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Will solid-state batteries meet industry demand?

Carmakers around the world are investing in solid-state batteries. Let us find out more about these powerful rechargeable batteries and if they will replace gasoline-run vehicles in the long run

Carmakers brace for a fresh round of price hikes from January 2022

Though an annual affair, chip crunch this time around is steering the price wheel

Bajaj Auto pips Hero MotoCorp to become No 1 motorcycle maker in November

The Pune-based firm sold a total of 337,962 units in November in the domestic and exports market against the 329,185 units sold by Hero MotoCorp

Bounce launches Infinity E1 electric scooter, priced at Rs 68,999

Vehicle will be offered with a unique 'Battery as a service' option--the first in Indian market; firm is setting up another plant in the south, has kept $100 million for EV biz over the next one year

Mercedes-Benz India to hike prices of some models by up to 2% from Jan

The company, however, said it is committed to price protection to customers who have booked their cars and are waiting for more than four months for select models

Bounce launches Infinity E1 e-scooter at starting price of Rs 45,099

The scooter with battery and charger is priced at Rs 68,999 (Delhi Ex-showroom)

Semiconductor crisis keeps passenger vehicle sales in slow lane in November

Industry non-committal on time frame by which production will get to normal. Total Overall passenger vehicle sales during the month declined 14% YoY to 286,000 units

General Motors partners with POSCO to build NA battery materials plant

The move comes as GM is ramping up electric vehicle production and vowing to shift more of its supply chain to North America

Honda Cars India reports 31% dip in total sales at 6,904 units in Nov

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) on Wednesday reported a 31 per cent decline in total sales at 6,904 units in November 2021.

Hyundai India's November sales dip 24.2% YoY on semiconductor shortage

The company's exports during the month also dropped 4.7 per cent year-on-year to 9909 units, it said.

Automaker Kia christens upcoming new model for Indian market as Carens

The model, which the company refers to as a recreational vehicle (RV), is set to be launched in the first quarter of next year.

Toyota Kirloskar posts 53% increase in Nov wholesales at 13,003 units

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday said its domestic wholesales increased by 53% to 13,003 units in November.

MG Motor India reports 40% decline in sales to 2,482 units in November

MG Motor India on Wednesday reported a 40 per cent decline in retail sales to 2,481 units in November 2021, as the production was adversely impacted by the ongoing semiconductor shortage.

Maruti Suzuki expects December production to be affected due to chip crisis

The total vehicle production at both plants in Gujarat and Haryana could be 80-85 per cent of normal

Supply chain constraints to dent Maruti Suzuki production levels in Dec

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said its production in December could only be up to 85 per cent of the normal, owing to supply constraint of electronic components

Maruti Suzuki hikes prices of Eeco van by Rs 8,000 for adding airbags

The increase in price is effective from November 30, 2021

Automobile sales affected in past 2 years due to Covid-19: Govt informs LS

Automobile sales have been affected in the last two years due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Ministry of Heavy Industries in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

E-two wheeler boom: Existing ones ramp up, more starts-ups get set to enter

Most manufacturers have seen the demand far outstrip the supplies prompting them to undertake expansion sooner than they had planned

Ather Energy commissions second plant, to invest Rs 650 cr in 5 years

The firm sees 4x growth in bookings in the first seven months of the fiscal, claims to be the largest e-2 wheeler maker by value

Global automotive sensor market to reach $92 bn by 2026: Report

Driven by sensors that enable automated vehicles and ADAS, the global automotive sensors market is set to grow to over $92 billion by 2026 -- a 30 per cent increase over 2021, a new report showed