Automakers
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India's EV import tax reduction policy signals victory for Tesla and global automakers
Auto | Mar 15, 2024, 08:51 PM ISTIndia's decision to lower import taxes on select electric vehicles (EVs) marked a significant triumph for Tesla, aligning with the company's persistent lobbying efforts in New Delhi.
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Automakers reveal plans to go all-electric in 2021, COP26 a booster
Auto | Nov 07, 2021, 11:46 AM ISTWith Renault in June, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis in July, to name a few, 2021 has become the year when mainstream automakers solidified their intent to become "all-electric" and transition further towards electrification.
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Automakers log dip in fleet sales in Sept qtr amid coronavirus pandemic
Auto | Nov 08, 2020, 10:42 AM ISTThe fleet segment sales have fallen during the period under review as people were opting for personal mobility options at the cost of shared and public transport in order to maintain distance in the times of the pandemic.
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Automakers expect rise in demand for personal vehicles due to COVID-19
Business | May 24, 2020, 02:14 PM ISTAutomakers like Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Toyota and Tata Motors expect demand for personal vehicles to go up in the country as social distancing and fear associated with COVID-19 veer people away from public transport.
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Mahindra bets big on electric vehicles, announces launch of KUV 100 electric in one year
Business | Oct 10, 2017, 05:09 PM ISTMahindra and Mahindra has said that it is bullish on the evolving electric vehicle market in India and will ensure it has a substantial presence in this segment.
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Centre likely to introduce car recycle policy for automakers next year
Dec 19, 2016, 03:41 PM ISTWith millions of old vehicles moving unabated on Indian roads despite causing environmental problems, the Centre may soon make it mandatory for automakers to buy old and unroadworthy vehicles and recycle them. According to a
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German automakers to recall 630,000 cars: Report
Apr 22, 2016, 07:43 PM ISTBerlin: German news agency dpa is reporting that several of the country's automakers are going to recall a total of 630,000 cars following an investigation into emissions levels. Citing unidentified government sources, dpa reported Friday
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NGT ban: Automakers seek clarity on sold, unregistered vehicles
India | Dec 13, 2015, 05:04 PM ISTNew Delhi: National Green Tribunal's ban on new diesel vehicles in the capital has left automakers confused as the companies have sought immediate clarification on what will happen to registration and delivery of vehicles for
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Union Budget 2015: Auto sector's wishlist
Feb 26, 2015, 11:59 AM ISTNew Delhi: The heavy industries and public enterprises ministry wants restoration of lower excise duty benefits to the automobile industry that had been withdrawn at the end of December."We have suggested for the continuation (of
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Automakers recall more than 2M vehicles for faulty air bags
Jan 31, 2015, 11:35 PM ISTNew York: More than 2 million Toyota, Chrysler and Honda vehicles are being recalled for faulty air bags that may inflate while the car is running.The recall includes some Acura MDX, Dodge Viper, Jeep Grand
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Mobile phones have poor hands-free performance
Jun 13, 2014, 11:09 PM ISTGeneva: Mobile phone manufacturers need to improve their products' compatibility with car hands-free systems to improve customer satisfaction and road safety, results of an International Telecommunications Union test have shown. The test found that an
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Automakers bet on alternative-fuel cars for future
Sep 12, 2013, 11:13 AM ISTFrankfurt: Judging by the slew of electric and hybrid vehicles being rolled out at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it might seem carmakers are tapping a large and eager market.But in fact almost no one buys