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Share of passenger vehicle output geared for export at 10-year low in 2023

India's share of production geared for export is the lowest in Asia, trailing South Korea, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia

Surge in demand for 'young' used cars outpaces supply, drives prices north

SUVs set to reach 45% of used car market soon

Affordable mass electric vehicles key to unlocking demand in Indian market

A compact, budget-friendly electric car from a major Indian manufacturer, could be the tipping point for widespread EV adoption

Mahindra Scorpio N Adventure edition rolled out in South African market

The off-road-ready Mahindra Scorpio N Adventure edition has been launched in South Africa. However, there are no reports of Mahindra bringing it to India

Tyre manufacturers Ceat and Apollo to hike prices as input costs soar

Crude prices, which hovered around $88 to 90 over the past three months, represent a 6 to 8 per cent increase from the previous quarter, adding further strain on manufacturers' margins

India's tyre capacity sufficient, no need for liberalising imports: ATMA

The automotive tyres rank at the forefront of those sectors where domestic manufacturing capabilities can render imports unnecessary

Hero MotoCorp and Harley Davidson may bring more US motorcycles to India

The market for premium motorcycles in India is expanding, and US-based two-wheeler maker Harley Davidson is keen on more joint ventures with Hero MotoCorp

Expecting good response from several firms on EV policy: DPIIT Secy

Govt has used tariff tweaks without actually spending any money to seek commitments from manufacturers to set up base in India, DPIIT Secy said

Role of advanced tech, critical materials more pronounced: Industry

The industry and the government should focus on getting technology from Chinese companies rather than allowing China to control the technology

EV maker Tesla 'silent'; yet to communicate its India plans: Report

American tech billionaire Elon Musk, who was scheduled to visit India on April 21-22, had postponed his visit at the last moment citing "very heavy Tesla obligations"

Indian small car exports thrive as domestic demand shifts to SUVs

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Citroen, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, and Renault are finding markets abroad

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to enter India in third quarter of 2024-25

Stellantis and Leapmotor announced on Tuesday that they have received all required approvals to form Leapmotor International BV, a 51:49 joint venture led by Stellantis

Passenger vehicle, 2W exports rose by over 20% in April: Siam monthly data

Two-wheeler exports up by 24.3% and passenger vehicles by 21.1% Y-o-Y

Mahindra XUV 3XO bookings to start tomorrow; check features, safety, price

Mahindra XUV 3X0 will start accepting bookings tomorrow, days after being launched in India. The bookings will officially begin on May 15. Here's all you need to know

Why well-built Chinese EV Seagull poses big threat to the US auto industry

Tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles will keep the Seagull out of America for now, and it likely would sell for more than 12 grand if imported

Maruti expects 30% jump in CNG vehicle sales at 600,000 units in FY25

The country's largest carmaker also aims to export around 3 lakh units in the ongoing financial year

Maruti considering launching electric hatchback: MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi

Customers moving from two-wheelers to cars key to revitalising hatchback growth, says MD & CEO Takeuchi

ICRA forecasts moderate growth for tyre sector in FY25 as input costs rises

The report cites healthy demand from OEMs in the passenger vehicle (PV) and two-wheeler (2W) segments, along with replacement demand, as the primary drivers of domestic growth

Maruti introduces Suzuki fourth gen Swift, prices start at Rs 6.49 lakh

The premium hatchback segment contributes nearly 60% of total hatchback sales

Auto retail sales up 27% in April, passenger vehicles make record

Two-wheeler segment grows strongest due to 'positive impact' of elections, says FADA