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Multiple EV models planned, will target No 1 position: New Maruti Suzuki MD

Hisashi Takeuchi confirmed that multiple EV models would follow in due course once the company launches its first EV in 2025

Rising input costs, supply chain woes headwinds: MG Motor India prez

Increase in raw material costs and semiconductor prices, coupled with supply chain disruptions could become headwinds for the auto industry, says MG Motor India President Rajeev Chaba

Govt's efforts to push EVs yielding results only in some segments & states

In Delhi, a sixth of the heavy passenger vehicles sold in 2021-22 were in the electric category

Olectra Greentech launches heavy-duty electric truck trials

The manufacturing will be scaled up in the state-of-the-art facility coming up on the outskirts of Hyderabad soon

Mercedes-Benz EV threatens Tesla with record 1,000 KM on single charge

The route profile - from motorway to mountain passes, including roadworks - and the weather conditions presented the Vision EQXX with a wide variety of challenges

Maruti Suzuki drives in new Ertiga tagged at Rs 8.35 lakh

The model comes with a 1.5 litre petrol engine paired with both manual and automatic transmissions

Hybrids to SUVs: Honda bets on new launches to regain footprint in India

As part of further organisational restructuring, the company has elevated Kunal Behl to vice-president- marketing and sales

BMW launches new F 900 XR in India tagged at Rs 12.3 lakh

The adventure sports tourer will be available as completely built-up unit (CBU) and can be booked at BMW Motorrad dealerships, the company said in a statement

Mercedes EV breaks 1,000-kilometer range barrier to outdo Tesla

The EQXX prototype rode from Sindelfingen near Stuttgart via Switzerland and Italy to the Mediterranean coastal town of Cassis

Two-wheeler sales drag domestic auto sales to six-year low, exports shine

Overseas shipments by volume of scooters and motorbikes hit the highest since FY16

Hero Electric to offer device with 3 alarms to prevent fire in e-scooters

EV lobby head says govt cannot enforce recall and instead tighten standards

Tata Motors adds 160 new service workshops for passenger vehicles in FY22

This expansion has helped increase the service coverage of Tata Motors across 485 cities, leading to an increase in the number of cars serviced in FY22 by 30 per cent as compared to the 2020-21

Auto sales remain low in FY22; two-wheeler dispatches lowest in 10 years

SIAM President Kenichi Ayukawa noted that despite some recovery from a low base, sales of all four segments of the auto industry were below even the 2018-19 level

Hyundai to invest $300 mn in US plant for eco-friendly cars

The latest US investment plan is part of Hyundai's broad plan to invest $7.4 billion in its US plants and markets by 2025

Mercedes-Benz bets on India's nouveau riche to drive luxury car sales

Global carmakers' biggest growth hurdle, however, is a shortage of semiconductors and logistics woes worsened by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 3,34,884 units in Mar qtr of FY22

The Tata Motors Group on Tuesday reported a 2 per cent year-on-year growth in global wholesales, including Jaguar land Rover (JLR), at 3,34,884 units in the March quarter of FY22.

MG Motor India to invest Rs 4,000 crore for a second manufacturing plant

Last year, MG Motor India had announced an investment of Rs 2,500 crore to increase production capacity at its Halol plant

Ford's shuttered India factories may be reborn in EV push

While it's difficult for US carmaking giants to make any meaningful inroads in India, EVs could offer another opportunity to take a shot in the market of 1.4 bn people

Mercedes-Benz extends after-sales programme to 11 cities

The company has also extended its 'Fast Lane Body and Paint Repairs' service programme to 22 FPLs

India Yamaha Motor launches anniversary edition of YZF-R15M at Rs 1.88 lakh

The company also announced the launch of a new version of its popular MT-15 bike model with a price starting at Rs 1.6 lakh (ex-Showroom, Delhi)