Page 3 - Latest Updates on BS-VI Norms
Hyundai to pass BS-VI transition cost to buyers in phases amid slowdown
The BS-VI emission norm would come into force from April 1 across the country and new cars cannot be sold unless they are compliant to the new standard
 "Hyundai to pass BS-VI transition cost to buyers in phases amid slowdown")
Coronavirus outbreak to have no impact on BS-VI transition: Ashok Leyland
The company, which is one of the leading players in the commercial vehicle segment, said its BS-IV inventory would be exhausted by the end of this month
 "Coronavirus outbreak to have no impact on BS-VI transition: Ashok Leyland")
Honda Motorcycle launch BS-VI compliant Shine, price starts at Rs 67,857
The company has already sold 250,000 units of BS-VI compliant two-wheelers
 "Honda Motorcycle launch BS-VI compliant Shine, price starts at Rs 67,857")
Hero MotoCorp launches BS-VI compliant Splendor+, price starts at Rs 59,600
The company also introduced BS-VI versions of its two scooter models -- Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125 with price starting at Rs 64,310 and Rs 67,950
 "Hero MotoCorp launches BS-VI compliant Splendor+, price starts at Rs 59,600")
No extension in deadline for selling BS-IV vehicles, says Supreme Court
The apex court had on October 24, 2018 said no Bharat Stage-IV vehicle would be sold or registered in India from April 1, 2020
 "No extension in deadline for selling BS-IV vehicles, says Supreme Court")
Higher import duty on auto components likely to increase burden of industry
Industry sales have sagged for about 18 months and prices were anyway rising with the compulsory nationwide switch to the stiffer BS-VI emission standards by April 1
 "Higher import duty on auto components likely to increase burden of industry")
BS-VI norms: Maruti pitches for petrol variants to make up for lost numbers
The company is also gearing up to bring petrol version of its S-Cross model
 "BS-VI norms: Maruti pitches for petrol variants to make up for lost numbers")
India's auto industry has leapfrogged to BSVI in record time: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said the government is fully cognizant of the industry's contribution in India's manufacturing growth and the fact it's the biggest employment generator
 "India's auto industry has leapfrogged to BSVI in record time: Nitin Gadkari")
Tata Motors drives an ambitious image makeover for passenger vehicle brands
The new campaign must be seen in the context of the industry slowdown and the mandatory implementation of BS VI emission norms from April 2020
 "Tata Motors drives an ambitious image makeover for passenger vehicle brands")
Entire lineup to be BS VI compliant by Mar-end: Suzuki Motorcycle India
BS-VI compliant vehicles are expected to cost 10-13 per cent more, said Suzuki Motorcycle India Vice-President
 "Entire lineup to be BS VI compliant by Mar-end: Suzuki Motorcycle India")
TVS reports 29% drop in domestic two-wheeler sales, exports grow 34%
The Company has also completed its transition for production to BS-VI compliant vehicles for domestic market, said the company
 "TVS reports 29% drop in domestic two-wheeler sales, exports grow 34%")
Hero MotoCorp starts despatching its first BS-VI scooter 'Pleasure+ 110 FI'
The company has already introduced BS-VI compliant versions of HF Deluxe and Splendor iSmart bikes
 "Hero MotoCorp starts despatching its first BS-VI scooter 'Pleasure+ 110 FI'")
Toyota Kirloskar Motor says Bidadi manufacturing plant now BS VI compliant
The company had introduced its first BS VI compliant petrol variant of Glanza premium hatchback in June 2019
 "Toyota Kirloskar Motor says Bidadi manufacturing plant now BS VI compliant")
Budget 2020 Wishlist: Here are the key challenges for automobile sector
Like the last quarter, firms will focus across its value chain to ensure smooth transition to BS-VI
 "Budget 2020 Wishlist: Here are the key challenges for automobile sector")
Daimler India rides on BS-VI line up for higher market share in 2020
Daimler India is taking on rivals Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland with its BS-VI line of vehicles
 "Daimler India rides on BS-VI line up for higher market share in 2020")
Force Motors plans Rs 600 cr capex to develop 2 BS-VI models in two years
Last week, the company, the largest van maker in the country with a market share of over 68 per cent, unveiled the van 'T1N', which will be mostly exported.
 "Force Motors plans Rs 600 cr capex to develop 2 BS-VI models in two years")
Honda celebrates 20 years of Activa scooter with the 'power of six'
Honda turns up the lights for its flagship two-wheeler brand as it completes two decades on the road
 "Honda celebrates 20 years of Activa scooter with the 'power of six'")
Two-wheeler volumes to skid 8-10%, demand likely to remain weak: Icra
Despite the near-term volatility, ICRA maintains a stable outlook for the two-wheeler industry for the coming 12-18 months
 "Two-wheeler volumes to skid 8-10%, demand likely to remain weak: Icra")
Maruti launches BS-VI compliant version Eeco, price starts Rs 380,000
The product is the company's ninth model which has been upgraded to comply with the upcoming stringent emission norms
 "Maruti launches BS-VI compliant version Eeco, price starts Rs 380,000")
HMSI doesn't expect revival in auto industry for next two quarters
The automobile sector recorded its worst-ever sales decline in two decades in 2019
 "HMSI doesn't expect revival in auto industry for next two quarters")
