There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.
Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.
Firms are enthused at passenger vehicle numbers but high interest rates a problem.
Toyota, Mercedes Benz and BMW, have announced a hike already.
December car sales data was a mixed bag. While some reported growth in sales other saw a dip. This probably can be because customers are waiting for a rate cut from RBI.
The car is good enough to dethrone the current segment king, the Toyota Fortuner.
Beginning with a bang amid all the glitz and glamour of the biennial Auto Expo, the year will be ending with a whimper for the automobile industry as sales dwindle, and the worst-ever industrial violence at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant leaves a big scar.
Corinthians beat African champions Al-Ahly 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Club World Cup but the Brazilian side failed to impress as they set up a potential showdown with Chelsea. Peru striker Paolo Guerrero twisted superbly to head the winner for the Libertadores Cup holders on the half-hour mark to the delight of the Corinthians fans in Toyota.
The Sonata's back. Can it sing its way to success?
Rediff.com encapsulates all the excitement through these breathtaking visuals from the Dakar Rally.
Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.
When the case came up for hearing, Justice A R Joshi was informed by Salman's lawyer Amit Desai that the 'paper book' (compilation of evidence and documents which is served to both the sides by the court) was not complete.
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will increase the prices of its vehicles across all models by up to Rs 20,000 from January due to increasing pressure on its margins due to currency fluctuation. Honda Cars India and Volkswagen India said they, too, are contemplating the same.
The Toyota Innova Crysta is based on an all-new platform, and will get a new engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
India's latest batting sensation Virat Kohli on Thursday said Sachin Tendulkar deserves country's highest civilian award -- the Bharat Ratna.
Maruti's exports in May were down 2.4% at 9,089 units
With sales sagging despite discounts, car makers are now looking at value-added services to attract customers.
Ahead of the international auto show that begins next Wednesday, the Indian auto industry continues to be buffeted with bad news. According to data released by leading automobile companies on Saturday, the industry's sales volumes in January fell about five per cent from those in the same month last year.
The model will be equipped with a petrol engine in Thailand.
Toyota's concept vehicle Fun-Vii shows a display content on its body during its unveiling at a pre-Tokyo Motor show.
This is the first time a global company is looking to introduce an SUV in this price segment.
M&M's primary target is the Rs 21.7-lakh Toyota Fortuner, that has a 70-per cent market share in its category.
Concerns are swirling that Japan's dream of hosting the Tokyo 2020 Olympics could be a fatality of the spread of the new coronavirus, jolting organisers, sponsors, and media firms who have spent billions of dollars in the run-up to the event. Global insurers face a hefty bill if the coronavirus forces the cancellation of the Games, with estimates of the cost of insuring the showpiece running into billions of dollars.
The all new Mahindra Xylo will replace the existing MPV in all four variants.
A court in Mumbai has rejected the plea of actor Salman Khan -- seeking permission to sell his Toyota Land Cruiser car -- which he was driving during the hit-and-run case in 2002 in which one person was killed and four others sustained injuries. The court on Monday rejected the application as the car is evidence in the case and the trial is not over yet, said a police officer.
Switzerland's Sebastien Buemi will start his fifth year as Red Bull reserve driver next season, the Formula One team said on Tuesday.
Maruti Suzuki, riding on the success of models like Swift, Estillo and Dzire, posted a growth of 3.4 per cent over the same period in the previous fiscal.
Automobile manufacturers are offering freebies, ranging from gold coins and LED televisions to record discounts, to push petrol vehicle sales.
As many as 200 villagers trying to scoop up fuel from an overturned tanker were killed in southern Nigeria on Thursday, when the petrol carrying vehicle exploded in a horrific inferno.
Only 1,200 exclusive units of the Innova Aero will be on sale till December, 2012, it said.
This revolutionary crossover is a strong contender of Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Mahindra Bolero and Mahindra Scorpio.
SUVs are increasingly becoming a rage amongst buyers.
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.
Your plans to bring home a dream vehicle may just have become a little more distant, with automobile manufacturers considering price increases to offset the impact of higher excise duty levied in the Union Budget.
No matter what kind of car you drive, there are still some simple steps you can take to reduce your polluting emissions and save some money on petrol.
'It won't be easy to undo the damage that has been done to the economy by the lockdown and the solution will not come from two minute presentations,' observes Aakar Patel.
Supercars ranging from Ferrari to Lamborghini ended up in a crumbled heap, in Japan's worst-ever traffic pile up in which SUVs worth up to $4 million turned to trash.
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