Automobile
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GM plans major leap with eyes-off and hands-off driving system
Auto | Oct 06, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTLevel 3 (L3) driving systems, unlike fully autonomous Level 4 systems like Waymo's, are designed for highway driving at reduced speeds. They allow drivers to temporarily stop paying attention while still requiring them to take control when needed.
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Ola Electric faces decline as e-scooter competition heats up in India
Auto | Oct 01, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTOla Electric has reportedly sold 23,965 vehicles in September 2024, marking a second consecutive month of decline in sales. The company’s market share has been dropping steadily from over 50 per cent in April to just 27 per cent in September2024, as per the government data.
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Maruti Suzuki India to launch its first ever EV in January with 500-km range
Auto | Sep 10, 2024, 09:18 PM ISTMaruti Suzuki India has reportedly stated that the company has been gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) with a range of 500 km per charge in January next year (2025). The leading automaker has announced on the sidelines of the annual session of SIAM.
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Ola Electric shares tumbles down to 30 per cent from peak value
Auto | Sep 04, 2024, 06:59 PM ISTOla Electric's stock has dropped again, for the 6th consecutive session and reported a loss of over 30 per cent from its recent all-time high of Rs 157.40 per share.
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Jawa 42 FJ launched in India at Rs 1.99 lakh: Everything you need to know
Auto | Sep 03, 2024, 05:50 PM ISTThe new Jawa 42 FJ is a compelling addition to the Indian motorcycle market, offering a blend of retro design and modern technology at an attractive price point. Whether you're a fan of classic motorcycles or looking for a sporty ride with modern features, the Jawa 42 FJ is worth considering.
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Car manufacturers to offer around Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy: Details here
Auto | Aug 28, 2024, 06:31 PM ISTAuto 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 | Aug 27, 2024, 05:38 PM ISTIn 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 | Aug 21, 2024, 05:14 PM ISTA 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 | Aug 21, 2024, 11:51 AM ISTConcerns 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 | Aug 18, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTWith 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 | Aug 08, 2024, 02:09 PM ISTBMW 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 | Aug 05, 2024, 02:12 PM ISTIndia 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 | Jul 21, 2024, 11:28 AM ISTAnalysts 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 | Jul 14, 2024, 11:34 AM ISTPassenger 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 | Jul 08, 2024, 07:17 PM ISTDucati 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 | Jul 08, 2024, 12:48 PM ISTMaruti 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 | Jul 07, 2024, 02:01 PM ISTHyundai 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 | Jul 04, 2024, 02:04 PM ISTHyundai 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 | Jun 12, 2024, 12:40 PM IST0EV 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 | Jun 09, 2024, 03:04 PM ISTExperts 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.