Automobile Industry
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After a pandemic-driven boost, India’s used-car unicorns see a smooth ride ahead
There is every sign that sales of pre-owned vehicles will grow in 2022, according to the experts from the industry.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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India’s auto sector just had its worst festive season in a decade, partly because of chip shortage
Vehicle retail recorded a decline of nearly 18% from the same time last year.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Ford’s exit shows that India’s passenger car market is a tough nut to crack
The country’s car buyers are particularly price-sensitive, which means the cheapest compact vehicles do best.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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Explained: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families
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When the British secretly plotted to recruit Russians living in India against Nazi Germany
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Ford to shut manufacturing in India after incurring losses of $2 billion
The move is expected to hit 4,000 employees.
Scroll Staff
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Indian and foreign automakers butt heads after Elon Musk’s criticism of high import duties on EVs
At present, the country’s import duty on all cars priced below Rs 30 lakh is 60% and 100% beyond that price.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Self-driving cars have not progressed beyond the testing stage for years. Why is that?
Scientists are working on a set of rules that will help such vehicles make the safest decisions in every conceivable scenario.
Ekaterina Komendantskaya, The Conversation, Luca Arnaboldi, The Conversation & Matthew Daggitt, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Chased by crocodile, antelope swims for its life across river, escapes in nick of time
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Watch: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway
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Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM
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Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region
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Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai
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India’s new vehicle scrapping policy is not a ‘win-win’ for all
Stakeholders have raised concerns about the uniform guideline on dismantling commercial vehicles that are older than 15 years.
Rohin Kumar
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India will give Tesla incentives to make production cost lesser than in China, says Nitin Gadkari
The minister said that Tesla should look to manufacture cars, and not just assemble them, in order to get higher incentives.
Scroll Staff
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Is Tesla stock worth the price or is it another bubble waiting to burst?
The incredible rise in the share price has given the company a market capitalisation of over $880 billion and made Elon Musk the world’s richest person.
Nigel Martin and John Rice, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Just as the Indian auto sector’s recovery was accelerating, it ran into another speed bump
A global shortage in the supply of semiconductors is affecting the automotive industry.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Electric vehicles could help fight India’s pollution crisis – but the lack of bank loans is a hurdle
About 40 lakh automobiles are sold every year in the country, out of which only a quarter are purchased outright – the other 75% are financed.
Amit Bhatt & Garima Agrawal
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Tesla to start operations in India early 2021, says Nitin Gadkari: Report
The Union minister said that the electric vehicle company will first begin sales operations and then look to assemble and manufacture cars.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Shuttle Zone: From Naraoka to Treesa-Gayatri, new kids on the block who could make their mark
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Olympics 2024: Paris mayor says Russian athletes should be banned from Games for Ukraine invasion
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ISL: Kerala Blasters bolster play-off hopes with comeback win over Chennaiyin FC
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India vs Australia: KL Rahul on spin combination for Nagpur Test, batting in middle order and more
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WPL auction, player list: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry in first set; 409 in total