Hyundai, Kia recalls 5 lakh vehicles; advises owners to park outside due to fire risk
The NHTSA urged owners to follow the automakers advice, saying "the manufacturers believe an electrical component in the anti-lock brake system may experience an internal electrical short circuit."
Feb 09, 2022, 09:56 AM IST
Vehicles will soon come fitted with number plates, cost to be included in price: Nitin Gadkari
At present, a vehicle license plate - which is attached to vehicles bearing its official registration number, commonly known as "a number plate" - is procured by various states separately from designated agencies.
Apr 01, 2018, 18:30 PM IST
BS-III vehicles ban: Supreme Court to pass judgement today
The Supreme Court on Thursday will pass judgement in connection with the BS-III vehicles ban.
Apr 13, 2017, 09:58 AM IST
ABS to become mandatory on all new cars from April 2019
All new car models will have to come with ABS as standard from April 1, 2018. Mandatory for every car a manufacturer sells from April 2019.
Feb 21, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Autonomous cars -- "new oil" or "big brother"?
Just like credit cards, smartphones or search engines, autonomous cars will carry a trove of information about their owners as they make driving more comfortable, raising new concerns about privacy.
Nov 18, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Automakers may face Rs 100 crore fine for violating safety rules
Automakers may have to cough up a stringent penalty of Rs 100 crore and compulsorily order a recall for faulty designs and absence of necessary safety features in their vehicles.
Jun 05, 2016, 10:42 AM IST
NGT ban: Know how it will impact auto companies...
According to the industry estimates, the order has led to an immediate impact on 'thousands' of diesel vehicles, including high-end cars, that have already been booked by the customers in Delhi by making full or part payments and the process was underway to deliver those vehicles and get them registered.
Dec 13, 2015, 20:52 PM IST
EU was warned of vehicle emissions rigging in 2013: Report
One of the biggest scandals in the history of the automobile sector came to light after German carmaker Volkswagen admitted it had fitted 11 million of its vehicles with software designed to cheat official checks.
Oct 26, 2015, 08:32 AM IST
Car dashboards that act like smart phones raise safety issues
When it comes to dashboard displays that are more like smart phones, two things are clear: Customers want them, and automakers are intent on supplying them.
Jul 07, 2015, 20:05 PM IST
Foreign automakers double down on China bets despite slowing growth
Market leaders Volkswagen AG and General Motors show no sign of letting up on their planned investments, while Toyota Motor and Ford Motor are also pursuing new China expansion plans.
Apr 19, 2015, 16:07 PM IST
GM's Indonesia closure highlights automakers' emerging markets woes
General Motors Co`s decision to shutter a car factory in Indonesia comes as global automakers rethink the timing and scope of investments in emerging markets once touted as engines of growth.
Feb 27, 2015, 02:36 AM IST
Google partners with auto suppliers on self-driving car
"We`d be remiss not to talk to ... the biggest auto manufacturers. They`ve got a lot to offer," Chris Urmson, director of Google`s self-driving car project, said in an interview before speaking at an industry conference.
Jan 15, 2015, 08:20 AM IST
What cheap gas? Some automakers still push electrics
Cheap fuel prices are not deterring some automakers from building up their offerings of alternative fuel vehicles.
Jan 13, 2015, 10:49 AM IST
After a topsy-turvy 2014, automakers eye smoother 2015 ride
Even as the year was drawing to a close, the sales figures remained disappointing with close to 10 per cent decline in the number of cars sold during the first eleven months of 2014 and festival seasons failing to bring any cheer.
Dec 19, 2014, 14:04 PM IST
Govt looking at extending excise duty concessions to auto sector
The government is looking at the proposal for extending excise duty concessions to the automobile sector beyond December, a move that would provide further relief to automakers.
Sep 11, 2014, 13:41 PM IST
US auto sales rise in July as trucks, SUVs lead
Major automakers reported another month of strong US sales in July, with many of the biggest gains coming in trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Aug 02, 2014, 05:49 AM IST
Volkswagen to build two new plants in China
German carmaker Volkswagen will build two new vehicle plants in China as it invests USD 2.7 billion along with its partner, it announced Monday during a visit by Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Jul 07, 2014, 15:40 PM IST
Auto makers relieved as reduced excise rates extended till Dec
Heaving a sigh of relief over the government's decision to extend reduced excise rates till December 31, auto industry Wednesday welcomed the move saying it would help the sector overcome the prolonged demand slump.
Jun 25, 2014, 20:56 PM IST
