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General Motors Co and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said on Thursday they plan to resume normal operations after they were forced to cancel shifts at plants in Michigan over concerns about the state's... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2BeIT78

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In his Budget Speech on Thursday, January 31, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said that by 2019-20, Kerala RTC buses will be replaced by electric buses. The complete switch to electric buses will... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2B807mD

Maruti Suzuki sold a total of 139,440 units of passenger cars in India in January 2019 as compared to 139,189 units sold in January 2018. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2Todmqd

Harley-Davidson has been contacting owners of the Street 750 for a check-up. The faulty brake callipers will be replaced free of charge. The issue affects Street 750s manufactured from 2016 onwards. Harley-Davidson India has issued a silent recall for all Street 750 models manufactured from 2016 onwards. The Milwaukee-based manufacturer has cited faulty brake callipers as the reason behind the latest recall. Globally, nearly 44,000 units of the Street series (both 750 and 500) have been affected by this issue and the manufacturer is working on rectifying it as soon as possible. Also Read: Harley-Davidson Street 750 recalled in India In India, the Street 750 is the gateway into the Harley family. But the manufacturer has faced severe backlash in the past for issues related to the brakes. Back in 2016, owners complained of severe brake fade and the callipers wearing off too soon, which resulted in a couple of accidents. This time around the issue is not that severe, but neverthe

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Top-end variants of all Renault models will come equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from February. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2WvBJUV

The 2019 Skoda Superb has been spotted going whether testing and it barely look different from the previous car. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2SoKQrz

The Society For Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the central government's move to lower the import duty on CKD and SKD of electric vehicle components. The notification issued by the... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2Bfk2jo

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We ride the new Ducati Hypermotard 950 and the Hypermotard 950 SP in Gran Canaria, in the twisty mountain roads of the island and on a short and tight go kart track by the Atlantic. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2SiNS0a

The standard model is expected to remain on sale alongside the faired version.  Mumbai dealers have started accepting bookings of the bike for a token amount of Rs 1,000.  Expect it to hit showrooms in the next few weeks.   Bajaj has given the Pulsar 180 its biggest update in a while. The 2019 version of the bike will now be available with a half fairing akin to the one seen on the Pulsar 220F . For this, it has received a new price tag of Rs 86,500 (ex-showroom Pune), making it around Rs 1,500 more expensive than the standard model. Speaking of which, Bajaj will continue to sell it alongside the faired version.   Along with the half fairing, the Pulsar 180F will also get the twin vertically stacked projector headlamps from the Pulsar 220F. Further updates include the neon colour graphics that we’ve just seen on the recently updated Pulsar range. Considering the 1 April 2019 deadline we expect Bajaj to introduce an ABS variant of the Pulsar 180 and 180F soon. And that’s wher

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Details are scarce but the company says it's electrified. What we also see here is the Dynamic Shield grille rolling out across the Mitsubishi range. We don't however, know yet, if it is a plug-in... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2HHjPeD

Tata Motors has announced its new partnership with consulting, technology and digital transformation company Capgemini for the supply of Tigor electric vehicles. The Tata Tigor EVs will be used for... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2UwCFXr

Alongside NEVS capacity for production in Trollhattan and China, NEVS through its majority owner Evergrande, has a wide distribution platform and channels through ownership in one of China's largest... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2HGBSBv

ajaj Auto has been updating its Pulsar range since late last year with cosmetic tweaks and the mandatory addition of ABS. The latest model to join the line-up is the 2019 Bajaj Pulsar 180F as per the... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2Rs74Ev

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New tech centre located in Stephanskirchen, on the outskirts of Munich. It will focus on vehicle concepts and future tech. Will be the hub for the company’s motorsport ventures. The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has announced that it has set up a new research centre in Stephanskirchen, on the outskirts of Munich, Germany. Called the Hero Tech Center Germany GmbH, the new centre will work closely with the company’s global R&D hub, the Center of Innovation and Technology (CIT), in Jaipur. Also Read: Dakar 2019 Stage 10: KTM Retains Its Crown It is no coincidence that Hero chose Germany as its European hub as Hero’s chief technical officer, Dr Markus Braunsperger, was a key personnel at BMW Motorrad before he moved to the Indian outfit. Thus, he would have played an instrumental role in setting up the facility. An added advantage that the new tech center offers is that it can double up as a home for the company’s motorsport division, Hero MotoSports

The X451 will be the first model to use the company's all-new Advanced Modular Platform (AMP), which is expected to underpin a host of models from the automaker in the future. Engine options are... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2FX2dtH

The departure of Deepak Ahuja as well as missing Wall Street profit targets for the end of 2018, sent Tesla shares down nearly 6 percent after hours. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2GcBp80

The 2019 Yamaha FZ V3.0 ABS was launched last week and the motorcycle gets a host of upgrades for the new generation version. The changes are cosmetic yet substantial and bring a refreshed look to the... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2GaEzJn

The upcoming bike makes the same 19PS of power as the Thai-spec MT-15 and India-spec R15 v3.0. Despite a new swingarm and new telescopic forks, wheelbase is the same. However, the India-spec bike is taller by 5mm. According to documents, the India-spec MT-15 is a whopping 55mm longer than the MT-15 sold in Thailand and Indonesia. The base bike will get standard ABS, possibly the dual-channel unit from the R15 v3.0.   Yamaha is all set to bring the Yamaha MT-15 into India in the next few months. Test mules of the bike have been spotted frequently while some Yamaha dealers have unofficially started accepting bookings . Now, documents have surfaced that give away some details of the India-spec bike. These documents along with spy shots of the bike give us a clearer idea of what to expect from the upcoming MT-15. Also read: Yamaha FZ-Fi v3.0 launched   For starters, its 155.1cc liquid-cooled motor makes 19.3PS, which is the same as the India-spec R15 v3.0 . Internati

There are dirt bikes, there are nakeds and then there are supermotos. The latter borrows design cues and vehicle setup from dirt bikes and combines them with an insanely powerful motor from a naked, resulting in the formation of the ultimate hooligan. The two motorcycles that we have here seem to have a lot in common. Both are Italian. Both have a 90-degree V-twin motor. And both look like proper supermotos. So which one should you get? Bologna’s Ducati Hypermotard 950 or Noale’s Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 ? Here’s how they stack up on paper. Design Park them next to each other and there is no doubt that both of them stay true to the supermoto styling theme. Still, both could not look more different from the other. The Dorsoduro 900 is the smaller sibling to the Dorsoduro 1200 . The tank panels get several cuts that narrow down towards the rider seat, while the tank extensions engulf the side of the radiator as well. The headlight unit is obviously small, but it feels smaller due to th

Volkswagen wants its modular car platform to become a standard not only for the VW group. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2sXNohS

Bosch has 4,000 engineers working on autonomous vehicles technology and is working with Daimler to develop self-driving cars. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2TtfUnj

The concept of the fully electric buggy is based on the vehicles that were created in the 1960s in California. Back then, the Beetle chassis served as the basis for these buggies; now, the MEB is... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2Tmez1p

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The new Wagon R gets more character in the face. The style factor comes in with the new headlamp cluster, front grille and all that metal work I was referring to. The floating roof and smartly done... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2Wx8AIU

World's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, Hero MotoCorp has set up its new research and development (R&D) centre - Hero Tech Center Germany GmbH. The new facility is a wholly-owned subsidiary of... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2RrREje

Tata Motors has recently received a sizeable order of 255 electric buses, which the company will be supplying to State Transport Undertakings (STUs) of six cities across India. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2RroMru

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Following the spotting of a camouflaged test mule of the upcoming Yamaha MT-15, we have now come across some specifications details about the motorcycle as well. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2G2npP1

Polaris-owned Indian Motorcycle has registered a new bike name 'Indian Renegade' in the US. The new name joins the 'Raven' moniker that was recently registered by the biker maker with the US Patents... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2sWjjiz

Toyota Motor Corp. sold 10.59 million vehicles globally last year, fewer than the 10.83 million delivered by German rival Volkswagen AG, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. Separately, the... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2sWTkaJ

The 2019 Bajaj Dominar is one of the more awaited models for the new year and the bike maker will be introducing a comprehensive set of upgrades on the all-new models. While a lot of the changes will... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2FXGqSn

The switch from BS 4 to BS 6 will involve quite a large investment from manufacturers. Addressing this, Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, said that a small number low volume models... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2Shw3Pg

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Kawasaki registers Meguro name. Meguro was a Japanese bikemaker that was acquired by Kawasaki in 1960. Kawasaki could use the Meguro name for its next sub-500 retro motorcycle. The new retro motorcycle could be based on Kawasaki’s upcoming Z400. Kawasaki recently applied for trademark rights for the name ‘Meguro’ in several US, European and Asian markets. The filing further states the name would be used for ‘two-wheeled motor vehicles; motorcycles; scooters; mopeds; bicycles; structural parts for motorcycles’. So, what exactly is ‘Meguro,’ or more aptly, who is it? It was one of Japan’s most successful motorcycle brands that made 250-500cc single-cylinder motorcycles and even a 650cc parallel twin between the late thirties and early sixties. In 1960, Kawasaki acquired the bikemaker and together they made 125cc, 175cc and 250cc motorcycles. In fact, the Kawasaki W-series of motors like the one seen on the Kawasaki W800 were developed from the Meguro K-series of parallel twin en

The two models are scheduled to go on sale by 2022. The electric scooter looks very utilitarian. The electric mountain bike has a more rugged design language. Both get a removable lithium-ion battery and don’t require a licence to ride either. Harley-Davidson’s future plans certainly seem to be electric! It first started with the Livewire concept, which was then followed up with a production-spec version. Later we got two concept models aimed at urban riders. Now, the American manufacturer has given us a glimpse of these models in action at the X Games Aspen 2019 in the US. Here’s the video: Jump to 09:10 to see X Games host Jack Mitrani take the concept ‘scooter’ for a spin. This particular model is devoid of the motor and battery casing, and that’s actually a good thing! It gives us a sneak peek of the motor and the battery. As you can see, it grabs a lot of eyeballs due to its unconventional design. The footpegs, for one, are literally skateboards sawed in half! You also g

MG Motor India has appointed tech giant Adobe to chart out its entire customer journey from initial expression of interest to purchase. With a focus on digital media for MG, the mandate encompasses a... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2HFWMRs

The Skoda Kamiq compact SUV will be making its world debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2SkXAPW

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MG Motor India has recently entered into a partnership with ride sharing and car subscription company Myles. MG says that this partnership will allow the company to leverage the existing network of... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2B9IVx6

We already know the MG hector will be the largest in this class, with a length of 4655 mm, a width of 1835 mm and a height of 1760 mm. This puts it as we have always said - right in the heart of the... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2FXUImc

  Watch Video Review   Ducati is known for making some nutter bikes but nothing seems nuttier than the Hypermotard , specifically the earlier generation ones. The supermoto style tall seat had your crotch on the fuel tank and riding the bike felt like riding a horse, a wild one. And it behaved like one as well. Whack the throttle open and the primitive traction control would fight to keep the front wheel down, resulting in a bucking sensation. A quick ride on one of those old Hypermotards would have you hyperventilating that is, if it didn't throw you off. This wild side makes the Hypermotard an enigma. The new ones are quick but tamer-ish thanks to the sophisticated rider aids. As we gear up to ride the new 2019 Hypermotard 950 in Gran Canary (stay tuned for the first ride report), we take a look back at how the Hypermotard has evolved over the years. Ducati Hypermotard 1100 (2006-2012): It all started with a mad scientist at Ducati’s secret lab in Bologna who envisioned

Isuzu Motors India today announced its decision to extend the company's 'D-Serve' scheme for D-MAX Regular Cab models till March 31, 2019. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2DFEPyq

  Watch Video Review   The two bikes were intended to serve as gateway to the brand BMW, bringing in newer, more budget-conscious riders across the globe. In India, the G 310 R costs Rs 2.99 lakh while the G 310 GS is priced at Rs 3.49 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi). Even in the Indian market, the bikes exceeded sales expectations, retailing 1640 units in six months. The BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS were conceived as the gateway motorcycles to the Bavarian brand. And it seems to be working quite well as BMW Motorrad India revealed (during the R 1250 GS launch in India) that the G 310 siblings clocked a sales of over 24,400 units globally. The German marque also stated that the two bikes are a part of the top five best-selling BMW bikes globally. Also Read: BMW G 310 R: Road Test Review Though the R&D for the G 310 twins was done in Germany, BMW Motorrad actually teamed up with TVS to make these bikes more cost effective, similar to KTM using Bajaj ’s manufacturing in

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Volvo is relying on the Zenuity software developed in partnership with Veoneer in 2017. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2DG7TG1

The 2019 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift went on sale in India this week, but the carmaker did not reveal details about its performance-oriented version, the Beleno RS. However, now we have got... from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2TmWe4g

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu confirmed that production for the SP2i will commence in the second half of 2019, while the launch is slated for the festive season. from NDTV Auto - Latest http://bit.ly/2G93JYE

The Honda CB300R was spotted at an ad shoot that reportedly happened in Navi Mumbai. Two colour variants of the bike, Candy Chromosphere Red and Matte Axis Gray Metallic, were spotted at the shoot. Honda will launch the CB300R in India on 8 February. The Honda CB300R is one of the company’s most exciting launches in a long time. While the bike will be officially launched on 8 February, it has been spotted in public already as part of an ad shoot. The advertorial was reportedly shot in Navi Mumbai and offered a glimpse of both colour variants, Candy Chromosphere Red and Matte Axis Gray Metallic, of the bike. Also read : Honda India To Launch CBR650R Soon After CBR650F’s Demise It turns out that the Indian CB300R will be the same as the international-spec model, except for the tyres. That’s right, a closer look at the bike’s wheels revealed that Honda has used Michelin Pilot radials instead of the Dunlop ones found on the European-spec CB300R. However, the size of the tyres (11

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