Page 22 - Automobile
India's auto sales face tough month as cash crunch grips country
Automobile dealers have reported sharp fall in sales after PM Modi's surprise move to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominated notes
 "India's auto sales face tough month as cash crunch grips country")
Online traffic rises as automobile sales climb
Though most auto purchases happen in showrooms, the websites provide customers authentic information and help them check out financing options
 "Online traffic rises as automobile sales climb")
Watch out for
Mahindra launched its electric car, the e20, in a new avatar - the e20Plus
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'Cafe' norms, innovation can boost aluminium use in automobiles: Analysts
Experts feel high cost of aluminium as against steel has restrained the use of the white metal
 "'Cafe' norms, innovation can boost aluminium use in automobiles: Analysts")
Electric vehicles in India has significant growth potential: N Venu
In this interview, N Venu of ABB Group shares emerging trends in electric mobility and the company's plans for its latest 15-second flash charging technology to tap electric vehicles market
 "Electric vehicles in India has significant growth potential: N Venu")
Non-core ventures sputter for auto firms
From two-wheelers to passenger vehicles and mini-trucks, ventures by companieshave failed to take off
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Car sales down 5.18%, passenger vehicle up 2.68% in June
Sales of two-wheeler and commercial vehicles also grew
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Automakers may face Rs 100 cr fine for violating safety rules
They may also have to compulsorily recall their vehicles for faulty designs and absence of safety features
Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up
While the going has been good for these stocks since the past few months, analysts expect the trend to continue
 "Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up")
Top Chinese carmakers plot major push into India
Decision is on the back of stagnating growth in China; setting up new or taking over existing plants on the firms' cards
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Hero MotoCorp, Ashok Leyland, TVS Motor hit 52-week high
Thus far in March, S&P BSE Auto index rallied 12% against 10% gain in the S&P BSE Sensex.
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New tax for bigger cars applicable to all fuel types: SIAM
Green tax to apply on cars more than 4 meters in length and with engine capacity of more than 1200cc for petrol cars and higher than 1500cc for diesel
