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New Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2022 bookings open; launch next week
"The next-gen Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will have thoughtful new-age features, an upgraded powertrain and advanced 6-speed automatic transmission," Shashank Shrivastava said
 "New Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2022 bookings open; launch next week")
Bounce Infinity starts rolling out electric scooter; deliveries on Apr 18
Firm competes with electric two-wheeler makers such as SoftBank-backed Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Hero Electric, Bajaj's Chetak, TVS Motor Company, and Boom Motors
 "Bounce Infinity starts rolling out electric scooter; deliveries on Apr 18")
Suzuki Motorcycle drives in all new V-Strom SX tagged at Rs 2.11 lakh
Suzuki Motorcycle India on Thursday said it has launched a 250cc sports adventure tourer V-Strom SX in the India market priced at Rs 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
 "Suzuki Motorcycle drives in all new V-Strom SX tagged at Rs 2.11 lakh")
Govt mandates vehicles' fitness testing via ATS in phased manner
The government has made fitness testing of vehicles through Automated Testing Stations (ATS) mandatory in a phased manner starting April next year
 "Govt mandates vehicles' fitness testing via ATS in phased manner")
Tata Motors bags order for 1,300 commercial vehicles from VRL Logistics
Tata Motors on Thursday said it has bagged an order for 1,300 commercial vehicles from VRL Logistics.
 "Tata Motors bags order for 1,300 commercial vehicles from VRL Logistics")
Tata Motors to export its EVs to mature auto markets
A portfolio of successful and affordable EVs makes will help the firm target the white space
 "Tata Motors to export its EVs to mature auto markets")
Maruti to recall 19,791 Eeco units to rectify marking of wheel rim size
The recall is being undertaken to inspect and rectify incorrect marking of wheel rim size, if any, on the wheel in some of these vehicles, it added
 "Maruti to recall 19,791 Eeco units to rectify marking of wheel rim size")
Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices this month amid rise in input costs
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said it will increase prices of its entire model range
 "Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices this month amid rise in input costs")
'India to see 48k more EV chargers with investment of Rs 14k cr in 3-4 yrs'
India is likely to see around 48,000 more electric vehicle chargers at an investment of around Rs 14,000 crore over next 3-4 years amid an expected healthy EV penetration in the country, a report said
 "'India to see 48k more EV chargers with investment of Rs 14k cr in 3-4 yrs'")
Tata Motors showcases electric SUV concept; market launch within two years
Tata Motors said vehicles launched under its new Curvv design will be based on a new architecture adapted for electric models
General Motors, Honda plan to co-develop affordable electric vehicles
General Motors and Honda are planning to co-develop some affordable electric vehicles that will use next-generation Ultium battery technology, it said on Tuesday
Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 5% in March to 271,358 units: FADA
Domestic passenger vehicle retail sales in March declined by 4.87 per cent to 271,358 units, as compared to the same month last year, automobile dealers' body FADA said on Tuesday.
 "Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 5% in March to 271,358 units: FADA")
Ola Electric's two-wheeler deliveries more than double in March
With deliveries more than doubling, the company became the second largest electric two wheeler seller in March- only behind market leader Hero Electric
 "Ola Electric's two-wheeler deliveries more than double in March")
Rising ownership, fuel costs subdue India's March auto sales: FADA
The overall retail sales fell to 16,19,181 units last month from 16,66,996 units sold during the corresponding month of 2021
 "Rising ownership, fuel costs subdue India's March auto sales: FADA")
Spinny launches Spinny Max to sell luxury segment pre-owned cars
A detail-oriented new Spinny Max section will be added to the Spinny app, the platform added
 "Spinny launches Spinny Max to sell luxury segment pre-owned cars")
Jio-bp and TVS Motor Company to collaborate on EV solutions
Under this proposed partnership, the customers of TVS electric vehicles are expected to get access to the widespread charging network of Jio-bp, which is also open to other vehicles
 "Jio-bp and TVS Motor Company to collaborate on EV solutions")
SIAM requests GoI to include auto spares in Line of Credit to Sri Lanka
India has recently announced $1-bn line of credit to Sri Lanka to help the country tide over the current economic crisis
 "SIAM requests GoI to include auto spares in Line of Credit to Sri Lanka")
Auto industry to reach pre-pandemic highs by FY2024, says FADA
FADA anticipates the auto industry to come out of the woods and reach pre-pandemic highs by FY2024
 "Auto industry to reach pre-pandemic highs by FY2024, says FADA")
PV demand to witness moderate growth over next few quarters: Report
Demand for passenger vehicles will see moderate growth over next few quarters with complete unlocking of economy and demand revival, particularly in rural areas, according to Acuite Ratings & Research
 "PV demand to witness moderate growth over next few quarters: Report")
Hertz to buy up to 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar in $3-bn deal
The Tesla and Polestar purchases give Hertz a steady stream of some of the most coveted battery-powered cars, even as manufacturers scurry to keep up with swelling order books
 "Hertz to buy up to 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar in $3-bn deal")
