Masks are must: How automakers are gearing up to resume factory productions

• From wearing masks at all times and realigning assembly lines to even deferring meal times till after the shift, car makers are gearing up for a significantly altered work culture, especially at production facilities.

Volkswagen to furlough 1,500 workers at this auto plant starting April 11

• Volkswagen said employees and production contractors at the plant have to date received full pay and benefits during the shutdown that began March 21.

Nissan Kicks facelift minus camouflage revealed in latest spy picture

• With the facelift, Nissan Kicks will grow into a tad more sharper and angular SUV, somewhat similar to the new Nissan Ariya crossover concept.

Risk of losing Formula One teams due to coronavirus, says FIA chief

• With over a third of the races planned for the F1 season already shelved, FIA chief Jean Todt insists it's not the right time to talk of a diminished championship.

Uber to provide 'tens of millions' of masks in coronavirus safety move

• Uber, which has seen a massive drop in ridership due to lockdowns around the world, said it was obtaining the masks "from outside of the traditional healthcare supply chains" including from one company normally produces electronics.

If March was mayhem for global auto giants, April likely to be even worse

• With car factories around the world either limping back to life or remaining shut for the entire month, April is expected to fare even more poorly than March had.
• Tightened cash flow and low demand may prompt car makers to either delay new product launches or rethink marketing strategy, or both.

Hero XPulse 200T BS 6, Xtreme 200S BS 6 announced, to launch soon

• Hero has announced the arrival of Xpulse 200T BS 6 and the Xtreme 200S BS 6. However, the engine specs of the updated models still remain under covers.

India's petrol, diesel demand slumps 66% in April; ATF down 90% due to lockdown

• The demand for petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel slumped in April as the lockdown due to coronavirus has halted economic activity and travel.

Maruti Gypsy, Mahindra Thar rise to deliver supplies to remote Tripura villages

• While Gypsy and Thar are both used actively by officials in many states across the country, it is hardly surprising to see that these vehicles are chosen for duty in remote locations that can often provide a mammoth challenge for the best of SUVs.

Clean air will not last, shift to e-mobility faster post lockdown: Experts

• As the Prime Minister says, the crisis should be used as an opportunity to reduce dependence on other countries.
• Experts are of the opinion that one way to do this is a faster transition to electric mobility.

Kia Telluride SUV bags 2020 World Car Of The Year honour

• Kia Telluride beat some very strong rivals like the Mazda3 and Mazda CX-30 en route to being awarded the 2020 World Car Of The Year title.
• The SUV was chosen from a list of 29 entries this year.

Coronavirus impact: Elon Musk postpones Tesla ‘Battery Day’, may happen in May

• Tesla's 'Battery Day' is likely to be similar to its Autonomy Day held in 2019.
• The event is expected throw light on Tesla's work to improve batteries for the electric vehicles.

Mahindra Scorpio BS 6 engine, specifications and features officially confirmed

• Mahindra will soon launch an updated Scorpio BS 6 which will remain in the market until the arrival of the next-gen Scorpio.

2020 WCOTY awards: Porsche Taycan adjudged World Luxury Car of the year

• The Taycan also won the World Performance Car of the year award competing against its siblings Porsche 718 Spyder/Cayman GT4 and 911.

Kia Soul EV: All you need to know about 2020 Urban Car of the Year award winner

• Kia Soul has a maximum range of 450 kilometers on a single charge.
• It gets four drive modes - Normal, Eco, Eco+ and Sports.
• Kia has equipped Soul EV with a plethora of comfort and safety features.

2019 World Car of the Year Jaguar I-Pace wishes new king Kia Telluride

• Kia Telluride was adjudged as the 2020 World Car of the Year.
• Jaguar's I-Pace had won the coveted title in 2019 while the F-Pace had won it in 2017.

This helicopter service is offering Uber-like SUVs during coronavirus lockdown

With no gridlock to fly over and few airport transfers needed, the company has adapted to New York’s shutdown by offering on-demand car service

Car boom in Wuhan holds out hope for post-lockdown recovery

• About 99% of China’s auto showrooms were back in business as of April 3, with consumer traffic running at about 66% of normal levels.

Meet Apex Predator, a custom Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200

• The 'Apex Predtor' is basically a custom-built Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycle. It has won the 'King of Kings 2020' bike building championship .

Coronavirus: Toyota lays off 5,000 temps, postpones North American reopening

• Toyota’s North American unit now intends to reopen factories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico on May 4, two weeks later than planned.
• The company will continue to provide benefits to the variable workforce.

2021 Hyundai Elantra launched in Korea, price in INR coverts to just ₹9.52 L

• The 2021 Elantra (S.Korea-spec) has been made available in Style, Smart, Modern and Inspiration trims.

Automakers push to reopen plants with testing and lots of masks

• Auto manufacturers and suppliers are converging on a consensus that temperature screening, daily health questionnaires, assembly lines redesigned to keep workers apart, and lots of masks and gloves can enable large-scale factories to operate safely.

In coronavirus-hit Wuhan, Honda workers are returning to job, one-meter apart

• Honda's Wuhan facility, a joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group, was shut in late January when authorities ordered a lockdown in the city in a bid to snuff out the coronavirus.

New Toyota Fortuner spied, India launch likely by end-2020

• Expect the new Toyota Fortuner to debut in India by late-2020, as a 2021 model.

Once coronavirus-hit Wuhan opens doors, traffic jams 'come out' uninvited

• While traffic jams across the city of Wuhan, believed to be the epicenter of Covid-19 that continues to plague almost every country across the world, are not anywhere near the 2019 average when life was normal, it still got significantly bad significantly fast.

BMW R 18 cruiser: What to expect?

• The production-spec BMW R 18 cruiser isn't a far cry from the concept bike which was revealed to the world last year.

These driverless vehicles can beat coronavirus lockdown to deliver goods

• These custom, low-speed, zero-emission, self-driving vehicles look ideal to deliver essentials to people stuck at home due to coronavirus lockdown.

No car too far: Hyundai integrates 500 dealerships under 'Click to Buy' platform

• Hyundai India's 'Click to Buy' platform is connected in real time to all the 500 Hyundai dealers.
• Prospective customers have to register on online platform, choose car, variant, colour and financing option.
• Customers can also get the cars delivered home.

Hyderabad man makes coronavirus shaped car to create awareness

The 100cc single-seater car, designed by Sudha Cars museum, can run up to 40 kms.

Tata Motors' triple strike vs Covid-19: Donate, make and educate

• While India is currently under a 21-day lockdown till April 14, Tata Motors has informed that it has been organising food supplies to those in need.
• The company is helping in the manufacture of masks and sanitisers.
• It has also put up banners to spread awareness about Covid-19.

Maruti Suzuki cuts production by 32% in March

• Maruti Suzuki has said it produced a total of 92,540 units in March as against 1,36,201 units in the year-ago month.

9,000 vehicles seized for 'violation' of lockdown rules in Puducherry

• The Puducherry police has seized the vehicles with a view to enforcing the lockdown rules and bringing home the necessity to prevent vehicular movement in order to check the spread of coronavirus.

Ford recalls 68,000 vehicles for faulty gearshift cable

• Ford said that the faulty gearshift cable can keep transmission remain in drive mode when it appears to be in park.

Watch: Extremely rare Porsche-based Gemballa Mirage GT wrecked in New York

• Gemballa Mirage GT is based on Porsche Carrera and has peak power of 670 hp.
• A recent accident saw the Mirage GT losing control and slamming against several vehicles in New York's Manhatten.
• The car somehow managed to leave the accident site but was stopped shortly after.

Coronavirus: Why making ventilators is a tough challenge for carmakers

The same disruption the coronavirus pandemic has wrought on automakers’ global supply chains will apply equally to their efforts to make ventilators.

How India-bound Citroen C5 Aircross SUV could challenge Kia Seltos' supremacy

• Citroen's compact SUV model C5 Aircross stands out with its 1.6-litre petrol engine and rich equipment list.
• A hybrid model, launched recently, could also make its way into the Indian market.

Coronavirus dents bike, three-wheeler March sales

• The coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on auto industry with interrupted supply chains, halted production and lockdown, leading to no retails.

Drive review: 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S sets a new benchmark for sports cars

Porsche’s best 911 yet is like a tonic to the soul.

Coronavirus fallout: Tesla to cut employees’ pay by as much as 30% to curb costs

• In the US, the salary cut is 30% for vice presidents and above, 20% for directors and above, and 10% for others, according to an internal memo sent by Tesla.

Tesla close to ramping up range of its China-made Model 3 to massive 650 kms

• The China-made Tesla Model 3 would have a range of more than 650 kilometers (404 miles) on one charge, compared with about 450 kilometers for the current most basic version.

Citroen confirms C5 Aircross SUV for India by 2021

• Citroen, the latest foreign carmaker to enter India, will release a range of new models with an international scope, the first of which will be launched by the end of 2021.

2020 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S BS 6 launched

• The Harley-Davidson Low Rider S runs on a Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine with a 1868 cc displacement and V-Twin configuration.

Maruti, India's largest car maker opens larger heart, feeds Haryana villages

• Ration which includes kasan, alihar, dhana, baas-kusla and kho are being distributed to five villages in Manesar.
• Maruti's in-house canteen is being used to prepare food that is being provided to temporary workmen and student trainees staying in close proximity.

Hero Xpulse 200 BS 6 output specifications revealed, less powerful than before

• As per the Xpulse 200 model listed on the company's website, the power figures have gone down slightly.

Hero MotoCorp extends warranty and free services till June 30

• Hero Motocorp is also offering Road Side Assistance (RSA), where permitted by the local authorities.

Nissan promises new Rogue crossover, the global version of X-Trail, in 2020

• Nissan would hope for a revival story with the help of a refreshed Rogue crossover.
• Nissan's global vehicle sales tumbled 11% during the quarter.

All you need to know about India's first drive-through Covid-19 testing facility

• The Covid-19 testing facility has been opened in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh area.
• The test costs ₹4,500 and the results are available within 36 hours.
• Drive-through testing facilities reduce the risk of exposure to others while also reducing pressure on existing healthcare establishments.

Meet India's first imported two-door 'Mk3 Suzuki Swift Sport'

• The Mk3 Suzuki Swift Sport was recently upgraded to the new K14D 1.4-litre Boosterjet with 48V mild-hybrid system.

Amid lockdown, Porsche offers digital tour of its iconic museum of cars

• The carmaker is offering several options for its fans to keep them amused by taking a tour of its collection of cars while staying at home due to coronavirus.

Customised Mercedes V-Class for Hrithik Roshan is a palace on wheels

• DC2 Design has taken the Mercedes-Benz V-Class belonging to Hrithik Roshan and significantly upped the comfort and luxury quotient of an already comfortable and luxurious cabin.

Yamaha FZ 25 BS 6, FZS 25 BS 6 launch details confirmed

• Both the bikes, FZ 25 BS 6 and FZS 25 BS 6, carry a number of cosmetic updates along with a BS 6 compliant powertrain.

Ford India manufactures face shields, car warranty extended amid lockdown

• Ford India is manufacturing face shields at its plants in Chennai and Sanand.
• Ford has assured price protection at the time of delivery for those who have booked or plan to book a new Ford car until April 30.

Money worth millions to be returned by several automobile insurers amid lockdown

• Allstate Corp. expects to give back more than $600 million, with personal auto customers receiving 15% of their monthly premium in April and May.
• American Family Insurance said it plans to return about $200 million to its auto-insurance customers through a one-time payment of $50 per covered vehicle.

The Fisker Ocean electric concept SUV could be the off-roader for the future

• This zero-emission beefy SUV can travel up to 480 kilometres on a single charge.

Tesla cars to get 'Cheetah Stance' for improved pouncing power

• Inspired, quite obviously, from the Cheetah, the update from Tesla is expected to be all about lowering front air suspension and improving damping for better weight management while pressing pedal to the metal.

Extended warranty, car care tips: How Honda is dealing with lockdown in India

• Customers whose Honda cars have warranties expiring in the lockdown period can now avail free services till a month after the lockdown ends.

China's vehicle production to drop 11.5 percent this year

• China's Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) is calling on the government to help after industry-wide sales plunged a record 79% in February from a year earlier, with demand pummelled by the coronavirus pandemic.

Kia compact vehicles' contractor suspends production

• Donghee Auto, which produces Kia's Picanto and Ray models, has reportedly suspended production at its plant in Seosan, South Korea, until April 13

Toyota Fortuner Epic, Epic Black editions: Know what makes them special

• Both the Fortuner Epic and Epic Black editions have been made available only with a 2.8-litre diesel engine option.

Kia Motors donates ₹2 cr to Andhra Pradesh CM relief fund to fight coronavirus

• Kia Motors also said that it will be providing extended free services to all its customers until July 2020.