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As EVs catch fire, lithium ion batteries remain at the heart of the problem

If not managed properly, the lithium ion cells used in electric vehicles can become overheated and cause fires

Easing supply side constraints of semiconductors fuel March PV sales' rise

Easing supply side constraints of semiconductors as well as healthy demand led many passenger vehicle manufacturers to report healthy wholesales during last month.

Supply chain worries for auto sector to continue even as demand improves

Industry fears Russia-Ukraine war will further dent recovery prospects as supply chains will be disrupted further

Suzuki introduces standard edition of Avenis scooter at Rs 86,500

The standard edition of Avenis is equipped with an external hinge type fuel cap for ease of fuelling, large under-seat space and body mounted LED headlamp

Car, two-wheeler exports soar in FY22 amid chip crunch, falling rupee

Shipments of Maruti Suzuki and Bajaj Auto vehicles see record jump

Skoda Slavia looks to Czech mate sedan segment

Skoda Slavia rear seating offers ample legroom and is comfy with functional compartments and fittings, making this a strong and more price-efficient corporate executive sedan versus Skoda Superb.

Car sales in India rise but automakers warn of supply chain disruptions

Tata Motors, which is also India's largest electric carmaker, reported its highest ever annual sales of passenger vehicles, up 67% to 370,372 units from a year ago

TVS Motor sales drop 5% to 3,07,954 units in March

Total sales of two-wheeler were lower at 2,92,918 units last month as against sales of 3,07,397 units in March 2021

General Motors recalls nearly 682,000 SUVs; windshield wipers can fail

General Motors is recalling nearly 682,000 compact SUVs because the windshield wipers can fail.

Maruti, Hyundai see dip in March sales; TaMo, Kia post highest-ever sales

Toyota Kirloskar Motor said its dispatches in March were the highest in the last five years while Mahindra & Mahindra also reported a robust increase in its passenger vehicle dispatches in March

Tata Motors total domestic sales rise 30% to 86,718 units in March

The company recorded the highest-ever annual sales of 3,70,372 units, registering a growth of 67 per cent over FY21

Ashok Leyland total vehicle sales rise 17% to 20,123 units in March

Total Medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) sales spiked 26 per cent to 13,990 units in March 2022, as compared to 11,101 units in March 2021

Maruti Suzuki reports 2% rise in total wholesale to 170,395 units in Mar

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday reported a 2 per cent rise in total wholesales to 1,70,395 units in March.

Toyota Kirloskar sells 17,131 units in March; highest ever in five years

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Friday reported total wholesales of 17,131 units in March, its best-ever monthly sales in five years.

Skoda reports best monthly sales in March; dispatches rise to 5,608 units

Skoda Auto India on Friday reported a five-fold increase in its sales to 5,608 units in March compared to 1,159 units in the same month last year.

MG Motor India reports 14.5% decline in retail sales at 4,721 units in Mar

MG Motor India reported a 14.5% decline in retail sales in March at 4,721 units, hit by supply chain constraints due to the new COVID-19 variant and the ongoing global semiconductor chip shortage.

Renault drives in updated Kiger model; priced Rs 5.84 lakh onwards

It is the company's third model to be launched in India first, before it is taken globally

Will act once expert panel submits report: MoRTH official on e-scooter fire

Videos of a Pure EV electric scooter model engulfed in flames in Chennai went viral on social media Tuesday night. It was the fourth such incident involving e-scooters within a week

Jeep India launches SUV Meridian

Jeep India, a part of the automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday introduced its new SUV Meridian and the deliveries will begin in June 2022.

Triumph drives in all-new Tiger Sport 660 in India tagged at Rs 8.95 lakh

British premium motorcycle maker Triumph Motorcycles on Tuesday said it has launched an all-new Tiger Sport 660 in India, priced at Rs 8.95 lakh (ex-showroom).