BMW unveils new retail model in India. Here’s the complete lowdown
BMW Group India has come up with the Retail.Next dealership concept. The idea here is to bring all the BMW brands in India, under one roof. Alongwith having vehicles from BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad, t
Sri Lanka to soon lift ban on vehicle imports. Here's why
Sri Lanka had banned vehicle imports after its economy crashed in 2022. The ban will now be lifted in a phased manner, first for public vehicles, then for commercial and finally with private vehicles.
Driving to Nathu La? Soon, massive parking spot for 1,000 cars to open
Nathu La is a favourite destination for motorists who wish to explore Sikkim in all its glory. And having a new and large parking spot could further bolster tourism.
Oscar Piastri, McLaren big winners at Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix
The Formula One win at Baku for Oscar Piastri now gives McLaren a 20-point lead over Red Bull at the top of the team standings. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and George Russell of Mercedes also find themselves on the podium.
Indian F2 driver Kush Maini survives scary crash in Baku, penalised post race
Kush Maini, representing Invicta Racing in his second Formula 2 season, is 11th in the standings.
Auto recap, Sept 15: Crude oil prices ease, 2024 Apache RR 310 launch soon
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Crude oil price eases on resuming US output after storm, rising rig count
Brent crude futures settled at $71.61 a barrel, down 36 cents, or 0.5 per cent. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) settled at $68.65 a barrel, down 32 cents, or 0.5 per cent.
Auto recap, Sept 14: Tata Nexon rivalling Volkswagen compact SUV teased, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV launch confirmed
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Uber's new alliance with Waymo expands driverless ride services to Austin and Atlanta
Uber Technologies Inc. will be the sole app offering driverless rides in Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo cars in Austin and Atlanta, a boost to the rideshare app’s ambitions in the autonomous vehicle arena.
August passenger car sales drop 1.8% in India, two-wheelers register 9.3% growth
Total passenger vehicle sales in India declined 1.8 per cent in August to 352,921 units, as against 359,228 units same month last year, data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed on Friday.
Ford to make India comeback. But…
Ford Motor Company plans to resume operations in Tamil Nadu, India, after exiting the market three years ago. The company aims to leverage local manufacturing expertise for exports, potentially creating 2,500 to 3,000 new jobs over three years.
Auto recap, Sept 12: Swift CNG launched, Magnite facelift coming and more
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EU proposes two-year delay on 2025 emission targets for automakers amid industry crisis
A draft proposition suggests the EU delay 2025 emissions targets for automakers by two years amid low EV demand, risking fines and production cuts that threaten jobs and competitiveness.
Hyundai and GM announce partnership to build cars together
The manufacturers said the partnership will see both companies collaborate on future products, supply-chain improvements and clean-energy technologies.
Ola customer frustrated with S1 writes placard saying ‘Please don't buy Ola Electric’, posts it on social media
A woman from Bengaluru, frustrated with her Ola Electric scooter took to social media with an image of her S1 scooter. On the scooter, she had hung a placard saying “If you buy Ola, your life is going to be hard.”
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The new PM E-DRIVE scheme effectively replaces the FAME subsidy that previously subsidised the electric mobility market and comes with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore. Here is what the Indian auto industry reacted to the government incentive scheme.
Indian EV sales struggling: Tata Motors and MG Motor roll out strategies to improve their sales
Tata Motors is enticing consumers with free charging and significant discounts, while MG Motor introduces a battery rental plan to boost EV sales in India. Despite rising EV usage, sales growth is slo
Delhi to waive off 50% traffic challan if violators pay fine within this time
The Delhi government has decided to compound certain traffic violations by 50 per cent under of the traffic challan under certain sections of the Motor Vehicles Act.