Page 21 - Auto

Tata Motors, M&M slash prices to boost demand amid unsold inventory

Move came a day after UP government waived registration fees on strong hybrid cars

Salaried professionals drive up sales of pre-owned cars in Q2 of 2024

The most popular car models among buyers included the Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Suzuki Swift, and Baleno

Zero registration fee for hybrid cars in UP raises the bar in NCR

Around 100 strong hybrid cars were sold per month in Uttar Pradesh in FY24

Centre likely to roll out electric vehicle policy guidelines by Sept-end

Plan includes provisions for reduced duties on imported cars contingent on committed funding

Two-wheeler sales expected to sustain steady volume growth in FY25: Report

In FY23, the Indian two-wheeler industry recorded sales of 19.51 million units, an 8 per cent growth compared to the previous fiscal year's 18.01 million units

Maruti Suzuki to dispatch 35% of vehicle production via railways by FY31

The share of vehicle dispatches through railways scaled to 21.5 per cent in the 2023-24 fiscal from 5 per cent in 2014-15

Carmaker Mercedes-Benz India posts record half-yearly sales at 9,262 units

The company further said availability of volume models also played a part in delivering record sales in the first half of this year

Truck rentals dip marginally, used truck prices jump in June: Report

Average price of used commercial vehicles saw a considerable rise across categories in June with 31 to 36-ton category

As EV revolution slows down, automobile major Ferrari enters the race

A lot is riding on Ferrari's 200-million-euro "e-building," which went into operation last month and is nearly twice the size of Rome's Colosseum

Rs 500-crore EMPS 2024: Only 3.6% vehicle sales target achieved so far

The decrease in participation in the scheme has led to low sales numbers for the EV industry, which had been experiencing sustained growth since the launch of FAME in 2015

Govt meets auto industry, asks firms to onboard right to repair portal

The meeting, chaired by DoCA Secretary Nidhi Khare, focused on addressing consumer concerns about restricted access to repair tools

Bajaj Auto strikes 'Tiger Zinda Hai' note as first CNG bike hits the road

Bajaj Auto launches world's first CNG-powered bike Freedom 125 at Rs 95k

Retail sales of cars fall in June for 2nd straight month, PV sales dip 6.8%

India's auto industry forms 7% of the country's GDP, according to government data

Massive monsoon season discounts take the wheel in car sales drive

As the monsoon season begins, carmakers and dealers are intensifying their efforts to attract buyers with various incentives, including discounts, exchange bonuses, and assured gifts

French technology company IDEMIA targets auto space for SIM drive

IDEMIA's Indian factory accounts for 10 per cent of its SIM global capacity. It is manufacturing the chips embedded in the product at the factory and importing only the wafers from fab plants

Prices for Brent crude above $87, sets highest levels since April

In the previous session, Brent gained 1.3% to settle at $87.34 for its highest close since April 30. WTI, meanwhile, had settled at an 11-week high of $83.88

Bajaj Auto to unveil world's first CNG bike: What we know so far

Bajaj Auto is set to launch its latest motorbike with dual-fuel capability, which will run on both petrol and CNG, thereby cutting the running costs by half

Tesla investment in India not anytime soon as Musk ceases contact: Report

Elon Musk's team hasn't made any further inquiries with officials in New Delhi after the billionaire postponed a visit to India in late April

Tesla's best-selling Model Y for 1st time on Chinese govt purchase list

China's eastern Jiangsu provincial government published 56 batches of new energy vehicle procurements for use as service cars by party

Volkswagen launches first certified pre-owned store in Coimbatore

The company, in line with the brand's global transition has rebranded its used car business 'Das WeltAuto' to 'Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned' cars