Watch today in WION Wallet: In India, a month left for the proper shift to BS-VI vehicle engine norms but the demand for BS-IV vehicles is still crawling.

India: A month left for proper shift to BS-VI norms, demand for BS-IV vehicles crawling

In China, Banking & insurance companies announce measures to support Chinese manufacturers which are hardly hit by Coronavirus outbreak.

China: Banking, insurance companies announce measures to support manufacturers facing worst

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While people may not be buying more vehicles at the moment, it does not mean that auto sales will come to a halt. There is a growing market of E-Vehicles. Automobile giants are making big bets on EVs so much so that the battery is the new engine. Take a look

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Japanese automaker Nissan on Tuesday slammed its former chief Carlos Ghosn for jumping bail, calling his escape "extremely regrettable" and vowing continued legal action to hold him accountable.

Ghosn's escape 'extremely regrettable': Nissan

Pitstop drives the all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid that comes in India with an ex-showroom price tag of INR 37.88 lakh. It gets Toyota's fourth-generation electric hybrid drivetrain with a 2.5-litre petrol engine which delivers 176bhp and 221Nm of torque. In combination with a 118 horsepower electric motor, the Camry offers a combined output of 215bhp. In terms of features, the new Camry gets three-zone automatic climate control, 8-inch multimedia touchscreen, power front seats and all-LED headlamps. Alongside, 9 airbags, ABS with EBD & Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability & Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor & Parking Assist are among the safety features of the car. Watch our video to know how was our experience with the all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid. #WION #Pitstop #Camry #Toyota #Automobile #AutoReview

Toyota Camry Hybrid review: The eco-friendly luxury sedan | WION Pitstop

Chinese govt suspends additional tariffs on U.S. made automobile & other goods. Beijing has planned to impose 25% duty on U.S. Automobile products. This looks like a trade-truce between the China and United States.

China suspends additional tariffs on U.S. made automobile & other goods

The Indian auto industry is still not out of the woods yet. According to a report submitted by Society of Indian Automobile manufacturers, the domestic auto industry saw a drop of 16% in sales from April to November.

Indian Auto Industry saw 16% drop in sales from April to November

Volkswagen's German plants need to boost efficiency to match overseas operations, production chief Andreas Tostmann was quoted as saying, targeting 2 billion euros ($2.

Volkswagen's German plants need to shape up: Production chief

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported 4.5 per cent growth year-on-year in October sales led by compact and utility vehicle segments. Driven by the festive season and heavy discounts, the company sold 1.

Maruti Suzuki October sales up by 4.5% to 1.53 lakh units amid festive season

Automobile retail sales are likely to pick up with an improvement in consumer sentiment during the ongoing festive season due to recent liquidity easing measures announced by the government and on back of favourable monsoons, according to India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).

Automobile retail sales likely to improve in festive season: Report

Tesla Inc on Wednesday surprised investors with a quarterly profit that sent its shares soaring, as Chief Executive Elon Musk promised a 2020 rollout of a cheaper SUV and more self-driving technology to stay ahead of larger rivals rushing into the premium electric vehicle market he created.

Tesla shares soar 21% as surprise profit answers sceptics

Nissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Nissan Motor likely to axe Datsun brand: Sources

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is already a very successful seven-seater vehicle and now, the company has introduced another product based on it. Maruti Suzuki has added a new option in its Nexa range of premium products - the new 'XL6' which comes with an upmarket feel. Here the XL means extra large as it measures slightly extra in terms of length when compared to the Ertiga and the 6 indicates its seating capacity. Yes, the XL6 is offered only as a six-seater featuring captain seats in the second row. Major changes have been done to the exterior while some to the interior as well. There is no change in the mechanicals, so watch the video to know how the new XL6 feels to drive.

Maruti Suzuki XL6 review: Ertiga for the NEXA customers?

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that she was regularly in talks with the representatives of the automobile industry and was ready to hold talks with members of other industries as well to accommodate their demands.

Have regular talks with representatives of automobile industry, willing to hold talks with any other sector: Nirmala Sitharaman

General Motors has laid off 6,000 workers in Mexico temporarily due to a US labour strike, which has disrupted production at two plants south of the border manufacturing pickup trucks, the company said Tuesday.

General Motors temporarily lays off 6,000 workers in Mexico due to strike

Car behemoth Volkswagen will face a German court Monday, as hundreds of thousands of owners of manipulated diesel cars demand compensation four years after the country's largest post-war industrial scandal erupted.

Volkswagen faces first mammoth diesel lawsuit on home turf

Volkswagen and Porsche have to recall around 227,000 cars due to problems with airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners, Germany's Stuttgarter Zeitung said on Thursday.

Volkswagen, Porsche to recall around 227,000 cars over airbag, seatbelt issues: Report

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August Automobile Sales Down 23% Across Segments.

Gravitas: Auto Sales Slowdown: Impact On Economy

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Chairman RC Bhargava said on Tuesday the company had not renewed the contracts of 3,000 temporary employees, as the automaker battled rising inventory amid a slowdown in demand.

Maruti Suzuki cuts 3,000 contract jobs

The going is getting tough for India's auto sector. For 9 consecutive months, sales have fallen. This has forced

Gravitas: Auto Sector Faces worst Crisis in 20 years

Sudhir Gharpure and his sales team sat chatting at a big Maruti Suzuki dealership on the outskirts of Mumbai some two hours after its doors were opened on a recent Saturday morning - not a single customer was in sight.

Auto sector crisis: How a shadow banking crisis is hurting car and bike sales in India

India has finally got its first long-range all-electric car in the form of Hyundai Kona. The EV has been launched in the market at an introductory price of INR 25.30 lakh (ex-showroom) and claims to provide an all-electric range of 452 kilometres in a single charge. Apart from that, the Hyundai Kona features a very futuristic and unique design language while offering most of the comfort and convenience features that you expect from a premium car in the respective price range. We got to drive the Hyundai Kona at India's Formula One race track -- Buddh International Circuit -- in Greater Noida and here you can watch how this electric vehicle behaves in comparison to a conventional car.

Hyundai Kona review: India's first long-range all-electric car

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