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The accused imported luxury cars in the name of diplomats but these would be then sold to private buyers, thereby evading 204 per cent of customs duty on vehicles, which has cost the exchequer about Rs. 25 crore in five years.
DRI Busts Racket Of Importing Luxury Cars In The Name Of Diplomats Evading Duty Worth Rs. 25 Crore
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Jul 17, 2021 08:24 PM
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The accused imported luxury cars in the name of diplomats but these would be then sold to private buyers, thereby evading 204 per cent of customs duty on vehicles, which has cost the exchequer about Rs. 25 crore in five years.
Shanghai City To Regulate Data From Smart Vehicle Testing
Shanghai City To Regulate Data From Smart Vehicle Testing
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Jul 17, 2021 06:50 PM
The data generated in testing and demonstration activities are also not allowed to be transmitted overseas unless approved by relevant authorities, it said, adding the draft laws are open for public consultation.
Uber Reaches Agreement In California Sexual Assault Data Request
Uber Reaches Agreement In California Sexual Assault Data Request
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Jul 17, 2021 06:47 PM
The dispute stems from a safety report Uber released in December 2019, disclosing 6,000 reports of sexual assault-related to 2.3 billion trips in the United States in 2017 and 2018.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Top 5 Highlights
Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Top 5 Highlights
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Jul 17, 2021 04:27 PM
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one of the most popular cars in India's premium hatchback segment and still a very popular choice among Indian car buyers. Here are the car's top 5 highlights.
Top 5 Highlights: Mercedes-AMG GLE 53
Top 5 Highlights: Mercedes-AMG GLE 53
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Jul 16, 2021 09:05 PM
The GLE 53 replaced the GLE 43 that was already available in the Indian market. It packs more power, features and mild-hybrid technology over its predecessor.
Porsche's Global Sales Grew 31% In First Half Of 2021; Sells Over 1.53 Lakh Units Worldwide
Porsche's Global Sales Grew 31% In First Half Of 2021; Sells Over 1.53 Lakh Units Worldwide
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Jul 16, 2021 08:29 PM
German luxury sports car maker, Porsche has released its global sales numbers for the first half (H1) of the 2021 calendar year. Between January and June 2021, the Stuttgart-based carmaker sold 153,656 vehicles worldwide, registering an increase of 31 per cent compared to the same period in 2020.
Mapmaker TomTom Lowers Forecasts As Chips Shortage Weighs
Mapmaker TomTom Lowers Forecasts As Chips Shortage Weighs
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Jul 16, 2021 04:15 PM
Dutch navigation and digital mapping company TomTom cut its 2021 outlook, amid a global shortage in semiconductor chips that has disrupted auto supply chains and could eat into its revenues from carmakers.
Piaggio Vehicles Introduces Its Ape' Electric 3-Wheeler Range In Hyderabad
Piaggio Vehicles Introduces Its Ape' Electric 3-Wheeler Range In Hyderabad
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Jul 16, 2021 04:02 PM
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd. (PVPL) India has announced the introduction of its Ape' electric three-wheeler range in Hyderabad.
Tata Motors Delivers 14 Xpres-T EVs To Kolkata's Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Tata Motors Delivers 14 Xpres-T EVs To Kolkata's Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
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Jul 16, 2021 01:49 AM
Tata Motors has supplied 14 units of the all-electric Xpres-T EVs to the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, as a part of its contract with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).