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Auto Expo 2022 Postponed Citing Uncertainty Over COVID-19 Third Wave: SIAM
SIAM has taken this decision after consulting automakers that are on the same page, given the fact that the biennial motor show is one of the largest Business to consumer (B2C) events and a mass gathering is expected, increasing the risk of virus spread.

Oil Prices Fall On Worries Over China Economy And Higher Crude Output
Aug 2, 2021 05:21 PM
Oil prices fell on Monday on worries over China's economy after a survey showed growth in factory activity slipped sharply in the world's second-largest oil consumer, with concerns compounded by a rise in oil output from OPEC producers.

Renault Locks In Lithium Supply From Vulcan Energy In Five-Year Deal
Aug 2, 2021 05:02 PM
German-Australian start-up Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd said on Monday it has signed a deal to supply lithium to Renault SA, the latest move by an electric vehicle maker to lock down supply of the battery metal ahead of a projected surge in demand.

Exclusive: Hyundai Alcazar Bookings Cross 14,000 Mark; Shows Negligible Cannibalisation With Creta
Aug 2, 2021 03:58 PM
The recently launched Hyundai Alcazar midsize SUV has mopped up even more bookings in the last few days, breaching the 14,000 mark in under 45 days. It is also not affecting sales of sister SUV Hyundai Creta according to the company.

Auto Sales July 2021: Skoda Auto India Sells 3080 Cars; Kushaq Spearheads Growth
Aug 1, 2021 06:47 PM
The surge in sales is fuelled by the launch of the company's newly launched compact SUV - Kushaq.

India's July Gasoline Sales Above Pre-Pandemic Levels: Report
Aug 1, 2021 05:12 AM
Daily sales of gasoline rose to 76,500 tonnes in July, a jump of about 3.6 per cent over the corresponding 2019 period and 5.7% over June this year, preliminary industry data showed on Friday.

Upcoming Citroen SUV, Codenamed CC21, Spotted Testing In India Again
Aug 1, 2021 01:26 AM
The prototype model of the Citroen subcompact SUV, codenamed CC21, is still heavily covered in camouflage, so there is very little for us to comment on the design and styling of the car. However we can see that its undergoing emission testing.

BASF And Porsche Partner To Develop High-Performing Lithium-Ion Batteries For Electric Vehicles
Aug 1, 2021 01:07 AM
As part of the collaboration, BASF will provide high-energy HEDTM NCM cathode active materials to contribute to high-performance battery cells for fast charging and high energy density.

Yamaha Begins Vaccination Drive For Employees At Surajpur And Kancheepuram Plants
Aug 1, 2021 12:45 AM
Yamaha aims to administer at least the first dose to all of its plant employees before August 15, while the second dose will be administered by November 15, 2021.

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