Auto Industry News
Maruti Suzuki Sees Delivery Backlog Of 2.5 Lakh Cars; Up To 18 Weeks Waiting Period On CNG Models
The current global shortage of electronic components has taken a hit on production, leading to delivery backlogs. Effectively, the waiting period on Maruti Suzuki cars has also gone up. For petrol cars it's up to 12 weeks and around 18 weeks for CNG models.
Canada Threatens Trade Action Over Biden Electric Car Plan
Dec 11, 2021 03:35 PM
In a letter to US senators, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Ottawa is "deeply concerned" by an electric vehicle tax credit proposed in the Build Back Better Act that it says violates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Hackers Steal Research Data From Sweden's Volvo Cars
Dec 11, 2021 03:29 PM
The company, owned by China's Geely, has become aware that one of its file repositories has been illegally accessed by a third party.
Volvo Cars, Northvolt To Open Battery R&D Centre As Part Of $3.3 Billion Investment
Dec 11, 2021 01:58 AM
Volvo Cars and battery maker Northvolt will open a joint research and development centre in Sweden as part of a 30 billion crown ($3.3 billion) investment, the carmaker said on Friday.
All-Electric Renault Zoe Scores Zero Star Rating In Euro NCAP Crash Test
Dec 11, 2021 01:23 AM
The all-electric Renault Zoe has received a disappointing zero-star crash rating from Euro NCAP. The car scored 43 per cent for adult occupant protection, 52 per cent for child occupant protection, 41 per cent for vulnerable road users protection and a mere 14 per cent for safety assist features.
MG Motor India Begins Exporting The Hector SUV To Nepal
Dec 10, 2021 06:25 PM
The MG Hector SUV has become the first product from the brand to be exported from India to Nepal. The sales and service-related activities will be taken care of by Paramount Motors, MG's Nepal-based dealer partner.
Auto Sales November 2021: Passenger Vehicle Sales Decline 18.60 Per Cent
Dec 10, 2021 06:21 PM
Overall, the industry has recorded a decline of 31.78 per cent at 12,88,749 units as compared to 18,89,348 units sold in the same month last year.
MG Motor India To Launch An Electric Crossover In Rs. 10-15 Lakh Range By End Of FY2023
Dec 10, 2021 02:34 AM
MG Motor India's new electric vehicle, which will be a crossover, will be priced in the range of Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh, and is targeted towards the mass segment of personal electric mobility.
Engine Noises and What They Might Mean
Dec 9, 2021 09:31 PM
We all get confused with regard to a variety of engine noises emanating from our cars. Here is a simple guide to decoding what they could possibly mean.