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Petrol pumps open, but service centres still remain shut
Due to the COVID pandemic, which limits restrictions on commercial activity, most large state-controlled cities are classified as red zones – only 15% to 20% of dealerships are open for business. Although most car dealerships and workshops are in place, the lockdown eliminates it step by step. Workshops open where permitted before sales outlets and…
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Drivers face financial crisis amid lockdown, seek govt help
Telangana cab and autorickshaw drivers have asked the Center and state governments for financial assistance to force them to leave their income and stay home while locking the coronavirus. The movement of all vehicles is prohibited except to provide the necessary services and goods during the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “I have…
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COVID-19, trade war: Manufacturing shift to hit China, but will India gain?
The sudden rise in global coronavirus cases (COVID-19) over the past few weeks have not only shadowed global financial markets but has hampered the economic activity of major countries, particularly the virus in the midst of trade with China before the spread of coronavirus. In this case, most analysts have revised down their global growth…
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Imapct of COVID-19 on Auto Dealers
With demand slowing, the Indian auto industry is in crisis with the COVID-19 lockdown and uncertainty about when to return to normal. With dealerships closing, OEMs and auto dealers are in serious doubt. Speaking at ETO Live webinar, MG Motor India President and MD Rajiv Chabha said, “This is a golden time to focus on…
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How to Choose the Right Car Tires
We show the difference between tire types, then steer you in the right direction Buying car tires is easy. It’s finding the right ones for your car that can be difficult. Get it wrong, and you can hobble your car’s performance and its ability to tackle any type of weather. Since car tires usually…