There is another common trend among these three players - they are all registering a volume decline in a market that is expanding at over 8 per cent
Some of the most popular small cars sold in India, including Maruti Alto 800, Tata Nano, Ford Figo, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Polo, have failed crash tests showing high risk of life-threatening injuries in road accidents, according to Global NCAP.
With a presence in the value segment, better service quality, and lower ownership cost, Skoda India's director of sales and marketing Zac Hollis aims to make important changes. He tells Arindam Majumder how he plans to make India the company's fifth-largest market by 2023.
Loan approval marks EIB's first direct exposure to a plant in India.
The recall will affect only the diesel variants of the two models.
The company believes there is a shift in consumer demand, more buyers could opt for Skoda in future
The data leak obtained by 'The Australian' newspaper has revealed how the alleged CPC members are employed with some of the world's biggest corporations in the areas of defence, banks and pharmaceutical giants manufacturing coronavirus vaccines.
The move comes close on the heels of growth in developed auto markets such as the US and Europe dipping in the red. Analysts say that global auto companies are now focusing on developing new models for emerging markets like India, their with main focus on containing costs. The cost of development in India is considered to be the lowest in the world.
Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.
BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.
The car made its debut in India.
The company said it will inspect and if necessary, replace the clutch pedal lever.
The new small car, which will be based on Up!, may come to India in early 2011 and be the fourth car to be assembled by Volkswagen India.
Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy has said that Volkswagen deciding to set up its plant in Pune
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Audi says 2.1 million cars affected by diesel emission scandal.
A hatch back made by Volkswagen is the only safe car among best selling four wheeler.
After several unsuccessful attempts to enter the Indian market, Europe's largest car manufacturer Volkswagen has finalised its plans for a manufacturing plant in Pune at an investment of Rs 2,450 crore ($530 million).
The government seems to have come to the rescue of potential car buyers.
Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.
Purely based on performance and drive experience, the better of the two is VW GTI TSI.
Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.
Red Bull were talking to Volkswagen about a Formula One partnership before a diesel emissions scandal seemingly scuppered plans, team boss Christian Horner said on Friday.
A study by second-hand car dealer CARS 24 showed 42 per cent of the consumer feel the need for a car to travel safely now. Those who used cabs to commute before the pandemic want to buy a car for the family and a two-wheeler for shorter runs.
Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and Harley-Davidson have another trait in common: all three have failed in India, the world's fifth largest automobile market. All three of them took a tough call to de-prioritise India as a market amid disruption from heightened regulations and sharper focus on capital allocation by the parent.
Gear up for the most powerful hatch in the country until Fiat gets its Punto Abarth.
It will be prices between Rs 506,000 and Rs 775,000.
Let's take a look at some of the biggest manufacturers of vehicles in the world.
Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.
"In view of the ongoing CBI inquiry into the issue, we have declined to accept the money. We are more interested in seeing that Volkswagen sets up its car plant here," Reddy told reporters.
Jagdeesh Raja, when chosen to partner Volkswagen of Germany in its Indian venture, Vashishta Wahan, saw it as the biggest break of his career. Today, it's all in a shambles.
Volkswagen mess costs Germany its strongest nation brand position.
According to experts, Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP -- a sedan and hatchback -- are not only powerful and faster than every other car in the segment, but also in the segment above, including their peers Maruti Baleno RS, Volkswagen Polo and others.
During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India specific launches, six concept vehicles, seven facelifts and 21 vehicle unveilings.
Five small cars in the Indian market failed in the first-ever independent crash tests.
Competing with the cars from big auto companies, Swift and Swift Dzire have made its way into the top 20.
