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Pre-owned vehicles market
Pre-owned, second hand vehicles market regulations explained; check draft proposals

The MoRTH intends to build a comprehensive regulatory eco-system for pre-owned, or the second hand, car market by amending the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

  • Friday, 16 September 2022
Projector Headlamps Of A BMW
Upgrading from Halogen to LEDs? Points to remember before you blind oncoming traffic

While halogens are yellowish in color, cheap to manufacture and generate more heat making them last less, LEDs on the other hand are brighter and often throw a wider pattern. They use less energy, last longer and have a much whiter color than halogens.

Man Mowed Down By An Automatic Car
Watch: Man mowed down by his 'Automatic Car' while trying to fix it

The video, which is now going viral on social media, shows a man trying to repair his automatic car. All of a sudden, the car starts and pins him against a metal structure presumably the shutter of a shop, killing him on the spot.

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BMW refutes Punjab govt claims of setting up plant in state

The BMW Group on Wednesday categorically refuted reports of setting up an auto component plant in Punjab. "BMW Group India has no plans for setting up additional manufacturing operations in Punjab," the German group said in a statement.

Maruti-Suzuki
Maruti customers to get rewarded at IndianOil stations

Maruti Suzuki Reward Program members can enjoy the ‘convenience benefits’ through this partnership with IOCL. Customers can easily search for and navigate to nearby fuel/CNG stations using the Maruti Suzuki Rewards App.

A Kia Showroom In Bhubaneswar
Dealer Satisfaction Study: Kia, Honda 2 wheeler top FADA’s list

Korean car maker, Kia Motor India remained the top original manufacturer overall in the country meeting dealer expectations as well as topping the chart for mass market passenger vehicle manufacturers.

Mahindra XUV400
Mahindra unveils its first electric SUV XUV400, claims 450 kms range

The XUV400 is a generously sized electric SUV that boasts cutting-edge technology, powerful features and thrilling performance.

Electric Vehicle
GM threatens Tesla, to enter mass-market EV market with $30K SUV

With a starting price of around $30,000 on the 1LT model, the Equinox EV plugs Chevrolet into the critical compact SUV segment and is expected to be the most affordable EV in its class.

Tata CNG Trucks
Tata launches India’s first CNG trucks with ADAS

Following the introduction of CNG portfolio in SCV, I&LCV and buses, Tata Motors went ahead to make India’s first CNG-powered M&HCVs in the 28 and 19 tonne nodes.

Jeep EV
Jeep enters EV market, to introduce 4 all-electric SUVs by 2025

Jeep showed the first images of two fully electric SUVs the all-new Wrangler-inspired Jeep Recon and a new electric Wagoneer, codenamed Wagoneer S.

TVS Motor Company
TVS set to organize ‘unorganized pre-owned bike market’

The company announced an investment in Narain Karthikeyan’s start-up “DriveX” (NKars Mobility Millennial Solutions Private Limited), a pre-owned two-wheeler platform.

Manual Gear Of A Porsche
How not to break your manual gearbox & burn clutch plates

A worn-out transmission is an issue urban drivers come across more frequently than those in the rural areas. With a bumper to bumper traffic, vehicles going at a snail’s pace put a lot of stress on the transmission and clutch. If not maintained well, it can lead to transmission failure

EV makers hail Centre's battery safety norms to allay consumers' fears
EV makers hail Centre's battery safety norms to allay consumers' fears

The EV makers on Friday welcomed the amended battery safety norms notified by the government, as consumers' fear grows over battery explosions and fire incidents, especially in the EV two-wheelers.

EV Chargers
10-min EV quick charging possible? here's what researchers say

If some American researchers are to be believed, they have worked out a way to charge a lithium-ion EV battery from nearly dead to 90 per cent in just 10 minutes.

Hero Electric
Hero Electric sells record over 10K EV 2-wheelers in a month, Ola Electric falters

Hero Electric once again led the Indian electric vehicle (EV) two-wheeler segment in August, selling a record and highest-ever 10,476 vehicles in one month, followed by Okinawa Autotech at 8,554 vehicles, the latest government VAHAN data has revealed.

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