Hinduja Group's Ashok Leyland on Monday said that it has become the world's third-largest bus maker. Company's claim was based on the latest figures released by SIAM, OICA and IHS Markit. Ashok Leyland sold a total of 23,100 buses in 2019, the company said in a press release.
Italian super sports car maker Lamborghini expects its premium luxury SUV Urus to drive future growth in India with the model accounting for 50 per cent of its sales in the country, a senior company official said. The company, which delivered its 50th Urus in India last year, has an eight-month waiting period on the model at present.
Sales in the auto sector remained slow in the month of January. While India's largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, recorded a marginal gain, Hyundai and Tata Motors remained in the red.
The all new BS-VI compliant Honda Amaze 2020 has been launched by the Japanese carmaker. Honda's entry segment sedan Amaze will compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Volkswagen Ameo. The car will be available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine options.
Indian carmaker Tata has launched an EV version of its popular car Nexon. Priced at Rs 13.99 lakh, Tata Nexon EV was unveiled in December 2019. Tata Motors plans to launch four more electric vehicles (EV) models, including two SUVs, one hatchback and one sedan in the next 24 months, Tata Sons Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced at the launch.
On one hand, the automobile sector would look out for incentives to gain back its lost footing, while on the other it would want the government to boost its development prospects for the future. With the Budget all set to be announced on February 1, here are some automobile-centric expectations from the Union Budget 2020
Bajaj Auto is all set to collaborate with British motorcycle brand Triumph to bring brand new mid-capacity bikes to Indian roads. Bajaj and Triumph on Friday formally commenced their non-equity global partnership to manufacture a new range of mid-capacity motorcycles in the country.
Two different air bag glitches have forced Toyota and Honda to recall over 6 million vehicles worldwide, and both problems present different dangers to motorists.
Tata Motors on Wednesday entered into the premium hatchback segment with the rollout of Altroz at a starting price of Rs 5.29 lakh (ex-showroom India). Unveiled in December last year, the Altroz, which is the industry's first BSVI diesel-ready car is also the first vehicle model based on the brand’s Alfa platform and the second vehicle showing the Impact 2.0 design language.
Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Tuesday said it will launch AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC 4 door Coupe in the Auto Expo next month. Besides, the company will unveil all-new A-Class limousine, showcase the new GLA and EQC Edition 1886 during the biennial show.
Hyundai has launched its all-new entry segment sedan Aura. The Hyundai Aura will replace the Hyundai Xcent which is currently the entry segment sedan sold by the Korean carmaker in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 5.79 lakh the Aura will compete with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze amongst others.
Niche bike maker Royal Enfield on Monday said it has launched its model Himalayan with BS-VI compliant engine with price starting at Rs 1.86 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Himalayan comes with switchable ABS feature while retaining the original features.
The company said its 'Click to Buy' is a first-of-its-kind online sales platform with simple and transparent process for purchase of Hyundai cars.
German luxury car maker Audi on Wednesday entered a new segment, big sports utility vehicle-coupé, in its India portfolio with the launch of crossover SUV Q8 in the domestic market, priced at Rs 1.33 crore.
German luxury car maker Audi on Wednesday entered a new segment, big sports utility vehicle-coupé, in its India portfolio with the launch of crossover SUV Q8 in the domestic market, priced at Rs 1.33 crore.
Volkswagen has announced record annual sales that could determine whether it keeps its crown as the world’s largest automaker. The company based in Wolfsburg, Germany, said Tuesday that it delivered 10.97 million vehicles in 2019.
Bajaj has relaunched one of its most iconic products in India -- The Bajaj Chetak -- which is now an electric scooter. The Bajaj Chetak Electric has made a comeback in India after 15 years. Sales for the scooter will begin first in Pune and Bengaluru before spreading out to the rest of the country. The launch will give a major boost to the EV sector in India. More two-wheeler makers are likely to follow Bajaj into entering the mainstream EV as technology and accessibility improve with time.
In one of the most widely anticipated two-wheeler launches, Bajaj will reintroduce one of its most popular scooters -- Bajaj Chetak -- in the Indian market today. The new Bajaj Chetak will be an Electric Vehicle and will be called Bajaj Chetak Electric. This gives a massive thumbs up to the growing EV sector in India. With Bajaj entering the fray, more bike and scooter makers are sure to follow suit. Here is everything you can expect from the Bajaj Chetak Electric scooter.
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said its compact SUV Vitara Brezza has crossed five lakh sales mark within four years of its launch. The company had showcased the model at 2016 Auto Expo.
Royal Enfield 2020: Some of the most important things riders need to consider are safety and security, both of the rider and the bike. Here are the top 8 security and safety-related questions answered by Royal Enfield themselves.
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