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Tata Motors to increase prices of commercial vehicles by 1.5%-2.5%
The hike will be across the range of commercial vehicles and the quantum will depend on individual model and variant, Tata Motors said in a regulatory filing.
 "Tata Motors to increase prices of commercial vehicles by 1.5%-2.5%")
Volkswagen delivers over 2k mid-size Virtus sedans to customers in 2 weeks
The five-seater, all-new Virtus, was launched in the country on June 9, at an introductory price of Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom) to reignite the premium mid-size sedan segment, as per the company.
 "Volkswagen delivers over 2k mid-size Virtus sedans to customers in 2 weeks")
Want to buy a Mahindra XUV700? Your waiting time might be 22 months
Outstanding customer pre-orders for the seven-seater XUV700, which the Indian automaker launched in August, are running to around 70,000
 "Want to buy a Mahindra XUV700? Your waiting time might be 22 months")
M&M drives in Scorpio-N, hopes to stay in top gear with 'disruptor SUV'
Company expects car will impress buyers considering premium offerings like Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian and MG Gloster
 "M&M drives in Scorpio-N, hopes to stay in top gear with 'disruptor SUV'")
Maruti Suzuki betting on hybrids over electric vehicles in clean shift
India's shift to electric vehicles is also much slower than other major markets like China and the US even though PM has committed to making India a net-zero carbon-emitting nation by 2070
 "Maruti Suzuki betting on hybrids over electric vehicles in clean shift")
Take note, Elon Musk: this company is quietly dominating the EV race
Tesla still sells far more cars, but it took firm a decade to deliver as many electric vehicles as Hyundai and Kia have managed in a few short months
 "Take note, Elon Musk: this company is quietly dominating the EV race")
Toyota and Suzuki take hybrid route to co-develop a mid-sized SUV
Toyota to launch the Hyryder on July 1; Maruti's version is expected in August
 "Toyota and Suzuki take hybrid route to co-develop a mid-sized SUV")
Are you planning to buy a car? Check out their NCAP ratings here
The Global NCAP crash-tests cars and rates them according to their safety levels. Here is what it found.
 "Are you planning to buy a car? Check out their NCAP ratings here")
Toyota, Suzuki to deepen ties for production, net-zero commitments in India
Japanese auto majors Toyota and Suzuki on Friday said they will deepen their collaboration in the fields of development and production in India
 "Toyota, Suzuki to deepen ties for production, net-zero commitments in India")
In a first, Tata's electric four-wheeler catches fire; govt orders probe
While there is no point of reference of e-car fires in India, given the small market size, it's not unheard of globally
 "In a first, Tata's electric four-wheeler catches fire; govt orders probe")
Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India through Foxtron
Buzz is that the company may look at the Ford India unit near Chennai for its new facility; sources say group was already betting big in EV components through Bharat FIH
 "Foxconn likely to set up EV manufacturing unit in India through Foxtron")
Nearly a dozen new UV models set to go on sale ahead of festive season
The peak festive season, which starts from Navratri and ends with Diwali, is critical for auto companies and accounts for a fifth of their annual sales
 "Nearly a dozen new UV models set to go on sale ahead of festive season")
Car review: Jeep makes a smooth comeback, not a moment too soon
The Jeep Meridian, essentially a three-row extension of the Compass, is much more your full-fledged off-roader with a hard suspension and a larger frame
 "Car review: Jeep makes a smooth comeback, not a moment too soon")
EV prices to be at par with cost of petrol vehicles within a year: Gadkari
The prices of all electric vehicles (EVs) will be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the country within one year, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.
 "EV prices to be at par with cost of petrol vehicles within a year: Gadkari")
Hyundai India confident of keeping SUV lead as competition heats up
Hyundai's sister unit Kia Motors has also made big inroads in the SUV segment with the Sonnet and Seltos
 "Hyundai India confident of keeping SUV lead as competition heats up")
China lockdowns, chip crisis cloud JLR sales outlook for FY23: Tata Motors
On Thursday, Tata Motors stock was down over 5 per cent to Rs 393 on the BSE, compared to the previous day's close
 "China lockdowns, chip crisis cloud JLR sales outlook for FY23: Tata Motors")
After 3 yrs of challenges, auto sector may see double-digit growth in FY23
Industry insiders, analysts say SUVs to lead the charge among cars, two-wheelers to make strong comeback
 "After 3 yrs of challenges, auto sector may see double-digit growth in FY23")
Passenger vehicles to form 5% of total India EV sales by 2030: Study
The country, despite obstacles, is one of the largest such market in Asia, behind only China and ahead of Japan
 "Passenger vehicles to form 5% of total India EV sales by 2030: Study")
Hyundai drives in new Venue with price starting at Rs 7.53 lakh onwards
"With a keen focus on design, technology, functionality and space, the model is here to elevate customer experiences," HMIL MD & CEO Unsoo Kim said at the launch event.
No slowdown for India's super-rich as super-luxury cars sell like hot cakes
According to a report, the sales of super-luxury cars, priced over Rs 2 crore, are likely to cross pre-pandemic levels in 2022
 "No slowdown for India's super-rich as super-luxury cars sell like hot cakes")
