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Majority of consumers postpone decision to buy vehicle due to Cpvid: Report

Covid has forced 80% of consumers to postpone their decision to purchase a four-wheeler, while 82% of respondents deferred plans to buy a two-wheeler, according to a survey by Mobility Outlook.

Toyota Kirloskar to increase vehicle prices by up to 4% from April

Automaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor said it will increase prices of its entire model range by up to 4 per cent from April 1 to offset the impact of rising input costs.

8.2% of new vehicles registered in Delhi are electric vehicles: Report

Twelve schemes of the Transport Department were included in the "outcome budget 2021-22" consisting of 88 indicators

Top headlines: Supply chain hit due to Ukraine; FMCG increase products rate

Joe Biden will announce new sanctions against Russia on Thursday while in Brussels. More on that story in our top headlines.

Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles by 2-2.5% from Apr 1

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will hike prices of its commercial vehicles range by 2-2.5 per cent, depending upon individual model and variant, from April 1

IEA suggestion for easing Russian oil shock: Restrict people's car usage

President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has upended global commodity markets, sending prices soaring and prompting a search for alternative sources of energy

Automobile dispatches dip 23% in Feb as supply challenges continue: SIAM

Automobile dispatches from factories to dealerships declined 23 per cent in February, as various supply-side challenges, including semiconductor shortage, industry body SIAM said

2022 Maruti Baleno ups the game for hatchbacks with superior looks, comfort

Step into the newly launched 2022 Baleno and a few things immediately become crystal clear

Motor third-party premium rates to be revised after two years

The ministry of road transport and highways released a draft notification for revising the motor third party premium rates for the financial year 2023

Auto engineer jobs up 7% in Feb driven by EV market: Report

Hiring demand for automotive engineers grew eight per cent sequentially in February driven by an uptick in the electric vehicles (EV) market, according to a report.

Two-wheeler sales skid 25% in February amid poor demand, chip shortage

Likely spike in fuel costs following soaring crude prices could delay recovery in the world's largest market for scooters and motorcycles, said analysts

CV sales pick up pace in Feb on improved macro economic factors

Cumulative CV sales at top-four players up 25% YoY to 72,434 units

Indian Rlys sees 34% rise in automobile freight at 3.35 mn tonnes in FY22

The Railways' overall annual freight rose 16% in 2021-22, to an all-time high of 1,278.8 mt

Car review: Kia Carens packs style with smart pricing

It's good looking, with stylish design cues, yet it manages to retain an authentic DNA that had come to be expected of the Korean badge

Automaker Stellantis reaps $15-billion profit in 1st year of merger

Automaker Stellantis said Wednesday that it made 13.4 billion euros (USD 15.2 billion) in its first year after it was formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. The earnings nearly tripled profits compared with its pre-merger existence as two separate companies, as the maker of Jeep, Opel and Peugeot vehicles exploited cost efficiencies from combining the businesses. The result compared to a combined 4.79 billion euros for the separate companies in 2020 before the merger, which took effect on Jan. 17, 2021. Revenue for the combined business rose 14per cent, to 152 billion euros. CEO Carlos Tavares said the results prove that Stellantis is well positioned to deliver strong performance" and had overcome intense headwinds during the year. Automakers have struggled with shortages of key parts such as semiconductor electronic components and rising costs for raw materials as the global rebound from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic brings more demand. The co

Ola Electric set to invest Rs 3,500 crore in five years under PLI scheme

Sources say Ola had announced that it would invest Rs 2,400 crore in the first phase of its electric two-wheeler plant with an initial capacity of 2 million

What is telematics? What are its advantages?

Like aeroplanes, vehicles too have their own version of 'black box' which monitors driving habits, vehicle usage and distances covered. They are called telematics. Find out more about it here

Uber to allow riders see ratings they receive from drivers

In a first, ride-hailing major Uber on Wednesday said the riders can now see how many five-star ratings -- including the shameful one-star reviews -- they've racked up from drivers.

Renault Kiger earns 4-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP crash test

Automaker Renault on Tuesday said its sub-four metre compact SUV Kiger has received four-star safety rating for adult occupant safety by Global NCAP, the foremost global car assessment programme.

Kia launches the new Carens with a starting price tag of Rs 8.99 lakh

Automaker Kia India on Tuesday launched its fourth product -- Carens -- in the domestic market, with the introductory price ranging between Rs 8.99 lakh and Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom).