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New Delhi, Automaker Kia India on Thursday said it will increase prices of Seltos and Carens by up to 2 per cent from October 1, according to a senio...

The new Himalayan 450 is expected to come with a liquid cooled engine, unlike its predecessor. This should translate to longer riding time at a higher torque. The tank size, instrument panel and tyres will also see changes to balance ADV and touring needs. Biking enthusiasts await the new Himalayan as it tries to bridge the gap between itself and the KTM 390 Adventure and more.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said dealers of automobiles should also open vehicle scrapping facilities. Addressing the fifth Auto Retail Conclave, Gadkari said the government is encouraging a circular economy, and accordingly the government will give permission to dealers to start vehicle scrapping facilities. He also noted that India is encouraging use of alternate fuel and biofuel and pointed out that the government is working to make India the largest manufacturer of green hydrogen.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Union government if a change in law is warranted on the legal question of whether a person holding a driving licence for a light motor vehicle is entitled to legally drive a transport vehicle of a particular weight. The top court asked the Centre to wrap up the exercise within two months and apprise it about the decision taken.

The auto index, Nifty Auto, recovered from its 400 point or approximately 2.5% fall after ​​Union Minister Nitin Gadkari clarified on Tuesday clarified his '10% additional GST on diesel vehicles' comment made earlier in the morning. In the morning, at the SIAM conference, the Road and Transport Minister had proposed a "pollution tax" in the form of additional GST of 10% on diesel vehicles and gensets in order to cut down on air pollution.

Audi has launched a limited edition version of the Q8 model in India. The limited edition Audi Q8 SUV has been launched with...

​Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose 9% year-on-year in August on the back of strong demand for utility models, industry body SIAM said on Monday. This was backed by utility vehicle sales which increased 34% year-on-year to 1,81,825 units. Two-wheeler dispatches increased to 15,66,594 units from 15,57,429 units. Passenger car dispatches on the other hand declined 10% to 1,20,031 units​.

Tata Motors on Thursday unveiled the Nexon EV facelift, revealing the revamped design of its popular electric car. The compa...

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles on Thursday announced the launch of the new Jawa 42 Bobber Black Mirror in India. The Jawa 42 Bobber is the latest addition to the company’s Bobber line-up and has been placed at the top of the range. A Bobber is a motorcycle that has all its non-essential parts like the front-fender removed. Generally, these bikes are given a shortened rear fender and a lowered stance.

Ahead of the festive season, retail sales of automobiles in August grew by 9% year-on-year (Y-o-Y). While this growth was slightly lower than what was reported earlier, it was steady across various vehicle categories, shows data released in the August 2023 by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).Two-wheelers (2W) sales grew by 6%, passenger vehicles (PV) saw a 6.5% rise, commercial vehicles (CV) went up by 3%. In what is a weakness in rural demand, there was an increase of 14% in sales of tractors.

Volvo India on Monday announced the launch of the C40 Recharge electric crossover in India. This is the second electric car from the Swedish luxury automaker in India after the XC40 Recharge. The India launch of the C40 Recharge was announced in June 2023 and the company has now launched the car in the country. With the two electric offerings, the company aims to push its EV penetration to 35% by next year. The car will be assembled at the company’s Hoskote facility near Bangalore.

Japanese auto giant Honda has finally launched the mid-sized Elevate SUV in India. With this, the company’s offerings in the Indian market have gone to three, including the existing City and Amaze. The Honda Elevate is currently the only SUV that the automaker is offering in India as it has discontinued the BR-V and the W-RV.

In the last three months, Hero MotoCorp has positively surprised the market with three back to back launches of Passion Plus, Harley Davidson X440 and Karizma XMR. It also has three more launches in the pipeline across segments — all which brokerages hope will pull up its market share in the two-wheeler segment.

Hyundai Motor on Monday launched the N brand's first all-electric model, the Ioniq 5 N, in the domestic market as it accelerates its transition to a future mobility solutions provider.

Domestic passenger vehicle sales hit a record in August led by highest-ever monthly dispatches from Maruti Suzuki on the back of festive demand and the continued strong offtake of SUVs. Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor also reported strong dispatches to dealers last month. Tata Motors, however, saw a dip in domestic passenger vehicle sales in August.

Royal Enfield launched the much-awaited next-gen Bullet 350 in India on Friday. The bike has received several changes, both internally and externally while retaining its iconic design. The Bullet 350 is finally equipped with the 349cc J-platform engine that is used on other bikes from the company. The company has started accepting bookings for the bike.

As the month of August comes to an end, auto sales data has started pouring in, giving us an insight about the performance o...

New Delhi, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Friday said its total automotive wholesales increased by 19 per cent to 70,350 units in August. The company's...

The month of August witnessed multiple car launches, ranging from the likes of the affordable Tata Punch CNG to premium opti...

​​​​A survey by LocalCircles has found that more than seven in 10 Indians will look at the safety rating of a car before marking their next purchase. Moreover, one in four will look at upgrading their vehicle if their current vehicle doesn’t meet the prescribed mark. Bharat NCAP ratings was launched by Nitin Gadkari earlier this week and will be rolled out from October 1.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched Bharat NCAP, India's own crash testing safety programme, saying that it was a historic day for the country and that requests have been received for crash testing of 30 models. I really appreciate the way in which the Indian automobile industry cooperates and because of their cooperation today it is a time for all of us that we are launching the Bharat NCAP programme.

If you are in the market for a new two-wheeler and are looking to get an electric scooter, the Indian market now has several...