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Chinese transport authorities slam Didi for skirting safety measures

Uber rival Didi makes Mexico launch official, recruits drivers

April 6, 2018 13:21 IST

In 2016, Uber sold its China business to Didi after losing billions trying to compete with the Chinese firm on its home turf.

BMW recalled some 172,000 vehicles in July and October over the fires it has blamed on a faulty exhaust gas component.

BMW launches limited edition of 3 Series sedan, prices starting from 41.4 lakhSubscriber Only

April 4, 2018 13:26 IST

"These special editions combine the sporty yet elegant design with high everyday functionality," BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah said.

Honda’s compact SUV WR-V crosses 50k sales milestone

March 27, 2018 15:29 IST

HCIL said WR-V sales are fairly distributed across regions in India although Tier 1 markets comprising large cities contributed 38 per cent to its nationwide sales.

Hyundai Motor may raise stake in China joint venture

Hyundai’s union says revised trade deal with U.S. “humiliating”

March 27, 2018 10:33 IST

Hyundai was the worst performer among major automakers in the United States as of February, with its sales down 12 per cent year-on-year over the first two months of this year due to its heavy reliance on sedans and its aging SUV models.

ROHM Semiconductors introduces new panel chipset solution for 2-wheelers in India

March 22, 2018 16:11 IST

"ROHM is convinced that this new automotive panel-chipset is necessary for the Indian market as it will enhance both safety and comfort," ROHM Semiconductor India Managing Director Daisuke Nakamura said.

Triumph launches all-new Tiger 800 XR, XRx, XCx bikes in India, price starting from Rs 11.76 lakh

March 21, 2018 15:40 IST

Triumph Tiger 800 new series launched in India: There are more than 200 upgrades to the chassis and engine, which is more responsive and optimised, in the new line up, Triumph Motorcycles India said in a statement.

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Ford introduces manual transmission, petrol top-end EcoSport

March 19, 2018 16:07 IST

The new Titanium+ variant will be paired to Ford's latest three-cylinder 1.5 litre petrol engine and feature five-speed manual transmission, the company said in a statement.

US probes air bag failures in deadly Hyundai, Kia car crashes

March 17, 2018 20:39 IST

Hyundai spokesman Jim Trainor said the South Korean automaker is aware of reports of two deaths in its vehicles, which he said occurred in head-on collisions at extremely high rates of speed.

Audi to hike car prices by up to Rs 9 lakh from April

March 16, 2018 13:27 IST

In the Budget for 2018-19, finance minister Arun Jaitley had increased custom duty on CKD (completely knocked down) imports of motor vehicles, motor cars, motor cycles from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.

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India not really prepared for EVs at the moment: Volkswagen

March 15, 2018 16:49 IST

The company, which has announced plans to expand production of EVs worldwide on a massive scale with 16 locations to produce battery-powered vehicles by the end of 2022, also said india should be clear about what kind of technology it wants.

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Debit cards acceptable for transport services payments

March 3, 2018 16:42 IST

"Delighted to inform everyone that debit cards will now be accepted for all online transactions in Transport Deptt offices, thanks to our persistent efforts in coordinating with Finance Deptt/ RBI/ SBI to make online happen in the true sense," the official said in a tweet.

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Maruti February sales up 15% at 1,49,824 units

March 1, 2018 13:08 IST

Sales of utility vehicles, including Gypsy, Grand Vitara, Ertiga, S-Cross and compact SUV Vitara Brezza increased by 13.8 per cent to 20,324 units in February, from 17,863 units in the same month of 2017.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X, 500X launched: Price, specifications and everything you need to knowSubscriber Only

April 2, 2018 14:34 IST

The Thunderbird 500X will be priced at Rs. 198,878 (ex-showroom Delhi) and the Thunderbird 350X will be priced at Rs. 156,849 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Rental car operator Hertz reports bigger-than-expected loss

February 28, 2018 09:49 IST

Hertz has been reducing the size of its rental fleet and investing more in marketing campaigns and technology upgrades of its app amid pressure from industry over-capacity and pricing.

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Porsche to launch electric vehicle in India in early 2020

February 25, 2018 15:39 IST

The company will launch a new SUV model -- Cayenne E3 -- in the third quarter of the current year, he said. Porsche had introduced models like Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, 718 series, Cayman, Boxstar, and the flagship 911 in India.

Discount February: Top 10 offers on hatchbacks and compact vehicles

February 14, 2018 16:40 IST

Automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Tata, Renualt, Mahindra, Nissan and Ford are offering deals like cash discounts, free insurance, free extended warranties and exchange bonus on a host of vehicles.

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Car sales down 1.25%, passenger vehicles up 7.57% in January

February 12, 2018 14:40 IST

Motorcycle sales last month jumped by 28.64 per cent to 10,54,062 units compared to 819,385 units in January 2017.

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Public transportation in cities: Banking on mass transit opportunities

February 10, 2018 00:59 IST

Carmakers are eyeing the opportunities that will arise from the government’s smart city initiative by showcasing a wide range of smart mobility options at this year’s Auto Expo

Sachin Tendulkar, SRK, Akshay Kumar add charm to Auto Expo 2018: See pics

February 9, 2018 20:42 IST

Auto Expo 2018: Apart from the luxurious and meticulously crafted hi-speed cars being showcased at the event, celeb presence from both Bollywood and cricketing fraternity raised the grandness of the extravagant event.

Auto Expo 2018 India highlights: From EVs, concepts, hybrids on day 1 to startups and new launches on day 2

February 9, 2018 13:42 IST

Auto Expo 2018 India highlights: In comparison to Auto Expo 2016, this year saw the number of EVs surge 10-fold to over 50 electric and hybrid vehicles as car makers drew up plans for electrification of their fresh line-up of products.