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A prototype model of the next-generation Ford Everest, which sold in India as the Endeavour, has been spotted testing in Australia. The Australian-spec SUV is said to be locally developed by Ford and is expected to be launched in early 2022.

Eicher Motors Ltd-owned Royal Enfield will shut its three south Indian manufacturing plants for three days to ensure safety amid rising COVID-19 cases, according to an internal note seen by Reuters and two sources.

Ford Motor Co will announce on Wednesday that it is developing two dedicated all-electric vehicle platforms, one for full-size trucks and SUVs, the other for cars and smaller SUVs, as part of a strategy to catch General Motors Co, Volkswagen AG and Tesla Inc in the global electrification race, sources familiar with Ford's plans said.

Automaker Renault-Nissan will shut its plant in India's southern Tamil Nadu state until May 30, according to an internal note and two sources familiar with the matter, a day after workers said they would strike over coronavirus-related safety concerns.

Mahindra has assigned dedicated emergency road service teams which are on high alert to support affected vehicles.

Pitstop says that there is a growing demand for electric vehicles in India, especially electric two-wheelers, and the company seeks to provide EV servicing facilities at the customer's doorstep for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

The carmaker had earlier committed to donate Rs. 3 crore and has now added an additional amount of Rs. 5 crore to fight COVID-19.

State run Hindustan Petroleum has shut a 70,000 barrel per day (bpd) crude unit at its Vizag refinery in Southern India after a fire broke out at about 15:00 pm local time on Tuesday, the company said in a statement.