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A report says that the thieves eyeing All-Terrain Vehicles are active in July and August months in the United States. A recent report presented by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reveals that All-Terrain Vehicle thefts are more recorded when the summer getting over. In fact, 19 percent of the total thefts happen in July and August based on theft data...
Prawaas 2019, one of the most definitive conferences on passenger mobility in India, witnessed more than 20,000 visitors, 150 exhibitors, 100 speakers and 5000 operators from 29 states and 7 Union Territories, writes Jaishankar Jayaramiah, Editor, Automotive Lead The second edition of Prawaas conducted from July 25-27 at CIDCO Convention and Exhibition Center, Navi Mumbai has also made a strong...
Mahindra XUV300
As part of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the Mahindra XUV300 autoSHIFT comes with Hill Start Assist technology to prevent roll-back when driving on a hill or moving up an incline. The Mahindra XUV300 AMT version is available both in auto and manual mode with auto mode boosts fuel efficiency and drivability while manual mode provides exhilarating performance. Engineered by Italian automotive...
R Gopalakrishnan, Chairperson, Castrol India
R Gopalakrishnan, who has been an Independent Director on CIL’s Board, will be new Chairperson of Castrol India, effective 1st October 2019. Gopalakrishnan has more than 50 years of management experience having lived and worked in India, the UK and Saudi Arabia. He began his career in 1967 as a computer analyst with Hindustan Lever after studying physics in Kolkata...
Analysis
In a bid to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption and create adequate EV charging infrastructure, the Indian government has cut down the taxes on EVs and chargers to 5%, the lowest GST slab, effective from August 1, 2019. The GST tariff on all EVs has reduced from 12% to 5% and on EV chargers and charging stations from 18% to...
Indian SUV leader Mahindra & Mahindra said its tough and rugged Mahindra Bolero Power+ model received a BS-VI readiness certification from the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). The Bolero BS-VI will be launched in early 2020, as per the implementation time frame for the new emission norms. Mahindra is also gearing up, along with its suppliers, to implement BS-VI technology...
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) received coveted GreenCo Star Performer Award at the 8th edition of CII GreenCo Summit. Honda’s manufacturing plant at Narsapura industrial estate in Karnataka was recognized with the award for its environmental sustainable initiatives. Narsapura Plant has reduced its water consumption by more than 80,000 KL per year by the process of recycling and reuse. The...
Lubricant giant Castrol India announced its BS VI readiness with a range of lubricants across categories that offer industry-first features that take the country one step closer to a low-carbon future. Several Castrol power brands are part of its BS VI ready portfolio including two-wheeler, passenger car and commercial vehicle engine oils which promise to continue offering enhanced quality and...
Mercedes-Benz India
Luxury car giant Mercedes-Benz India announced an upward revision of the price of its select model range effective first week of August, 2019.  The price correction would be up to the range of a moderate 3%, varying across the model range. Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India,  said, “A hike in custom duty on automotive parts, compounded by an increase in excise duty and cess on fuel have had a significant impact on our bottom line. We were...
Busworld International granted the license to organise Busworld India to Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, the Indian subsidiary of the Group. The collaboration will strengthen Busworld’s position in India by lifting the steadily growing exhibition to a massive level. Busworld India 2020, the 9th edition in the series, will be organised in Bangalore from the August 27-29, 2020. The mobility and...

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