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Lockdowns put auto sales in slow lane in May, Maruti takes 71% hit

With number of cases declining, industry expects recovery in second quarter

Classic Legends to develop electric version of BSA motorcycles in UK

The JV has got a grant from UK govt, which awarded BSA a £4.6-million grant to develop electric bikes

Kia sees 31% dip in dispatches to 11,050 units in May from 16,111 in April

Automaker Kia India on Tuesday reported a 31 per cent decline in dispatches to dealers at 11,050 units in May compared to 16,111 units in April this year

Automobile sales skid in May as coronavirus second wave bites hard

automobile manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, reported decline in domestic passenger vehicle sales in May compared to the previous month

Honda Cars domestic sales dive 78% dip in May to 2,023 units over April

Honda Cars India on Tuesday reported a 78 per cent decline in its domestic sales to 2,032 units last month as compared to 9,072 units in April this year

Daimler India shuts bus and truckmaking unit for 3 days on parts shortage

Daimler said it is supporting its employees with its health programmes, adding that it will pay workers their full salaries for the non-production period

TVS Motor sales down 30% in May to 166,889 units over April's 238,983 units

TVS Motor Company on Tuesday reported sales of 1,66,889 units in May, down 30 per cent from 2,38,983 units sold in April this year

Hyundai Motor total sales dip 48% to 30,703 units in May over April

Hyundai Motor reported total sales of 30,703 units in May, a decline of 48% from 59,203 units it had sold in April this year as coronavirus-induced restrictions across states hit dispatches to dealers

Ashok Leyland May sales rise to 3,199 units from 1,420 units in April

Commercial vehicles major Ashok Leyland Ltd closed last month with sales of 3,199 units up from 1,420 units sold in May 2020.

Renault Triber gets 4-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP crash test

Renault India's seven-seater model Triber has received a four-star safety rating for adult occupants, vehicle safety group Global NCAP said on Tuesday

Mahindra & Mahindra sales tumble 52% to 17,447 units in May over April

Mahindra & Mahindra said its total sales declined by 52 per cent to 17,447 units in May as compared with April this year on account of lockdown in various states

Maruti Suzuki total sales decline 71% in May over April to 46,555 units

Maruti Suzuki India reported a 71% decline in total sales to 46,555 units in May as compared to 1,59,691 units in April as a spike in Covid-19 cases and lockdowns across various states hit dispatches

Yamaha Motor slashes price of FZ 25 bike range by up to Rs 19,300

Yamaha Motor India said it has cut ex-showroom prices of its FZS 25 and FZ 25 bikes in the country with immediate effect on account of reduction in the input costs of the two models

Amid pandemic, Daimler India offers financial support for its dealers

Salary support, group insurance for Covid-19, credit period for vehicles in stock are some of the support packages Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) offer for its dealers

Tata Motors sales drop 38% to 24,552 units in May from 39,530 units

Tata Motors on Tuesday said its total domestic sales declined by 38 per cent to 24,552 units in May as compared to 39,530 vehicles in April this year

Transport Min proposes exemption of battery-operated vehicles from RC issue

Ministry of road transport and highways has issued a draft notification proposing to exempt battery operated vehicles (BOV) from payment of fee for issue or renewal of registration certificate (RC)

Automobile giant TVS Motor expands in Iraq, launches two new products

TVS Motor Company on Monday said it will launch two new products in Iraq as part of its expansion plan in that country

Maruti Suzuki digitises to click with buyers: How exactly does it work?

India's largest car maker is finding traction in the national roll-out of its digital financial services platform

Leading automakers in India take digital route to push sales amid Covid-19

Leading automakers in the country are pursuing digitisation across processes in order to push sales at a time when prospective customers are not so willing to physically venture out to showrooms

Suzuki Motorcycle India looks to boost exports to developed markets

Suzuki Motorcycle India is planning to cash in on the demand of Indian model in global markets as it looks to boost exports to developed markets