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US opens probe into Tesla's Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that since January 2018 it had identified 11 crashes in which Tesla models "have encountered first responder scenes"
 "US opens probe into Tesla's Autopilot over emergency vehicle crashes")
Ola's e-scooter entry a litmus test for electric vehicle mobility
Rubber will meet the road when incumbents leverage their R&D, manufacturing, and distribution
 "Ola's e-scooter entry a litmus test for electric vehicle mobility")
EV shift a near-term threat to valuation of 2-wheeler firms: Brokerages
Brokerages say TVS, Hero and Bajaj are at a greater risk than Eicher Motors
 "EV shift a near-term threat to valuation of 2-wheeler firms: Brokerages")
Olectra Greentech to supply 50 e-buses to Gujarat Transport Corporation
Olectra Greentech on Monday said it received the Letter of Award from Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) for 50 units of 9-metre electric buses
 "Olectra Greentech to supply 50 e-buses to Gujarat Transport Corporation")
Tech platforms to propel India car services, repair market to $25 bn
The share of the online segment is also expected to increase from 1 per cent in CY20 to 15 per cent by CY30
 "Tech platforms to propel India car services, repair market to $25 bn")
Mahindra to have fewer brands, more extensions in its comeback trail
The XUV700, its latest SUV offering that broke cover on Saturday, is the first model that marks the shift in the strategy
 "Mahindra to have fewer brands, more extensions in its comeback trail")
Tata Motors lines up new models, looks to enhance sales infrastructure
Tata Motors plans to drive in new models, expand sales network as it aims to maintain its double digit market share in the highly competitive domestic market, as per a top company company official
 "Tata Motors lines up new models, looks to enhance sales infrastructure")
Ola nears 'tryst with destiny'; rivals prepare for e-scooter battle
Ahead of the company's launch of e-scooter on Independence Day, experts say market transition may take time
 "Ola nears 'tryst with destiny'; rivals prepare for e-scooter battle")
Ford asks US patent office to rescind GM's Cruise, Super Cruise trademarks
The legal fight between the two Detroit automakers turns on whether "cruise" is a generic term for technology that allows the car to take over some share of driving tasks from a human motorist
 "Ford asks US patent office to rescind GM's Cruise, Super Cruise trademarks")
Scrappage policy to help in removing unfit vehicles from roads: PM Modi
The move, however, doesn't bring an immediate cheer to the pandemic-bruised auto industry
 "Scrappage policy to help in removing unfit vehicles from roads: PM Modi")
Hero ready to use its cash balance to take on Ola's e-two-wheeler foray
The company will launch its first electric scooter in March 2022
 "Hero ready to use its cash balance to take on Ola's e-two-wheeler foray")
Indian Oil to install EV charging facility at 100 outlets in Maharashtra
State-owned Indian Oil is planning to set up electric vehicle charging points at 100 of its outlets across Maharashtra, including five in the Marathwada region, a senior official said here on Friday.
 "Indian Oil to install EV charging facility at 100 outlets in Maharashtra")
Tesla hopes to start production at Berlin factory in October: Elon Musk
Tesla founder and chief executive Elon Musk said Friday that he hopes to start producing cars at its new factory outside Berlin in October.
 "Tesla hopes to start production at Berlin factory in October: Elon Musk")
Ashok Leyland plans expanding into African, Southeast Asian markets
Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland is looking to expand into African and Southeast Asian markets as part of strengthening its international presence, a senior company official said on Friday
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Vehicle scrappage policy to help usher in greater investments: Renault
French carmaker Renault on Friday said the launch of the vehicle scrappage policy will usher in enhanced investments into the auto industry and also help in cutting down the raw material cost
 "Vehicle scrappage policy to help usher in greater investments: Renault")
Auto scrappage policy will boost vehicle sales, create jobs: Nitin Gadkari
The National Automobile Scrappage Policy unveiled on Friday will benefit all stakeholders as it will boost manufacturing, create jobs, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said
 "Auto scrappage policy will boost vehicle sales, create jobs: Nitin Gadkari")
Tata Motors ties up with Gujarat govt to set up vehicle scrapping centre
Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Friday said it has joined hands with Gujarat government to support setting up of a vehicle scrapping facility in Ahmedabad
 "Tata Motors ties up with Gujarat govt to set up vehicle scrapping centre")
Monthly sales have reached pre-pandemic levels: Mercedes-Benz India MD
Mercedes launches market place for pre-owned cars
 "Monthly sales have reached pre-pandemic levels: Mercedes-Benz India MD")
Passenger vehicle wholesales jump 45% to 264,000 units in July, says Siam
Though there was a recovery in the passenger vehicles segment sales
 "Passenger vehicle wholesales jump 45% to 264,000 units in July, says Siam")
Citroën C5 Aircross is a comfy but pricey launch by the French car-maker
The C5 Aircross is a comfy but pricey launch by the French car-maker
 "Citroën C5 Aircross is a comfy but pricey launch by the French car-maker")
