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BS READS: Why EVs can be only slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more efficient than petrol in terms of CO2 savings, show BS calculations. Petrol cars more environment-friendly in some states

Slowing entry segment volumes may derail Hero MotoCorp's sales trajectory

While overall two-wheelers sales are down, what is hurting Hero MotoCorp is that the slowdown is impacting the entry and executive segments the most

Demand revival, higher realisations and export growth to help Wabco India

One of the key reasons that Wabco India would rank higher compared to other auto component firms is the lower impact from new technology disruption

MG Motor India sees retail sales of 5,528 units in March on robust demand

'The highest monthly sales achieved in March 2021 are very encouraging with momentum continuing for our product lines', said the chairman

Tata Motors reports sale of 66,609 units in domestic market in March

Total passenger vehicle sales last month stood at 29,654 units. The company had sold 5,676 units in March 2020

Volkswagen US name change to 'Voltswagen' was April Fool's joke gone awry

Earlier, the automaker caused an uproar last year with a video clip that showed a black man being controlled by a giant white hand

China's Xiaomi announces smart EV business, to invest $10 bn over 10 years

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp has formally entered the automotive industry with a new smart electric vehicle (EV) business, the company announced on Tuesday in a filing

Top headlines today: Misty's exit valuation, auto aftermarket, and more

Here are the top business headlines on Tuesday morning

China's Great Wall Motor plans to launch hydrogen fuel-cell SUV model

Great Wall has planned eight new models under WEY marque, which it aims to compete with Toyota and Volkswagen

Automaker Skoda unlikely to drive in electric vehicle in India anytime soon

Skoda is not likely to drive in its electric car in India anytime soon as it thinks the market is not ready for such vehicles due to high acquisition cost as compared with internal combustion cars

Toyota Kirloskar to hike vehicle prices from April to offset input cost

The increase is necessitated to offset the substantial increase in input costs, it added

World's biggest automakers suspend operations as chip supplies dry up

"Production is really vulnerable right now," Bloomberg Intelligence auto-industry analyst Tatsuo Yoshida said. "Any kind of abnormal occurrence causes parts to run out"

Skoda lines up new products, plans to boost sales, infrastructure in India

Skoda is looking to launch multiple products, expand its sales network and enhance local content in its cars as it aims to carve out viable business for itself in the highly competitive Indian market

Auto components maker Rolex Rings Ltd submits IPO papers with Sebi

Auto-components maker Rolex Rings Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to launch an initial share sale

BMW ramping up move into electric cars, vows 50% global sales by 2030

German automaker BMW said Wednesday it intends to speed its rollout of new electric cars, vowing to bring battery-powered models to 50 per cent of global sales by 2030.

Royal Enfield aims to become a $5 billion global company: Report

Royal Enfield is targeting a 10 per cent market share in mid-size bikes in the export market

Craftsman Automation IPO: Opportunities & risks to know before subscribing

Craftsman Automation has many global and domestic clients including Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, M&M, Simpson and Co, Escort, Ashok Leyland, and TVS Motors

Tractor sales rise by around 30% in February 2021 to 84,690 units

February 2021 sales were lower compared to January 2021 sales of 87,579 units and production of 96,020 units

Ola Electric's scooter could lead to market share loss for existing players

Ola Electric's scooter: Pricing would be critical as cost is the biggest deterrent at present

TVS Motor Company launches 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle comes with an advanced 159.7 cc single-cylinder, 4-valve, oil-cooled engine, that churns out 17.63 PS at 9250 RPM and 14.73 Nm torque at 7250 RPM.