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Polarity Launches 6 Smart Vehicles, Plans to Roll out Electric Car Next Year
Polarity's range of smart bikes have electric components within a lightweight steel frame to reduce bulk and wind resistance, going up to over 80km on a full charge.
Auto Industry Must Find Own Balance to Enhance Demand as GST Council Declines Rate Cut: SIAM
The GST Council did not cut tax rates for the automotive sector but did reduce compensation cess for 10-13 seaters less than four metres long.
SpiceJet Takes Delivery of its First 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter
India’s DGCA validated the 737-800BCF’s certification, clearing the way for the freighter to serve a rapidly-growing region and busy international trade hub.
Tata Harrier, Nexon Gets Sunroof; Accessory Package Launched at Rs 29,999 for All Models
The company is offering features like front parking sensors, wireless mobile holders, automatic sunroof, chrome packs and ambient mood lighting under the Pro Edition badge.
US Fines Hyundai $47 Million For Illegal Trade in Dirty Diesel Engines
The US Justice Department accused Hyundai of importing 2,300 diesel-powered engines between 2012 to 2015 which did not meet US emission standards.
Airbus Expects Higher 20 Year Demand for New Planes Due to Increased Replacements
Airbus says that while existing mature markets continue to grow, the bulk of their demand comes from Asia, especially India and China, where domestic air traffic is expected to increase more than three-fold.
Ola Partners with Ayushman Bharat to Provide Health Insurance for 2 Million Driver Partners
Launched in September last year, AB-PMJAY provides 10.74 crore economically backwards and vulnerable families in India with hospitalization benefits through a health cover of Rs. 5 lakh.
Ducati Multistrada Touches 1 Lakh Production Mark Globally
Multistrada number 100,000, a Pikes Peak version of the 1260 with a customised laser marking on the top yoke, was handed over to Dave Hayward.
Slowdown-to-Scrap Yard: India's 'Cash for Clunkers' Policy in Offing
The development comes as the automobile industry has repeatedly sought an 'End of Life' policy from the central government as a measure to arrest the falling sales.
Interesting Concepts Unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
The 2019 Frankfurt Motor will conclude on September 22 and here are some of the most interesting concepts that have made their way into the auto show.
Volvo Plans Complete Electrification of its Product Range, Debuts Hybrid Version of XC40
The XC40 is powered by a 180 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an 82hp electric motor which works together to generate an output of 262hp.
Millennials Prefer Ola, Uber to New Cars: Nirmala Sitharaman On Auto Sector Slowdown
On the slowdown in the auto industry, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that there has been a change in the mindset of millennials as they don’t’ want to purchase a new vehicle and instead prefer using cab services like Ola or Uber.
Auto Players Should Also Take Up GST Rate Cut Demand With State FMs: MoS Finance
Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said the finance ministry has received multiple representations from car manufacturers, dealers and many of the stakeholders regarding the GST rate cut.
Here's How the Upcoming Maruti Suzuki S-Presso May Look Like - Rendering
Maruti Suzuki S- Presso, looks similar to the WagonR and Ignis, with sleek horizontal placed tail-lights, black cladding plastered on the lower end, and best-in-class ground clearance.
After Protests in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal Says States Don't Have Discretion in Motor Vehicles Act
Several states like Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Gujarat have so far not enforced the penalties of the amended Motor Vehicles Act and Delhi is yet to notify the new rules.
You Might Have a Traffic Challan Pending Online and Not Even Know it, Here’s Why
In this day and age of online transactions, even Challans are taking towards the internet. But how do you know if there’s a challan on your name online already?
