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Maruti expects Sept production at 40% of normal output due to chip shortage

The usage of semiconductors in the auto industry has gone up globally in recent times

TVS Srichakra forays into Indonesian market with Eurogrip range of tyres

The manufacturer of two and three-wheeler tyres, TVS Srichakra, on Tuesday announced its foray into the Indonesian market, with the Eurogrip range of tyres

'It'll be mandatory for automakers to offer biofuel vehicles in 6 months'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said India will make it mandatory for auto manufacturers to offer vehicles running 100 per cent on bio-fuels in the next six months

Semiconductor shortage may impact Aug-Sep automobile wholesales: Report

The shortage of such a crucial component has been impacting the automotive industry globally along with other industries, forcing them to cut down on production.

Tesla pushes new software update to improve Model S: Report

Electric vehicle company Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet of Model S electric sedans in order to improve suspension, Autopark and more.

Tata Motors launches Tigor EV with price starting at Rs 11.99 lakh

Tata Motors on Tuesday launched its second electric vehicle -- Tigor EV, catering to the personal segment in the domestic market, priced between Rs 11.99 lakh and Rs 13.14 lakh (ex-showroom)

30 kph max: Paris shrinks speed limit to protect climate

It's the latest initiative by a city trying to burnish its climate credentials and transform people's relationship to their vehicles

Unsold stock piles up at two-wheeler sales channels amid weak demand

As a result, unsold inventory at the sales channels across Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto have risen from the average 40-45 up to 75 days.

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models from Sept; stock rises 2.9%

The hike could be steeper than last three rounds, pushed by an exponential increase in prices of raw materials such as steel and copper, analysts said

TVS enters factory customisation, makes BTO debut with Apache RR 310

TVS BTO platform will empower the customers to customise and personalise their vehicles when making a purchase, which will be built directly at the factory as per their requirement.

Pent-up demand to push auto dealer volumes up by 10-15% in FY22: CRISIL

Festive season sales and pent-up demand along with new launches are expected to push automobile dealers' volumes up by 10-15 per cent in FY22, even as they see a patchy recovery this fiscal: CRISIL

Fee for Bharat Series-registered vehicles can be paid in tranches

The owner can pay registration fee for two years and the other amount in instalments in later years, in multiples of two.

Uber wait annoys UK passengers after drivers quit in droves: Report

Customers have complained on social media about longer wait times and higher fares during peak hours as the lack of drivers triggers surge pricing

Chip shortage may spoil the party for carmakers this festive season

Once the festive season is in full cry, the wait may be extended to six to nine months, and even spill over to the next calendar year, say auto dealers

Simple Energy to manufacture electric 4Ws as part of future product range

Simple Energy is looking to manufacture an electric four-wheeler as part of its future product range, its founder and CEO Suhas Rajkumar has said

Indian Motorcycle expects to garner 25-30% share in India's premium segment

Indian Motorcycle is seeking to replicate the growth in India which it has witnessed in other global markets, and expects to garner 25-30 per cent market share in the premium motorcycle segment

Festive push: Healthy sales expected despite Covid fears says Hyundai

Automobile major Hyundai Motor India expects healthy sales during the upcoming festive season which will be supported by pent-up demand in the coming months.

Government introduces new registration mark for personal vehicles

A vehicle bearing this registration mark will not require a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one state to another

Toyota halts self-driving e-Palette vehicles after Olympic village accident

In a YouTube video, Toyota Chief Executive Akio Toyoda apologized for the incident and said he offered to meet the person but was unable to do so

'Bumper-to-bumper' insurance: HC order to make cars costly, say experts

If the order is implemented, it will lead to an increase in the insurance outgo for car owners by a minimum Rs 50,000 for car and a minimum of Rs 7,000 for two-wheeler owners