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Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car maker, has also hiked prices of its entire car range from January to offset rising input costs.(Representational Image)

Cars to become costlier from January

Mercedes-Benz said it had revised the prices of its entire model range upto three per cent effective from the first week of January 2020.

12 Dec 2019 2:30 AM

According to McKinsey & Co, the Indian automobile sector, employing millions and contributing more than 7 per cent to India's GDP has been grappling with slowing sales since the Diwali festival season last year.

Vehicles back in slow gear; total sales down 12 per cent in November

Passenger vehicle sales, which include cars, utility vehicles and vans, fell 0.84 per cent year-on-year to 2.64 lakh units in November.

11 Dec 2019 1:29 AM

“With Yamaha continuing to perk up track performances with the R series, the new YZF-R15 Version 3.0 with BS VI-compliant engine and new features will be able to create optimum excitement in India in its category,” Motofumi Shitara, Yamaha Motor India chairman, said.

Yamaha rolls out R15V 3.0 BS-4 bike

The upgrade to BS VI technology has resulted in a price increase of around `4,420 over the BS IV model.

10 Dec 2019 1:59 AM

Till a few years back, the own damage share in motor premium used to be 60 per cent and third party, 40 per cent. However, the share of third party (TP) premium has since gone up to 52.7 per cent in 2016-17, 55 per cent in 2017-18 and further up 59 per cent in 2018-19, data from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (irdai) shows.

Share of third party cover rising in motor premia

Two-wheelers and private cars have a higher proportion of own damage in the motor premium.

09 Dec 2019 2:20 AM

The market witnessed a growing consumer shift from diesel to petrol.

Battle of the big boys

As the seltos becomes the market leader in the utility vehicle segment, we glance at how the category is shaping up in india.

08 Dec 2019 1:42 AM

The company will launch a mid-size SUV with 95 per cent localisation in 2021.

Skoda sales to dip in 2019 due to economic slowdown: official

Sales were down upto 20 per cent across the industry for the last few months.

04 Dec 2019 5:41 PM

The model comes with various features including air quality sensor, connected navigation system among others.

JLR drives in new XE in India priced at Rs 44.98 lakh

The company is confident that Jaguar fans and discerning customers will be delighted with the latest offering.

04 Dec 2019 1:44 PM

Mercedes GLC SUV

Mercedes-Benz GLC facelift for Rs 52.75 L

Priced at Rs 52.75 lakh to Rs 57.75 at pan-India showroom, the Mercedes GLC SUV comes in two options - GLC 200 and GLC 220d 4Matic.

04 Dec 2019 1:47 AM

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz also said the company is mulling over a similar price increase.

Maruti to hike prices from Jan, M&M, Toyota, Mercedes may follow suit

This price increase shall vary for different models, the company said.

03 Dec 2019 7:22 PM

The decline in Maruti’s sales just when it looked like the worst was over in October, adds to the narrative of a deepening slowdown in the overall Indian economy now inching towards a recession.

Slowdown blues continue for automakers in November

On Friday, the government data showed GDP growth for the second quarter has slowed down to a 26 quarter low of 4.5 per cent.

02 Dec 2019 2:11 AM

TVS Motor Co

TVS Motor drives in new Apache range

The Apache RTR 160 4V (drum) has been launched at Rs 99,950, while the RTR 160 4V (disc) has been priced at Rs 1.03 lakh.

27 Nov 2019 1:16 AM

In addition to the existing provision, it is recommended that in all cases of total loss / constructive total loss claims and theft claims, the registration certificate (RC) of the vehicle shall be cancelled and claim shall be settled only after the insured surrenders such cancelled RC. The policy shall be cancelled without return of premium.

Motor cover to include on-road price, fittings

The new depreciation table is suggested for up to 15 years.

27 Nov 2019 12:58 AM

MG will be using a mobile showroom to reach out to areas that do not have a dealership yet.

MG launches new mobile showroom, will begin touring with Hector on Dec 5

It will focus on offering a digital car shopping experience.

23 Nov 2019 10:43 AM

The new Honda City is expected to launch in India in the second-half of 2020.

Honda to unveil next-gen City on November 25

The new City will make its global debut in Thailand.

22 Nov 2019 6:07 PM

Expected to get new BS6-compliant 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines.

2020 Mahindra XUV500 spied testing with connected screens inside

Mahindra is likely to base it on the next-gen SsangYong Korando SUV.

21 Nov 2019 11:54 AM

Maruti S-Presso

New Maruti S-Presso enters top 10

Priced from Rs 3.69 lakh upto Rs 4.91 lakh, S-Presso was launched on September 30.

21 Nov 2019 2:01 AM

CFMoto, which has tied up with the Indian auto firm AMW which later changed its name to Anvita Autotech Works, has introduced four bikes called 300NK, 650NK, 650MT and 650GT priced at Rs 2.29 lakh, Rs 3.99 lakh, Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 5.49 lakh respectively at pan India showroom.

Chinese bike maker CFMoto enters India

The Chinese firm has partnered with the Indian Anvita Autotech Works company to form a joint venture to sell the Chinese motorcycles.

21 Nov 2019 1:44 AM

The Ziptron system features a 300V electric motor and fast charging capabilities.

Tata Nexon EV to be revealed on Dec 16 ahead of early 2020 launch

The production version of the all-electric sub-4m SUV from Tata is almost here.

20 Nov 2019 1:37 PM

Commercial vehicle sales, the barometer of the economy, however, declined 23 per cent to 67,060 units as compared to 87,618 units in October last year.

Festive demand drives up passenger vehicles retail sales to 11 per cent in October

Passenger vehicles sales stood at 2,23,498 units in October 2018.

20 Nov 2019 1:40 AM

Iconic Jawa rides in Perak bike at Rs 1.95 lakh

With its mid-range bikes, the Jawa brand primarily competes with the archrival Royal Enfield the segment leader in the country.

19 Nov 2019 2:00 AM

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Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car maker, has also hiked prices of its entire car range from January to offset rising input costs.(Representational Image)

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