Page 11 - Automakers

Maruti Suzuki hikes prices of Eeco van by Rs 8,000 for adding airbags

The increase in price is effective from November 30, 2021

Volvo Cars sees chip shortage extending into 2022, Q3 profit dips

The carmaker said supply chains were still constrained but while production remained lower than demand, it had "improved month by month" since September

Court finds Mazda Australia misled customers on refunds for faulty vehicles

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission started court proceedings against Mazda in October 2019 in a case involving seven different Mazda vehicles and 10 customers.

Carmakers rethink production strategies to deal with global chip shortage

The shortage, due to supply problems and a surge in demand for consumer electricals during the pandemic, has hit the auto industry hard

30K pre-orders in 14 days: Corbett creates a boom in tier 2, 3 markets

Ties up with TVS Group's Ki Mobility Solutions for after-market service

Tesla asks FSD testers to allow video collection in case of crash

According to the auto-tech website Electrek, it is the first time that the electric vehicle company will attach footage to specific individuals

Slavia: Second Skoda model in the India 2.0 project makes its debut

Slavia's manufacturing process has a localisation level of up to 95%, says the Czech carmaker

Kia set to expand product range in India; new model launch in Q1 next year

The new model would have generous space like a big family vehicle and the boldness of an SUV, the carmaker said

From 2025, all new vehicles sold in India will need to be E20-compliant

E20 is petrol blended with extent to 20% ethanol

European automakers say magnesium shortage not a problem, for now

Part manufacturers supplying automakers with key components are heavily reliant on magnesium, which can be used by itself or combined with aluminium to reduce the weight of cars

The big league: Audi serves up treat for off-roading aficionados

Q5, its latest SUV with a facelift, is a 'luxury crossover' and jack of all trades

Toyota boosts profit outlook on weaker yen, but warns of production risks

Like other global automakers, Toyota has been forced to cut output due to the chip shortage

A bumpy ride for automakers: Festive season hasn't seen strong pick-up

Festive season hasn't seen strong pick-up, margin pressures continue

Dhanteras glitter dims for consumer appliances firms, automakers

Inflation, second Covid-19 wave, semiconductor shortage major reasons behind tepid sales

Audi expects robust business growth in India over next few years

Globally, Audi has decided to sell internal combustion engine cars only till 2033. It is going to be fully electric cars after that

Hero MotoCorp registers decline in sales by 32% in October

In the domestic market, the company's wholesales dropped to 5,27,779 units last month from 7,91,137 units in October 2020

Kia India registers 22% decline in wholesales in October

The company dispatched 10,488 units of Seltos, 5,443 units of Sonet, and 400 units of Carnival last month to dealers

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 5% decline in wholesales in October

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday reported a 5 per cent year-on-year decline in total wholesales at 41,908 units in October. The company had dispatched a total of 44,359 units in October 2020. Last month, the company's passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market stood at 20,130 units, up 8 per cent from 18,622 units in the year-ago period. Domestic commercial vehicle sales fell to 18,604 units last month from 23,716 units in October 2020. Exports rose to 3,174 units last month, up 57 per cent from 2,021 units in October 2020. Demand for vehicles across our product portfolio remains robust. We have received an unprecedented response for XUV700 and as per our commitment, we have commenced deliveries of the petrol variant to customers," Mahindra & Mahindra CEO Automotive Division Veejay Nakra said in a statement. The supply chain issues around semiconductor related parts continues to be dynamic as the company focuses on managing the situation in the short term, he added.

TVS Motor registers 10% decline in sales at 3,55,033 units in Oct

Domestic two-wheeler sales were also lower at 2,58,777 units last month as compared to 3,01,380 units in October 2020

Tata Motors total sales increase 30% to 67,829 units in October

The company's total dispatches in October 2020 stood at 52,132 units