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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

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He further cited a recent report suggesting the realization that most people who drive hybrid vehicles, do it mostly on petrol, negating potential environmental gains. Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is reported to have urged the finance minister to reduce the goods and service tax on hybrid vehicles to 12%.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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But Maruti Suzuki recently launched the fourth-generation version of its highly popular hatchback, Swift—with prices starting at Rs 6.49 To make matters worse, even vehicle finance rates are at their peak at 9.5%. And India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, continues to bet on the hatchback segment, of which it controls 70%.

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Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

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increase for the first time in several years, indicating a unique shift in what consumers are looking for: Cars that are economical to run, with CNG-powered vehicles providing significant savings compared to petrol and diesel alternatives. In cities like Mumbai, where petrol was priced at INR 106.29 a litre and diesel at INR 94.27

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OLA Electric : Feedback To Management & Community Sentiments

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If they don’t even deliver even a single scooter by December last week, then there will be a serious erosion of trust by customers Petrol Scooters Sucks! But nevertheless, the S1 and S1 Pro has the foundation in place to be a game changer that will absolutely expose how disgustingly stupid and archaic petrol scooters are.