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BMW Group offers complementary engine oil service of cars, bikes to doctors

BMW Group has offered a complementary engine oil service of its cars and motorcycles exclusively for the doctors engaged in the fight against the pandemic for four months, starting June 1

MG Motor India joins hands with Attero for recycling of EV batteries

MG Motor India on Friday said it has joined hands with Attero for recycling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the country

'Govt should focus on converting 300 mn on-road vehicles to clean fuels'

The Indian Auto LPG Coalition, the apex body of Auto LPG stakeholders, sees conversion of existing vehicles as key to improving the air quality

General Motors' newest vehicle: Off-road, self-driving rover for moon

General Motors is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to produce the ultimate off-road, self-driving, electric vehicles for the moon.

Defiant Carlos Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name

Auto magnate-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn is campaigning to clear his name, and hopes a visit by French investigators to his home in exile in Lebanon will be his first real opportunity to defend

Renault-Nissan to shut south India plant until May 30 over Covid concerns

The plant near state capital Chennai will be shut from May 26 to May 30 to ensure safety amid rising Covid-19 cases

Second wave of Covid-19 interrupted auto sales momentum in Q3-Q4: Ind-Ra

The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has interrupted the sales momentum recorded by the automobile industry in Q3-Q4 FY21, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Tuesday

Mercedes-Benz GLA, AMG GLA launched in India, prices start at Rs 42.10 lakh

Both these SUVs will be available in dealerships across India where business is operational, besides being available at the company's web store for those customers who prefer an online purchase

Triumph drives in new Bonneville Bobber in India priced at Rs 11.75 lakh

British premium motorcycle brand Triumph Motorcycles on Tuesday said it has launched the updated version of Bonneville Bobber in India priced at Rs 11.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

Renault-Nissan, Hyundai face shutdowns in India over workers' Covid fears

The state has imposed a lockdown until May 31 but allowed some factories, including auto plants, to continue operating

Tamil Nadu govt supervision needed at Renault Nissan plant: Madras HC

The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to have supervision at Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd so that the workmen are not forced to work risking their health

Renault-Nissan, Hyundai face shutdowns in India over workers' Covid fears

The workers have alleged their Covid-related safety demands have not been met

Hyundai raises hydrogen game as new class of Xcient trucks roll into Europe

A new class of the Xcient Hyundai truck, equipped with more efficient fuel cells with longer life-span, is due to arrive in Europe in the fourth quarter, said Mark Freymueller, CEO of Hyundai Hydrogen

EV takeoff should come by around 2025: Volkswagen India's Ashish Gupta

Volkswagen India's Gupta tells Pavan Lall the firm's plans for the subcontinent remain on track despite the Covid speed-breaker,

Musk thinks Tesla is close to establishing a local presence in Russia

Russia would be a surprise choice for a Tesla factory location anytime soon.

Huawei-Changan smart car partnership expands to include chips: Report

China's Huawei Technologies is expanding its smart car partnership with state-owned Chongqing Changan Automobile Co Ltd to include the design and development of auto-use semiconductors

Tesla cars barred from some Chinese govt compounds over security concerns

Staff at some Chinese government offices have been told not to park their Tesla Inc cars inside government compounds due to security concerns over cameras installed on the vehicles

Ashok Leyland offers life, health insurance of Rs1 lakh to channel partners

An estimated 15,000-20,000 people are likely to be benefited by this initiative, the company said

SK Innovation, Ford to launch electric vehicle battery joint venture in US

South Korean battery maker SK Innovation and Ford Motor are set to announce a battery joint venture in the US to ensure a stable supply of batteries for electric vehicles, industry sources said

Royal Enfield to recall 236,966 motorcycles due to defective ignition coil

Recall includes Classic, Bullet and Meteor models; defect can cause misfiring and reduce vehicle performance and in rare cases, can also cause electric short circuit