Auto major Mahindra has ambitious plans for its electric cars project, that include ramping up its output to 60,000 units a year, high-end electric powertrains, and 380 to 650 volt battery systems.
Mahindra is desperate for a best-seller in the compact SUV space, on which it missed the bus
The demand has gradually shifted from 16-tonners to 25-tonners and is further shifting in favour of 31-t and 37-t trucks.
Tivoli has turned out to be the best-selling vehicle from SsangYong in its 62-year history, Ajay Modi reports from New Delhi.
While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.
The SUV launch also marks the company's debut into the petrol segment
Delhi, labelled the world's most polluted city in a 2014 World Health Organization survey, alone makes up about 7 per cent of total Indian auto sales.
M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.
Component makers don't see any recovery yet, but manufacturers believe the end of poor sales is nearing its end.
Industry players have sought government support in the form of stimulus package and reduction in excise duty to overcome the slump.
There is also lack of mandate from the government on adoption of electric mobility after ambitious talks of moving all new automobile sales to electric by 2030
Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the Mahindra stable.
How the XUV300's suspension, plastics and interiors hold out in Indian conditions after a couple of years will be the litmus test for its success in the long term, but for now, this SUV delivers, says Pavan Lall.
After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.
The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.
Well, these engineering students race them too.
'We all wanted a strong Centre with a decisive mandate from the people, to allow them to take bold decisions.'
TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced between Rs 7.88 lakh and Rs 13.54 lakh.
Automobile manufacturers said Euro-VI grade vehicles will not hit the roads before 2020 but the advancement gives them confidence to make investments in manufacturing such vehicles.
'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'
The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets
You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and humongous bikes. There was so much else that was happening too, says Rajesh Karkera.
A total of 211 companies issued 763 offers to the students in the first phase which is the highest number of placement among any IITs across the country in this year.
Barely a month after breaking covers, the models -- the Jawa, the Jawa 42 and the Perak -- were sold out, reports Shally Seth Mohile.
Young, raw energy from India's engineering colleges on display!
50-odd biz leaders are part of Modi's entourage for the 3-nation tour
Make in India can be a success if teh govt focusses more on technology, says Pawan Geonka.
Market linking of petrol and diesel prices has helped the industry.
GST will lead to consolidation of multiple indirect taxes
Every three minutes, in some corner of the country, two Altos are being sold.
The auto industry expects lower taxes and interest rates from Budget 2015.
With more firms now offering stock options to their chief executives, the salaries of these managers are sky-rocketing.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.
Auto loan costs remain stubbornly high.
Urban and rural FMCG sales growth data for the last five quarters show the latter outperformed the former consistently.
Customers won't shift to electric cars until there is countrywide infrastructure for charging stations, which should be as spread out as petrol pumps now. Two, the price of the lithium ion battery, which constitutes 30 to 40 per cent of the cost of an electric car, has to fall substantially, so that the vehicle is as affordable as a gasoline one.
The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.
High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal their show.
Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat all turned up at the 13th edition of the gala car fair.
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