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After festive rush, truck rentals dip in November: Shriram Mobility report

Truck rental rates (round trips) on key trunk routes like Delhi-Chennai-Delhi and Delhi-Bengaluru-Delhi declined by 1.4 per cent

Honda to launch 3 new models in India by FY27 to tap growth in SUV segment

The company, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary, currently sells just one SUV model -- Elevate -- in the market with the other two products being Amaze and City sedans

Electric vehicle sales down 12% in November after festival-driven rush

In the e2W category, which accounts for more than 60 per cent of total EV sales, volumes fell 15 per cent to 118,944 units in November, compared to 139,787 units in the previous month

After festival inventory buildup, two-wheeler dispatches fall in November

Exports grow in strong double digits

In discussions with potential local partner: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

The company was responding to a query on whether it has halted the process of finding a local partner in India after the alleged customs duty fraud investigation

Skoda targets sales surge in 2024 with new compact SUV Kylaq launch

The company is eyeing gains in smaller cities and towns with the new model which is tagged between Rs 7.89 lakh and Rs 14.4 lakh (ex-showroom)

MG Select set to unveil the world's fastest roadster, MG Cyberster, in 2025

JSW MG Motor India today gave the first glimpse of its futuristic roadster MG Cyberster that combines the classic MG heritage with modern performance, as part of its luxury MG Select brand launch

Rivals press the accelerator as Ola Electric's e2W market share shrinks

Electric scooter registrations for the first time crossed the 1 million mark in a year in CY 2024 and stood at 1.03 million at the end of November

Ola, Bajaj, TVS in head-to-head battle for electric 2W registrations in Nov

Overall sales cross 1 lakh-mark; Ola Electric has a thin lead over its rivals, accounting for 25.09 per cent share of the total registrations, followed by TVS and Bajaj

Maruti Suzuki sales rise 10% in Nov; Hyundai down 7%, TaMo up marginally

Tata Motors Ltd on Sunday reported a marginal increase in overall sales at 74,753 units in November as compared to 74,172 units in the same month last year

Volkswagen India 'misclassified imports'; faces $1.4 bn tax evasion notice

A notice dated Sept 30 says Volkswagen used to import 'almost the entire' car in unassembled condition -- which attracts a 30-35 per cent import tax in India under rules for CKD, or completely knocked

Wheels of change turn electric as state expands its green fleet of buses

Wired for change: State charges ahead with 120 electric buses, driving the Yogi Adityanath government's vision for a cleaner, stronger public transport network

Audi expects sales to recover next year; anticipates 8-10% growth in 2025

The German carmaker, which on Thursday introduced a new version of its flagship SUV Q7, expects its sales to grow by 8-10 per cent next calender year, recovering from supply chain challenges

Honda unveils Activa E, QC1 electric scooter in India: Check details here

Honda is unveiling two electric scooters in India, Activa E and QC1. The scooter will go on sale in February, while the booking will begin in January next year. Here's all you need to know

Mahindra to invest Rs 4.5k cr for growth of two new electric brands

The Mumbai-based auto major is creating production of capacity of 90,000 units per annum at its Chakan-based plant for the two ground-up 'Born Electric' models -- BE 6e and XEV 9e

Kia India aims to double CKD exports by 2030; eyes West Asia, Africa

To date, the automaker has exported one lakh units of CKD vehicles since it began shipments in June 2020 from its manufacturing facility at Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh

Govt extends deadline for electric construction equipment safety compliance

The extension comes after manufacturers struggled to align with the stringent requirements within the initial timeline

After Mercedes, BMW India announces price hike of up to 3% from January

The new prices will be effective from January 1, 2025 onwards, the German automaker said in a statement

India needs up to $30 bn for EV charging infra to double growth pace: IESA

It is a very niche segment which has just started picking up in the country, India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) President Debi Prasad Dash said

Style, safety drive preference for premium features in cars

A Tata Motors dealership in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai said panoramic sunroofs and safety ratings are key demands from customers