General Motors subsidiary Chevrolet will introduce a diesel engine option in Optra by April-May this year. Currently, the car is only available with petrol engine.
Germany-based luxury coach manufacturer DaimlerChrysler's subsidiary Mercedes Benz is planning to launch its high-end premier bus Tourismo in India by 2008.
JSW Steel, a part of the $4 billion OP Jindal group, is looking at acquiring a small value-added facility in Western Europe for around $2 million.
Maruti Udyog, the country's largest car manufacturer, will launch its cars in South Africa by next year and re-enter the European market in 2008-09.
Passenger vehicle major Honda Siel India will launch the new version of premium sedan Accord by the next year.
Bajaj Auto's race to grab the numero uno position in the premium bike segment is going to be tough as Yamaha Motor India is gearing up for launches in April 2007.
Tyre maker Apollo Tyres is set to expand its operations through a greenfield project in Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 500 crore