By: PTI | Updated on: 14 Nov 2023, 10:39 AM Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has visited the manufacturing facility of US-based electric vehicle major Tesla at Fremont, California and said that the company would be doubling its auto components imports from India. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal seen sitting inside a Tesla electric car at the EV maker's … [Read more...]
Delhi pollution: Police fines 700 vehicles on Diwali, issues challan for plying without PUC certificate
By: PTI | Updated on: 14 Nov 2023, 09:58 AM The Delhi Traffic Police issued more than 700 challans on Diwali to vehicle owners for driving without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, officials said on Monday. As Air pollution in the Delhi NCR region worsens, Delhi Traffic Police keeping vigil on vehicles at NH24. Delhi Transport Department has issued a … [Read more...]
Dhanteras-Bhai Dooj period could boost car sales 21% as availability rises
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 14 Nov 2023, 09:37 AM The Indian market witnesses a sales surge for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers every year during the festive season, which spans from Dhanteras to Bhai dooj. Traditionally, this period has been the best sales period for every automaker in the country. This year too, sales of cars and two-wheelers surged during Navratri and … [Read more...]
Centre proposes security system for cars in India to protect against cyber threats, breach in data privacy
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 14 Nov 2023, 09:32 AM India may soon have a uniform cyber security system for passenger cars and commercial vehicles to protect them against cyber threats and breach of data privacy. The Centre has proposed a draft which says that vehicle manufacturers will need to submit applications seeking approval of vehicle type with regard to cyber security. … [Read more...]
Massive pile-up of cars, buses and trucks on Ludhiana-Delhi national highway kills one, several injured
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Nov 2023, 15:43 PM At least one person has lost life and several others were injured in a road accident that took place near Ludhiana in Punjab today morning. According to the police, dense fog led to a massive car pile-up which also involved buses and trucks, on the Ludhiana-Delhi national highway in the early hours of November 13. As of now, … [Read more...]
Delhi pollution: After Diwali, ban on BS3 petrol, BS4 diesel cars to continue amid AQI spike due to firecrackers
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Nov 2023, 14:40 PM Ban on BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles in Delhi will continue until further notice. Gopal Rai, Environment Minister of Delhi, said that all measures under the stage four of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will remain a day after Diwali celebrations spiked pollution levels in and around the national capital since Sunday … [Read more...]
Cars in India may soon come with in-built collision warning signal to reduce road accidents: Centre
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Nov 2023, 11:37 AM The Centre is planning to introduce new norms in car safety as road accidents continue to surge in India. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has shared a draft policy which proposes installing in-built collision warning signal in passenger cars as well as commercial vehicles to bring down the number of road … [Read more...]
Odd-Even rule: Delhi govt postpones implementation after Supreme Court questions efficacy
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 Nov 2023, 15:07 PM The Odd-Even rule in Delhi will not be implemented from November 13. Gopal Rai, Environment Minister of Delhi confirmed plans to postpone the scheme on Friday after the Supreme Court came down heavily against the vehicle rationing system. The apex court criticised the Odd-Even rule questioning its efficacy in bringing down … [Read more...]
Car sales jump to record October sales in India, festivities provides big push
Sales of passenger vehicles (PVs) in the country jumped to record highs for the month of October, according to the latest data revealed by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The performance of the three-wheeler segment was impressive while the two-wheeler market reported a sizeable growth as well after a period of some strain. File photo of a Meredes-Benz showroom. … [Read more...]
‘Mobility lockdown’: Uber reacts to possible ban on entry of cabs into Delhi
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 Nov 2023, 12:05 PM Uber has fired a letter to Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena against the possibility of a temporary ban on entry into the capital city for cabs registered in other states. Underlining that it could lead to compounding travel-related issues during the Odd-Even rule that will come into effect from November 13, the ride-hailing app-based … [Read more...]
US President Joe Biden backs auto union for Tesla, may trigger friction with the EV maker ahead of elections in 2024
Biden spoke to UAW workers in Belvidere, Illinois, as the Democratic president tries to rally support for his economic agenda and firm up sagging popularity numbers, ahead of a re-election campaign next year. Donning a red UAW T-shirt, Biden congratulated Shawn Fain, the head of the UAW, and highlighted the tentative contract agreements between the union and Detroit's Big Three Automakers that … [Read more...]
Carmakers in India may be penalised for violating emission norms; Hyundai, Kia, Honda among target brands
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 Nov 2023, 10:29 AM Many of the leading car manufacturers in the country have been reportedly found guilty of having higher than mandated fleet emission levels, prompting a recommendation to impose heavy penalties - potentially running into several crores of Rupees - on each of these brands. File photo used for representational purpose. … [Read more...]
Delhi pollution: More than 1,300 vehicles fined in Delhi for plying without valid PUC certificates
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 Nov 2023, 09:58 AM As pollution level stay high in Delhi, crackdown against owners of polluting vehicles continue in the national capital. Wednesday (November 8) saw the highest single-day traffic violation of not carrying valid PUC certificates. The Delhi Police issued traffic challans to more than 1,300 vehicles on the same day. Delhi is … [Read more...]
Multi-car late-night crash at Bandra Worli Sea Link leaves 3 dead, many injured
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 Nov 2023, 09:09 AM A speeding vehicle reportedly crashed into as many as six stationary vehicles at the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai late on Thursday night, killing three and injuring many more. A heavily-damaged Honda Mobilio is seen after a multi-car collision at the Bandra Worli Sea Link in Mumbai. (ANI) According to media … [Read more...]
No Ola, Uber rides into Delhi? App-based cabs may be barred temporarily
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 09 Nov 2023, 11:46 AM Delhi may have to impose a temporary ban on app-based taxis coming into the capital city with Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai saying that the transport department has been directed to ban app-based taxis "in accordance with the Supreme Court's orders". File photo of Delhi Police personnel checking a taxi for … [Read more...]
In Bihar, 95.49% people don't own any vehicle, reveals caste survey report
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 08 Nov 2023, 16:40 PM The penetration of vehicles of any kind among people in the state of Bihar is abysmally low. How low? According to the caste survey report released recently, a massive 95.49 per cent of people here do not own any kind of vehicle, depending mostly on self or public and mass-transit options for their mobility requirements. … [Read more...]
Delhi Odd-Even rule may be postponed, government to wait for Supreme Court's review
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 08 Nov 2023, 14:29 PM The Odd-Even rule in Delhi to curb vehicular pollution amid high AQI levels could be postponed. On Wednesday, the Delhi government said it will wait for a review from the Supreme Court on the effectiveness of the move. Earlier, the government had announced that the vehicle rationing system will be introduced from November 13, a … [Read more...]
Watch: Forget fines, China cops use valet robots to place illegally parked cars
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 08 Nov 2023, 10:30 AM Clamping tyres on illegally parked vehicles the world over may act as a strong deterrent for motorists but do not serve the essential purpose of removing such vehicles. Imposing penalties too does not ensure that the vehicle is removed from the said area. And towing is often not possible in congested areas. The solution? Why, … [Read more...]
Delhi Odd-Even rule: Timing, exemptions on vehicles expected to be decided today
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 08 Nov 2023, 10:10 AM The Delhi government has called for an urgent meeting today to decide the modalities of the Odd-Even rule slated to kick in from next week. On Monday, the state government had announced the implementation of the vehicle rationing scheme as pollution levels in the national capital remains in very poor category for more than a … [Read more...]
Delhi pollution: Over 4,700 vehicles fined for driving without PUC certificates in last four days
By: PTI | Updated on: 08 Nov 2023, 09:27 AM Amid high pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi Traffic Police has issued over 4,700 challans to vehicle owners driving without a pollution under control (PUC) certificate in the last four days, officials said on Tuesday. As Air pollution in the Delhi NCR region worsens, Delhi Traffic Police keeping vigil on … [Read more...]