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Passenger vehicle wholesales dip 2% in August as OEMs cut dispatches

Scooter dispatches last month climbed to 6,06,250 units from 5,49,290 units in August 2023, a growth of 10 per cent

Preparing to utilise Chennai manufacturing plant for exports: Ford

The announcement follows a meeting between Ford leadership and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin as part of his visit to the United States

Maruti to M&M, carmakers in the fast lane to roll out festival discounts

Data from Jato Dynamics shows that Toyota and Honda have more than doubled their discounts, with increases of 140 per cent and 120 per cent, respectively

2-wheeler EV buyers can avail subsidy of Rs 10,000 in 1st yr of PM E-DRIVE

Kumaraswamy said the subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme for electric two-wheelers has been fixed based on battery power at Rs 5,000 per kilowatt hour but overall incentive will not exceed Rs 10,000

Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG launched in India, Check features, engine, and more

The new Swift CNG has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs 8.19 lakh. The carmaker discontinued diesel models and aims to sell over six lakhs in FY 2024-25

Auto dealers can claim ITC on demo cars used for promoting sales: CBIC

In a circular CBIC said authorised dealers are required to maintain demo vehicles at their sales outlet as per dealership norms which are used for providing trial runs

PM E-DRIVE scheme to aid faster adoption of EVs in India: M&M, Tata Motors

Earlier, the Union Cabinet approved two major schemes with a total outlay of Rs 14,335 crore to promote the use of electric vehicles, including buses, ambulances and trucks

Tata Motors, MG offer free charging, battery rentals to lure EV buyers

The price cuts and other offers were a 'step towards mainstreaming EVs and accelerating EV adoption'

Maruti Suzuki targets to sell 600K CNG vehicles this fiscal: Official

The country's largest carmaker company on Wednesday expanded its CNG model range as it rolled out its premium hatchback Swift with S-CNG trims

Auto sector needs to focus on customer service, quality assurance: Gadkari

In a video message to the Auto Retail Conclave organised by Fada, Gadkari acknowledged that automotive dealers play a key role in realising the government's mission of a self-reliant India

EV promotion schemes great for making green transportation accessible: Siam

This forward-thinking initiative reflects the government's unwavering support for India's transition to electric mobility, fostering innovation and investment within the sector, Siam President added

Fada seeks legislative safeguards to prevent OEMs exiting abruptly

Newly appointed Fada president C S Vigneshwar also asked the government to issue strong directives to state governments for the full implementation of the CMVR (Central Motor Vehicles Rules)

Tamil Nadu, Ford Motor in talks to restart production eyeing global market

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin visited Ford headquarters in Michigan on Tuesday and held detailed discussions with its top management, urging them to restart production

Beyond the road: The rising cybersecurity challenge for electric vehicles

While these companies are taking steps to enhance cybersecurity, the growing complexity of E2Ws and the evolving threat landscape make it challenging to guarantee complete immunity from attacks

Delhi govt plans proposal for transitioning Gramin Seva autos to EVs

According to the officials, there were around 6,000 registered Gramin Seva autos, however, many of them have gone off roads with the passage of time

BMW brake recall, VW job threat deepen German automobile industry crisis

BMW shares plunged after the company disclosed the spiraling cost of a recall affecting 1.5 million vehicles due to faults with their Continental AG braking systems

Govt prioritising charging infra for e-mobility growth: HD Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy urged the industry to collaborate and put forth dedicated efforts to help India achieve its sustainability goals while staying on track for growth

Auto makers must invest in R&D to make world-class industry: CEA Nageswaran

In general, he said, the Indian private sector roughly contributes about one third of the overall R&D spending in the economy while the remaining two thirds comes from the government

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter to launch its first EV by March: Yogesh Mathur

In the last 12-18 months, India's old major two-wheeler makers such as TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp have solidified their positions in the electric scooter market

Govt studies linking vehicle scrapping policy to pollution levels, not age

Highway Secretary Anurag Jain said that pollution certificates need to be trustworthy