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India's auto industry has leapfrogged to BSVI in record time: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari said the government is fully cognizant of the industry's contribution in India's manufacturing growth and the fact it's the biggest employment generator

Yamaha introduces BS-VI compliant FZ 25 motorcycle, unveils FZS 25 bike

The BS-VI variant of these two-wheelers were unveiled by the company on December 19, 2019 in India

TVS Motor launches BS-VI compliant Apache RR310 bike priced at Rs 2.4 lakh

Apache RR310 BS-VI features new technology such as throttle-by-wire

Renault launches BS-VI compliant versions of hatchback Kwid, Triber

The price for BS-VI compliant Triber has been increased between Rs 4,000 to Rs 15,000 depending on the variant, while that of Kwid has been increased by Rs 9,000 across all versions

Hero MotoCorp starts despatching its first BS-VI scooter 'Pleasure+ 110 FI'

The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday said it has commenced despatching of its first BS-VI compliant scooter model -- Pleasure+ 110 FI. The scooter in BS-VI avatar is priced at Rs 54,800 for self-start sheet wheel and Rs 56,800 for self-start alloy wheel trim. "We have been smoothly migrating to BS-VI norms, with the Pleasure+ 110 BS-VI coming in quick succession to the HF Deluxe and Splendor iSmart BS-VI motorcycles," Hero MotoCorp Head - Global Product Planning - Malo Le Masson said in a statement. Given the strong customer connect of brand Pleasure, the company is confident that the new Pleasure+ too will be a hit with the youth, he added. "We have lined up a slew of BS-VI products to be rolled-out in the market in the coming weeks," Masson said. The company has already introduced BS-VI compliant versions of HF Deluxe and Splendor iSmart bikes. The updated Pleasure+ 110 BS-VI has been designed and developed completely in-house at the company's R&D

Budget 2020: Toyota seeks scrappage policy, income tax relief on vehicles

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Monday urged the government to come out with a scrappage policy for old vehicles ahead of the Budget, while also seeking to extend income tax benefits available for electric cars to other vehicles as well. "We would like the Budget to spur demand without putting any additional burden on the government exchequer; one way to achieve this is by realising the scrappage policy for all old vehicles, the draft policy of which has been shared by the government," TKM Senior Vice-President (Sales & Services) Naveen Soni said in a statement. The auto industry is willing to share its portion towards realising such scrappage policy, which will eventually have a more sustainable impact on the environment, he added. Additionally, another thrust area would be to extend the income tax benefits available for electric cars to other vehicles as well, or to extend the depreciation benefit currently available only to companies and professionals to personal customers ...

Maruti signals exit from diesel space; Hyundai gears up to dominate segment

From April 1, Bharat Stage (BS)-VI emission norms for automobiles will become mandatory across the country

Ford India launches BS-VI compliant EcoSport, price starts at Rs 8,04,000

Auto maker Ford India on Monday launched its compact SUV EcoSport with BS VI compliant petrol and diesel engines, priced between Rs 8.04-11.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The petrol version of the upgraded model is priced between Rs 8.04-11.43 lakh while the diesel variants are tagged between Rs 8.54- 11.58 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The BS IV petrol variants of the model were priced between Rs 7.91-11.3 lakh while the diesel trims were tagged between Rs 8.41- 11.45 lakh. "Ford is committed to offer products and technologies our customers want and value -- including our best-in-class diesel engines at almost the same price," Ford India Executive Director Marketing, Sales & Service Vinay Raina said in a statement. With continuation of its entire range, EcoSport will be the vehicle of choice for all compact SUV customers and meet their diverse needs, he added. The new EcoSport's BSVI compliant 1.5 litre diesel engine delivers 100 PS power and comes mated with a five-speed manual ...

Royal Enfield unveils 2020 Himalayan with BS-VI powertrain at Rs 186,000

The new Himalayan comes with switchable ABS feature while retaining the original features.

64% of India's GenZ questions need to own a car: Deloitte global survey

The study also dwells on consumer preference with regard to data privacy and the money Indian buyers are willing to spend on connected vehicles.

Kia Motors eyes full capacity utilisation in India with slew of new models

Kia Motors' manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh has an installed production capacity to roll out 3 lakh units per annum on a three shift basis.

Toyota to Kia Motors: Companies toe thin line on BSVI diesel pricing

Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra may not sharply jack up prices for their BS-VI line, matching strategy adopted by rivals.

Tata Motors to commence roll-out of 100 BS-VI compliant products in January

Tata Motors on Thursday said it will start roll-out of over 100 BS-VI compliant models, including passenger vehicles, this month. The auto major also plans to have four global unveils and display 14 commercial and 12 passenger vehicle at the upcoming Auto Expo. "From January 2020 onwards, we will be introducing over 100 lead models with over 1,000 variants," Tata Motors President and Chief Technology Officer Rajendra Petkar said in a statement. These will cover options of powertrain combinations, body styles, chassis configurations plus technologies imbibing connected, electric, shared and safety, he added. "Significant front loading of activities, use of digital product development tools and early involvement of globally reputed technology & supplier partners has helped us to accelerate the portfolio migration," Petkar said. The company has designed and engineered its products keeping in mind the duty cycles and growing aspirations, he added. Commenting on the company's plans fo

Royal Enfield launches BS VI-compliant version of Classic 350 at Rs 165,000

The model is the first motorcycle under the company's unit construction engine (UCE) platform to transition to the new regulatory emission norms

Hero MotoCorp launches first BS-VI compliant Splendor iSmart at Rs 64,900

This marks the commencement of the transition of Hero MotoCorp's product range to BS-VI norms, Le Masson added.

Hero MotoCorp bikes set to get costlier by Rs 2,000 from January 1

Auto manufactures have increased prices owing to the transition cost for migrating to the BS-VI platform

Auto sales continue to slide in Dec, likely to remain subdued for some time

With total sales of 133,296 passenger vehicles, the country's leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki India recorded 2.4 per cent year-on-year rise in car sales during December

Battered by slowdown, auto industry pins hopes on 2020 for turnaround

Industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) expects things to turnaround in 2020-21

Govt proposes BS VI emission norms for quadricycles from Apr 2020

The BS VI emission norms are in line with European standards

Renault to stop making diesel car in India as it readies for BS VI

Starts exports of Triber to South Africa, plans to launch three new vehicles by 2022, including a sub-4-meter SUV in H2 of next year, and an EV by 2021