George Floyd's death: Mercedes cars damaged as rioters vandalise showroom

• A video of rioters breaking into the dealership also shows some of them climbing on to the Mercedes cars and attempting to kicking violently on the windshields. Some also end up jumping on these vehicles.

Uber launches hourly ride booking option in select cities

• The hourly ride option is already available in a handful of cities in Australia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
• This option will cost $50 per hour in US cities.

Hyundai underlines commitment to 'Make in India', exports 5,000 vehicles in May

• The Hyundai cars exported from India include Atos (Santro), Grand i10, Xcent, Elite i20, Accent (Verna), Venue, 2020 Creta and more.

Home delivery of petrol, CNG? Oil companies may provide all fuels at doorstep

• After doorstep delivery of diesel, the government aims to start home delivery of petrol and CNG to help people during lockdown.
• The government has also taken steps to boost CNG station network in the country.

Himachal to resume public transport services from June 1

• Buses will be allowed to ply with a maximum 60 per cent seating capacity to maintain social distancing. The will have to be sanitized multiple times in a day.

No job, no EMI?: Why car makers are looking at unveiling unique finance offers

• For all the talks of preference for personal mobility, brand-new vehicles are largely finding no new takers in many countries and this has led to many OEMs tying up with financial institutions to offer solutions that may have appeared 'too good to be true' just a few months back.

Mercedes has 'clear intention' to continue in F1 for years

Daimler has denied a report in German newspaper Bild which had suggested Racing Point owner and Aston Martin's executive chairman Lawrence Stroll could buy Daimler's stake in the Mercedes team.

Chinese EV maker called out for 'copying' Tesla website's design, presentation

• Chinese EV firm Xpeng has been in Tesla's crosshairs for quite some time now.

Why Anand Mahindra thinks this armoured vehicle is one of the meanest

• The Mahindra ALSV is a light armoured specialist vehicle built for use by military and defence forces.

Maruti extends free service and warranty scheme amid Lockdown 4.0

• With the fourth phase of national lockdown in place till May 30, Maruti Suzuki is looking at widening its efforts to provide respite to vehicle owners.

This is how Tata Power plans to help India's shift to electric mobility

• As part of its plans to help the EV migration in India, Tata Power will be investing substantially to expand its network of smart EV charging points to more than 700 by 2021.

Mercedes-Benz India to launch next-gen GLS on June 17

• Following the footsteps of the last-generation model, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 will set foot on the Indian shores as a CKD (completely knocked down) product. It will be assembled at the Mercedes' Pune based facility.
• It will rival the likes of BMW’s XL-sized three-row SUV, the X7.

Spain says it will do all it can to reverse Nissan closure, workers protest

• The Spanish government has said it could seek an alternative partner to keep the Barcelona plant open.
• The plant and nearby facilities employ 3,000 workers and the closures could indirectly affect up to 25,000 jobs, as per unions.

To woo companies, this country bans import of cars older than 10 years

• Volkswagen, Nissan, Toyota Motor, Suzuki Motor and Renault are among automakers weighing the local assembly of vehicles in a country where used cars make up about 70% of vehicle imports.

Lamborghini enters esports with tournament series

• The combination of racing and esports is growing.
• This is Lamborghini's first esports event.

Pakistan's auto industry sold just 39 units in April; zero cars bought: Report

• Car sales in almost every country to have imposed lockdown to check the spread of Covid-19 has come crashing down.
• In Pakistan, April saw only 39 units being sold by the industry and all of these were either trucks or buses.

Use of public transport may fall for six months, post lockdown: CSE survey

• Within six months after the lockdown, metro ridership will decline from 37% in pre-lockdown period to 16%, as per the CSE.
• Of 36% survey respondents who do not own any vehicle, around 28% said they may want to buy one for safety reasons in the near future.

Bajaj Chetak electric's bookings suspended. Here's why

• Bajaj is yet to resume production of its battery powered scooter, Chetak.
• The bookings done before February 29, 2020 will be shipped only by September.
• The Bajaj Chetak was launched in India in January.

Porsche focuses on speed of a different kind

• Weeks of production shutdown may have taken a toll on Porsche plans but CEO Oliver Blume charts the path ahead.

Spider Man in Sonata? Hyundai, Sony sign 'multi-picture promotional partnership'

• Hyundai cars and technology will feature in five upcoming Sony Pictures films.
• Sony previously had a deal with Audi and cars from the German brand had featured in the 2019 movie 'Spider-Man: Far From Home.'

Volkswagen unveils Nivus, its first-ever SUV coupe. All the details

• The Volkswagen Nivus SUV is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0 litre TSI engine mated to a six-ratio Tiptronic automatic transmission.

From Ariya SUV to Z coupe, Nissan teases 12 new upcoming models by 2021

• The promo video titled Nissan Next: From A to Z is a glimpse of what the Japanese carmaker has in the pipeline.

Gizmos can wait: Car makers rush to add virus-fighting technology to woo buyers

• From engine power to power to fight viruses, many auto makers have changed lanes in their bid to attract customer attention and earn their trust - with or without scientific backing.

Detailed look at 2020 Skoda Superb facelift's variants and features

• The Skoda Superb BS 6 is only available in a single engine-gearbox configuration.
• There are two grades on the latest Skoda Superb, the Sportline grade and the L&K (Laurin & Klement) grade.

This state generates ₹6.88 crore in fines from drivers violating lockdown

Over 1.36 lakh vehicles were seized and 40,083 people were fined.

World's largest airbag maker expects car industry recovery to be bumpy

• The company feels supply chain issues will be one of the key concerns on the path to recovery.

'War': Nissan's plans to shut Barcelona plant sends shock waves in Spain

• Nissan has decided to shut the plant, which employs around 3,000 people, from December as part of a global cost cutting strategy.
• Spanish government may seek an alternative partner to keep the plant open.
• Workers are fuming and many protested outside the plant by shouting 'War'.

Here's why Tesla could finally go big on advertising despite Elon Musk's qualms

• Elon Musk has opposed paying for traditional advertising and criticized other companies for spending on marketing rather than on improving their products.
• Many shareholders however feel it is time to advertise Tesla products even if the company's board opposes the measure.

2021 Jeep Compass to be launched on June 4, may get several design upgrades

• Jeep released a sneak-peek into what the updated Compass could look like and although details remain elusive so far, a refreshed grille up at the front is a certainty.
• The cabin is likely to get some notable changes.

French carmaker Renault may announce 15,000 layoffs worldwide

• The coronavirus crisis has compounded the company's problems, accentuating a slump in demand that was already hurting sales.

Coronavirus impact: UK car output could fall to lowest level in decades

• The pandemic adds to a series of challenges facing automakers including a slump in diesel demand, which has already pulled down British production in recent years, and the cost of meeting stricter emissions rules by electrifying their line-ups.

Nissan settles dispute with Tamil Nadu over unpaid dues, claim sources

• Nissan initiated an international arbitration against India in 2016, claiming 21 billion rupees in unpaid dues and 29 billion rupees in damages and other costs. Tamil Nadu has been trying to reach a settlement with Nissan for several years.

Volkswagen approves further projects in Ford alliance

• Two of the biggest carmakers in the world have planned to team up on electric and self-driving vehicles even as the coronavirus derails other projects.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball to launch in mid-July: Sources

• The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball has been built on a new platform which is known by the codename: J1D and employs a double cradle chassis.
• It gets a very contemporary retro-classic design and also hosts a number of factory-level customisation options.

Suzuki rides in updated BS 6-compliant Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF 250

• Suzuki will start dispatch of the new Gixxer 250 twins by the coming week and delivery of the bikes will start from around mid-June.

Fuel prices may rise by ₹5 per litre after daily revision restarts: Sources

• The increase in retail fuel prices under daily revision would depend on prevailing oil prices and global oil market at the time.
• However, government sources have indicated that retail price of petrol and diesel may not be allowed to increase beyond a point.

Honda files patent for a new automated clutch technology for bikes

• Seems like Honda wishes to expand its automatic gearbox range as the latest patent image reveals a new semi-automatic gearbox which may be used in its future bikes.

With SUVs in focus, Kia Motors to invest additional $54 million at Andhra plant

• CEO Kookhyun Shim says Kia is all set to become a model for foreign investors and investments coming to Andhra Pradesh.
• Kia plant in Anantpur is one of the largest car factories in the country.
• Kia made India debut in 2019 with Seltos SUV and has added Carnival MPV to its product portfolio.

Changing the game: NFL stadium transforms into drive-in theatre for 230 cars

• NFL team Miami Dolphins is converting its home stadium into a drive-in theatre in order to replace lost revenue that comes from sales of tickets to its matches.

Indian auto industry faces another year of double-digit sales decline: CRISIL

• CRISIL analysts say passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle segments are most likely to bear the brunt of falling demand.
• With income uncertainity, number of people opting to take loan could fall.
• The decline in sale of two-wheelers and tractors may not be as drastic, in comparison.

Lamborghini and Lego join hands to recreate a miniature model of this sports car

• The scale model of the Lego Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 is made of 3696 pieces.

Spain says Nissan has decided to close its Barcelona plant, 3000 jobs at stake

• Spanish government says the closure would cost Nissan as much as 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion).
• Amid rising unemployment in Spain, the decision could come as yet another massive blow. Nissan has not commented on the matter.

2020 Datsun redi-GO facelift launched in India. Price, features & other details

• The Datsun redi-GO facelift is the most affordable entry-level car in India. Its base variant underpins Maruti Alto and Renault Kwid in pricing.
• The new redi-GO is available in four variants and three engine-gearbox combinations.

US states sue Donald Trump over weakened car-mileage standards

• A lawsuit filed by California and other US states ramps up a legal war against President Donald Trump to preserve the Obama-era clean-car standards.
• A final ruling in the dispute will impact the fate of the auto industry under stress from the lockdown and pollution levels in the country.

Delays possible but cancelling promised new models not: Mercedes-Benz India

• Speaking to HT Auto, Martin Schwenk of Mercedes-Benz India explains that one cannot not expect delays in new launches after temporary shutdowns for more than 2 months.
• Schwenk says it is not just about launches but selling the new cars as well. "We have a ramp up of product, of factory, of society."

BMW teases image of 4 Series Coupe, digital launch on June 2

• The company has teased a picture of the upcoming 4 Series Coupe which confirms a new-look front face for BMW.

A detailed look at 2020 Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI's variant level feature list

• The Skoda Rapid 1.0 TSI BS 6 starts at ₹7.49 lakh and extends up to ₹11.79 lakh. At this entry-level price it undercuts all its segments rivals. But what about the features?

F1 spending cap could make race cars from smaller teams target podiums at last

• FIA said in a statement that the cap will be scaled down to $140 million in 2022 and $135 million for 2023-2025, based on a 21-race season.

Aston Martin back to making DB5 Goldfinger, the iconic James Bond car

• The DB5 Goldfinger Continuation will have gadgets like the hidden weapons storage tray and simulated twin front machine guns, as was seen in the 1964 classic 007 film.

Tesla's price cuts signal demand weaker than stock suggests

• Analysts say that cutting prices of Model S, X and even 3 is an acknowldgement of sorts from Tesla that it is not immune to effects of weakening demand in North America.

Nissan to set out survival plan after expected annual loss

• Nissan is expected to announce massive annual operating loss which could be its worst in more than a decade.

Bajaj Chetak electric to go global. Design patent registered in Europe

• The Bajaj Chetak e-scooter has been granted design patent in the European market.
• The application was filed with the regional patent office earlier this year.

Coronavirus is going to hasten the demise of many oil refineries

• While the refining industry globally has been forced to take capacity offline, the hit has probably been bigger in Europe and the US than in Asia, according to Fitch Ratings.

How NHAI is gearing up to ensure national highways are ready for monsoon season

• NHAI has issued guidelines to regional officers and project directors to undertake maintenance of the National Highways on a top priority basis considering ensuing monsoon season.

This state govt has allowed taxis and autos to operate in red zones

• Auto-rickshaw drivers welcomed the government's decision and hope for more places to open.

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi unveil new steps to cut costs, revamp alliance

• The three carmakers are reeling from the coronavirus pandemic which engulfed them just as they were trying to rework their alliance after the arrest in 2018 and subsequent ousting of its chairman and chief architect, Carlos Ghosn.

'No other country...': Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk heaps praise on US

• Elon Musk had started SpaceX back in 2002 and became an early investor in Tesla before eventually taking over as CEO.
• Musk says he could not have had as much success as he has had in any other country except the US.

Mercedes-Benz launches AMG C 63 Coupe and AMG GT R in India. Price list inside

• The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe is even cheaper than the previous-gen model which was on sale in India until early 2019.
• Moreover, its fastest production car, the AMG-GT R has been given a bunch of new updates along with a minor price hike.

Iconic Hindustan Motor Ambassador gets an EV rendition by an Indian designer

• The vehicle comes with fast charging as well as induction charging support too.