TVS Motor tops JD Power customer satisfaction study

JD Power customer satisfaction study, rate a company at a scale of 1,000 points on the basis of Service Intimation, Service Advisory, Service Facility, Vehicle Pickup and Service Quality. According to the study, TVS scored a total of 773 in the customer satisfaction index, while Suzuki scored 764 and Royal Enfield 758. Yamaha scored 757 followed by Honda at 750, all above industry average of 748 points. Hero MotoCorp scored 742 points, Bajaj Auto 738 and Mahindra 738, all below the industry average of customer satisfaction. Want to know more? Click...

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ICRA’s growth forecast on PVs and CVs

Passenger vehicle sales in 2015-16 stood at 2,789,678 units as compared to 2,601,236 in 2014-15. Commercial vehicle too increased by 11.5%, mainly on the back of M&HCV segment which grew by 30% during the last fiscal year while LCV segment remained flat with just 0.3% increase in sales. On the basis of good economic growth, favorable monsoon in this season and benefits of 7th Pay Commission, Credit rating agency ICRA estimates that Indian passenger vehicle industry is likely to grow by 8.5-9.5% in 2016-17. In the same lines, M&HCV will...

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Auto Industry Backing Governments Plan to Retire Old Vehicles

Governments plan to retire old vehicles of 15 years and above is a news of past, it is currently working on planning an incentive scheme to excite owners to voluntarily retire their old vehicles. Now the auto industry is also baking the government’s decision by offering direct discounts over above government’s incentive scheme. Government as per latest reports is awaiting a final plan of action from its authorized agency for retiring old vehicles....

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Expert Tips You Should Know Before Buying Used Cars

Buying used car is now made easy by Shriram Automall. The company offers widest range of used car under single roof, with other allied services like parking, documentation, valuation etc. ...

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Maruti targets double digit growth in 2016-17

In 2015-16, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) posted 10.6 per cent increase in sales at 14,29,248 units, out of which 1,23,897 units were exported. Its net sales were also the highest at Rs 56,350.4 crore, beating the previous best of Rs 48,606 crore in FY2014-15. The company hopes to grow in double digits in 2016-17 by focusing on increasing its manufacturing activities and localization through more vendors. Now the company plans to spend 4,400 cr as CAPEX to keep the momentum. Want to know more? Click here Also Read: EICHER TO ENTER IN...

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Eicher to enter in mini-truck segment

 After a sharp fall of 11.55% in 2014-15, Light Commercial Vehicle segment has grown marginally by 0.30% in 2015-16 to sale 383,331 units against 382,193 units in 2014-15. In CV segment, Eicher Trucks & Buses, India’s fourth biggest commercial vehicles player posted growth of 26 per cent, compared with industry’s average growth of 12 per cent. Now the company is looking to enter in the mini truck segment to compete with Tata Ace, warhorse...

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Tips on how to maintain a tractor

A tractor when purchased has to be maintained really well in order to get the maximum out of it and increase its life by couple of extra years. Step 1 – Study the Manual The manufacturer has already laid down basic steps on how to take care of your tractor, read those expert steps to begin with. Here are the points to look out for in the manual: ·             Maintenance Schedule – This will...

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5 Reasons to buy a used commercial vehicle instead of a new one

When it comes to buying a used commercial vehicles, you need to be on your best to strike a great deal rather than ending up being a loser. Buying a used truck is a great way to kick your business also you can upgrade your existing fleet of trucks with new models. At Shriram Automall we offer widest range of used commercial vehicles at competitive price to choose from. Here we bring you some professional tips for buying a used truck easily. Check...

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Automatic deregistration for 15 years old vehicles?

Scraping old vehicles has become a long debated issue now. Union Ministry for Road Transport is all set to introduce a new norm which would prevent the plying of 15-year old vehicles. As per the proposed system, all 15-year-old vehicles would automatically be de-registered. The only procedure vehicle owners need is to get a renewed fitness certificate after 15 years of registration to run the vehicle. Want to know more? Click her...

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Auto Repair Tips - Shriram Automall

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Now Scooter is 5 million units market

Scooters, largely considered an urban phenomenon, are seeing increasing acceptability in rural markets as well. Improving road network is one of the major triggers for growth in scooter sales in such markets. At most dealerships in rural areas, two of every 10 two-wheelers sold are now scooters, against just one a couple of years ago. Thus scooter has become 5 million units market. Scooters registered growth of 11.8% to sale 50,31,675 units in 2015-16 against 45,00,812 units. Scooters now form 30 per cent of the domestic two-wheeler market....

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Causes for Truck Accidents!!!

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Top 10 Two Wheelers in 2015-16

Hero MotoCorp’s Splendor has maintained its legacy to rule the two wheeler market by selling 24,86,065 units in 2015-16. However, Splendor has been followed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s (HMSI) flagship scooter Activa very closely as it has sold 24,66,350 units. Hero MotoCorp dominated the Top 10 two-wheelers list with four products. Honda, TVS and Bajaj are having two models each in the list. Want to know more? Click...

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10 Least Selling Cars in 2015-16 in India

Domestic passenger vehicle sales in the financial year ended on March 2016 registered a growth of 7.87 percent, driven by new model launches and heavy discounts. Domestic car sales stood at 20,25,479 units in 2015-16 as compared with 18,77,706 units in the 2014-15. While the new launches performed pretty well for the industry, some of the established brands failed to impress the Indian consumers. The list of ten least selling cars saw four new...

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NISSAN UNVIELS DATSUN REDI GO - WILL COMPETE WITH ALTO & HYUNDAI EON

Datsun the brand which Nissan revived three years ago to boost its sales number in India has not been able to perform to the expectation of the company with only a couple of models launched in India. Now with the launch of its all new Redi Go in the Indian market at a competitive price of Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 4.4 lakh, the car will directly compete with the likes of Maruti Alto & Hyundai Eon.  "We are a two-year-old brand. We could...

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Mahindra Launches Its All New Blazo Truck Series in Jaipur

Mahindra Truck and Bus Division that unveiled its all new Blazo series of haulage trucks during the Auto Expo 2016 has launched the series in its best performing state of Rajasthan (Jaipur). The series was launched by Mr. R. C. Mangal, Senior VP, Sales and Marketing and Mr. Nalin Mehta, CEO, Mahindra Trucks and Bus division. Mahindra growth has been increased by 63% in 2015 and the company acquired close to 5% share in the state. Mahindra has...

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The Odd-Even Formula Phase II

Delhi government in its bet to combat the rising air pollution in the city announced the odd even scheme for 15 days taking cues from those implemented in Beijing. The scheme allowed only odd number vehicles on odd dates & even on even dates. The result was a sharp decline in city traffic even at the peak hours & significant reduction in pollution percentage. Though many studies have shown different results on the pollution reduction, the...

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Indian Auto Industry Crosses the 2 Cr Units Milestone

The Indian automobile industry has crossed the important milestone of notching domestic sales of over 2 Cr units for the first time ever. However, Indian automobile industry has witnessed low single digit growth of 3.78 per cent to sale 20,469,385 units in FY 2015-16 against 1,97,52,580 units in FY 2014-15. Fiscal year 2016-17 is expected to be better in terms of overall performance as the auto sector consolidates on the gains of FY’16 and builds...

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Supreme Court Extends the Diesel Car Ban in Delhi

The ongoing diesel car ban which was enforced in December 2015 to March 31 2016 has been further extended to end of April now. The three-judge bench led by the Chief Justice of India, TS Thakur, said that it would lift the ban only if carmakers agree to a one-time environment cess. The Supreme Court of India has banned diesel vehicles of more than 2000 cc in the national capital region as a measure to combat pollution in the city. The bench...

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LCV Segment Back on Track in FY 2016-17

The light commercial segment that was hit badly due to the economic slowdown & low rural demand is now showing the signs of revival in last few months. In February the segment grew by almost 10% when compared to the same month in 2015. The sales stood at 33,324 units, whereas Feb 2015 sales were 30,382 units. As per the ICRA rating agency the growth is here to stay. According to a report on Indian commercial vehicle industry, the...

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SIAM praises the Delhi budget, says it’s a big boost towards sustainable mobility

Couple of days after the state budget of Delhi was announced; the Society of Indian Automobile Industry (SIAM) hailed the budget & said it is a big boost towards sustainable mobility of the state & urged other cities to come up with similar or better initiatives to promote sustainable mobility in their respective states. Source - http://www.wvsgroup.com/ “Budget of Delhi aims to boost the public transportation system, The Delhi...

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Tesla – the Electric Auto Giant is all set to enter India

Tesla motors famous for its unique electric cars that offer luxury at its best is all set to enter India in 2018. The decision came after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tesla Factory in the Silicon Valley in 2015 and with the launch of its all new Model 3. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors announced that it will bring its latest Model 3 to India at a price range of approx. Rs. 50 Lakhs, the car is said to be the most affordable...

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