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  Car manufacturers to offer around Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy: Details here

  Auto | August 28, 2024 18:31 IST

  Auto manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts to the new purchases made by the customers and by scrapping their previous cars, they will be liable to avail of around Rs 20,000 discount.

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  Car manufacturers agree to offer discounts to buyers who scrap their old vehicles: Gadkari

  Auto | August 27, 2024 17:38 IST

  In August 2021, PM Modi launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, aiming to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles while promoting a circular economy. This policy is designed to encourage the scrapping of old, inefficient vehicles, to reduce pollution and enhance road safety.

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  Tata Motors expands EV infrastructure in India with 250 new fast charging stations

  Auto | August 21, 2024 17:14 IST

  A report highlighted a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), especially in the e-bus and light commercial vehicle (LCV) segments. In FY24, there was a notable increase in registrations of electric heavy passenger vehicles (e-HPVs), with large electric buses leading the surge.

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  Automakers address EV charging safety concerns with myth-busting initiative

  Technology | August 21, 2024 11:51 IST

  Concerns over EV safety intensified after a parked Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle unexpectedly caught fire, leading to the destruction of an entire underground parking garage in an apartment complex in Incheon, 27 km west of Seoul, and damaging over 100 cars, as reported by Yonhap news agency.

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  India's super-luxury car sales skyrocket: A generational shift driving demand

  Auto | August 18, 2024 12:25 IST

  With the rising appetite for luxury goods in India, which has been driven by a shifting generational mindset, it is extending to high-end cars now. Industry data shows a strong surge in demand for super-luxury vehicles from brands like Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, and Aston Martin in the country.

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  Four major carmakers in trouble for making cars with faulty parts, recall over 1.72 lakh vehicles

  Auto | August 08, 2024 14:09 IST

  BMW Korea, Hyundai Motor, Kia, and KGM Commercial will voluntarily call back over 172,000 vehicles due to faulty components. As per the reports, the airbag module inflator was facing issues, and the wiring error of the second-row seats as also faulty.

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  Maruti Suzuki India to launch electric cars soon in line with Viksit Bharat vision

  Auto | August 05, 2024 14:12 IST

  India is rapidly progressing and aims to become "Viksit Bharat" by 2047 and in line with the vision, Maruti Suzuki India has been planning on introducing electric cars in the coming months, aiming for a more sustainable mobility future.

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  Hyundai, Kia set to achieve USD 5.7 billion operating profit in Q2

  Auto | July 21, 2024 11:28 IST

  Analysts attribute the carmakers' strong quarterly performance to their timely response to the electric vehicle market, and their focus on high-end sport utility vehicles like the GV80, particularly in the US market, and a weak win.

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  Automobile exports from India rise 15.5 per cent in Q1

  Business | July 14, 2024 11:34 IST

  Passenger vehicle exports stood at 1,80,483 units in the first quarter, registering a jump of 19 per cent over 1,52,156 units in the same period last year.

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  Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono launches at Rs 16.5 lakh in India

  Auto | July 08, 2024 19:17 IST

  Ducati has launched its latest model, the 'Hypermotard 698 Mono,' in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 16,50,000. The motorcycle's style is enhanced by several distinctive design elements, such as the dual exhausts positioned on the sides of the tail, the five-spoke alloy wheels featuring a 'Y'.

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  Maruti Suzuki achieves milestone: First automaker to transport 2 million vehicles via Indian railway

  Auto | July 08, 2024 12:48 IST

  Maruti Suzuki has reportedly surpassed the milestone of 2 million vehicle dispatches via Indian Railways. The initiative has been taken to support goal of the government, to achieve net zero emissions by 2070.

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  Hyundai Motor's India sales surge to record highs as IPO looms

  Auto | July 07, 2024 14:01 IST

  Hyundai Motor witnessed sales hitting a record in India in the first half of this year, as per the industry data, as it has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs 25,000 crore for its India unit.

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  Hyundai's all-electric Casper SUV: Production to start from July

  Auto | July 04, 2024 14:04 IST

  Hyundai Motor is reportedly starting the production of its upcoming Casper Electric, by July 2024. The production will take place in Gwangju, South Korea, and officials confirmed that the initial production goal is 21,400 units by the yearend.

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  EV sales in India to go up by 40 per cent to 1.75 million units in FY2024

  Auto | June 12, 2024 12:40 IST

  0EV sales in India surged significantly in the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching 17,52,406 units, marking a robust 40.31 per cent increase on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. As per the report by JMK Research Analytics, this growth was predominantly driven by the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments.

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  AI tools to find key factors impacting car accidents: Experts

  Technology | June 09, 2024 15:04 IST

  Experts have recently discovered AI tools like Google Street View (GSV), which is capable of providing 360-degree views of streets, and identifying critical environmental factors contributing to car collisions, and accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians.

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  World Environment Day: Electric Vehicles power the path to a greener future

  Technology | June 05, 2024 18:26 IST

  Experts have stated that the electic vehicles are making difference in the world environment, and they are encouraging them to protect environment by adopting the EV vehicles. They said that with EVs the cities are less noisey and enviroment is better.

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  Geely and Renault launch joint venture focused on hybrid and combustion powertrains

  Auto | June 03, 2024 13:11 IST

  Renault and Chinese partner Geely have announced a highly anticipated joint venture focused on developing combustion and hybrid engines. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of their legacy auto business by creating more efficient gasoline engines and hybrid systems.

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  Hero MotoCorp’s sales drop by 4 per cent in May: Know-why?

  Auto | June 02, 2024 15:21 IST

  Hero MotoCorp's sales performance in May 2024 presents a mixed picture. While there is a noticeable decline in monthly sales figures, the company's overall growth in the early months of FY25 and significant increase in exports suggest positive momentum.

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  Hyundai Motor installs EV charging station in Chennai, plans 100 facilities in Tamil Nadu

  Auto | May 27, 2024 20:03 IST

  Hyundai Motor India has inaugurated its first 180 kW DC fast public EV charging station in Chennai, which will feature 150 kW and 30 kW connectors. The company also announced plans to establish 100 fast public charging stations across Tamil Nadu, reinforcing its commitment to the state.

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  Kia SUV EV3 made it's global debut with an impressive 600 km range: Details here

  Auto | May 27, 2024 20:03 IST

  Kia has unleashed its all-electric SUV- the EV3 which offers a driving range of up to 600 km and charges from 10 to 80 percent in 31 minutes. It will debut in the South Korean market in July 2024, followed by a European launch in the second half of the year.