Audi says Covid-19 has pushed back luxury car segment in India by 5-7 years

• Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon has said that the carmaker is not even going to reach the level of 2014-2015 sales immediately next year.

Tata Motors is actively scouting for a partner for passenger vehicle business

• Tata Motors is looking for collaboration even as the process to carve out passenger vehicle (PV) business as a separate standalone unit gathers steam.
• The carmaker says that collaboration would also help in reducing product lifecycles and enhance new product launch intensity.

Export markets leading sales revival for Bajaj Auto amid Covid-19

• Bajaj Auto, which exports to around 79 countries globally, reported its best ever dispatches to international markets last month.

India's refinery processing limps to six-month peak in September

• Indian refiners operated at about 86% of their overall capacity in September, the most since March.
• October gasoil sales rose for the first time since March, preliminary data showed, signalling a pick-up in industrial activity ahead of key festivals.

Tata Motors crosses 40 lakh cumulative production milestone in India

• Tata Motors had achieved the 10 lakh production mark for passenger vehicles in 2005-06 and 30 lakh milestone in 2015.
• It took nearly three decades for Tata to achieve the milestone since it launched Sierra SUV in 1991.

Toyota Urban Cruiser arrives at dealerships, deliveries begin

• Urban Cruiser is a Maruti Vitara Brezza's spin off.
• With the launch of the Urban Cruiser, Toyota aims to grow its shares in the compact SUV segment.

Bentley extends cabin veneer customisation options to more than 5,000

• Bentley says the shaping and application of ethically sourced, sustainable wood veneer to the interiors of its cars has been recognised as industry-leading in the recent years.

Why electric vehicles alone won't (and can't) solve Delhi's toxic air woes

• A number of natural and man-made factors contribute to Delhi's polluted air. No one solution, say many, are likely to rescue residents and help them breathe better.

Planning Mahindra Thar 2020? Here's how long you might have to wait for delivery

• Mahindra Thar 2020 has clocked over 15,000 bookings already since launch.
• It is available for purchase in AX and LX trims.

IIT Jodhpur, NHAI sign pact to share expertise for betterment of highways

• National Highway Authority of India and IIT Jodhpur will work together in various domains including transportation engineering, structural engineering urban and rural planning and disaster mitigation.

Hyundai Xcent discontinued from the company website. What it means?

• Hyundai launched the successor to the Xcent sub-compact sedan in the form of Aura earlier this year.
• Hyundai Aura is the sedan iteration of the third-gen i10 (Grand i10 Nios).

Tesla fights back against reports of suspension defect, blames China for recall

• Tesla has denied any problems with the suspension set up of imported Model X and Model Y electric vehicles.
• Tesla, however, is not going to dispute the recall orders issued in China.

Mercedes drops big hints about its sports cars going all electric

• Mercedes is likely to introduce a battery-electric platform for sports cars in the coming years.
• Many feel Mercedes must electrify its sports cars both to compete for customers and comply with stricter emissions standards.

Tata Motors bags order for 6,413 vehicles from Andhra Pradesh government

• Tata has promised to deliver fully-built Ace Gold commercial commercial vehicles to the Andhra Pradesh government .
• Tata Ace Gold vehicles will be used for doorstep delivery of supplies in Andhra Pradesh.

Maharashtra joins race to woo Tesla, holds discussions with EV maker

• Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently took to Twitter to confirm Tesla will hit Indian shores in 2021.
• Tesla is being wooed by a number of Indian states.

Hyundai Tucson 2020 first drive review: Premium SUV game gets intense

• Hyundai Tucson 2020 gets a number of updates all around in a bid to make a more compelling case for itself in the premium SUV segment.

Tesla in trouble in world's largest EV market, to recall around 30,000 cars

• Tesla is recalling around 30,000 imported Model S and Model X in China.
• The recall does not affect products made in its Shanghai facility which currently rolls out only Model 3.

Govt notifies amendment to MV rules for ownership details in registration docs

• As per the current details under Central Motor Vehicles Rules(CMVR ) 1989, the ownership type does not reflect the details of divyangjan.

BMW Motorrad expands its heritage range with the new R 18 Classic motorcycle

• BMW R 18 Classic adds touring grandeur to the company's biggest-engined model yet.
• It retains the same 1800 cc Big Boxer engine found on the standard R 18 cruiser.

Porsche adds Apple Podcasts and Music Lyrics to Taycan EV

• Apple Podcasts and Apple Music's time-synced lyrics are available for new Taycan customers immediately while the features will be rolled out to all existing owners in January.
• All new Taycan customers will receive three years of complimentary in-car streaming data.

What we know about Royal Enfield Meteor 350 so far

• Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is going to be an all-new product from the ground-up.
• It will be a rival to the likes of Honda H'Ness CB 350 and the Jawa bikes.

Ferrari issues recall orders for its most powerful supercar. Here's why

• Ferrari 812 Superfast is the the most powerful and fastest road-going Ferrari ever built.

Royal Enfield launches new riding jacket range starting from ₹4,950

• The new riding jacket collection from Royal Enfield has been segregated based on different riding conditions, terrain and needs.

Auto major, dealer asked to pay ₹6 lakh over car glitches

• Thane District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission observed that Skoda failed in removing the defects in the vehicle and providing a defect-free vehicle as per warranty.

Tesla full self-driving software is here. (And so are the grave concerns)

• Tesla has released a beta, or test version, of what it calls a Full Self Driving software upgrade to an undisclosed number of drivers.
• While Tesla has bragged about the autonomous capabilities of its vehicles, many feel full self driving cars are not as safe as made out to be.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 to 'finally launch' on November 6

• Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be a direct replacement to the Thunderbird 350X motorcycle.

Plans for self-driving cars may give sleepless nights to insurance firms

• Plans in the UK to possibly allow self-driving cars raise serious concerns with insurance group Thatcham Research pointing out that it is not known how consumers would use it.

Suzuki plant in Gujarat hits accumulated automobile production of 1 million

• Suzuki Motor Gujarat is the fastest of Suzuki's plants worldwide to hit 1 million mark.
• The plant makes Baleno and Swift.
• SMG manufactures cars on a contract basis for Maruti Suzuki India.

Volvo XC40 EV barges into Tesla territory, price structure revealed

• Volvo XC40 Recharge claims to have a range of around 400 kms.
• Volvo XC40 EV can hit 100 kmph in 4.7 seconds.

This Kia SUV is the first to get carmaker’s new Multi-Collision Brake system

• The new technology will help the Kia SUV come to a halt if it is out of control after the initial impact in an accident, and mitigate chances of casualty.

Will Smith seems worried for Sadhguru touring on a 'massive' BMW K 1600 GT bike

• Sadhguru's current ride, the BMW K 1600 GT is a touring focused motorcycle which weighs close to 350 kg.

Gone in 10 minutes: GMC Hummer EV edition 1 sold out in record time

• GMC recently unveiled the third generation Hummer and calls it a supertruck like no other.

Suzuki Across 2021, rebadged version of Toyota RAV4 SUV, launched

• The PHEV SUV based on the Toyota RAV4 PHEV is sold in the UK market starting at 45,600 pounds (roughly ₹45 lakh).

Renault India adds 34 sales and service touchpoints in two months

• Renault says it is witnessing a strong surge in demand for Triber and Kwid, and it is seeing a positive trend in the rural markets as well.

This supercar maker is ditching Italy for Detroit. Here's why

• Supercar maker De Tomaso says a current partnership with Ford has early powertrain development being done in Detroit.
• The move is a unique tactic for a privately funded brand that hasn’t sold cars officially in the United States since the late 1970s.

Tesla's self-driving ambitions get a reboot: All you need to know and understand

• Tesla has been looking to lead the way in full self-driving capabilities.
• Autonomous vehicles could be a major source of revenue for Tesla.
• Tesla says its system is only capable of functioning on highways.

Greenfield highway to ensure high-speed traffic movement between Delhi, Mumbai

• Greenfield highway will be a 59.6 km long tunnel passing through the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan.

Mercedes recalls thousands of SUVs in the US over faulty electricals: Reports

• Around 9,600 GLE and another 3,100 GLS SUVs from Mercedes are reportedly affected.

Traffic rule violations will now invite almost ten-fold penalties in this state

• Under age driving, which had a penalty of only ₹500 so far, will attract a fine of ₹5,000 from now on.

Honda H'ness CB350 deliveries begin, aims to make most of festive period

• Honda H'ness CB350 makes a bold move in a segment that is currently dominated by Royal Enfield.

US Presidential Elections: Automakers ask what Joe Biden as President may mean

• The US auto industry stands divided on a number of issues but are now being urged to come together in the face of a potential Joe Biden presidency.

Chennai-born ex-Tesla CIO’s auto retail startup Tekion joins the unicorn club

• Tekion, a cloud tech company, has raised $150 million as part of its Series C financing led by private equity firm Advent International round at over $1 billion valuation.

Hero Electric City Speed Nyx-HX electric scooter launched with 210 km range

• Hero Electri'c Nyx-HX is a certified B2B transport vehicle which can be fitted with a variety of loads carrying solutions.

Nissan Magnite, rival to Sonet and Venue, unveiled

• Nissan Magnite gets striking visual elements with some having functional capabilities.
• The cabin of the car promises a decent list of features which can be further extended with an optional Tech pack at the time of launch.
• Magnite carries the weight of a lot of expectations from Nissan.

GMC unveils 2022 Hummer EV, world’s first all-electric supertruck

• The third generation Hummer EV is a 1,000-hp, 563-kms, fast-charging beast

Kia Sonet off to a flying start, gets over 50,000 bookings in just 2 months

• Kia Sonet has received an average of two bookings every three minutes since the opening of bookings on August 20.

NGT rejects plea alleging falsification of emission readings by Mercedes-Benz

• The plea heard by the National Green Tribunal sought strict action against management of Mercedes-Benz maker.

Royal Enfield says 'all safe' after fire breaks out in transit stockyard

• Royal Enfield informs that a fire broke out in a small section of a warehouse near Jaipur.
• Royal Enfield says there has been negligible damage to inventory. The cause of fire is being investigated.

India-bound Hyundai i20 with fresh design and mild hybrid engine launched

• The new i20 is bigger than its predecessor and more efficient with 1.0 T-GDi 100PS 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain.

2020 Yamaha Ray ZR BS 6 road test review: Sporty scooter with razor sharp looks

• The new Yamaha Ray ZR 125 has transitioned into a more extreme looking scooter with the latest update.
• It gets a digital instrument console which is limited to its Disc brake variant only.

Europe-spec 2021 Suzuki Swift breaks cover with hybrid powertrain, new features

• With the yearly update, the Suzuki Swift has received a revised front-end styling, revamped specifications and new safety equipment.
• It has been updated with a 12V hybrid system.

Can Tesla hit 2020 delivery goal? Investors watch for Elon Musk steer

• Tesla must deliver more than 181,600 vehicles in the last three months of the year to achieve its target of delivering half a million vehicles in Covid year itself.

Watch: At 508 kmph, this is now the world's fastest production car

• SSC Tuatara is powered by a twin-turbo 5.9-liter V8 engine with 1726 bhp of max power and has a dry weight of 1,247 kilos.
• Only 100 units of SSC Tuatara are being made with prices upwards of $1.6 million.

Hyundai unveils all-new Hyundai i20 N, promises to shake up hatchback segment

• The 1.6-litre turbo engine can produce 204 PS of power, and can go zero to 100 kmph in just under 7 seconds.

Five electric scooters to consider this festive season

• Electric scooters provide a cheaper way of transportation for daily commuters.
• They are becoming fairly popular in the Indian market due to considerably less cost of ownership against the traditional ICE-powered alternatives.

More electric vehicles: Carmakers in US prepare for potential Joe Biden win

• If elected, Joe Biden is expected to quickly reinstate the legal basis for California's zero-emission vehicle rules and begin the process of reversing the Trump's decision to ease fuel efficiency and carbon emission requirements through 2025.

Mercedes to localize performance cars, AMG GLC 43 Coupe to be 'Made in India'

• AMG is Mercedes' performance sub-brand.
• AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe will be first performance offering to roll out of Mercedes plant near Pune.
• Localization may result in AMG products becoming cheaper.
• Mercedes says the decision to localize production of AMG shows its commitment towards customers in India.

Google Assistant driving mode for Android smartphones to be rolled out

• The Driving mode would launch on Google Assistant if the user’s phone is connected to the car’s bluetooth. Or it can be activated by just saying 'Hey Google, let's drive'.
• Apart from driving mode, Google said it has made available to users the ability to control their cars remotely.

TVS NTorq 125 Marvel's Avengers Edition launched at ₹77,865

• The TVS NTorq 125 Marvel's Avengers Edition is based on the NTorq Race Edition which gets standard LED headlamp.
• TVS has managed to retail over 5 lakh units of the NTorq 125 scooters till date.