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Vehicle recalls in India rose to a three-year high in 2021-22, with more than 13 lakh two-wheelers and passenger cars recalled over safety issues, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari cited data maintained by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers […]
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex automotive industry body today organized its 6th Annual CSR Conclave, themed on “CSR Rewired: Post Covid 19 Scenario”. The conclave highlighted varied perspectives on Health & Sanitation, Skills development, Road Safety, and Environmental rejuvenation. For this year, there is an emphasis on sharing of best practices […]
Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday unveiled its new model ‘Grand Vitara’ as it looks to expand presence in the fast growing mid-sized SUV segment. The model, which comes with a 1.5 litre petrol powertrain mated with strong and mild hybrid technology, would compete with the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Harrier, among […]
Japanese car maker Nissan Motor has committed an investment of over Rs two crore to upgrade the infrastructure at the medical college and hospital in neighbouring Chengalpet district, the company said on Wednesday. In partnership with non-governmental organisation Hand-in Hand (HiH India), the auto-major renovated the Medical Out-Patient Department (MOPD) and would also take up […]
Automaker Citroen India on Wednesday launched its all-new model C3 with introductory prices starting at Rs 5.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The company, which is a part of the Stellantis group formed by the merger of two global auto majors FCA and Groupe PSA, has forayed into the fast-growing sub-4 meter segment with its new offering. The […]
The automobile sector in India will create at least one crore jobs for youth over the next 5-6 years, Minister of State for Skills and Development Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Tuesday. While speaking at a memorandum of understanding signing between Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Automotive Skills Development Council, the minister said 40 per cent of […]
Automaker Kia India on Tuesday said it has crossed the 5 lakh cumulative sales mark in the domestic market in less than three years of commencing operations in the country. The company claimed that it has become the quickest carmaker in India to achieve the feat. Backed by the strong demand for ‘Carens’, the company […]
India’s passenger vehicle exports rose by 26 per cent in April-June 2022 aided by enhanced shipments to Latin America and Africa and a low base of the year-ago quarter that was hit by the second wave of COVID-19. As per the latest data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle shipments […]
Hero MotoCorp-backed electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Tuesday launched the third generation of its premium scooter 450X priced at Rs 1.39 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), targeting leadership in the segment by the end of this fiscal. The company expects the Indian electric two-wheeler segment to cross sales of 1 lakh units a month by the […]
Hyundai Motor India on Monday said it has commenced bookings for the new version of its premium SUV Tucson. Customers can book the model by paying Rs 50,000 at the company’s 246 Signature outlets spread across 125 cities across the country, the South Korean auto major said in a statement. The model could also be […]