Audi makes record high delivery in 2021

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Audi Makes World Record Deliveries Despite Chip Shortage

The shortage of semiconductor chips has hit many industries including automobiles globally but even so, the Audi group instead of getting succumbed to the situation delivered as many as 981,681 units of vehicles across the world until July 2021. This is their highest ever delivered number of units. Due to the increased demand and successful sales performance, Audi reported a revenue of 29.2 billion Euros for the year 2021. 

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 - 09:45 PM / by Prateek Chakradhar

Tags: Audi, semiconductor, Chip Manufacturing, Automobiles

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

India's retail vehicle sales increased by 23% in 2021.

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Auto Sales In India Soars By 22.62%, Says FADA Report

As per the latest Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data, Indians have purchased an overall of 12.17 lakh vehicles in 2021, compared to 9.92 lakh vehicles in 2020. Reportedly, two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicle sales surged by 16.90% and 21.98% respectively, while commercial & passenger vehicle sales rose by 236.19% and 43.45%, respectively. ''When compared to June 2019, we are still in red by -28%,'' said FADA… read-more

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 - 09:50 AM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: India auto retail, FADA, vehicle sale, retail, Automobiles

Courtesy: Auto Car India

Range Rover Evoque 2021

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More Enhanced 2021 Range Rover Evoque Launched In India

Land Rover India introduces the new 2021 Range Rover Evoque, which kicks off at a base price of Rs. 64.12 lakh. The New Range Rover Evoque is available in the R-Dynamic SE trim of the petrol version, while S trim only offers a diesel version. The latest update of the SUV is in addition to the previously launched SUV in 2019. The cabinet introduced duel colors of deep garnet and ebony. 

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 - 01:48 PM / by Ashutosh Kumar Mishra

Tags: Range Rover India, India Launch, Luxury cars, Automobiles

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Centre's Dual Airbag Proposal Likely To Hike Prices Of Four-wheelers

Owing to the Union Transport Ministry's recent proposal to make airbags mandatory for the front seats, the prices of four wheelers can get dearer. Till now, the automakers had to provide airbags for the driver seat only. "The new proposal is aimed at making cars safer, but it will come with a price," said an automobile firm's executive. Reportedly, it will affect entry-level-segment cars more and price-rise may vary from Rs 5,000-10,000 for… read-more

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 - 03:02 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: Road transport and highways, Automobiles, Car, SUVs

Automobiles

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Punjab To Charge Rs 5,000 For Registration Of New Model Of Vehicle

Amending the Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the state Cabinet has given a nod to charge a processing fee of Rs 5,000 for the registration of new models of vehicles. The government will levy processing fee on the manufacturers or dealers in return of approving them registration. Moreover, the new rules also include LPG/CNG variants of models including electric vehicles. Reportedly, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Chandigarh (Union Territory… read-more

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 - 10:34 AM / by Richa Nigam

Tags: Automobiles, Punjab, Haryana, Processing Fee

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Ford

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Ford Cars' Price May Rise Up To Rs 35,000 From January 2021

Ford India shall increase its automobiles' prices up to 3%, varying for different models from January 1. Reportedly,  the price may go up to Rs 35,000 based on models. Ford's Executive Director Vinay Raina on December 10 cited that the step was necessary due to increasing input costs. However, bookings that are made in 2020 will not be affected. Earlier, Maruti Suzuki India had announced a hike in price.

 

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 - 10:39 AM / by Richa Nigam

Tags: Ford, Maruti Suzuki, India, Automobiles

Tata Harrier CAMO

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Tata Launches Harrier CAMO As Tribute To Armed Forces; Starts At Rs 16.50 Lakh

Tata Motors on November 6 revealed its new special edition SUV 'Tata Harrier CAMO' as a tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. Having starting price of Rs 16.50 lakh, the SUV is out with a camouflage green colour and will be available in automated XT and manual XZ variants. Tata has also offered new accessories in two different packages starting from Rs 26,999. The special edition car will also have premium Benecke-Kaliko Blackstone leather… read-more

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 - 12:21 AM / by Shivam Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Tags: TATA MOTORS INDIA, Harrier CAMO, Automobiles, SUVs

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Tata Nexon

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Tata Motors Increase the Price of Nexon's Advance Variants

Tata Motor has increased the price of two variants of its electric vehicle Nexon SUV by Rs 26,000. Nexon's XZ+ and XZ+ Lux go for sale with an increased price of Rs 15.25 lakh and 16.25 lakh respectively. However, its base variant XM's price is unchanged at Rs 13.99 lakh. Moreover, the company is offering a subscription scheme at Rs 34,900 to make the vehicle more accessible. 

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 - 12:33 PM / by Shivam Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Tags: TATA MOTORS INDIA, Nexon SUV, Car, Automobiles

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Ola London

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London City Authorities Cancel Ola's Operating Licence

Citing that its app was not "fit and proper", authorities of London city have cancelled the operating licence of Ola. Transport for London (TfL) said that Ola did not adhere to the public safety regulations. Reportedly, TfL found Ola drivers without licence undertaking over 1000 passenger trips. However, it added that Ola can appeal against the decision in 21 days. The Bengaluru-based Ola began operations in London from February 2020.

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 - 12:06 PM / by Shivam Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Tags: Ola, Taxi, london, Automobiles

Courtesy: Economic Times

Mercedes Benz India

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Mercedes India to Increase Prices by Upto 2% From October

On September 14, Mercedes-Benz India announced an upward revision of upto 2% in the prices of its selected car models effective from October. It cited weakening of Rupee against Euro as the reason behind this step. The company stated there was significant pressure on the operations owing to rising input costs. Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director Martin Schwenk said, "We as a customer centric-brand will be absorbing most of the impact."

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 - 09:35 AM / by Shivam Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes, Automobiles, India

Courtesy: Hindustan Times