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BS-VI effect: Sales of passenger vehicles may rise in Dec, say auto firms

A nationwide & compulsory switch to BS-VI is due from April 1, 2020

BS-VI: Challenges and opportunities

The transition to BS-VI is a critical milestone for the auto industry. The focus must be on partnerships with suppliers, preparing for intensifying global competition, and cost reduction

Decline in PV, two-wheeler inventory may help smooth transition to BS VI

Commercial vehicles are yet to see relief in terms of unsold inventory levels

Triumph India to roll out BS-VI bike in Jan, eyes 5-10% sales boost by June

The company had recently unveiled its flagship 2,500 cc bike, Rocket 3R which will hit the market in January.

Maruti confident on BSVI, CNG models to make up for its exit from diesel

Auto market leader announced in June it was exiting diesel segment

After festive cheer, passenger vehicle sales hit the slow lane in November

Domestic passenger vehicle sales fell 0.84 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 264,000 units in November, according to the data released by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Mahindra & Mahindra launches BS-VI compliant XUV300 at Rs 8.30 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Tuesday launched its first BS-VI compliant vehicle in the form of its compact SUV, XUV300 with price ranging from Rs 8.30 lakh to Rs 11.84 lakh. The BS-VI version of the XUV300 will be available on all its 1.2 litre turbo petrol offerings, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a statement. Mahindra is proactively transitioning its mobility portfolio to BS-VI emission standards in a phased manner, well ahead of the statutory timeline of April 1, 2020, it added. Commenting on the launch, M&M President, Automotive Sector Rajan Wadhera said, "It is a milestone in our BS-VI transition journey. Despite tight timelines, we along with our suppliers, have met the challenging requirements of these tighter emission norms, much ahead of the stipulated timeline." He further said, "We will progressively upgrade our entire range with cleaner emissions technology.

Mercedes-Benz India to stop selling BS-IV vehicles in a few weeks

German luxury car maker Mercedes Benz on Tuesday said it has stopped producing BS-IV vehicles in India and will stop retail sales of the same within a few weeks as it gears up for full transition to stricter emission norm, BS-VI. The company, which on Tuesday launched BS-VI version of its premium SUV GLC with a starting price of Rs 52.56 lakh (ex-showroom all India), said it has already stopped wholesales of BS-IV vehicles. "We have stopped production of BS-IV already since a couple of weeks...Basically we have no wholesales (of BS-IV stock). We have in the retail network still some cars but they will follow natural sales process in the next couple of weeks," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO Martin Schwenk said here in an interaction. So, he added,"we will be finishing selling BS-IV cars in the next few weeks, well ahead of the deadline." The stricter BS-VI emission norms will come into effect from April 1, 2020. No automobile manufacturer can produce or sell BS-IV ...

TVS Motor launches first BS VI variant of its premium Apache RTR 4V series

The new model is likely to be priced higher by Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,000 than existing variants; bookings start today at company dealerships across the country

BMW India makes its petrol cars BS-VI-compliant; diesel ones next

Company to increase the price of BS-VI-compliant vehicles by up to 6% starting next year

BS-VI norms to create headwinds for commercial vehicle segment: Ind-Ra

For fleet owners, the ownership of BS-VI vehicle would be credit neutral

Diesel cars to be ousted of VW's line-up after BS-VI rolls out: Officials

This October, the company sold over 3,000 cars in the compact and small sedan segments which include the Polo and Vento models

Ashok Leyland displays BS-VI vehicles, says trucks are first to meet norms

The firm has evolved an indigenous mid-NOx technology for BS-VI vehicles, will also introduce a Modular Vehicle Platform to meet the diverse needs of customers

BS VI is having a huge impact, is progressing smoothly: Honeywell exec

In a Q&A, Mike Banach of Honeywell UOP says 80% of the technology required for the transition to BS VI will be provided by his firm

Maruti rides high on BSVI vehicles, sells 200,000 cars within 6 months

The figures are encouraging for the auto industry amid apprehension that due to higher cost and lack of fuel availability, cars with stricter emission standards may not be popular in initial stages

Compare the cost of a BS IV car with that of a BS VI before actually buying

Attractive discounts are available on BS IV variants. BS VI cars, on the other hand, will offer greater solace to the environment-conscious buyer

Hyundai plans to roll out BS6 models early next year; to sell BS4 till FY20

In comparison, Maruti Suzuki has seven petrol models that are now BS6 emission norms compliant

BS-VI cars to be costlier by 3-7 %, two-wheelers by 10-15%

Expect a lot of discounts in the pre-buying period

Carmakers in a Catch-22 situation, face bumpy ride to BS-VI roll-out

Companies will need to stop producing BS-IV vehicles at least by January-February of 2020 to avoid the stockpiling of unsold inventory

BS-VI not to be the end of road for branded fuel sold by OMCs

In fact, they see sales rising further, will aggressively market these fuels laden with imported additives that improve driving experience and reduce emissions