
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Loaded with edgy presence and power, BMW X4 stands tall in its portfolio
The BMW X4, which picks up where the X3 left off, offers sportive handling, punchy acceleration as well as top-quality interiors
 "Loaded with edgy presence and power, BMW X4 stands tall in its portfolio")
How and how often you drive to determine your car insurance premium soon
The concept of 'pay as you drive" stems from the fact that policyholders will be charged premiums based on vehicle usage
 "How and how often you drive to determine your car insurance premium soon")
TVS Motor drives in new 225 cc bike 'Ronin', priced at Rs 1.49 lakh
Designed ground up, the bike comes with many firsts in terms of technology and convenience features like dual-channel ABS, voice assistance, and enhanced connectivity.
 "TVS Motor drives in new 225 cc bike 'Ronin', priced at Rs 1.49 lakh")
Vehicle sales up 27% in June, still away from pre-Covid levels: FADA
However, the overall automobile retail sales declined 8.68% compared with the corresponding month in June 2019, indicating that the broad-based recovery has yet to kick in
 "Vehicle sales up 27% in June, still away from pre-Covid levels: FADA")
Centre sends show cause notice to Ola Electric, Okinawa, others on EV fires
Alarmed at the unabated EV fire incidents, the Centre has now sent show cause notices to EV manufacturers like Ola Electric, Okinawa Autotech and Pure EV, among others
 "Centre sends show cause notice to Ola Electric, Okinawa, others on EV fires")
143 EVs registered in Delhi daily till June 30; over 25,000 sold in 6 mnths
The account of the electric vehicles in overall vehicle registration was 9.3% in the first half of 2022, against 5.6% recorded in the whole of 2021
 "143 EVs registered in Delhi daily till June 30; over 25,000 sold in 6 mnths")
Maruti Suzuki to phase out pure petrol-powered cars in 10 years: Report
Automaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will phase out vehicles that run completely on petrol in seven to ten years, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Monday, citing a senior executive
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ICE feels the ScorpioN sting: SUV maker M&M targets brand building
SUV maker plans to stay aggressive in cranking out new models
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Toyota Kirloskar drives in first mass-market hybrid car in India
Japanese carmakers taking the hybrid route for cleaner mobility in India
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Auto sales jump in June as global semiconductor shortage eases
Maruti Suzuki dispatched 128,999 units to its dealers in June as against 128,432 units in the same period last year
 "Auto sales jump in June as global semiconductor shortage eases")