New Delhi: Auto major Tata Motors may phase out small diesel cars from its portfolio as demand is expected to slow down due to upcoming BS-VI emission norms that would make such vehicles expensive, according to a senior company official. Pareek said the introduction of BS-VI engines will make the compliance expensive, particularly for small diesel cars. Earlier this month, MSI announced phasing out diesel cars from its portfolio with effect from 1 April 2020, coinciding with the transition of the automobile industry to stricter BS VI emission norms. On the other hand, Ford has said that it will continue to sell diesel models in the country. The Bharat Stage VI (or BS-VI) emission norm would come into force from 1 April 2020, across the country.

Source: Mint May 05, 2019 07:41 UTC